Haeger ceramic figurine

In 1871, the same year of the great Chicago fire, a young German immigrant named David H. Haeger founded the company originally known as the Dundee Brickyard. Over the next 130 years under four generations of family leadership, this small town brickmaker was to become America’s oldest and largest production pottery. The firm began producing artware in 1914, and the contributions of former Fulper employee Martin Stangl to its success is probably incalculable.

In 1938 design genius Royal Hickman joined the company to introduce an extraordinary line of artware, called Royal Haeger. Hickman’s work was daringly intricate with smooth, flowing lines and highly original glazes.

Some of his designs reflected an Art Deco influence. Public demand for Royal Haeger artware was immediate and strong. Royal Hickman’s world-acclaimed designs included his famous black panther, a sleek elongated cat, first produced in 1941 and offered in three sizes.

Another distinguished chief designer was Eric Olsen, whose career with Haeger spanned 25 years (1947-1972). Olsen’s many contributions to the Royal Haeger line included his magnificent bull figure, produced in 1955. Haeger became recognized for its striking designs ranging from the dramatic to the whimsical. As America’s oldest and largest producer of pottery, Haeger have produced a diversity of products including dinnerware, but have become especially known for vases, figurines, miniature animals, birds, flowers and lamps – as well as other unusual and useful accessories of exquisite taste and have continually attracted the attention of collectors worldwide.

Haeger Red Bull figurine by Nigel Olsen

Arched couple figurine – Haeger

Elephant Planter with Rider

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Abstract decorated vase – Haeger

Boy carrying goose figurine – Royal Haeger

17 inches height

Designer: Eric Olsen – Green Buddha – Haeger

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Art Deco Vase

Royal Hickman – Sailor with Anchor

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‘Dolphin Planter’ by Eric Olson

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‘Temple Goddess” – Eric Olsen.

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‘Thunder and Lightning’, Walnut Glaze, 1954

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Royal Haeger ‘Dragon Bowl with Jewelled Lady’

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Green Agate Glaze Fountain

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Vintage Royal Haeger Orange Vase

Haeger Petal Louvre Lamp

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Haeger Mermaid

Three flying geese

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Vintage Royal Haeger Rooster

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Tall Haeger Geometric Lamps with free form bowl.

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Art Deco giraffe vase – Royal Haeger

Mid-Century Modern Pottery Lamps by Royal Haeger

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Haeger vase

Red flared long neck vase – Haeger

Royal Haeger Art Deco Ceramic Antelope Gazelle Statue

Leda and the Swan

Haeger Pottery vase From the Adam and Eve collection 1914 – 1933

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Royal Haeger Gold Tweed Vase

Vintage Royal Haeger Peacock Vase

Vintage HAEGER Pottery Figural Cleopatra Isis Lamp

Black giselle – Royal Haeger

Tall long neck orange peel vase

Royal Haeger vintage ewer

60’s

Haeger jug with earth wrap glaze

Vintage Pale Blue Vase – Haeger USA

Haeger Mid Century modern earth drip candle holder

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Haeger claims that their famous glazes are frequently imitated but never successfully copied. The glaze covering the artware must be perfectly mixed and blended; hard and durable when fired, without cracks. Above all, the color must be clear and lustrous. Careful dipping assures a uniform coating of the bisque. In 2011 haeger celebrated their 140th anniversary and vowed to continue their dedication to innovative design and quality craftsmanship.











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