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, Small Pitcher, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Andersson & Johansson
Located in High Point, NC
A small blue-glazed stoneware pitcher designed and produced by Andersson & Johansson, Sweden, 1940s.
Stoneware
Andersson & Johansson, Pitcher, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Andersson & Johansson
Located in High Point, NC
A beige-glazed stoneware pitcher designed and produced by Andersson & Johansson, Höganäs, Sweden, 1940s.
Stoneware
19thc Decorated Stoneware Pennsylvania Pitcher
By Frey Pottery Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Hand made & decorated stoneware pitcher in fine as found condition.This was found in Berks County,Pennsylvania.Amazing thickness in the pottery.
Pottery
Shiny Black 1960s Rörstrand Vintage Pitcher Vase, Sweden
By Rörstrand
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Black porcelain midcentury modern pitcher vase with large handle and lined relief decor manufactured by Rörstrand in the 1960s. Stamped unde...
Porcelain
Lovely Pitcher Ceramics Ewald Dahlskog 1930s, Bo Fajans, Sweden
By Bo Fajans, Ewald Dahlskog
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely pitcher designed by Ewald Dahlskog in the 1930s at Bo Fajans in Gefle, Sweden. It is 26.5 cm high and in very good condition. This pitcher is with the green "Lava" decor Ew...
Ceramic
Gilbert Metenier French Art Deco Stoneware Pitcher, 1910s
By Gilbert Metenier
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco stoneware pitcher - jug by Gilbert Méténier (Gannat), France, 1910s. Superb crystallizations. A very successful piece. Height : 7.1"(18cm) , Width : 9.6"(24.5cm) , De...
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
Vintage pitcher in pyrite stoneware
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Pyrite stoneware pitcher dating from the 1960s. With its modern shape and mineral color, this ceramic will be perfect in a natural, refined and delicate decoration. We simply imagin...
Stoneware
Lovely Pitcher Ceramics Ewald Dahlskog 1930s, Bo Fajans, Sweden
By Bo Fajans, Ewald Dahlskog
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely pitcher designed by Ewald Dahlskog in the 1930s at Bo Fajans in Gefle, Sweden. It is 26.5 cm high and in very good condition. Ewald Dahlskog, born in 1880, was a pioneering...
Ceramic
$716
H 7.88 in Dm 7.88 in
Green Glass Pitcher and Eight Glasses by Vetri Taddei di Empoli, Italy, 1940s
By Vetrerie di Empoli
Located in Milan, IT
Green Glass Pitcher and Eight Glasses by Vetri Taddei di Empoli, Italy, 1940s
Glass
$408Sale Price|20% Off
Royal Doulton Stoneware Pitcher Farming Scene, Circa 1900
By Royal Doulton
Located in Worcester Park, GB
This striking Royal Doulton stoneware jug is a fine example of early 20th-century British ceramic artistry, crafted circa 1905 during the Edwardian era. Its two-tone glaze—rich choco...
Stoneware
$430Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.45 in W 6.7 in D 4.73 in
20th Century French Blown Glass Biot Pitcher, 1940s
By Biot
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful transparent blown glass pitcher made by BIOT in the 1940s. Very practical large handle. Very nice quality.
Blown Glass
Danish Modern Small Stoneware Ewer / Pitcher by Soholm Bornholm
By Soholm Pottery
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice Danish modern small stoneware ewer / pitcher by Soholm Bornholm, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good condition with no chips or cracks a...
Stoneware
Michael Andersen, Camouflage Series Pottery Pitcher, Denmark, 1940s
By Michael Andersen & Son
Located in Southampton, NJ
Michael Andersen ceramic lidded pitcher designed by Daniel Andersen. Camouflage series. Branded to the underside, "MA & S No. 1371, Made in Denmark....
Pottery
Large Creme Floor Vase - Höganäs Andersson & Johansson - Erik Ivarsson
By Erik Ivarsson, Andersson & Johansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large creme-colored floor vase designed by Erik Ivarsson at Andersson & Johansson in Höganäs, Sweden. The vase is 47 cm high and in excellent condition except from a minor un-glaze...
Stoneware
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H 15.75 in Dm 8.67 in
Mid-Century Large Floor Vase Designed by John Andersson Höganäs Sweden 1960s
By Höganäs Keramik, Andersson & Johansson
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This wonderful, sculptured floor vase was created / designed by John Andersson for Höganäs Keramik Sweden 1960s. The shape and the turquoise glaze are stunning. Good vintage condit...
Stoneware
Swedish Mid Century Ceramic Vase by Andersson & Johansson for Höganäs, 1940s
By Höganäs Keramik, Andersson & Johansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish mid century stoneware ceramic green / turquoise vase by Andersson & Johansson for Höganäs, 1940s. In good original condition. Signed. Dimensions: H: 20 cm / 7.8" Diame...
Ceramic