This antique/MCM side bowl is from the 1950s/early 1960s and is incredibly retro. Made by Midwinter Stylecraft in an unusual square shape at the time which was rimless. It was dubbed "Fashion Shape" or "Fashion Tableware". They are both in the "Cassandra" pattern which was designed by Jessie Tait.
Excerpt from Pottery Histories - Histories of UK potters and pottery manufacturers © Mike Perry 2011:
"The Fashion shape, released in 1954, took the Midwinter look to another level. The shape fully embodied the organic modernism of the American designers. The flatware was now rimless - regarded as a bold step at the time – and the pots and bowls had free-flowing, fluid lines ... backstamps often refer to ‘Stylecraft Fashion tableware’ or ‘Stylecraft Fashion shape’, as a way of introducing what was a very bold shape to a conservative public."
Approximately 6 inches square.
Good condition. No cracks or chips. The graphic is clear.
~ Made in England ~
Excerpt from Pottery Histories - Histories of UK potters and pottery manufacturers © Mike Perry 2011:
"The Fashion shape, released in 1954, took the Midwinter look to another level. The shape fully embodied the organic modernism of the American designers. The flatware was now rimless - regarded as a bold step at the time – and the pots and bowls had free-flowing, fluid lines ... backstamps often refer to ‘Stylecraft Fashion tableware’ or ‘Stylecraft Fashion shape’, as a way of introducing what was a very bold shape to a conservative public."
Approximately 6 inches square.
Good condition. No cracks or chips. The graphic is clear.
~ Made in England ~
