Higgins Glass

Higgins Glass was founded in 1948, in Chicago, Illinois, by Michael and Frances Higgins. They produced art glass and fused glass, including housewares, tableware, wall sculptures, jewelry and much more.

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From 1947 until 1964, they partnered with Dearborn Glass Company and produced “higginsware”. Items included ashtrays, tableware and room dividers, with over 75 patterns produced.

In 1965, they briefly moved their base of operations to Haegar Potteries, then in 1966, opened their own studio in Riverside, Illinois, where they’ve been ever since.

Michael Higgins died in 1999 and his wife Frances died a few years later in 2004. The company is still in operation today under longtime associates, Jonathan and Louise Whimmer.

Higgins Glass Marks
higgins or the artist’s name (1948 – 1957)
Raised dancing man logo added in 1951
higgins in gold on the surface or signature in the colorway for pieces created at Dearborn or Haegar (1957 – 1965)
higgins engraved on the reverse, sometimes the artist’s name since 1966
higgins studio since Frances death in 2004

Higgins Glass Patterns, Designs
Arabesque
Barbaric Jewels
Birdcages
Birds
Black Hole
Blot
Dimples
Dinner Dwarfs
Eye Over Quad
Gemspread
Harlequin & Columbine
Little Girl
Rondelay
Sewed Up Box
Stardust
Waterfall Sparkler

Popular Higgins Glass
Art Glass
Glass Sculptures
Housewares – ashtrays, candleholders, clocks, lamps
Jewelry
Plaques
Tableware – bowls, plates, servers
Wall Sculptures

Higgins Glass Value, Price Guide
High $ – Mid $$$

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5 Comments

Karen

April 12, 2026

I have a large ashtray with gold Higgins signature on the bottom right corner. It has various pinks, gold, and white squares and rectangles. it is in perfect condition. Any thoughts on its value? it was packed away in my great aunts collections. I see a lot of Higgins, but not this one.

Thank you!
Karen bishop

April 12, 2026

I have a large ashtray with gold Higgins signature on the bottom right corner. It has various pinks, gold, and white squares and rectangles. it is in perfect condition. Any thoughts on its value? it was packed away in my great aunts collections. I see a lot of Higgins, but not this one.

Thank you!
Nancy

May 30, 2018

I have a big 17 1/4 inch patterned “peacock bowl” blue in color with a gold signature.
Can you tell me about it and it’s value?
Toni Burns

September 8, 2016

My mother bought a large pink glass ash tray with square colored pieces embedded in it. I was around 5 which would be around 1957. It is signed Higgins on the corner on top. I have pictures that I can send. Would love to know the value if you could tell me
Kitty & Julio Guerrero

November 5, 2014

To whom it may concern
we have acquired a blue 3 compartmen with gold Higgins signature
we r wondering how old it is
thank you
kitty and julio

Higgins Glass

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