On offer is a striking ceramic mid century dish, produced by Poole Pottery in Dorset, England during the 1960s–70s. The elongated leaf form, known as Shape 91, features vibrant orange, red, and green glazes in an abstract painterly style — a hallmark of Poole’s bold design era.

Poole Pottery was one of the most innovative British makers of the 20th century, renowned for introducing colour, modernist forms, and expressive surface decoration into everyday ceramics. This dish represents their most collectible period and carries the dolphin mark with “91” shape number, confirming its origin and authenticity.

Whether as a display piece, a conversation starter, or part of a growing collection, this dish embodies the optimism and modern style of postwar British design.

📌 KEY FEATURES
✅ Genuine ceramic – mid century modern design influence
✅ Abstract glaze decoration in vivid orange, red, and green
✅ Maker’s mark: Poole Pottery England with dolphin logo and shape 91
✅ Condition: good overall, with one small unpainted white spot on the rim (from firing, not a chip)
✅ Signed / marked to base
✅ Includes accurate measurements: approx. 12 in x 8 in (30 cm x 20 cm)
✅ Rare example from a highly collected period of Poole Pottery

💡 STYLING TIP
This piece pairs beautifully with mid-century furniture and interiors, especially alongside teak, walnut, or Scandinavian design. Display it on a sideboard, wall shelf, or within a pottery collection to add a pop of colour and heritage character.

🎁 PERFECT FOR
✔️ Collectors of mid century modern ceramics
✔️ Lovers of bold, colourful decorative art
✔️ A thoughtful gift for design enthusiasts
✔️ Display use in vintage-modern homes or galleries

🔍 PROVENANCE / MAKER NOTES
Poole Pottery was established in Dorset in 1873, originally producing architectural ceramics before moving into decorative wares. By the 1960s under Robert Jefferson’s leadership, the company became synonymous with adventurous forms and expressive glazes, inspiring a generation of ceramic designers. The dolphin backstamp, as seen on this piece, was introduced in the early 1960s and remains iconic among collectors.

📏 MEASUREMENTS
• Width: 12 in / 30 cm
• Depth: 8 in / 20 cm

📦 SHIPPING & INTERNATIONAL BUYERS
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📌 WHY IT MATTERS
This is more than a decorative dish — it is a piece of lived history, representing Britain’s postwar embrace of colour and modern design. Rare to find in this form and condition, it is ideal for collectors of mid century pottery and those who value the story of English craft and design.

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