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.
Rare Erik Hoglund Eight- Arm Iron and Glass Chandelier, Sweden, circa 1970s
By Erik Höglund
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A large mid-century 12 -arm wrought iron and clear glass chandelier by Erik Hoglund for Costa Boda, Sweden, circa 1970s. Height: (light fixture only) - 23.62 inches Total height : 4...
Iron
1960s Pendant Lamp by Erik Höglund with Purple Glass for Boda Glasburk Sweden
By Erik Höglund, Kosta Boda, Einar Backstrom
Located in London, GB
1960 Sweden suspension or pendant, designed by Erik Höglund for the glassmaker Boda Glasbruk (later known as Kosta Boda). This pentagonal pendant lam...
Metal
Erik Höglund Hanging Candelabra Produced by Boda in Sweden
By Erik Höglund
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Hanging candelabra designed by Erik Höglund. Produced by Boda in Sweden.
Wrought Iron
$1,120Sale Price|20% Off
Blue Glass and Wrought Iron Chandelier Candelabra by Erik Höglund Sweden
By Boda, Erik Höglund
Located in Stockholm, SE
This beautiful blue and clear art glass on wrought iron candelabra chandelier was designed by Erik Höglund for Boda Smide. Erik Hög...
Wrought Iron
Pendant Lamp by Einar Backström & Erik Höglund for Boda Glasbruk, Sweden, 1960s
By Erik Höglund, Einar Backstrom
Located in Bochum, NRW
Amazing Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed by Einar Backström and Erik Höglund for Boda Glasbruk, Sweden, 1960s. Executed in enameled steel, brass, glass and...
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Swedish Glass and Metal Pendant Lamp, 1960s
By Einar Backstrom, Erik Höglund
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Swedish Glass and Metal Pendant Lamp by Einar Backstrom & Erik Hoglund, 1960s Swedish pendant lamp with amber glass inserts. The cylindrical lamp body has openings all ...
Metal
Pendant Lamp by Erik Höglund & Einar Bäckström Sweden, 1960s
By Erik Höglund, Einar Backstrom
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This striking pendant lamp, a collaborative design by Erik Höglund and Einar Bäckström from Sweden in the 1960s, showcases a blend of modernist aesthetics and Scandinavian craftsmans...
Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Chandelier by Erik Höglund for Boda Glasbruk & Smide, Sweden, 1960s
By Erik Höglund
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Sculptural chandelier with six arms, decorated with handblown glass elements in clear and amber tones. The wrought iron structure supports a central glass body and suspended glass ...
Wrought Iron
Mid Century Erik Hoglund Iron and Glass Hanging Candelabra Chandelier Pendant
By Boda, Erik Höglund
Located in Troy, MI
Hanging candelabra by Erik Hoglund for Boda Sweden circa 1960s Six arm wrought iron fixture featuring a cobalt blue blown glass center with clear adornments and hanging medallions T...
Wrought Iron
6-arm 24K gilt 1960s chandelier in iron and glass by Erik Höglund, Boda Glasbruk
By Boda Smide AB, Erik Höglund
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the Swedish forged, six-armed gilded chandelier for candles designed by Erik Höglund for Boda Glasbruk. It comes with an entirely transparent glass décor, including hand-blo...
Brass, Iron, Gold Leaf
Erik Höglund Hanging Candelabrum/Candelabra/Chandelier. Blown Glass & Iron
By Erik Höglund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vintage chandelier by Erik Höglund, produced in Sweden, 1970s. Gilded wrought iron and cast glass pendants with different figures.
Iron
$4,800Sale Price|50% Off
24K Gilt 1960s 12-arm Iron and Glass Chandlier by Erik Höglund, Boda Glasbruk
By Boda Smide AB, Erik Höglund
Located in Örebro, SE
A rare Swedish forged twelve-armed candle chandelier, designed by Erik Höglund for Boda Glasbruk, in mint condition. This piece features fully transparent glass construction, includ...
Iron, Gold Leaf, Brass
Large Pendant by Erik Hoglund
By Erik Höglund
Located in Long Island City, NY
Large pendant by Erik Hoglund,(1932-1998), Sweden, circa 1970s. Handblown glass and perforated brass. Measures: Glass shade Height 15", diameter 15"; drop 42" (can be adjusted). Ex...
Blown Glass
1960s Pendant Lamp by Einar Backström & Erik Höglund for Boda Glasbruck Sweden
By Einar Backstrom, Erik Höglund, Kosta Boda
Located in London, GB
1960s Sweden suspension or pendant lamp, designed by Einar Backström and Erik Höglund for the glassmaker Boda Glasbruk (later known as Kosta Boda). The enamel painted metal frame sh...
Metal
Erik Hoglund 15 Candle Chandelier
By Erik Höglund
Located in Dallas, TX
Elevate your home decor with the gorgeous 15-candle chandelier by Erik Hoglund for Kosta Boda, circa 1960s. Expertly designed and manufactured in Sweden, this striking piece features...
Wrought Iron
Scandinavian Modern Iron and Glass Chandelier by Erik Hoglund for Boda Smide
By Erik Höglund, Boda Smide AB
Located in Stockholm, SE
A are, Scandinavian Modern chandelier in wrought steel structure designed by Erik Hoglund (Höglund) and executed by Boda Nova Glassworks / Axel Stromberg Ironworks, Sweden, 1971. I...
Wrought Iron
Erik Höglund chandelier Brass and Glass Sweden 1960
By Erik Höglund
Located in Paris, IDF
Erik Höglund (Sweden, 1932-1998) Erik Höglund, rare chandelier in glass and brass made in sweden 1960s For four lights and one light point, brass and glass, diameter approx. 48 cm, ...
