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Erik Hoglund Glass Sculpture

Erik Höglund (Sweden, 1932-1998) Patinated Bronze Figural Sculpture
Erik Höglund (Sweden, 1932-1998) Patinated Bronze Figural Sculpture

Erik Höglund (Sweden, 1932-1998) Patinated Bronze Figural Sculpture

By Erik Höglund

Located in Bridgeport, CT

plates on the table. Marked on bottom, stamped Form Erik Hoglund, Smide Lars Larsson. Hoglund design and

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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Scandinavian Modern Sculpture, Erik Höglund, Most Likely Unique, ca 1960s
Scandinavian Modern Sculpture, Erik Höglund, Most Likely Unique, ca 1960s

Scandinavian Modern Sculpture, Erik Höglund, Most Likely Unique, ca 1960s

By Erik Höglund

Located in Örebro, SE

Amazing Scandinavian Modern sculpture by Erik Höglund, ca 1960s. This sculpture is most likely

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Concrete, Steel

Erik Höglund, Unique Relief, Glass and Concrete, Steel Frame
Erik Höglund, Unique Relief, Glass and Concrete, Steel Frame

Erik Höglund, Unique Relief, Glass and Concrete, Steel Frame

By Erik Höglund

Located in Stockholm, SE

A unique relief / wall plate in glass, concrete and steel frame. Made by Erik Höglund (1932-1998

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Concrete, Steel

Swedish glass book stands by Erik Höglund Boda, Sweden, 1960s
Swedish glass book stands by Erik Höglund Boda, Sweden, 1960s

Swedish glass book stands by Erik Höglund Boda, Sweden, 1960s

By Erik Höglund, Boda

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

Beautiful sculptural book stands designed by Erik Höglund. Produced by Swedish company Boda suring

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Swedish glass book stands by Erik Höglund Boda, Sweden, 1960s
Swedish glass book stands by Erik Höglund Boda, Sweden, 1960s

Swedish glass book stands by Erik Höglund Boda, Sweden, 1960s

By Erik Höglund, Boda

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

Beautiful sculptural book stands designed by Erik Höglund. Produced by Swedish company Boda suring

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Swedish glass book stands by Erik Höglund Boda, Sweden, 1960s
Swedish glass book stands by Erik Höglund Boda, Sweden, 1960s

Swedish glass book stands by Erik Höglund Boda, Sweden, 1960s

By Erik Höglund, Boda

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

Beautiful sculptural book stands designed by Erik Höglund. Produced by Swedish company Boda suring

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Erik Höglund Figural Art Glass Bottle with Face Stopper for Boda, Sweden, 1950s
Erik Höglund Figural Art Glass Bottle with Face Stopper for Boda, Sweden, 1950s

Erik Höglund Figural Art Glass Bottle with Face Stopper for Boda, Sweden, 1950s

By Erik Höglund, Boda

Located in Stockholm, SE

A rare and sculptural art glass bottle by renowned Swedish designer Erik Höglund, created for Boda

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Blown Glass

13 Scandinavian Modern Glass Pieces by Swedish Avant Garde Designer Erik Höglund
13 Scandinavian Modern Glass Pieces by Swedish Avant Garde Designer Erik Höglund

13 Scandinavian Modern Glass Pieces by Swedish Avant Garde Designer Erik Höglund

By Erik Höglund, Boda Nova

Located in Stockholm, SE

Scandinavian Modern 13 glass pieces by the Swedish Enfant Terrible Erik Höglund for Boda. Between 7

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Art Glass

Vintage Scandinavian Troll Figurines Bookends in Ice Glass by Höglund & Bergdala
Vintage Scandinavian Troll Figurines Bookends in Ice Glass by Höglund & Bergdala

Vintage Scandinavian Troll Figurines Bookends in Ice Glass by Höglund & Bergdala

By Erik Höglund

Located in Esbjerg, DK

or early 1970s. The monkey or man was designed by Erik Höglund and manufactured by Kosta Boda in also

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Glass Relief Sculpture of Child by Erik Hoglund for Kosta Boda
Glass Relief Sculpture of Child by Erik Hoglund for Kosta Boda

Glass Relief Sculpture of Child by Erik Hoglund for Kosta Boda

By Erik Höglund

Located in Montreal, QC

Glass relief sculpture of child by Erik Hoglund for Kosta Boda inset in standing steel frame.

