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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Höganäs Keramik Blue Gold Speckled Vase by Andersson & Johansson, 1967
By Andersson & Johansson, Yngve Blixt, Gunnar Borg, Höganäs Keramik
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, Clay, Earthenware, Pottery
Andersson & Johansson, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Andersson & Johansson
Located in High Point, NC
A green and beige-glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Andersson & Johansson, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Stoneware
Andersson & Johansson, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Andersson & Johansson
Located in High Point, NC
A grey and brown-glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Andersson & Johansson, Höganäs, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Stoneware
Elegant Ceramic Vase by Andersson & Johansson, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Michael Andersen & Son, Höganäs Keramik, Andersson & Johansson, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Elegant bulbous ceramic vase produced by Andersson & Johansson for Höganäs Keramik in the 1960s. Stunning shiny glaze in dark brown, light grey and olive green colors. Stamped ...
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Andersson & Johansson Höganäs Mulberry Ceramic Vase, 1960s
By Royal Copenhagen, Höganäs Keramik, Rörstrand, Michael Andersen & Son, Andersson & Johansson
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
Höganäs Stoneware Vase, Brown Glaze, Scandinavian Modern, 1960s
By Höganäs Keramik, Rörstrand, Marianne Westman, Andersson & Johansson, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Clean, elegant and slender Swedish midcentury modern stoneware vase featuring a dark warm chocolate brown glaze. Produced by Andersson & Johansson for Höganäs Keramik in the 196...
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Andersson & Johansson, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Andersson & Johansson
Located in High Point, NC
An orange, beige and black-glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Andersson & Johansson, Sweden, c. 1940s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches)...
Stoneware
Andersson & Johansson, Vase, Stoneware, Höganäs, Sweden 1920s
By Andersson & Johansson
Located in High Point, NC
A brown, glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Andersson & Johansson, Höganäs, Sweden, c. 1920s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 5.25" Height x 5.0" Diameter All it...
Stoneware
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
Green Ceramic Art Deco Vase by Andersson & Johansson, Höganäs, Sweden, 1930s.
By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Ewald Dahlskog, Eva Jancke-Björk, Upsala Ekeby, Andersson & Johansson
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
Green Ceramic Art Deco Vase by Andersson & Johansson, Höganäs, Sweden, 1930s
By Eva Jancke-Björk, Ewald Dahlskog, Andersson & Johansson, Anna-Lisa Thomson, 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
Mette Doller, Vase, Painted Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Mette Doller, Andersson & Johansson
Located in High Point, NC
A hand-painted white and blue stoneware vase designed by Mette Doller and produced by Andersson & Johansson, Höganäs, Sweden, 1950s.
Stoneware
Andersson & Johansson, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Andersson & Johansson
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed and incised vase designed and produced by Andersson & Johansson, Höganäs, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Stoneware
Ceramic Art Deco Floor Vase by Andersson & Johansson, Höganäs, Sweden, 1930s.
By Ewald Dahlskog, Eva Jancke-Björk, Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby, Andersson & Johansson
Located in Malmö, SE
A large and impressiv Art Deco earthenware floor vase with amazing glaze. Made by Andersson & Johansson in Höganäs, Sweden, 1930s. Impressed with makers mark. Great condition, no ch...
Ceramic, Earthenware
1950s Andersson & Johansson Pitcher Vase for Höganäs Keramik, Sweden
By Andersson & Johansson, Höganäs Keramik
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Beautiful Swedish stoneware single handled pitcher vase designed by John Andersson and Alfred Johansson for Höganäs Keramik. Wonderful neutral color palette featuring brown and tan. ...
Ceramic
Andersson & Johansson, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Andersson & Johansson
Located in High Point, NC
A red, beige and brown-glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Andersson & Johansson, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Stoneware
Andersson & Johansson, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Andersson & Johansson
Located in High Point, NC
A grey and green-glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Andersson & Johansson, Sweden, 1940s.
