Poole Pottery "New Forest Green"

Poole Pottery New Forest Green was released in the mid 1950s on Poole’s Cameo shape, the same elegant mid-century shape used for other plain glazed tableware ranges such as Blue Moon, Celadon and Heather Rose.

The design is simple but striking, with a clean white interior contrasted by a glossy forest green exterior glaze. The rich green colour gives the range a strong period feel, while the white interiors keep the pieces practical and fresh-looking on the table.

New Forest Green appears to have had a shorter production life than its close relative Blue Moon, which helps explain why it is less commonly seen today. It is an appealing colourway for collectors of Poole’s Cameo shape ranges, particularly those interested in the factory’s plainer glazed tableware from the 1950s.

For many customers, New Forest Green is a pattern they are trying to keep in regular use or collect as part of Poole’s mid-century tableware history. As a discontinued Poole range, it is often sought out by those looking to replace a broken cup, find a matching saucer, or add plates, bowls and serving pieces to an existing set.

Availability depends entirely on what becomes available through the pre-loved market. As New Forest Green is less frequently seen than some related Cameo shape ranges, individual pieces may only appear occasionally.