Brass
Ceiling Lamp in Copper and Glass by Erik Höglund, 1960's
By Erik Höglund
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceiling Lamp in Copper and Glass by Erik Höglund, 1960's Additional Information: Material: Copper and glass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Ateljé Lyktan in Åhus, Swede...
Copper
Erik Höglund and Kosta Boda Chandelier, 1960
By Erik Höglund
Located in Brussels, BE
Erik Höglund ans Kosta Boda (Sweden, 1932-1998) a chandelier for 12 candles, Sweden, 1960-70s. Wrought iron, cast and blown clear glass, height without links ca 95 cm, diameter ca 4...
Wrought Iron
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Erik Hoglund Body Nova Chandelier Made in Denmark C. 1950's
By Erik Höglund, Boda Nova
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Danish Mid Century Modern chandelier by Erik Hoglund for Body Nova, Made in Denmark circa 1950's. The fixture features two tiers each having 5 electrified candle sconce...
Wrought Iron
$7,000 / item
Chandelier by Erik Hoglund for Boda
By Boda, Erik Höglund
Located in Long Island City, NY
A gilt wrought iron and glass chandelier by Erik Hoglund for Boda. 12 arms. Circa late 20th century. Electrification available upon request. H 40″ D 21″.
Wrought Iron
Blue Pressed Glass Chandelier Erik Höglund Sweden, 1960s
By Erik Höglund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vintage chandelier by Erik Höglund, produced in Sweden, 1960s. Gilded wrought iron and cast glass pendants with different figures.
Iron
Swedish Pendants by Einar Bäckström & Erik Höglund
By Erik Höglund, Einar Backstrom
Located in Karlstad, SE
High-quality ceiling lights in brass, lacquered metal and glass. Simple cubist shapes and superb color matching give these lamps something extra. The lamps are made by Einar Bäckströ...
Metal, Brass
Swedish Brutalist 1970s Sport Cabin Chandelier in Wrought Iron by Erik Höglund
By Lars Larsson, Erik Höglund
Located in Örebro, SE
A very rare Swedish Brutalist 1970s chandelier in wrought iron, designed by Swedish artist Erik Höglund and blacksmith Lars Larsson. Circular in form with a strongly sculptural prese...
Iron
Erik Höglund Hanging Candelabrum/Candelabra/Chandelier, Glass & Iron
By Erik Höglund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vintage chandelier by Erik Höglund, produced in Sweden, 1970s. Gilded wrought iron and cast glass pendants with different figures.
Iron
Art glass and wrought iron chandelier by Erik Höglund for Boda, Sweden
By Boda, Erik Höglund
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This beautiful blue and clear art glass on wrought iron candelabra chandelier was designed by Erik Höglund for Boda Glasbruk & Smid...
Wrought Iron
Rare Erik Höglund & Lars Larsson “Ovalen” Iron & Glass Chandelier
By Erik Höglund
Located in Staffanstorp, SE
This striking and rare chandelier, designed by Erik Höglund in 1978 and crafted in wrought iron by Lars Larsson in 2008, is a true masterpiece of Scandinavian design. The “Ovalen” ...
Iron
Erik Höglund Iron Chandelier with Blown Glass, Scandinavian, 1960s
By Erik Höglund
Located in San Francisco, CA
Erik Hoglund Iron chandelier with six arms for candles. Handmade strain and glass in shades of blue and clear from Kosta Boda. Erik Hoglund for Kost...
Iron
1950s Erik Hoglund Six Arm Blue Glass Chandelier
By Erik Höglund
Located in New York, NY
A glass and iron chandelier by Swedish Designer Erik Hoglund (1932-1998) having a bulbous blue blown glass center with 6 curved arms decorated with circular glass chips with imprints...
Wrought Iron
1960s Erik Hoglund Six Arm Orange Glass Chandelier
By Erik Höglund
Located in New York, NY
A glass and iron chandelier by Swedish Designer Erik Hoglund (1932-1998) having a bulbous orange blown glass center with 6 curved arms decorated with circular glass chips with imprin...
Wrought Iron
Erik Höglund Candleholder for Boda, Blown Glass & Metal, Mid-Century
By Boda, Erik Höglund
Located in PARIS, FR
Small hand-blown glass candleholder by Swedish designer Erik Höglund. Candleholders are cherished in many Nordic homes, where the cold season is long and where an art of living (hygg...
Metal
Erik Höglund for Boda Smide, Iron & Glass Chandelier, Sweden, Circa 1965
By Erik Höglund
Located in FR
A striking mid-century chandelier designed by renowned Swedish artist Erik Höglund for Boda Smide, circa 1965. Crafted from black-lacquered iron, this sculptural piece features six a...
Iron
Erik Höglund Hanging Candelabra Produced by Boda in Sweden
By Erik Höglund
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Hanging candelabra designed by Erik Höglund. Produced by Boda in Sweden.
Wrought Iron
Erik Hoglund Six-Arm Chandelier for Boda, Late 20th Century
By Erik Höglund, Boda Smide AB
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large twelve-armed candlelit chandelier, designed by Erik Hoglund for Boda Smide. With art glass pendants, late 20th century.
Wrought Iron
Erik Höglund ceiling Light metal glass and brass Sweden 1960
By Erik Höglund
Located in Paris, IDF
Erik Höglund pendant light, colored cast glass, brass and blackened metal. Electrification not tested. Good condition Erik Höglund (1932–1998) w...
Metal, Brass
Erik Höglund Hanging Candelabra Produced by Boda in Sweden
By Erik Höglund
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Hanging candelabra designed by Erik Höglund. Produced by Boda in Sweden.
Wrought Iron