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Glass

Kosta Boda What'S Up? Why Not?
Kosta Boda What'S Up? Why Not?

Kosta Boda What'S Up? Why Not?

$2,500

H 13.63 in Dm 5.13 in

Kosta Boda What'S Up? Why Not?

By Frida Fjellman

Located in Wilkes Barre, PA

With What’s Up?/Why Not, Frida Fjellman has developed her Erik-Höglund-inspired glass sculptures

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Animal Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Kosta Boda What'S Up? Nothing Much
Kosta Boda What'S Up? Nothing Much

Kosta Boda What'S Up? Nothing Much

$2,500 / item

H 9.44 in Dm 6.1 in

Kosta Boda What'S Up? Nothing Much

By Frida Fjellman

Located in Wilkes Barre, PA

With What’s Up?/ Nothing Much, Frida Fjellman has developed her Erik-Höglund-inspired glass

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Animal Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Kosta Boda What'S Up? What Now?
Kosta Boda What'S Up? What Now?

Kosta Boda What'S Up? What Now?

$2,500

H 8.85 in Dm 5.7 in

Kosta Boda What'S Up? What Now?

By Frida Fjellman

Located in Wilkes Barre, PA

With What's Up/What Now?, Frida Fjellman has developed her Erik-Höglund-inspired glass sculptures

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Animal Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Kosta Boda What'S Up? I Am Hungry
Kosta Boda What'S Up? I Am Hungry

Kosta Boda What'S Up? I Am Hungry

$2,500

H 10.88 in Dm 4.75 in

Kosta Boda What'S Up? I Am Hungry

By Frida Fjellman

Located in Wilkes Barre, PA

With What’s Up?/I Am Hungry, Frida Fjellman has developed her Erik-Höglund-inspired glass

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Animal Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Kosta Boda What'S Up? I Don'T Know
Kosta Boda What'S Up? I Don'T Know

Kosta Boda What'S Up? I Don'T Know

$2,500

H 12.8 in Dm 4.72 in

Kosta Boda What'S Up? I Don'T Know

By Frida Fjellman

Located in Wilkes Barre, PA

With What’s Up?/I Don't Know, Frida Fjellman has developed her Erik-Höglund-inspired glass

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Animal Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

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1960s Erik Hoglund Glass Sculpture by Boda
1960s Erik Hoglund Glass Sculpture by Boda

1960s Erik Hoglund Glass Sculpture by Boda

By Erik Höglund

Located in New York, NY

Fabulous Swedish Figural Glass Sculpture by Erik Hoglund circa 1960s. Very cool chunky design that

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Figurative Sculptures

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Iron

Rare Erik Hoglund Glass and Concrete Sculpture for Boda
Rare Erik Hoglund Glass and Concrete Sculpture for Boda

Rare Erik Hoglund Glass and Concrete Sculpture for Boda

By Erik Höglund

Located in Toronto, Ontario

An Exceptional and rare Erik Hoglund Sculpture. Thick hand blown glass is inset into cement

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass

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Cement

Pair of Large Glass & Iron Sculptures by Erik Höglund For Boda
Pair of Large Glass & Iron Sculptures by Erik Höglund For Boda

Pair of Large Glass & Iron Sculptures by Erik Höglund For Boda

By Erik Höglund

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Erik Hoglund, Boda Nova Glassworks, Axel Stromberg Ironworks, Swedish - Cast glass

