6 X 1960’s Denby Arabesque Coffee Cups And Saucers By Gill Pemberton
Taunton, United Kingdom
£60 per set of 12
Shopping at Vinterior
-
14-day return guarantee
-
Outstanding customer service
-
Secure payment
-
Buyer protection
-
Trees planted for every purchase
Item details
Height
6.5 cm
Width
8.5 cm
Depth
8.5 cm
Diameter
8.5 cm
Wear conditions
Good
Wear conditions
Excellent
Shows little to no signs of wear and tear.
Good
May show slight traces of use in keeping with age. Most vintage and antique items fit into this condition.
Average
Likely to show signs of some light scratching and ageing but still remains in a fair condition.
Apparent Wear and Tear
Visible signs of previous use including scratches, chips or stains.
Please refer to condition report, images or make a seller enquiry for additional information.
Description
6 x 1960’s Denby Arabesque Coffee Cups and Saucers by Gill Pemberton
Gill Pemberton and her Arabesque series for Denby c1962
Denby Arabesque design by Gill Pemberton would have to be one of the 20th Centuries greatest dinnerware designs. Unlike many other dinnerware and production designs of this era and later Gill actually designed all the forms and the patterns – including the ergonomics of the handles and such.
Originally Arabesque started as a small set of gift ware designed by Gill Pemberton – with the same stylish and ergonomically correct handles as those on Chevron. A trip to Russia with her husband in 1962 inspired the idea for the red and golden hand painted decoration which she developed further. The design for Arabesque was bound to become a cultural icon of the 1960’s and 1970’s.
The Arabesque range was in production only 12 months after the Chevron range had started and continued in production for almost 20 years.
Despite its very high volumes, and appeal to the mass market – each piece was still hand painted until the mid 1970’s onto the unfired glaze when the sheer volume meant production methods needed to change and decals were then used.
The following is from Gill Pemberton herself to correct some common errors she reads about her 2 most iconic designs:
“Both Chevron and Arabesque were mostly hand thrown and turned, only later some smaller pieces were semi machine made . And no, the design on Arabesque is not enamel. The medallions on Arabesque were hand painted raw unfired glaze onto raw glaze. Later , as the design became so popular, the smaller items – most used pieces like cups & plates, the decoration was applied on fired glazed ware as a decal “
Gill thought carefully about every component in this series and even modelled all the handles spouts, to maintain consistency.
The range was originally named Samarkand (which it continued to be in the U.S) but this had to be changed when Portmeirion pottery produced a range by the same name. Its survival says a lot about its durability – like all Denby ware.
We would say this is an earlier hand painted version.
Cups measure 6.5cm tall x 8cm diameter, Saucers are 14.5cm diameter
Price for set
Condition report:
I sell vintage items and accurately describe the cosmetic condition,
please use this information in conjunction with the photos to satisfy yourself of the condition of this item. If the item is required to work in any way I will give a separate description of the performance in this area to the best of my ability.
Cancellations
We offer free cancellations and full refund for orders cancelled before dispatching. View full policy.
Returns
We have a 14-day return guarantee for orders from individual sellers, within the UK and European Union. View full policy.
Estimated delivery time
Less than one week
Free collection available
No
Similar Tea and Coffee
Similar Tea and Coffee
More from this seller
More from this seller
Choose a Wishlist
Create Wishlist
- Selling at Vinterior since 2022
- 635 sales
- Ships from Taunton, United Kingdom
Seller Reviews
Verified Purchase
Verified Purchase
Verified Purchase
Cancellations and Returns
Last updated: 24th March 2025
We want everybody’s Vinterior experience to be seamless, so both buyers and sellers can fall in love with pre-loved. We designed our Terms of sale to treat everybody fairly.
However, sometimes things don’t go exactly to plan, and you may need to cancel or return an order.
To prevent this, we encourage you to check listings, photos and descriptions carefully before you buy. If you aren’t sure about a piece’s condition, size, provenance or shipping, just ask; click Contact seller to get in touch. Always contact your seller first if you have any queries, at any point in your purchase.
Our buyers receive the same protection when buying from all our sellers, both professional and verified.
Can I cancel an order?
There are many reasons why you might need to cancel an order, and you'll often be entitled to a refund. To cancel an order, click Create cancellation on the order page.
If you cancel your order before it has been dispatched, you will receive a full refund - including delivery costs. However, if your item has been shipped, delivery costs will not be included in your refund.
Please note: orders of bespoke, personalised or made-to-order pieces cannot be cancelled.
Can I return an order?
We understand that sometimes a piece isn’t the perfect fit. So if you no longer want your order, our returns process will ensure it finds a new home fast.
The Vinterior Guarantee included with your purchase entitles you to 14-day returns - allowing you to return any item within 14 days of the delivery date (except in specific circumstances, detailed below).
You can return your order if...
It isn't what you expected
If what arrives isn’t what you ordered, you can open a return. Just send us some photo evidence that the listing was inaccurate, misleading or misrepresented your purchased piece, and you’ll receive a refund.
You change your mind
If you don’t feel a piece is right for your space, you can return it. Once you request a change of mind return, you’ll be responsible for shipping the piece back to your seller as soon as possible. Delivery costs are non-refundable.
It's damaged in transit
In the rare event that an item arrives damaged or defective, you have a full 30 days from the date of delivery to return it for a full refund.
If your purchase arrives broken, always let us know. If Proovia delivered the piece, we can raise an insurance claim on the seller’s behalf. Or, the seller can raise a claim with their chosen courier.
What can't I return?
Just as there are some orders you can’t cancel, there are some you cant return, too. Personalised, bespoke or made-to-order pieces are non-returnable, and non-refundable. Sellers may also reject your return if the item has been altered in any way.
Please note: pieces on our site are pre-loved, not new. They may show some wear and tear; this is not sufficient grounds for a refund, unless the seller has misrepresented the item’s condition.
Lastly, neither Vinterior nor our sellers are liable for any damages or loss sustained in transit via third parties.
I'm eligible for a return. Now what?
To initiate a return, log into your Vinterior account, then go to the relevant order page and click Create a return. In the return request, be sure to include all the details: the reason for your return, an in-depth description, and photos of any issues or damage.
How will I receive my refund?
Once the seller confirms they’ve received the item (in the same condition it was sent), we will send your refund to your original payment method.
All items are inspected on return. If the seller receives the return with damage they don’t recognise, we will not be able to process your refund and the seller may need to send the piece back to you. You will be required to cover these delivery costs.
