10" by 7" by 1" circa 1960
 
Michael and Frances Higgins, who met at
the Chicago Institute of Design, were pioneers
in the rediscovery and refinement of the
ancient art of glass fusing.
 Everyday items, such as bowls and plates,
were transformed, through an arresting mix
of geometric and curved lines, and bold use
of color, into objects still useful, yet also
visually vibrant and exciting. Promoted as
“an exclamation point in your decorating
scheme”, the unique blend of artistry and
practicality that Higgins glassware offered
quickly attracted buyers.
 Working round-the-clock in split shifts,
Michael and Fran met ever-increasing orders
from such major retailers as Marshall Field’s,
Georg Jensen, and Bullock’s Wilshire.