Poole Pottery
Poole Pottery Stylised Bird Dish | Olive Glaze
Poole Pottery Stylised Bird Dish | Olive Glaze
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A striking mid-century piece from Poole Pottery, this relief-moulded stylised bird dish captures the playful yet refined design language of the era. Finished in a rich olive-green glaze, the dish features bold geometric patterning, layered leaf motifs, and softly rounded bird forms.
Compact yet full of personality, it is the kind of small-format decorative object that instantly elevates a shelf, bedside arrangement, or desk vignette.
Dimensions
Dimensions
- Length: 15.6 cm
- Width: 11.9 cm
- Height: 2 cm
Condition
Condition
- Excellent - This dish is in excellent vintage condition with a bright, even glaze.
- Light, age-appropriate surface wear on the base only.
- No chips, cracks, or glaze loss noted.
Special Characteristics
Special Characteristics
1. Design & Features
- Stylised double-bird silhouette with rounded ears and expressive eyes
- Relief-moulded geometric and leaf motifs for textural depth
- Rich, glossy olive glaze that pools beautifully in recessed areas
- Formed with a small stem-like extension at the base, adding to the sculptural look
- Excellent decorative scale for layering on trays, shelves, or bedside stacks
2. Craftsmanship
- Created during Poole's most design-forward period, this dish reflects the studio's emphasis on clean shapes, modern patterning, and expressive glazes.
- The relief detailing is crisp and deliberate, designed to interact with light and highlight the depth of the olive-green finish.
3. Design Attribution
- The dish aligns with the work produced under Robert Jefferson, Poole’s highly influential Director of Design in the 1950s–60s.
- Known for introducing modernist forms, simplified animal motifs, and bold surface decoration, Jefferson shaped the studio’s mid-century identity.
- Design attributed to Robert Jefferson.
4. About Poole Pottery
- Established in Dorset in 1873, Poole Pottery became one of Britain’s most recognisable ceramic houses, celebrated for its modernist forms, hand-painted motifs, and expressive glazes.
- By the mid-20th century, Poole had embraced sculptural design and vibrant colour, producing pieces that remain highly collectible today.
- This stylised bird dish is a reflection of the studio’s playful sophistication and its commitment to artisan craftsmanship.
5. Uses & Versatility
- Ideal as a trinket dish for jewellery or keys
- A beautiful accent for shelves, bedside tables, or desk styling
- Perfect in mid-century, organic modern, rustic modern, or Folky-inspired interiors
- Works beautifully layered with books or ceramics in contrasting tones
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