Höganäs Keramik was the premier manufacturer of Swedish heat-resistant and heat-retentive stoneware in the early 20th century. Ceramics have had a home in Höganäs — which is in Scania County, Sweden — for hundreds of years, with the likes of Höganäsbolaget firing ware in its kilns since at least the early 1800s.
Johansson Olofsson and Sigfrid Johansson initially founded what would become Höganäs Keramik in 1909. Olofsson left in 1910 and Karl Andersson stepped in. The firm was called Andersson & Johansson for a period, and with durability and functionality driving the early designs over form, its inaugural pieces appeared modest and rustic. The founders later traded under Höganäs Keramik, and the company’s designs increasingly incorporated more vivid glazes and livelier forms, while also maintaining the durability and quality standards that had been synonymous with their output. By 1914, Höganäs Keramik pieces were interesting enough to participate in the Baltic Exhibition in Malmö, Sweden.
In the 1920s, Höganäs expanded their site in order to broaden their range of offerings and increase their production capabilities. Manufacturing at the firm grew during the 1940s, as they moved to a facility twice the size of their previous factory. In 1948, the company diversified its production to include molds, pots and pans.
In the 1950s, the company launched the Old Höganäs series, reflecting on the creations that brought their success, while also bringing in notable ceramicists such as John Andersson, Signe Persson-Melin and Hertha Bengtsson to contribute to their growing repertoire of designs.
Höganäs is now part of the Iittala Group, which was purchased by Fiskars Corporation in 2007, and remains celebrated for centuries of innovations in ceramic production.
On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique and vintage Höganäs Keramik serveware, lighting and ceramic decor.
Set of Four Decorative Plates by Åke Arenhill for Höganäs Keramik, Sweden, 1960s
By Höganäs Keramik
Located in Bochum, NRW
A captivating set of four ceramic plates designed by renowned Swedish artist Åke Arenhill and produced by Höganäs Keramik in the mid-20th century. - Diameter: 25 cm (9.8 inches) - M...
Ceramic
Vintage Höganäs Keramik Bowl / Vase
By Höganäs Keramik
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Ceramic decorative bowl / vase with simple ornamentation and subtle texture for Höganäs Stoneware. Sweden, 1970’s. Basemark Höganäs 137.
Ceramic, Stoneware
Alfred Johansson Earthenware Bowl for Höganäs Keramik Sweden
By Höganäs Keramik
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A small decorative bowl designed by Alfred Johansson for Höganäs Keramik. Very unique design with light yellow glaze and splashes of brown colors. Other notable designers from the ...
Earthenware
$320Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 6 Small Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Collectible Brown Stoneware Bowls
By Höganäs Keramik, Gunnar Borg
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of 6 miniature bowls was designed by Gunnar Borg for the Swedish manufacture Höganäs Keramik during the 1960s. Handmade by the Master, with the utmost care and attention to ...
Ceramic, Stoneware
$785Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 3 Small Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Collectible Brown Stoneware Bowls
By John Andersson, Höganäs Keramik
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Height 2 cm Width 4 cm Depth 4 cm Height 2 cm Width 2.5 cm Depth 2.5 cm Height 2 cm Width 2.5 cm Depth 2.5 cm This set of 3 miniature bowls was designed by John Andersson for ...
Ceramic, Stoneware
$785Sale Price / item|20% Off
Set of 4 Small MidCentury Scandinavian Modern Collectible Brown Stoneware Bowls
By Gunnar Borg, Höganäs Keramik
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
1. Height 1 cm Width 3 cm Depth 3 cm 2. Height 1 cm Width 3 cm Depth 3 cm 3. Height 1 cm Width 2 cm Depth 2 cm 4. Height 1 cm Width 2 cm Depth 2 cm This set of 4 miniature b...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Höganas Keramik, Bowl, Glazed Stoneware, Höganäs, Sweden, 1940s
By Höganäs Keramik
Located in High Point, NC
A stoneware bowl designed by Höganas Keramik, produced in Sweden, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 2.6"H x 10.4"W x 8.75"D All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Earthenware
Upsala Ekeby, Bowl, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A cream-white and orange glazed earthenware bowl produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, c. 1930s. Wear consistent with age and use Overall Dimensions (inches): 4.0"H x 10.5"W x 10.0"D ...
