Fulper Pottery / Stangl

A Brief History

Samuel Hill started the company that became Fulper in 1814, in Flemington, New Jersey. He produced utilitarian pottery wares like storage crocks, drain pipes, jars and tiles out of the local red earthenware clay. In 1858 Sam died and one of his workers, Abraham Fulper, purchased the company. In 1899, the name was officially changed to Fulper Pottery Co. by Samuels grandson William and began creating more household items like cookware. Another notable creation was the germ proof filter & water cooler. It was basically the forerunner of today's modern water cooler. Around the turn of the century Fulper started making art pottery pieces with some success. In 1910, William hired ceramic engineer Martin Stangle to develop designs and glazes for their VaseKraft line of goods. His work was very well known at the time, and won many industry awards. Throughout the 20's the company expanded and began making a line of pottery called Fayence art and dinnerware which was labeled "Stangl Pottery" made by Fulper. In 1928 William Hill passed, and the business continued with Stangl as president. By 1935 the company was still named Fulper, but sold only Stangl brand dinnerware. In 1978 Pfaltzgraf purchased and closed Stangl Pottery.