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

A fantastic set of Paul Evans 'Patchwork Copper' smoking accessories, manufactured by C.C. Design Inc and retailed by Directional in the 1970s, with beautiful light patina and age, p...

A steel and epoxy 'Owl' sculpture on white pedestal base by Edward Higgins (1930 - 2006), signed and dated 1960. Higgins was born in Gaffney, South C...

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...

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

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

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...

Large fused art glass atomic age round tray by Michael & Frances Higgins, circa 1950s. The piece is executed in the fused glass technique by the Higgins Studio and has a great atomic...