Midwinter "Diagonal"

Midwinter Diagonal is a bold and very period design from Midwinter's Fine Shape range. Introduced in the 1960s, it uses a repeating border of brown and black triangles, divided by white lines, creating a strong geometric look with a definite op-art influence.

The design is quite different from Midwinter's softer floral patterns and more domestic tableware designs. Diagonal feels sharper, more graphic and more architectural, with the triangular border doing all the decorative work while the centre of the plate remains plain white.

Reference material describes Diagonal as difficult in production and suggests it was presumably withdrawn from stock, which helps explain why it is not one of the easier Midwinter patterns to find today. It is a design that tends to appeal to collectors of 1960s tableware, Midwinter Fine Shape pieces and stronger geometric patterns.

When matching Midwinter Diagonal, the key details to compare are the Fine Shape body, the brown and black triangular border, the white dividing lines and the plain white centre. These features help distinguish it from other Midwinter border designs of the same period.

As a discontinued Midwinter pattern, Diagonal is usually chosen by customers looking to replace a broken item, add to a Fine Shape service or collect one of Midwinter's less commonly seen 1960s designs. Availability depends on what comes back into the pre-loved market, so individual pieces may appear only occasionally.

At MrPottery we list Midwinter Diagonal pieces with clear product details and condition grading, helping you choose the piece that best matches your existing tableware or collection.