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.
Scandinavian Modern Blue Ceramic Vase, Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala Ekeby, 1960s
By Upsala Ekeby, Ingrid Atterberg
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Exquisitely crafted by renowned ceramist Ingrid Atterberg for Uppsala Ekeby, this black and blue chamotte vase with a distinctive handle and rough surface epitomizes mid-century Scan...
Earthenware
Blue Stoneware Vase from Nordlys Series by Maria Philippi for Søholm, 1960s
By Soholm Pottery, Maria Philippi
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This is a vase with beautiful blue glaze from the series Nordlys (Northern Light in danish) designed by Maria Philippi for Søholm Ceramics. The name Northern Light comes from the gla...
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Art Glass Vase by Börne Augustsson for Åseda
By Aseda
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Börne Augustsson's artistry shines through in this Swedish Modern glass vase created for Åseda Glassworks. Meticulously hand-blown, this Scandinavian Modern piece showcases Augustsson's organic design sensibilities. The vase features a striking violet, so dark that it appears to be black, casing beneath a transparent layer, with the latter expertly treated to create captivating organic pulled shapes. Notably, this vase bears an engraving underneath: "Fa W Johansson Orrefors 25." Despite this marking, it was indeed designed and crafted by Börne Augustsson for Åseda Glassworks. Walter Johansson gained notoriety for his somewhat questionable involvement in buying and selling...
Art Glass
Scandinavian Modern Ceramic "Verona" Vase by Ingrid Atterberg, Upsala Ekeby 1960
By Ingrid Atterberg, Upsala Ekeby
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Elegantly crafted, this grey ceramic vase from the Verona series by renowned Swedish mid-century designer Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala Ekeby presents a captivating blend of textures a...
Earthenware
Scandinavian Modern French Blue Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden 1950
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This Scandinavian modern vase, designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, depicts the charming small town of Skara with its iconic church, birds soaring in the sky, and picturesque lan...
Stoneware
Large Polychrome Stoneware Vase by Gösta Millberg, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This is a absolutely fabulous stoneware vase with polychrome decoration designed by Gösta Millberg for Rörstrand in Sweden. It's part of a limited series from a studio production. Th...
Stoneware
Erik Höglund, ballon-shapes vase in blue glass for Boda Sweden, mid1900s.
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare balloon-shaped vase hand blown in blue bubbly glass by swedish designer Erik Höglund for Boda, mid1900s. Signed Boda H 569 Höglund This is the large glass vase of the two i...
Blown Glass
Erik Höglund, ballon-shapes vase in blue glass for Boda Sweden, mid1900s.
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare balloon-shaped vase hand blown in blue bubbly glass by swedish designer Erik Höglund for Boda, mid1900s. Signed Boda H 569 Höglund This is the smaller glass vase of the two...
Glass
Glass Vase in Blue glass by Nanny Still, 1950's by Riihimäen Laso Oy
By Nanny Still
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Glass Vase in Blue by Nanny Still, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Glass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Riihimäen Laso Oy in Finland Dimensions (W x D x H): 6...
Glass
Vicke Lindstrand "Colora" Series for Kosta Blue Bud Glass Vase. Sweden, 1950s
By Vicke Lindstrand, Kosta Boda
Located in Kansas City, MO
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Blue Bud Art glass vase by Swedish glass artist Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Boda circa 1950. From the "Colora" series. No chips cracks or repairs. Marked...
Art Glass
Original blue glass vase by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, Denmark, 1960s
By Per Lütken, Holmegaard
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Wonderful heavy glass vase designed by Per Lütken and produced by Holmegaard in Denmark in the 1960s. High quality 1960s Danish production of handmade glass. Per Lütken (1916-1998) i...
Glass
Blue Glass Vase by Claude Morin, France, 1970s
By Claude Morin
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A refined hand-blown glass vase by French artist Claude Morin. The piece features an elegant long neck and rounded body in a deep cobalt blue tone, capturing light with subtle transp...
Glass