Stoneware
Andersson & Johansson, Vase, Yellow Glazed Stoneware, Höganäs, Sweden, 1940s
By Andersson & Johansson
Located in High Point, NC
Explore the Höganäs Keramik Andersson & Johansson Vase, crafted with exquisite Yellow Glazed Stoneware in Höganäs, Sweden during the 1940s. All items ship from High Point, North...
Stoneware
Andersson & Johansson, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Andersson & Johansson
Located in High Point, NC
An orange and grey-glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Andersson & Johansson, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Stoneware
Andersson & Johansson, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Andersson & Johansson
Located in High Point, NC
A black, beige and orange-glazed stoneware vase, designed and produced by Andersson & Johansson, Höganäs, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Stoneware
Andersson & Johansson, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Andersson & Johansson
Located in High Point, NC
A beige and orange-glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Andersson & Johansson, Höganäs, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Stoneware
Andersson & Johansson, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Andersson & Johansson
Located in High Point, NC
A brown and beige-glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Andersson & Johansson, Höganäs, Sweden, 1940s.
Stoneware
Andersson & Johansson Vase for Höganäs Keramik, Sweden
By Andersson & Johansson, Höganäs Keramik
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Beautiful Swedish stoneware vase with a double handle designed by John Andersson and Alfred Johansson for Höganäs Keramik. Wonderful neutral color palette featuring brown and tan. Wo...
Ceramic
Vintage Modernist Floor Vase by Andersson & Johansson Höganäs, Sweden, 1940s
By Andersson & Johansson
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Large earthenware floor vase with a handle from Andersson & Johansson Höganäs. Generous, smooth form with eggshell white glaze.
Stoneware
Andersson & Johansson, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Andersson & Johansson
Located in High Point, NC
A cream white and brown-glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Andersson & Johansson, Sweden, c. 1940s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 5...
Stoneware
Andersson & Johansson Stoneware Vase for Höganäs, Sweden
By Andersson & Johansson, Höganäs Keramik, John Andersson
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Large vase in a vibrant orange/ rust/ terracota color by Andersson & Johansson for Höganäs. Great simplistic form which showcases the color depths of the glaze. A large size compared...
Ceramic
Swedish Modern Earthenware Floor Vase with Handle by John Andersson Höganäs
By Andersson & Johansson, John Andersson
Located in Bromma, Stockholms län
Tall sculptural floor vase with textured surface designed by John Andersson for Andersson & Johansson Höganäs in the 1950s. Handmade at Höganäs in Sweden. Made from earthenware with matte textured white glaze. Very good condition with few signs of wear and patina. Stamped AJ Höganäs underneath, the stamp used from 1920-1958. The vase has a strong modernist shape with richly textured surface, giving it a tactile and dynamic appearance. Looks great in a mid century or minimalistic interior. John Andersson (1900-1969) was a Swedish ceramist. He began working as a turner...
Ceramic, Earthenware
Andersson & Johansson Vase for Höganäs Keramik, Sweden
By Höganäs Keramik, Andersson & Johansson
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Beautiful Swedish stoneware vase with a single handle designed by John Andersson and Alfred Johansson for Höganäs Keramik. Wonderful neutral color palette featuring predominately off...
Stoneware
Andersson & Johansson, Pitcher, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Andersson & Johansson
Located in High Point, NC
A grey and orange-glazed pitcher designed and produced 1940s.
Stoneware
Andersson & Johansson, Vase, Glazed Stoneware, Höganäs, Sweden, 1940s
By Andersson & Johansson
Located in High Point, NC
A brown and green, glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Andersson & Johansson, Höganäs, Sweden, c. 1940s. All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Stoneware
$2,400 / set
Pair of 1950s Andersson & Johansson Floor Vases
By Andersson & Johansson
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Andersson & Johansson floor vases by the Swedish company Andersson & Johansson having one handle each and decorated with vertical border indentations.
Ceramic