Howard Smith Runfree


Howard Smith (1990s) Runfree Animals from Arabia

Howard Smith designed the Runfree series for Arabia in the 1990s. It consists of animals with modernistic shape, uni-colored decor, and joyous expression. Find your favorite among Howards's Runfree figurines or see them all in our overview.




An Overview of Howard Smith’s Runfree Series

The American Howard Smith (1928–2021) was one of the leading designers of Arabia during the late 1900s. One of his best-known series is "Runfree" from the early 1990s. It consists of six stoneware animals with modernistic shapes and monochrome decor. The figurines were named with common American first names and sold in yellow boxes. Which is your favorite in Howard's Runfree series?



Howard Smiths Runfree Noshörningen Carmen


The rhino Carmen, length 23 cm / 9.1 in



Howard Smiths Runfree Antilopen Camilla


The antelope Camilla, length 19 cm / 7.5 in



Howard Smiths Runfree Lilla elefanten Alex

The small elephant Alex, height 13 cm / 5.1 in



Howard Smiths Runfree Stora elefanten Selma

The large elephant Selma, height 22 cm / 8.7 in



Howard Smiths Runfree Giraffen Harry

The giraff Harry, height 22 cm / 8.7 in



Howard Smiths Runfree Lejonet Leo


The lion Leo, length 16 cm / 6.3 in



Howard Smiths Undersida på djur från Runfree-serien med signatur


Lower side of animal from the Runfree series with signature




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