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Johnson Brothers “Powder Border” Green & White Mid-Century Dinnerware Set – Scalloped Plates, Bowls & Serving Pieces (England, 1950s–60s)
  • Johnson Brothers “Powder Border” Green & White Mid-Century Dinnerware Set – Scalloped Plates, Bowls & Serving Pieces (England, 1950s–60s)
  • Johnson Brothers “Powder Border” Green & White Mid-Century Dinnerware Set – Scalloped Plates, Bowls & Serving Pieces (England, 1950s–60s)
  • Johnson Brothers “Powder Border” Green & White Mid-Century Dinnerware Set – Scalloped Plates, Bowls & Serving Pieces (England, 1950s–60s)
  • Johnson Brothers “Powder Border” Green & White Mid-Century Dinnerware Set – Scalloped Plates, Bowls & Serving Pieces (England, 1950s–60s)
  • Johnson Brothers “Powder Border” Green & White Mid-Century Dinnerware Set – Scalloped Plates, Bowls & Serving Pieces (England, 1950s–60s)
  • Johnson Brothers “Powder Border” Green & White Mid-Century Dinnerware Set – Scalloped Plates, Bowls & Serving Pieces (England, 1950s–60s)
  • Johnson Brothers “Powder Border” Green & White Mid-Century Dinnerware Set – Scalloped Plates, Bowls & Serving Pieces (England, 1950s–60s)
  • Johnson Brothers “Powder Border” Green & White Mid-Century Dinnerware Set – Scalloped Plates, Bowls & Serving Pieces (England, 1950s–60s)
  • Johnson Brothers “Powder Border” Green & White Mid-Century Dinnerware Set – Scalloped Plates, Bowls & Serving Pieces (England, 1950s–60s)
  • Johnson Brothers “Powder Border” Green & White Mid-Century Dinnerware Set – Scalloped Plates, Bowls & Serving Pieces (England, 1950s–60s)
  • Johnson Brothers “Powder Border” Green & White Mid-Century Dinnerware Set – Scalloped Plates, Bowls & Serving Pieces (England, 1950s–60s)
  • Johnson Brothers “Powder Border” Green & White Mid-Century Dinnerware Set – Scalloped Plates, Bowls & Serving Pieces (England, 1950s–60s)
  • Johnson Brothers “Powder Border” Green & White Mid-Century Dinnerware Set – Scalloped Plates, Bowls & Serving Pieces (England, 1950s–60s)
  • Johnson Brothers “Powder Border” Green & White Mid-Century Dinnerware Set – Scalloped Plates, Bowls & Serving Pieces (England, 1950s–60s)
  • Johnson Brothers “Powder Border” Green & White Mid-Century Dinnerware Set – Scalloped Plates, Bowls & Serving Pieces (England, 1950s–60s)
  • Johnson Brothers “Powder Border” Green & White Mid-Century Dinnerware Set – Scalloped Plates, Bowls & Serving Pieces (England, 1950s–60s)
  • Johnson Brothers “Powder Border” Green & White Mid-Century Dinnerware Set – Scalloped Plates, Bowls & Serving Pieces (England, 1950s–60s)
  • Johnson Brothers “Powder Border” Green & White Mid-Century Dinnerware Set – Scalloped Plates, Bowls & Serving Pieces (England, 1950s–60s)
  • Johnson Brothers “Powder Border” Green & White Mid-Century Dinnerware Set – Scalloped Plates, Bowls & Serving Pieces (England, 1950s–60s)
  • Johnson Brothers “Powder Border” Green & White Mid-Century Dinnerware Set – Scalloped Plates, Bowls & Serving Pieces (England, 1950s–60s)
Johnson Brothers “Powder Border” Green & White Mid-Century Dinnerware Set – Scalloped Plates, Bowls & Serving Pieces (England, 1950s–60s)
$325.00

The Piece

A beautifully curated mid-century English dinnerware collection in Powder Border Green & White by Johnson Brothers (England) — a discontinued and highly recognizable pattern distinguished by its soft jade-green “powdered” crackle band, creamy ivory body, and scalloped embossed rims. The set carries an unmistakable English cottage-meets-Deco charm: elegant, tactile, and visually cohesive, with every piece wrapped in hand-applied gilt accents.

This grouping presents as a complete stylistic ensemble — geometric scalloped plates, rounded serving pieces, and low bowls all maintaining the same soft powdered green relief. Together, they create a timeless tablescape ideal for display, staging, or elevating a dining space with antique English character.

Design & Construction

Crafted in Staffordshire, England, each piece reflects the Johnson Brothers legacy: durable semi-porcelain earthenware glazed in a warm ivory tone, bordered with their signature powdered crackle green band. The rims feature scalloped, relief-molded edgework, a hallmark of mid-20th-century JB design, giving the collection a refined but approachable texture.

The scalloped pentagon plates introduce a rare geometric profile, while the round dinnerware maintains soft curves and classic English proportions. The hollowware — teacup, creamer, and sugar bowl — continues the same pattern alignment for a perfectly matched, decorative suite.

Production for Powder Border aligns with 1950s–1960s Johnson Brothers output, during a period when the company balanced traditional English shapes with modern, textured banding trends. The powder-green crackle motif is one of their more collectible colorways.

Included Pieces (Verified Piece Names)

• 5 Dinner Plates (10 1/8")
• 3 Salad / Dessert Plates (exact identification depends on size; typically 7–8")
• 4 Square/Scalloped Salad Plates (7 5/8") – the signature geometric pieces
• 7 Fruit / Dessert Bowls (approx. 5 1/4") – low, shallow bowls with matching rims
• 2 Oval Serving Platters (one medium, one large)
• 1 Flat Cup (teacup)
• 1 Creamer
• 1 Sugar Bowl (no lid)
• 1 Teapot or Serving Pot (patterned with matching green band)

All pieces feature the same Powder Border crackle band and scalloped white edging.

Date & Historical Context

The Powder Border line was produced in mid-20th-century England, when Johnson Brothers was at peak popularity for durable, stylish earthenware exported globally. The powder-green banding reflects post-war British trends toward fresh, color-blocked dinner services — a shift away from florals and toward more modern, textured motifs.

The scalloped pentagon plates are especially notable: they represent the era’s experimental move into non-round table forms and are highly desirable today among collectors and interior stylists.

Condition

The set is in impressive vintage condition with consistent coloration and pattern continuity across all pieces. Expected light wear to gilt trim or faint utensil marks may be present but does not detract from the decorative appeal. The surfaces remain glossy, clean, and display-ready.

The visual cohesion of this set — especially with the geometric plates intact — is exceptional for its age and pattern.

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