Swedish glass master Erik Höglund reveled in unconventional techniques and practices — the Karlskrona native once drove glassblower Ruben Hjelm out of a studio at Boda after mixing potatoes into a crucible of molten glass to determine if he could generate bubbles in the finished object. Höglund always walked his own path, and his individuality and creative spirit defines the range of decorative objects, lighting fixtures and other works in glass that he created over the years.
Höglund was born in 1932 and studied drawing and sculpting at the Swedish School of Arts. Despite his limited experience with glass, Höglund joined Boda Glassworks when the manufacturer reached out to the school for the services of a young glass artist. He taught himself how to blow glass at night and found inspiration on travels through Europe as well as in his everyday life, creating sculptures that boasted exquisite color pairings and subdued, streamlined forms. He worked at Boda for 20 years.
The Swedish National Museum purchased Höglund’s early works for an exhibition of Swedish glass art, and in 1957, Höglund’s stunning and expressive objects and sculptures earned the Danish Lunning Prize — the highest honor for an up-and-coming Scandinavian artist. He garnered international acclaim and his colorful iron and glass candleholders, candelabras and vases went on display in New York City. His work is held in the collections of the Blekinge Museum, the National Museum of Stockholm and the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.
Höglund left Boda in 1973 to establish his own smithery. He returned to glass design in the subsequent years, when the legendary innovator created richly colored and provocative works for Pukeberg, Åhus, Nový Bor and other manufacturers.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of Erik Höglund decorative objects, lighting and dinnerware.
$300Sale Price|20% Off
Small Figural Glass Decanter by Erik Hoglund for Boda Glassworks
By Erik Höglund, Boda
Located in San Diego, CA
A super rare small figural glass decanter by Erik Hoglund for Boda Glassworks of Sweden, circa 1960s. The decanter is in very good condition with the exception of a small chip on the...
Glass
Erik Höglund, Pitcher, Glass, Sweden, 1960s
By Erik Höglund
Located in High Point, NC
A blown green glass pitcher designed by Erik Höglund and produced by Boda Glas, Sweden, c. 1960s
Glass
1960s Green Glass Pitcher American Collectible Barware
By Blendo Glass 1
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage pastel green glass ware pitcher, American collectible. 1960s Green Glass Pitcher American Collectible Barware. Gorgeous 1960s Blendo green lar...
Glass
Shiny Black 1960s Rörstrand Vintage Pitcher Vase, Sweden
By Rörstrand
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Black porcelain midcentury modern pitcher vase with large handle and lined relief decor manufactured by Rörstrand in the 1960s. Stamped unde...
Porcelain
$220Sale Price|20% Off
H 11.5 in W 5.25 in D 5.25 in
Jacob Bang White Glass Decanter for Kastrup, Denmark, 1960s
By Jacob Bang, Kastrup
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jacob Bang White Glass Decanter / Bottle for Kastrup, Denmark, 1960s.
Glass
$987
H 5.12 in Dm 2.76 in
Clear Glass miniature "People" Decanter by Erik Höglund, Boda, Sweden, 1950s
By Erik Höglund, Boda
Located in Hägersten, SE
"People" decanter designed by Erik Höglund. Rare small size. produced by Boda during the 1950s. Made from hand blown clear glass. Good vintage condition with age related wear and pat...
Blown Glass
$1,853
H 12.21 in W 6.7 in D 6.3 in
Exquisite French Art Nouveau Decanter / Pitcher by J. Barian Silver Glass 1900
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Breathtaking French antique Art Nouveau decanter / pitcher in silver plate with enamel painted glass by Jules Barian 1900. Exquisite Art Nouveau...
Silver Plate
$691 / set
H 4.34 in Dm 4.34 in
Erik Höglund Set of Two Art Glass “Robot” Ashtrays, Kosta Boda, Sweden, 1960s
By Erik Höglund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sweden, circa 1960s. These iconic pieces exemplify Höglund’s playful yet primitive aesthetic, featuring deeply cast figural motifs encased within thick, richly colored glass. The la...
Art Glass
Erik Höglund Mid-Century Signed Orange Footed Art Glass Vase for Bodą c. 1960s
By Erik Höglund
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Swedish Footed Orange Art Glass Vase by Erik Hoglund for Boda (1932 - 1998). Engraved on bottom: "H 1671/193."Vintage Swedish Orange Footed Art Glass Vase by Erik Hoglund for...
Blown Glass, Glass, Art Glass
$269Sale Price|20% Off
H 11.03 in Dm 7.09 in
Midcentury Scandinavian Wicker-Lined Thermos Pitcher, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Valencia, VC
Vintage Midcentury Scandinavian Wicker-Lined Thermos Pitcher –Sweden 1960s Elevate your serveware collection with this lovely midcentury Scandinavian ...
Wicker, Glass, Plastic
Vintage Italian Empoli Murano Cased Art Glass Decanter
By Empoli
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage Italian Empoli Murano cased art glass Decanter. Hand blown cased glass pitcher made in the Mid-1955s by the Italian firm Empoli. Excel...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$3,790 / set
H 6.3 in Dm 6.7 in
Murano Glass ‘Zanfirico’ Pitcher and Cups attr. To Fratelli Toso, circa 1960s
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful and rare set of 6 cups and a Pitcher in Murano glass, all executed in the ‘Zanfirico’ technique, invented in 19th century and involves twisting and shaping glass canes to c...
Murano Glass
Birger Kaipiainen for Arabia Finland Perho Pitcher Butterfly 1960s
By Arabia of Finland, Birger Kaipiainen
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage ceramic pitcher features a minimal rounded form with tone-on-tone blue butterfly decor. Perho (Butterfly) is one of the most successful Arabia series, created from 1958 to mi...
Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery
$2,000
H 9.45 in W 5.32 in D 3.23 in
Kjell Engman Art Glass Carafe, Scandinavian Modern, Kosta Boda, Sweden
By Kjell Engman
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Vintage Art Glass Carafe by Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda, Sweden, late 1990s. Striking Scandinavian design meets vibrant artistry in this handcrafted art glass carafe by Kjell Engman ...
Art Glass