Hornsea Pottery was a British ceramics company, founded by brothers Colin and Desmond Rawson, in a small terraced house in the seaside town of Hornsea, East Yorkshire, in 1949. The brothers started out making small souvenirs for tourists, but their venture quickly grew into something much bigger, and in the 1950s and 1960s, Hornsea Pottery became famous for its homewares with their bold, modern designs.
In the 1970s, at the height of its popularity, the pottery was the largest studio pottery in the world, employing over 700 people - but despite its success, the pottery faced tough competition and financial challenges in the 1980s and eventually closed its doors in 2000.
Although the factory is long gone, the beautiful retro designs are still much loved and highly collectible today. Patterns like Heirloom, Saffron, and Brontë, featuring geometric patterns in earthy colours, are now classics of mid-century style.
So why Hornsea?
Not only is Hornsea pottery super cool, it is also incredibly robust which makes it perfect for candle vessels. Plus, of course, it can be used for it’s original purpose once you've finished your candle - which aligns with our principles of a circular economy, where products and materials are kept in use for as long as possible to reduce the need for raw materials and lower their environmental impact.
Our candles are hand poured into original egg cups, spice pots, salt + pepper shakers and sugar bowls. We are often asked whether they are replicas and the answer is no! Each one is lovingly sourced from vintage shops and antique fairs across the UK. We love being able to give these 60 year old pieces of pottery a new lease of life - and by turning them into candles they appeal to a brand new audience, as well as those of us that grew up with it and have a nostalgic connection.
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