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
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
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
Art Deco Bronze Bowl by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1940s
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen, Gunnar Nylund, Sune Bäckström, Akta Brons
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful art deco bronze bowl with amazing patina. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Äkta Brons, Sweden, 1940s. Excellent condition. Initials 'G.N.' on the front. Stamped 'ÄKTA BRON...
Bronze
Yellow Stoneware Vase by Hertha Bengtson. Höganäs, Sweden, 1960s.
By Hertha Bengtson, Herta Bengtson, Höganäs Keramik, 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
$941
H 1.97 in Dm 5.91 in
Wilhelm Kåge Argenta Stoneware Bowl with Silver Inlay, Gustavsberg, Sweden 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A refined Argenta stoneware bowl designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, produced during the 1940s. The bowl features a deep turquoise-green glaze, characteristic of the A...
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Bronze Bowl by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1940s
By Just Andersen, Sune Bäckström, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Akta Brons, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful art deco bronze bowl with amazing patina. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Äkta Brons, Sweden, 1940s. Excellent condition. Initials 'G.N.' on the front. Stamped 'ÄKTA BRON...
Bronze
Kahler, Denmark, Glazed Stoneware Dish Bowl, circa 1940s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Kähler, Denmark, glazed stoneware dish bowl. circa 1940s. Stamped. Measures: 21.5 cm. X 3.5 cm. In perfect condition.
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen. Stoneware bowl with celadon glaze. 1940s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Nils Thorsson Royal Copenhagen. Bowl, model 4204, 1940s. Thrown stoneware bowl with elegant celadon glaze in soft green tones. Simple and balanced form, characteristic of Nils Thorss...
Stoneware
Blue Stoneware Vase by Hertha Bengtson. Höganäs, Sweden, 1960s.
By rorstrand studio, Hertha Bengtson, Herta Bengtson, Höganäs Keramik
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
$422Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.17 in Dm 11.19 in
Modernist Stoneware Bowl by Kähler Keramik, Gray Glaze, Denmark, 1980s
By Kähler, Kähler Keramik
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Modernist stoneware centerpiece bowl by Kähler Keramik in 1988. Light gray spotted glaze and unglazed sandcolored ceramic material side by side in lined graphic patterns. To be used...
Stoneware, Pottery, Clay, Ceramic
Danish Studio Pottery Bowl by Tue Poulsen for Tue Keramik, 1960s
By Tue Poulsen
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl by Tue Poulsen for Tue Keramik, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark, Additional in...
Earthenware
Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Stoneware vase in a clean form by Gunnar Nylund, the undulating rim softens the form. Vivacious blue glaze with purple streaks. Gunnar Nylund was one of the most influential ceramicists and designers of the Swedish mid-century period. He was Rörstrand’s creative leader from 1931 until 1949 and as such propelled the artistic work at the factory and served as mentor to younger artists, among them Carl-Harry Stålhane and Hertha Bengtsson. Nylund was a dedicated functionalist, who brought ideas of democratizing stoneware and creating beautiful, qualitative and affordable everyday items for the people to Rörstand in the mid-1920s. The factory had at the time lost its former leading market position, but Nylund’s efforts gave it a great reboot. He designed ceramic kitchenware...
Stoneware
Kähler, Denmark, Bowl in Glazed Ceramics, 1930s-1940s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Kähler, Denmark. Bowl in glazed ceramics. Green leaves and red berries on a dark blue background, 1930s-1940s. Measures: 17.5 x 9.5 cm. In very good condition. Signed.
Ceramic
$616
H 1.97 in W 11.42 in D 7.68 in
Midcentury Stoneware Platter by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Beautiful stoneware platter by Gunnar Nylund, with an embossed pattern. Dark brown glaze with celadon green “Mimosa” flecks. Gunnar Nylund was one of the most influential ceramicist...
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