What is the Heirloom Collection?
Honouring over 50 years of glassmaking heritage, Dartington Crystal will reintroduce some of its most beloved classics in 2024. The Heirloom Collection comprises iconic, artful homewares and signature drinkware, paying homage to the original designs of Frank Thrower, the creative force that shaped Dartington Crystal's signature style from its inception in 1967 until his passing in 1985.
Dartington Crystal reintroduces Daisy
The iconic archive collection
The beloved Daisy collection – originally launched in 1975 – will proudly return to Dartington Crystal this spring. Sign up to our mailing list and keep up to date with all the latest launches and goings on at Dartington Crystal.
One of the four Heirloom collections launching this year, Daisy was originally designed by Frank Thrower in 1974. A centrifuge was introduced to Dartington Crystal’s North Devon factory floor in 1975 - a mesmerising process in which glassmakers expertly spin molten crystal - to produce Frank’s signature daisy design. This innovative technique was synonymous with Scandinavian design and honoured both Dartington’s Swedish roots and Frank Thrower’s signature Scandi-inspired style.
“Honouring Frank Thrower’s legacy, the Heirloom Daisy collection has been expertly crafted using his original 1974 moulds - housed in our product archives since 1975 - and the same captivating centrifuge process. This masterful technique has been passed down through generations of Dartington Crystal glassmakers and celebrates over half a century of the brand’s heritage”.
Hilary Green
Head of Design
The centrifuge technique played a crucial role in producing this iconic collection, offering a unique textured effect and hand-finished appeal during a time when machine-made glassware dominated. As a result, the covetable Daisy collection, a charming fusion of inspired design and traditional craftsmanship, remained in circulation for over 20 years.
Frank’s original collection comprised six designs, initially shaped using plaster to create the cast iron moulds used in the centrifuge process - the same moulds used today.
The Heirloom Daisy Collection includes a Large Bowl, Medium Bowl, and Small Bowl Pair with prices starting from £45. The collection launches in March and will be available on dartington.co.uk and in select retailers. If you want to hear more about upcoming launches join our mailing list and stay up to date with everything going on at Dartington Crystal.