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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Erik Hoglund Mid-Century Modern Orange Glass People Sculpture Sweden, 1960s
Erik Hoglund Mid-Century Modern Orange Glass People Sculpture Sweden, 1960s

Erik Hoglund Mid-Century Modern Orange Glass People Sculpture Sweden, 1960s

By Erik Höglund

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

An iconic Mid-Century Modern orange glass people sculpture by Swedish artist Erik Hoglund. Etched

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Vintage 1960s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Erik Hoglund Mid-Century Modern Grey Glass People Sculpture, Sweden, 1960s
Erik Hoglund Mid-Century Modern Grey Glass People Sculpture, Sweden, 1960s

Erik Hoglund Mid-Century Modern Grey Glass People Sculpture, Sweden, 1960s

By Erik Höglund

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

An iconic Mid-Century Modern grey glass people sculpture by Swedish artist Erik Hoglund. Etched on

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Vintage 1960s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Erik Hoglund / Glass Relief in Iron Frame / Boda Glasbruk / 1960s
Erik Hoglund / Glass Relief in Iron Frame / Boda Glasbruk / 1960s

Erik Hoglund / Glass Relief in Iron Frame / Boda Glasbruk / 1960s

By Erik Höglund

Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP

engraving marks remaining. ERIK HÖGLUND / 1932-1998 / SWEDEN After studying sculpture at Konstfack in

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wrought Iron

Erik Hoglund / Glass Relief in Iron Frame / Boda Glasbruk / 1960s
Erik Hoglund / Glass Relief in Iron Frame / Boda Glasbruk / 1960s

Erik Hoglund / Glass Relief in Iron Frame / Boda Glasbruk / 1960s

By Erik Höglund

Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP

indigenous culture, he has brought a new wind to glass crafts. Erik Höglund's unique style, which is not

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Figural Glass Sculptures by Erik Höglund, Sweden, 1960s
Pair of Figural Glass Sculptures by Erik Höglund, Sweden, 1960s

Pair of Figural Glass Sculptures by Erik Höglund, Sweden, 1960s

By Erik Höglund, Kosta Boda

Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län

Pair of figural glass sculptures, bookends designed by Erik Höglund. Produced at Boda glassworks in

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Glass Face Sculpture by Erik Hoglund for Kosta Boda, 1960
Glass Face Sculpture by Erik Hoglund for Kosta Boda, 1960

Glass Face Sculpture by Erik Hoglund for Kosta Boda, 1960

By Erik Höglund, Kosta Boda

Located in Rochester, NY

Glass face sculpture mounted in original black enameled iron frame with Stand by Erik Hoglund for

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Pair of Vases Glass, Erik Höglund Sweden, 1992 Red, Yellow Scandinavian Modern
Pair of Vases Glass, Erik Höglund Sweden, 1992 Red, Yellow Scandinavian Modern

Pair of Vases Glass, Erik Höglund Sweden, 1992 Red, Yellow Scandinavian Modern

By Erik Höglund

Located in Stockholm, SE

really lovely Vases that also can be used just like sculptures. Erik Höglund is one of Swedens most

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1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Unique Relief in Glass and Metal by Erik Höglund, Boda, Sweden
Unique Relief in Glass and Metal by Erik Höglund, Boda, Sweden

Unique Relief in Glass and Metal by Erik Höglund, Boda, Sweden

By Erik Höglund, Boda

Located in Goteborg, SE

Window decoration relief in metal and glass by the Swedish artist Erik Höglund. The center glass

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Metal

Great Swedish Signed Nude Glass Male/Female Torso Sculpture
Great Swedish Signed Nude Glass Male/Female Torso Sculpture

Great Swedish Signed Nude Glass Male/Female Torso Sculpture

By Erik Höglund

Located in North Miami, FL

orangey yellow that almost look irresdescent. it is signed by Erik Hoglund. It is a great piece of glass

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20th Century Swedish Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Erik Hoglund glass and metal stand face sculpture for Boda
Erik Hoglund glass and metal stand face sculpture for Boda

Erik Hoglund glass and metal stand face sculpture for Boda

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Very rare glass sculpture with metal stand by Erik Hoglund for Boda

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Glass

Materials

Glass

Erik Höglund for Kosta Boda. Rare sculpture in art glass. A man's head.
Erik Höglund for Kosta Boda. Rare sculpture in art glass. A man's head.

