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Tableware Blog — Denby Pottery

Denby Appoints Administrators – What Could It Mean for Collectors and Replacement Tableware?

Posted by Mike Eley on

News emerged yesterday, Friday 13th March 2026, that Denby Pottery Company is to  appoint administrators, marking a significant moment for one of Britain’s best known pottery manufacturers. Founded in Derbyshire in 1809, Denby has long been recognised for its durable stoneware and distinctive designs, many...

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Pattern Focus: Denby "Arabesque"

Posted by Mike Eley on

Are there any other tableware designs from the 1960's as iconic as Denby "Arabesque"? Ironically it was never intended to be a full set of tableware. It was originally a small gift ware set, designed by Gill Pemberton in 1962. The set only included a...

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