Earthenware
Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bronze Bowls Set, Europe, Circa 1970
Located in London, GB
Set of three sculptural Mid-Century Modern bronze cast bowl with decorative open pattern. Great center pieces and functional bowls. High quality hand crafted items each have real character in texture and shape with their original patina. Individual dimensions, Open pattern bowl; Diameter 23 cm Height 3 cm Maximum textural pattern bowl; Diameter 19 cm Height 4 cm Waved bowl...
Bronze
Yellow Stoneware Vase by Hertha Bengtson. Höganäs, Sweden, 1960s.
By Hertha Bengtson, Höganäs Keramik, Herta Bengtson, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Hand made by Hertha Bengtson for A&J Höganäs, Sweden, 1960s. Great original condition. Signed 'Hertha B' and 'Höganäs'. Hertha Bengts...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Small Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowls, 1960s, Set of 2
Located in Hamburg, DE
Small Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowls, 1960s, Set of 2
Ceramic
Sold|$34 / set
H 2.37 in W 3.35 in D 3.35 in
Contemporary Tamagroute Green Set Of Bowls - Four Small Bowls
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Contemporary Tamagroute Green Set Of Bowls - Four Small Bowls. Tamegroute is a small Moroccan village simply known for it's rich traditional ceramics. The clay is cut by hand from ...
Ceramic
Blue Stoneware Vase by Hertha Bengtson. Höganäs, Sweden, 1960s.
By Höganäs Keramik, rorstrand studio, Hertha Bengtson, Herta Bengtson
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Hand made by Hertha Bengtson for A&J Höganäs, Sweden, 1960s. Great original condition. Signed 'Hertha B' and 'Höganäs'. Hertha Be...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Mid-Century Modern Teak Wood Bowls, Sweden, Set of 4
Located in Grythyttan, SE
A very stylish mid-century modern four teak wood bowls. Designed and manufactured in Sweden. Whether displayed as a standalone art pieces or used practically to hold fruits, decorati...
Teak
Pair of small teak bowls
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Cedar Falls, IA
Pair (2) small teak bowls. Styled after Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Good vintage condition.
Teak
$104 / item
H 2.17 in Dm 5.91 in
Danish Teak Bowls Set, Scandinavian Modern, Solid Teak, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish craftmanship, eight teak bowls in solid teak.
Teak
$295
H 1.5 in Dm 7.56 in
Black Stoneware Bowl by Swedish Ceramist Roger Nilsson, Höganäs, Sweden, 1986.
By Claes Thell, Henning Nilsson
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware bowl with amazing glaze. Made by Roger Nilsson, in the artist's studio, Höganäs, Sweden, 1986. Excellent original condition. No chips, cracks or crazing. Sign...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Group of 15 decorative ceramic bowls, Rörstrand Mid-century Modern
By Gunnar Nylund, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely group of fifteen bowls with stunning glazes designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane & Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand in the 1950s. The largest bowl is 17 x 11 cm in diameter and the sma...
Porcelain
Lidded Faience Egg by Hans Hedberg, Scandinavian Modern Stoneware
By Hans Hedberg
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Lovely lidded egg faience sculpture by Hans Hedberg, made in his own studio in Biot, France. Speckled and mottled glaze in warm light brown and olive greens, inside with beautiful mu...
Stoneware
Orange Lacquered Ceramic Goblet Vase by A J Höganäs, Stockholm, Sweden
By Höganäs Keramik
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Stoccolma, Sweden, 1940s. This elegant goblet vase / centerpiece is made in lacquered ceramic. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces, but it can be con...
Ceramic
Sold
H 1.58 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in
Pair of Small MidCentury Scandinavian Modern Collectible Glazed Stoneware Bowls
By Höganäs Keramik, Gunnar Borg
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
1. Height 4 cm Width 11 cm Depth 11 cm 2. Height 3 cm Width 9 cm Depth 9 cm This set of 2 miniature bowls was designed by Gunnar Borg for the Swedish manufacture Höganäs Kerami...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Sold
H 1.75 in W 11.5 in D 8.5 in
Höganäs Keramik, Dish or Vide-Poche, Glazed Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Höganäs Keramik
Located in High Point, NC
A decorative dish or vide-poche in beige-glazed stoneware. Produced by Höganäs Keramik, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Stoneware