Erik Höglund for Kosta Boda. Rare sculpture in art glass. A man's head.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Erik Höglund for Kosta Boda, Swedish glass artist. Rare sculpture in art glass. Matte glass. A

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Scandinavian Troll Figurines, Bookends in Ice Glass by Bergdala, Kosta
Vintage Scandinavian Troll Figurines, Bookends in Ice Glass by Bergdala, Kosta

Vintage Scandinavian Troll Figurines, Bookends in Ice Glass by Bergdala, Kosta

By Erik Höglund

Located in Esbjerg, DK

or early 1970s. The monkey or man was designed by Erik Höglund and manufactured by Kosta Boda in also

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Erik Höglund for Kosta Boda, Face-Shaped Sculpture in Art Glass with a Stand
Erik Höglund for Kosta Boda, Face-Shaped Sculpture in Art Glass with a Stand

Erik Höglund for Kosta Boda, Face-Shaped Sculpture in Art Glass with a Stand

Located in København, Copenhagen

Erik Höglund for Kosta Boda, face-shaped sculpture in art glass with a stand in wrought iron, 1970s

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass

Materials

Wrought Iron

Erik Höglund Suncatcher Dog in Blue Glass, 1970s
Erik Höglund Suncatcher Dog in Blue Glass, 1970s

Erik Höglund Suncatcher Dog in Blue Glass, 1970s

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H 5.32 in W 2.37 in D 3.15 in

Erik Höglund Suncatcher Dog in Blue Glass, 1970s

By Erik Höglund

Located in Esbjerg, DK

beautifully. This design is attributed to Erik Höglund and probably made at Kosta Boda in Sweden during the

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Kosta Art Glass Ram Sculpture by Erik Höglund
Kosta Art Glass Ram Sculpture by Erik Höglund

Kosta Art Glass Ram Sculpture by Erik Höglund

By Kosta Boda, Erik Höglund

Located in Astoria, NY

A sculptural ram by Erik Höglund for Kosta Boda, produced in Sweden, circa 1950s-1960s, crafted of

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Erik Hoglund Framed Glass Cat Sculpture for Kosta Boda
Erik Hoglund Framed Glass Cat Sculpture for Kosta Boda

Erik Hoglund Framed Glass Cat Sculpture for Kosta Boda

By Kosta Boda, Erik Höglund

Located in Oakland, CA

Erik Hoglund (1932-1998) glass table top cat sculpture encased a metal frame for Kosta Boda

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Metal

Modern Cast Glass Panel by Erik Hoglund Boda Nova Glassworks, Sweden, 1958
Modern Cast Glass Panel by Erik Hoglund Boda Nova Glassworks, Sweden, 1958

Modern Cast Glass Panel by Erik Hoglund Boda Nova Glassworks, Sweden, 1958

By Erik Höglund

Located in Toledo, OH

A unique Modern cast glass panel by Erik Hoglund. This sculpture comes from the period when

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Concrete

Pair of Glass Face Bookends or Sculptures by Erik Höglund, Sweden, 1960s
Pair of Glass Face Bookends or Sculptures by Erik Höglund, Sweden, 1960s

Pair of Glass Face Bookends or Sculptures by Erik Höglund, Sweden, 1960s

By Erik Höglund, Kosta Boda

Located in St. Louis, MO

Pair of figural glass sculptures or bookends by Erik Höglund, Sweden, 1960s. Produced at Boda

