Some of the most successful designs are the ones that combine beauty with purpose. From coffee sets and teapots to canisters, mixing bowls and serving pieces, this collection brings together objects that were made to be used but remain admired today for their design and character.
Kitchenalia, Tea & Coffee
Pountney Bristol Longline Mixing Bowl, Designed by Honor Elliott c.1961–1969
A Pountney Bristol Longline basin designed by Honor Elliott and produced during the 1960s as part of the much-loved Longline range. Decorated with the iconic black cutlery motif against a...
Vintage Hornsea Pottery Yellow Stripes Kitchen Canister, 1980s
A very 1980s answer to the kitchen storage jar. These Hornsea Pottery canisters come from the Stripes range, produced in the mid-1980s. White glazed ceramic is printed with fine yellow...
Arabia Wärtsilä Finel Enamel Bowl, Kaj Franck, Finland c.1960s
A striking Arabia Wärtsilä Finel enamel bowl designed by Kaj Franck, one of the most influential figures in twentieth-century Finnish design. Produced in Finland during the 1960s, this beautifully proportioned...
Attributed to Philippa Lee Norfolk Hand-Painted Apple Crumble Baking Dish, c.1990s
Attributed to Philippa Lee Norfolk Hand-Painted Apple Crumble Baking Dish, c.1990s This is a wonderfully informal piece of British studio pottery, attributed to Norfolk potter Philippa Lee. Although it is...
Jane Hamlyn British Salt-Glazed Stoneware Casserole, 1990s
This is the sort of piece that explains why Jane Hamlyn’s functional pottery is so sought after. It is clearly made to be used, but the throwing, glaze and surface decoration...
Jens Quistgaard Dansk Flamestone Demitasse Coffee Service for 12 - Four Ducks Mark
An exceptional and complete Dansk Flamestone demitasse coffee service for twelve, designed by Jens Quistgaard and produced in Denmark during the late 1950s and 1960s, the golden age of Scandinavian...
Wedgwood Bourn-Vita Art Deco Chocolate Pot
Hot chocolate with rather more style. This Wedgwood Bourn-Vita jug was made for Cadbury in the 1930s, although its simple shape has a distinctly contemporary feel. The angular handle and...
Vera Tollow British Studio Pottery Lidded Stoneware Casserole, c.1960s–70s
This is a particularly good example of Vera Tollow’s functional studio pottery — substantial, confidently thrown and made with the expectation that it would actually be used. The shape is generous,...
Art Deco Burleigh Ware Bulrush Zenith Teapot
Rare Burleigh Ware 'Bulrush' Art Deco Teapot | Zenith Shape (1930s) This rare and striking Burleigh Ware teapot is a true gem from the 1930s, featuring the highly sought-after ‘Bulrush’...
Teak Mid-Century Salad Servers, Vintage Wooden Salad Servers
Mid-Century Modern Teak Salad Servers | Vintage Elegance This stunning set of mid-century modern teak salad servers is a true reflection of timeless craftsmanship. Originally crafted in Denmark, these servers...
Rörstrand Koka Blue Flameproof Casserole Dish by Hertha Bengtson, Sweden c.1950s–60s
A large Koka Blue casserole dish, bean pot designed by Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand, one of the most influential and enduring examples of Scandinavian mid-century design. Introduced in 1956, the...
Large Portuguese Coimbra Séc. XV Revival Faience Centrepiece
Large in scale and entirely hand painted, this Portuguese faience centrepiece was made in Coimbra in the traditional Séc. XV revival style. A running hound occupies the central panel, surrounded...
Double Condiment Preserve Pot by Arthur Wood
A cheerful double condiment pot from Arthur Wood Pottery, made in the 1920s during the early years of the Bradwell Works in Longport, Stoke-on-Trent. The bold red and yellow floral...
Vintage British Geraldine Studio Pottery Stoneware Lidded Casserole, 1970s
This is a smaller British studio pottery casserole, hand-thrown in stoneware and impressed GERALDINE to the base. The form is simple and practical, with a rounded body, fitted domed lid and...
Vintage Poole Pottery Sugar or Jam Pot | Hand-Painted by Jacqueline Way (1950s)
Vintage Poole Pottery Sugar or Jam Pot | Hand-Painted by Jacqueline Way (1950s) Step back into the 1950s with this charming Poole Pottery pot, which can be used for sugar,...
Alan Brough Newlyn Pottery Stoneware Lidded Casserole, Cornwall, 1970s–80s
This is a particularly good piece of Alan Brough’s functional stoneware, made at his pottery in Newlyn, Cornwall. It has all the qualities that make his domestic work so appealing:...
Floral Chintz China Milk Jug – Heron Cross Pottery, 8cm
Floral Chintz China Milk Jug – Heron Cross Pottery, 8cmA charming and beautifully handcrafted floral chintz milk jug made by Heron Cross Pottery, a renowned family-run pottery in Stoke-on-Trent. Expertly...
Belleek Shamrock Open Salt Cellar, Black Mark, Ireland c.1926–1946
A charming Belleek Shamrock open salt cellar dating from the third black mark period, produced between 1926 and 1946. Beautifully modelled in Belleek's distinctive thin porcelain, the piece is decorated...
Rare 1930s Price Bros Ye Olde Cottage Biscuit Jar – Soft Green Glaze, 17cm | Vntage English Pottery | Worldwide Shi
Description: This rare and delightful 1930s Price Bros "Ye Olde Cottage" biscuit jar is a true gem for collectors. Shaped like a quaint English cottage with a thatched roof lid...
Pink Rose Bone China Milk Jug – Heron Cross Pottery, 8cm
Pink Rose Bone China Milk Jug – Heron Cross Pottery, 8cmA delicate and charming milk jug featuring a sweet pink rose pattern, handmade by Heron Cross Pottery from fine bone...
