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, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Brass, Sweden, 1970s
By Andersson & Johansson
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed ceramic and brass table lamp produced by Andersson & Johansson, Höganäs, Sweden, c. 1970s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 15.5"H x 6"W x 6"D Dimensions of Shade (in...
Brass
Andersson & Johansson, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Andersson & Johansson
Located in High Point, NC
A brown and beige-glazed stoneware table lamp designed and produced by Andersson & Johansson, Höganäs, Sweden, c. 1950s Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.25” H x 3.95” Diameter Dimensi...
Stoneware
Andersson & Johansson, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Andersson & Johansson
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed stoneware table lamp designed and produced by Andersson & Johansson, Höganäs, Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 7.75” H x 3.85” Diameter Dimensions of Sh...
Stoneware
Swedish designer table lamp by Bjerkås Armatur, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
A table lamp by an unknown Swedish designer, crafted by Bjerkås Armatur in the 1940s. Ceramic base with a relief depicting a man and a woman, characteristic of the Swedish Grace peri...
Stoneware
1970s Pair of Large Brass Bracket Table Lamps, Swedish, 1970s
Located in London, GB
This elegant pair of large Swedish table lamps from the 1970s showcases a sleek and timeless design. Each lamp features a swivelling bracket arm, allowing the shade to move smoothly ...
Brass
Swedish Modern Brass Table Lamp, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Elegant modernist brass table lamp, with a square base and embossed stripes. Decorative loop detail. Tall, pleated shades.
Brass
$1,495
H 9.06 in Dm 3.04 in
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Blue Stoneware Table Lamp for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Gunnar Nylund, rorstrand studio, Gustavsberg, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful mid-century stoneware table lamp with amazing hare's fur glaze. Designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and handmade at Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Great original condition. No ch...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Swedish Modern Brass Table Lamp by Aneta Belysning, Växjö, Sweden, 1970s
By Aneta
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking table was lamp was produced by the Swedish manufacturer Aneta in the town of Växjö in the 1970s. The elegant sphere shaped base is made of polished brass. The tall, con...
Brass
Swedish Modern, Pine, Table Lamp, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stamford, CT
Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Pine, Organic Table Lamp, Sweden, 1970s An organic modern pine table lamp designed and produced in Sweden c. 1970s. Pine, Sweden c. 1970s Sold with lam...
Pine
Brass Table Lamps by Bergboms, Sweden, 1970s
By Bergboms
Located in Stockholm, SE
Table lamps model B-55 in brass manufactured by Bergboms, Sweden, 1970s.
Brass
Skultuna, Sweden, 1940s, table lamp
By Skultuna
Located in Hammarö, SE
Produced by the historic Swedish brass foundry Skultuna during the 1940s, this exceptional table lamp embodies the restrained elegance and architectural refinement that came to defin...
Brass
$1,592Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.63 in Dm 3.94 in
Gunnar Nylund Blue Chamotte Stoneware Table Lamp. Rörstrand, 1950s.
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Bromma, SE
Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Chamotte Table Lamp by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden. The lamp was made in the 40's of chamotte clay and finished with a blue turquoise colored lust...
Brass
Pair of Table Lamps by Lisa Johansson-Pape for ASEA, Sweden 1950s
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, ASEA
Located in Utrecht, NL
Finnish designer Carin Lisa Johansson-Pape was a pioneering figure of the mid-20th century lighting design landscape. Johansson-Pape once said, "A lamp is not the actual purpose, but...
Metal
Bertil Brisborg Table Lamp, Sweden, 1940s
By Einar Backstrom
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed by Bertil Brisborg, produced by NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Sweden, 1940s. Model 31940 Measures: Height 42 cm.
Brass
Swedish Stoneware Table Lamp by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Beautiful table lamp by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, in a beautiful plump, apple form with a cylinder neck. Vibrant celadon green glaze with “Mimosa” pattern.
Brass
Sold
H 14.68 in Dm 6.5 in
Andersson & Johansson, Table Lamp, Brown Glazed Stoneware, Höganäs Sweden, 1950s
By Andersson & Johansson, Höganäs Keramik
Located in High Point, NC
A brown glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Andersson & Johansson and produced by Höganäs, Sweden, 1950s. Sold without Lampshade Dimensions of Lamp (inches) : 14.68 x 6.5 x 6...
Stoneware
Andersson & Johansson, Table Lamp, Glazed Stoneware, Höganäs Sweden, 1950s
By Andersson & Johansson
Located in High Point, NC
A table lamp, designed and produced by Andersson & Johansson, Höganäs, c. 1950s. A highly intricate ceramic form is paired with a meticulous glaze. Dimensions listed are witho...
Stoneware