Vintage Mid Century California Pottery Olive Green Covered Serving Dish, c. 1950s–1960s

The Piece

A striking vintage California pottery covered serving dish in a rich olive-green glaze, marked CALIF USA 71-E on the base and attributed to Miramar of California.

The form is low, rounded, and beautifully balanced, with a fitted domed lid decorated in a raised geometric floral pattern. A sculptural triangular handle finishes the piece with just the right amount of mid-century drama.

The glaze shifts between olive, golden chartreuse, and warm ochre depending on the light, giving the dish depth, warmth, and a distinctly collected presence. It is functional enough for the table, beautiful enough for display, and unusual enough to feel like something you will not see twice.

History

California pottery became a defining part of American interiors during the mid-20th century, known for its bold glazes, useful forms, and expressive decorative details. This piece belongs beautifully to that tradition.

Marked CALIF USA 71-E, this covered dish is attributed to Miramar of California, a maker associated with colorful vintage ceramic serveware and decorative home pieces. Its saturated glaze, molded lid design, and sculptural handle reflect the easy confidence of 1950s–1960s California design: practical, warm, and unmistakably stylish.

Product Details

Why It Belongs In Your Home

This is the kind of piece that makes a kitchen or dining room feel layered, warm, and intentional. The olive glaze pairs beautifully with walnut, brass, marble, ironstone, dark wood, and collected vintage tableware.

Use it as a covered serving dish for gatherings, style it on open kitchen shelving, place it on a sideboard, or let it live as a sculptural ceramic accent. Its color is bold without being loud, and its form feels refined without losing charm.

A beautiful vintage California pottery piece with presence, utility, and unmistakable mid-century character.

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