Vintage Rectangular Glass Butter Dish

A classic vintage rectangular glass butter dish, made in clear pressed glass with simple, practical styling typical of mid‑20th‑century British kitchenware. Its clean lines, sturdy weight and everyday functionality make it a timeless piece — the sort of dish that once lived permanently on the breakfast table or in the larder.

Perfect for collectors of vintage glassware, traditional kitchen essentials, and utilitarian mid‑century homeware, this dish works beautifully as both a display piece and a usable item in a modern kitchen.

Background – Glass Butter Dishes in British Homes

From the 1930s through the 1970s, pressed‑glass butter dishes were a staple of British domestic life. Affordable, durable and easy to clean, they were produced by numerous glassworks and sold through department stores, hardware shops and catalogues.

Their simple, unfussy designs reflected the practical needs of the time — and today they’re appreciated for their nostalgic charm and everyday elegance.