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. While in its early days, it was known as Andersson & Johansson, a firm called Höganäs Keramik was the premier manufacturer of Swedish heat-resistant and heat-retentive stoneware in the early 20th century.
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.
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Mid-Century Decorative Plate by Mette Doller, 1950s
By Mette Doller, Andersson & Johansson
Located in Örebro, SE
Decorative plate by Mette Doller for Andersson & Johansson Höganäs 1950s. Signed with maker's mark.
Stoneware
Emerald Green Stoneware Dish by Andersson & Johansson, Höganäs, Sweden
By Andersson & Johansson
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This beautifully hand-crafted Scandinavian modern emerald green stoneware decorative dish is designed and hand made by Andersson & Johansson, Höganäs. The dish is marked underneath ...
Stoneware
Merlot Red Stoneware Organic Shaped Bowl by Andersson & Johansson, Höganäs
By Andersson & Johansson
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This beautifully hand-crafted Scandinavian modern merlot red stoneware decorative bowl by Andersson & Johansson, Höganäs, features an organic shape with a flat outer surface. Inside,...
Stoneware
Brown & Cream White Stoneware Bowl by Andersson & Johansson, Höganäs, 1920s
By Andersson & Johansson, John Andersson
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This exquisite hand-crafted Scandinavian stoneware decorative dish or Boel by Andersson & Johansson, Höganäs, features traditional folk art motifs in white against a rich terracotta-...
Stoneware
Decorative Ceramic Vide-Poche by Pol Chambost, circa 1950s
By Pol Chambost
Located in London, GB
Decorative ceramic vide-poche by Pol Chambost (circa 1950s). Small yet elegant seashell-shaped form with white base and dark, grape-purple outline and lip. Outside of the centre, the...
Ceramic
$2,929
H 3.55 in W 12.6 in D 9.06 in
Decorative Japanese Mid Century Ikebana Bamboo Basket Produced in Japan, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare rectangular and decorative mid century Japanese ikebana basket in bamboo produced in Japan, 1950s. In good original condition. Dimensions: H: 35 cm / 13.75" W: 35 cm / 13.75" ...
Bamboo
Hand Painted Ceramic Decorative Moorish Plate 1950s
By Iznik Pottery
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage polychrome hand painted and handcrafted ceramic wall decorative plate with polychrome Ottoman floral design. This is an intricately, hand painted Moorish plate that was made in Turkey. Turkey is famous for its kiln products, such as tiles and pottery, which are glazed and multicolored. It has a beautifully hand painted geometrical Moorish design in burgundy, yellow, turquoise, light and dark blue. An Islamic ceramic...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Decorative Metal Tray, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern decorative metal tray, by an unknown designer. Manufactured in Spain, circa 1950. In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserv...
Metal
$11,132
H 1.58 in W 14.57 in D 9.85 in
French Sculptural & Decorative Mid Century Wooden Tray by Alexandre Noll, 1950s
By Alexandre Noll
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very rare and large decorative French mid century sculptural wooden tray by the iconic designer and sculptor Alexandre Noll and produced in France, 1950s. In good original conditi...
Elm
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
$546Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.99 in Dm 12.6 in
Mid-Century Decorative Plate by Marcel Giraud, Ceramic, France, 1960s
By Marcel Giraud
Located in London, GB
A striking mid-century decorative plate by French ceramicist Marcel Giraud, dating from the 1960s. The design features a rustic, even-glazed centre and outer band in oatmeal tones, both accented with subtle concentric circles. Between these borders, a series of textured geometric segments form the stylised petals of a sunflower motif, lending the piece both rhythm and warmth. The rim carries a matching hue and an incised, rope-like repeating pattern, adding further visual and tactile interest. The markings and palette are characteristic of Giraud’s hand, making this a fine and representative example of his work. In good overall condition, with ‘Giraud’ incised to the underside. The reverse also includes a ceramic loop...
Ceramic
$8,788
H 3.15 in W 12.6 in D 11.82 in
Large Blue Swedish Decorative Mid Century Ceramic Dish by Stig Lindberg, 1950s
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare, unique and oversized Swedish mid century stoneware bowl with handles in a decorative and characteristic blue brown glaze with an impressed decor designed by Stig Lindberg for...
Stoneware
1950s Italian Gold-Plated Crystal Decorative Cup
Located in Paris, FR
Italian decorative crystal cup from the 1950s with gold-plated detailing. Small in scale but visually rich, it can be used as a catchall, compact centerpiece or standalone decorative...
Crystal, Gold Plate
Green Ceramic Art Deco Vase by Andersson & Johansson, Höganäs, Sweden, 1930s
By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Andersson & Johansson, Ewald Dahlskog, Eva Jancke-Björk, Upsala Ekeby
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco earthenware vase with amazing glaze. Made by Andersson & Johansson in Höganäs, Sweden, 1930s. Impressed with makers mark. Great condition, no chips, cracks or c...
Ceramic, Earthenware
$925
H 2.17 in Dm 7.29 in
Midcentury Decorative Ceramic Dish by Phillip H. Paradise, California, 1950s
By Phillip Herschel Paradise
Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Rare decorative earthenware dish by renowned Californian artist Phillip Herschel Paradise. Hand-painted decor, circa 1955. Signed. Phil Paradise wa...
Ceramic
Ceramic Dish/decorative plate with Face Signed by Jean Lurçat 1950s
By Jean Lurçat
Located in Paris, FR
Jean Lurçat (1892-1966) French painter, ceramicist and tapestry creator Signed back : Dessin J.Lurçat, Sant Vicens - circa 1950. Thick white & black enamel plate Diameter 21 cm
Ceramic
1940s Swedish Andersson & Johansson Earthenware Footed Bowl With Flared Rim
By Andersson & Johansson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1940s, Sweden. With a multicolored glaze exterior and interior. With unique flared shape and footed base. Maker’s mark on underside. Numbered '140'.
Earthenware
Andersson & Johansson, Vide-Poche, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Andersson & Johansson
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed poche-vide designed and produced by Andersson & Johansson, Höganäs, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Stoneware