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Erik Hoglund for Kosta Boda Sweden Art Glass Face on Stand
Erik Hoglund for Kosta Boda Sweden Art Glass Face on Stand

Erik Hoglund for Kosta Boda Sweden Art Glass Face on Stand

By Erik Höglund, Kosta Boda

Located in Hanover, MA

Erik Hoglund for Kosta Boda artglass sculpture, face, or head, mounted on steel base, signed BODA

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Steel

Rare Large Unicum Eric Hoglund Wrought Iron and Glass Wall Sculpture, Sweden
Rare Large Unicum Eric Hoglund Wrought Iron and Glass Wall Sculpture, Sweden

Rare Large Unicum Eric Hoglund Wrought Iron and Glass Wall Sculpture, Sweden

By Erik Höglund, Kosta Boda

Located in Antwerp, BE

This original Eric Hoglund for Kosta Boda wall sculpture was made of hand-wrought iron and

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Wrought Iron

Erik HöGlund, Kosta Boda Glass, Sculpture in Metal Frame
Erik HöGlund, Kosta Boda Glass, Sculpture in Metal Frame

Erik HöGlund, Kosta Boda Glass, Sculpture in Metal Frame

By Erik Höglund

Located in TUJUNGA, CA

Swedish modernist design. Glass sculpture in the shape of a ram. Designed by Erik Höglund and

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Ram Shaped Glass Sculpture by Erik Höglund  for Kosta Boda
Ram Shaped Glass Sculpture by Erik Höglund  for Kosta Boda

Ram Shaped Glass Sculpture by Erik Höglund for Kosta Boda

By Kosta Boda, Erik Höglund

Located in Staphorst, NL

Typical Swedish glass sculpture Artist: Erik Höglund Manufactured: Kosta Boda Black Metal Iron

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Post-Modern Animal Sculptures

Glass Sculpture by Erik Hoglund for Boda, Sweden
Glass Sculpture by Erik Hoglund for Boda, Sweden

Glass Sculpture by Erik Hoglund for Boda, Sweden

By Erik Höglund

Located in Winnetka, IL

Scarce glass sculpture by Erik Hoglund with it's original iron stand. A powerful, strong image

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Sculptures

Erik HöGlund Kosta Boda Glass Sculpture in Metal Frame
Erik HöGlund Kosta Boda Glass Sculpture in Metal Frame

Erik HöGlund Kosta Boda Glass Sculpture in Metal Frame

By Erik Höglund

Located in St. Louis, MO

Swedish modernist lion glass design. The glass is held in place by the iron frame. Designed by Erik

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

1960s Erik Hoglund for Kosta Boda Blue Art-Glass Face Mask Wall Hanging
1960s Erik Hoglund for Kosta Boda Blue Art-Glass Face Mask Wall Hanging

1960s Erik Hoglund for Kosta Boda Blue Art-Glass Face Mask Wall Hanging

By Kosta Boda, Erik Höglund

Located in Richmond, VA

Offered is an exquisite, 1960s Erik Hoglund for Kosta Boda blue and clear art-glass face mask. The

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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Steel

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Brutalist Provocative Towel Hanger by Swedish Artist Erik Höglund (Hoglund)

By Erik Höglund

Located in Stockholm, SE

Te iron clothes hook was forged by Erik Höglund, (1932-1998), in his Studio during 1960s. The hanger was intended as a studio piece. Erik Höglund's work has been exhibited around th...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Brutalist Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

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Square Art Glass / Serving Dish by Erik Höglund for Boda, Sweden 1960s
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Square Art Glass / Serving Dish by Erik Höglund for Boda, Sweden 1960s

By Boda, Erik Höglund

Located in Barcelona, ES

Emblematic Erik Höglund design. Square blue art glass piece, with a deer (or possibly antelope) depicted at the centre of glass. Could be used as a serving element, or decorative tab...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Garniture

Materials

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