Figgjo (Norway)

Figgjo was established in 1941 as a small-scale pottery workshop by Harald Lima and Sigurd Figved on the west coast of Norway. The company experienced significant growth beginning in 1946 when designer and ceramist Ragnar Grimsrud became co-owner and general manager. Under Grimsrud's guidance, the factory expanded its industrial manufacturing capabilities and began reaching broader markets. In 1968, the company took its current shape following a major merger between Figgjo Fajanse AS and its prominent competitor, Stavangerflint AS.

For collectors, Figgjo's true golden era is synonymous with the arrival of designer Turi Gramstad Oliver in 1960. Working under the 'Turi-Design' banner, she created some of the most recognisable and iconic Scandinavian patterns of the mid-20th century. Her folklore-inspired designs - most notably 'Lotte', 'Market' - and the brightly floral 'Daisy', were exported worldwide and became defining staples of 1960s and 1970s tableware.

While many historic factories have long since closed, Figgjo remains in continuous production today as one of the last remaining domestic ceramic tableware manufacturers in the Nordic region. While the modern factory continues to produce wonderful contemporary pieces for the professional culinary market, their mid-century classics remain highly sought-after by a completely new generation of global collectors today.