Mid-Century Fused Art Glass Ashtray by Higgins

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...

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...

A really nice mid-century modern Italian ceramic ashtray circa 1960s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips, cracks or crazin...

Beautiful trapezoide large plate/bowl with gold and coral colors executed in the fused glass technique by the Higgins Studio. Great Atomic design signed in the back. Great condition ...

Multicolored solid brass Atomic design, ashtray circa 1950s Made in Israel. Enameled multicolor and black combo.

A Patchwork Rectangular Fused Glass Ashtray by Michael and Frances Higgins USA 1957-1965 (Condition report to be requested as there is some damage to underside) “The Higgins studio, home of “Modern Miracles with everyday glass” was founded in 1948 by Michael and Frances Higgins. ”The two designers met at the Chicago Institute of Design, and became pioneers in the rediscovery and refinement of the ancient art of glass fusing which, by the mid-twentieth century had been virtually abandoned and replaced with glass blowing. The term ‘fusing’ is where one piece of enamel-coated glass has a design created on it by freehand drawing with coloured enamels or piecing with glass segments. Another piece of enamelled glass is then placed over the top of this. Once placed on a mold, the object is then heated. Whilst under this heat, the glass “slumps” to the shape of the mold causing the design to be fused between the outer glass pieces. Extra layers in addition can then add to the texture of the piece and the complexities of colour. The Higgins Studio began from the Higgins’ Chicago apartment where they had installed kilns behind the sofa. Visually vibrant and exciting items such as crockery were transformed with geometric and curved lines. With these pieces being offered as “an exclamation point in your decorating scheme”, the complexity and practicality that Higgins glassware...

A Studio Coral Dinner Dwarf Fused Glass Ashtray by Higgins “The Higgins studio, home of “Modern Miracles with everyday glass” was founded in 1948 by Michael and Frances Higgins." T...

Early Wells Street Studio Blot Fused Glass Ashtray by Michael and Frances Higgins etched signature with dancing man 1951-1957 “The Higgins studio, home of “Modern Miracles with everyday glass” was founded in 1948 by Michael and Frances Higgins." The two designers met at the Chicago Institute of Design, and became pioneers in the rediscovery and refinement of the ancient art of glass fusing which, by the mid-twentieth century had been virtually abandoned and replaced with glass blowing. The term ‘fusing’ is where one piece of enamel-coated glass has a design created on it by freehand drawing with coloured enamels or piecing with glass segments. Another piece of enamelled glass is then placed over the top of this. Once placed on a mold, the object is then heated. Whilst under this heat, the glass “slumps” to the shape of the mold causing the design to be fused between the outer glass pieces. Extra layers in addition can then add to the texture of the piece and the complexities of colour. The Higgins Studio began from the Higgins’ Chicago apartment where they had installed kilns behind the sofa. Visually vibrant and exciting items such as crockery were transformed with geometric and curved lines. With these pieces being offered as “an exclamation point in your decorating scheme”, the complexity and practicality that Higgins glassware...

A small circular orange roulette fused glass ashtray by Michael and Frances Higgins USA 1957-1965 Michael Higgins (1908-1999) and Frances Higgins(1912-2004) met in Chicago and wer...

A lavender colored filigree fused glass squarish ashtray by Michael and Frances Higgins, USA, 1957-1965 Michael Higgins (1908-1999) and Frances Higgins(1912-2004) met in Chicago a...

A Patchwork Rectangular Fused Glass Ashtray by Michael and Frances Higgins USA signed 1957-1965 “The Higgins studio, home of “Modern Miracles with everyday glass” was founded in 194...