Hornsea Small Object Bird – Blue

The Bird Dish was originally created by John Clappison, chief designer at Hornsea, in the 1960s.

Magpie has reimagined this stylized bird design, redrawing the original illustration archived in the Hornsea Museum and creating new ceramic molds in two sizes. Glazed in authentic Hornsea colors from the era, this piece captures the timeless charm of mid-century design.

Made from hand-glazed stoneware with hand-applied decals, ensuring every piece is truly unique.

Dimensions: 156mm (width) x 30mm (depth) x 118mm (height)

Dishwasher Safe

Designed in Britain – Made in China

About Magpie x Hornsea

The Magpie x Hornsea collection celebrates the legacy of Hornsea, a vintage pottery brand synonymous with British design innovation.

Founded in 1949 by Colin and Desmond Rawson, Hornsea Potteries grew from producing seaside trinkets to becoming the largest studio pottery in the world, employing over 700 people.

Hornsea’s success was driven by its groundbreaking techniques and inspirational designs, making it a beloved name in British ceramics for over 50 years.

Magpie has partnered to reintroduce some of Hornsea’s most iconic designs, beginning with John Clappison’s work. This collection preserves and reimagines these timeless pieces for today’s design enthusiasts.