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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Andersson & Johansson, Urn, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Andersson & Johansson
Located in High Point, NC
An cream white-glazed stoneware urn designed and produced by Andersson & Johansson, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Stoneware
Stoneware "Farsta" Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
“Farsta” vase with thick, blue glazed walls balancing on an unglazed base decorated with etched stripes. Production year inscripted on the base. “Farsta” stoneware is recognized a...
Stoneware
Stoneware "Farsta" Bowl by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Low “Farsta” bowl or platter, made from stoneware in a smooth, thick form. Vibrant blue glaze. “Farsta” stoneware is recognized as being the best and most...
Stoneware
Green Ceramic Art Deco Vase by Andersson & Johansson, Höganäs, Sweden, 1930s
By Eva Jancke-Björk, Ewald Dahlskog, Upsala Ekeby, Andersson & Johansson, Anna-Lisa Thomson
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
$1,667
H 5.71 in Dm 5.91 in
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand ateljé, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Lovely stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund, in a rounded form with a short neck and crowned with a wide mouth. Classic and harmonious design language glazed in beautiful pale olive green...
Stoneware
$495
H 1.58 in W 14.77 in D 11.82 in
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
$695
H 7.17 in Dm 4.34 in
Green Ceramic Art Deco Vase by Andersson & Johansson, Höganäs, Sweden, 1930s.
By Ewald Dahlskog, Eva Jancke-Björk, Upsala Ekeby, Andersson & Johansson, Anna-Lisa Thomson
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 original condition. No chips, cr...
Ceramic, Earthenware
Andersson & Johansson Höganäs Mulberry Ceramic Vase, 1960s
By Andersson & Johansson, Royal Copenhagen, Rörstrand, Höganäs Keramik, Michael Andersen & Son
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Elegant ceramic vase produced by Andersson & Johansson for Höganäs Keramik in the 1960s. Shiny mulberry glaze over the slender body and the unusual triangular top. Stamped unde...
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
$1,164
H 14.18 in Dm 7.29 in
Light Blue Lidded Stoneware Urn by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware urn with amazing relief pattern in the form of birds in trees. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Good condition. Factory second due to ...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Eggshell Stoneware Pitcher, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impeccable stoneware pitcher produced by Rörstrands, Sweden, 1940s. Designed and signed by Gunnar Nylund, (Swedish, 1914-1997). Nylund served as artistic director at Rörstrands, w...
Ceramic
Andersson & Johansson, Höganäs Fish Lidded Jar, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby, Andersson & Johansson, Höganäs Keramik, Ewald Dahlskog, Eva Jancke-Björk
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Swedish Art Deco muted verdigris blue green colored running glaze with bright orange accents made by Andersson & Johansson - later known as Höganäs Keramik - in the early 1930s. ...
Ceramic, Earthenware
Scandinavian Modern Stoneware Vase by Isaac Grünewald, Sweden, 1940s
By Isaac Grunewald, Rörstrand
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Lovely, large stoneware vase by Isaac Grünewald. Beautiful motif of a woman arching her back in a joyous, sensual way. The blue strokes around her make it seem like she is somersault...
Stoneware
Höganäs Keramik Blue Gold Speckled Vase by Andersson & Johansson, 1967
By Yngve Blixt, Andersson & Johansson, Höganäs Keramik, Gunnar Borg
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Amazing bright blue and golden speckled glazed vase by Andersson & Johansson for Höganäs Keramik in 1967. Beautiful condition. Sweden, 1967.
Ceramic, Pottery, Earthenware, Clay