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.
1980's Fredrick Ramond Pendant Light In Lucite and Chromed Metal
By Fredrick Ramond
Located in North Miami, FL
The inspiration of deco revival comes to mind in this simple and modern pendant lamp. It is by Fredrick Ramond. This is from the 1980s. It is signed and has good light.
Chrome
MId Century Modern Torched Bronze Table Lamp Signed Marcello Fantoni, Italy 50's
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in North Miami, FL
This sculptural and monumental RARE Mid-Century Modern vintage signed Italian amazing bronze lamp by the noted Italian artist; Marcello Fantoni was done in Florence, Italy for Raymor. Signed on the bottom as such. The machine spinning torch color bronze work creates a swirling effect that looks like abalone. This is a very hard process to do and in todays world not even feasible. No special artist even knows this process now or can replicate it. The scale is impressive, and the Greek key torched bronze design is so fantastic. It has the original milk glass carrier...
Bronze
MId Century Murano Fontana Arte Style Pendant Chandelier Etched Glass, Nickel
By Fontana Arte
Located in North Miami, FL
This Mid-Century Modern Murano Italian two-tiered pendant glass and buckle silver caged chandelier has been attributed to Fontana Arte. It has a beautiful elegance to it. The cage ha...
Nickel
Danish Mid Century Modern Tall Table or Desk Lamp Ebonzied Wood, Rose Quartz
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage ebonized beautiful tall wood and quartz stone Danish mid century modern tall lamp has a center grouping of beautiful quartz ...
Quartz
Tommi Parzinger Style Mid Century Modern Brass, White Lacquered Metal Table Lamp
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage three-arm, three bulb wonderful classic vintage table lamp is totally Mid-Century Modern with a Tommi Parzinger style, circa early 1950s. It is monumental and fully restored. This is presented without a shade. The shade would fit over the top disk from the final. The finial is original, it has been re-wired with a gold cord. The brass has been beautifully re-polished. All of the white metal has been refreshed with white lacquer paint. Measure: It is 35" to the top of the white metal disk where the brass will hold the bulbs. It is modern yet has elements of tradition. It is heavy and well made! It just needs a great white drum...
Metal, Brass
Vintage Art Deco Table Lamp With Chrome Base And Frosted Glass Shade French 30's
Located in North Miami, FL
This original vintage French Art Deco small table lamp has a sculptural three-tiered triangular chrome base and a molded frosted glass shad...
Chrome
Max Ingrand For Fontana Arte Drop Pendant Lamp, Model 2259, Italy, 1960s
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Vienna, AT
A stunning Mid-century ceiling pendant light chandelier dating back to the 1960s. Model no. 2259, handcrafted by Fontana Arte in Italy and designed by the renowned Max Ingrand. This ...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Carl Fagerlund, Smoked Glass, Sweden
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A small, vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish table lamp made of hand blown smoked Orrefors glass, the beam is enhanced with a chrome ring, composed with a new light-grey shade, featur...
Metal, Chrome
Midcentury Modern Drop Shaped Crystal Rare Table Lamp Orrefors by Carl Fagerlund
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Midcentury large and rare modern bubble/drop table lamp design by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glasbruk in Sweden. The bubble crystal glass with an all-new cotton shades gives a grea...
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Olle Alberius, Hand Blown Glass
By Olle Alberius, Orrefors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sculptural, vintage Mid-Century modern Swedish table lamp with a new white round shade, made of hand blown slightly smoked glass designed by Olle Alberius and produced by Orrefors,...
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Holm-Sørensen Table Lamp, Blown Glass, Chrome Base
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Bergboms
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Long-stemmed white blown glass table lamp designed by Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen for Kastrup Holmegaard in the 1960s. The milk glass body features graceful curves and an elongated neck...
Chrome
Crystal Glass and Metal 3 Shade Cascade Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Crystal Glass and Metal 3 Shade Cascade Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Germany Lamps are in very good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use These lamp works with 3x E14 standar...
Metal
