Three "Barbaric Jewels" Fused Glass Ashtrays by Michael & Frances Higgins

Glass artists Michael and Frances Higgins were considered to be pioneer's of the fused glass process. The Chicagan duo first developed their craft for Higgins Studio...

This was an incredible find from no longer produced Gainey Ceramics. These made in the USA glazed ceramic ashtrays slash planter / pots are new old stock pieces that were stored away for many years and then recently discovered in a storage locker. These ashtrays consist of a 20 inch tall and 10.5 inch diameter cylindrical shaped glazed white ceramic...

So many incredible aspects to this pair of monumentally sized 'Jennifer' lounge chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1970s, we will attempt to list them all in this description. First, and most noticeably, is the size. They are huge, humungous, monumental, enormous... I mean, they are incredibly large. You can easily fit two people and a dog in a single chair and have room to cuddle, snuggle, hang-out, watch a movie, have drinks in an intimate setting, or even fall asleep comfortably cradled. It's not just how wide they are but also the depth also provides a dramatic increase in overall 'lounging' footprint of the chairs. These chairs are so large, they shouldn't even be called chairs, they are somewhere between a loveseat and a daybed - perhaps they should be called lovebeds instead? The second thing that we absolutely love about these chairs is its design history. The Jennifer chair is one of Michael's earliest designs. Michael designed it for actress Jennifer Jones (Mrs. Norton Simon), she asked him for a chair that she could curl her legs in and relax and this monumental chair...

This incredibly comfortable Le Corbusier for Cassina 'LC2' three-seat sofa (authentic signed and earlier year production example with low number production number stamped on the fram...

Custom live edge made coffee table by Brazilian designer Tunico T featuring a salvaged chunk of Jatoba wood which has been crafted to make a sturdy plinth base for a thick piece of o...

A beautiful brass, steel and glass tiered side table, attributed to Maison Jansen circa 1960, has plenty of patina developed over years which is ...

Midcentury fused art glass ashtray by Higgins, circa 1950s. The pattern, called “Tortoiseshell” is created by sandwiching enameled glass panels of peri...

A large midcentury fused art glass ashtray by Higgins, circa 1950s. The pattern, called “Tortoiseshell” is created by sandwiching enameled glass panels...

Mid-century fused art glass ashtray by Higgins, circa 1950s. The pattern, called “Tortoiseshell” is created by sandwiching enameled glass panels of per...

Michael and Frances Higgins’ distinctive designs in fused glass are rich and complex. This large tidbit or snack tray is a terrific example. The vivid peac...

A gorgeous midcentury fused art glass "catch all" in the style of Higgins Glass, circa 1970s. The piece measures 7.5"W x 3.625”D x .5” H and is in very good vintage condition. Really...

Vintage Italian beveled glass ashtray by Fontana Arte / Made in Italy circa 1960s Measures: Length 6.5 inches / width 6.5 inches / height 1 inch 1 in stock in Palm Springs ON 20% OFF...