ABOUT HORNSEA
Hornsea Potteries was founded in 1949 by brothers Colin and Desmond Rawson. Driven by a wide array of design influences the pottery quickly grew from being a purveyor of seaside tourist trinkets to the largest studio pottery in the world, employing over 700 people.
Hornsea’s rapid growth was generated by its widespread popularity and inspirational design. Located away from the traditional ceramics heartland in Staffordshire, Hornsea developed unique and groundbreaking techniques and designs many of which were influenced by the Rawson’s textile backgrounds.
Hornsea is a remarkable British design story involving some of the icons of British pattern and ceramic design.
Hornsea was sold in thousands of outlets all over the world for over 50 years. Virtually every household in Britain had a least one piece of Hornsea Pottery during that time.
Hornsea remains a much loved and influential brand, with a timeless appeal. Today Hornsea designs are available across a wide array of home wares, and accessories.