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
Wilhelm Kåge Argenta Vase, Glazed Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in Stockholm, SE
Here is a beautiful vase by Wilhelm Kåge. From the "Argenta" series, made in the 1940s by Gustavsberg. Glazed stoneware with makers mark. Good original condition. In the pictures at ...
Stoneware
Andersson & Johansson Höganäs Mulberry Ceramic Vase, 1960s
By Royal Copenhagen, Andersson & Johansson, Rörstrand, Michael Andersen & Son, Höganäs Keramik
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
Green Ceramic Art Deco Vase by Andersson & Johansson, Höganäs, Sweden, 1930s
By Eva Jancke-Björk, Ewald Dahlskog, Andersson & Johansson, Upsala Ekeby, 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
$1,689
H 5.71 in Dm 5.91 in
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand ateljé, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
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
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
$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
$1,772
H 17.33 in Dm 10.24 in
1930s Andersson & Johansson Large Glazed Earthenware Vase by Höganäs, Sweden
By Andersson & Johansson, Höganäs Keramik
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Absolutely beautiful and extremely rare large earthenware glazed vase / floor vase sculpted by John Andersson and Alfred Johansson for Höganäs Keramik Sweden in extremely good condit...
Earthenware
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
$695
H 7.17 in Dm 4.34 in
Green Ceramic Art Deco Vase by Andersson & Johansson, Höganäs, Sweden, 1930s.
By Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson, Andersson & Johansson, Ewald Dahlskog, Eva Jancke-Björk
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
$1,179
H 14.18 in Dm 7.29 in
Light Blue Lidded Stoneware Urn by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By rorstrand studio, Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
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
$26,656
H 3.75 in W 22.45 in D 2.96 in
Stoneware "Farsta" Sculpture by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Amazing, unique “Farsta” sculpture by Wilhelm Kåge, in the form of a stylized pike with a playful expression. Beautiful details, varying rust-colored glaze. Can be used as a vase, wa...
Stoneware