Vintage Wedgwood Angela Bone China Posy Vase, c. 1970s

The Piece

This vintage Wedgwood posy vase features the Angela pattern, a soft English floral design with pastel pink, lavender, blue, yellow, and green blossoms arranged across the upper body. The shape is simple and elegant, with a rounded foot, tapered body, and wide flared rim designed for petite floral stems or decorative display.

Made in England from bone china, this small vase carries the quiet charm Wedgwood does so well: refined, delicate, and pretty without behaving like it needs its own security detail. It is ideal for a vanity, powder room shelf, bedside table, tea tray, bookshelf, or layered cottage vignette.

Historical Context

Wedgwood is one of England’s most recognized ceramic houses, known for producing fine china, jasperware, tableware, and decorative objects. The Angela pattern reflects the softer floral direction popular in late 20th-century English bone china, especially pieces made for everyday display, gifting, and traditional home styling.

This vase likely dates to c. 1970s, based on the printed Wedgwood backstamp, “Made in England” marking, copyrighted pattern name, and soft pastel floral decoration. It is a vintage decorative piece rather than an antique, with strong appeal for collectors of Wedgwood, English florals, cottage décor, and grandmillennial styling.

Product Details

Condition

This vase is in vintage condition with light signs of age and use. The floral decoration presents softly and attractively. The interior shows some residue and dust from prior use, and the base rim shows shelf wear and light discoloration. No obvious chips or cracks are visible in the photos provided.

A gentle cleaning before styling or use is recommended, because apparently every small vintage vessel has to arrive with a little archaeological evidence inside.

Why It Belongs in Your Home

This is the kind of small piece that finishes a vignette. It brings softness, color, and English floral charm without taking up much space. Use it with a few fresh stems, dried flowers, or simply as a decorative accent on a shelf, vanity, nightstand, or tea table.

It pairs beautifully with antique books, linen, brass, silverplate, floral china, painted furniture, and warm wood. In a powder room or bedroom, it adds a quiet traditional detail. In a cottage or grandmillennial interior, it feels right at home.

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