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Erik Höglund Sculptures

Swedish, 1932-1998

Swedish glass master Erik Höglund reveled in unconventional techniques and practices — the Karlskrona native once drove glassblower Ruben Hjelm out of a studio at Boda after mixing potatoes into a crucible of molten glass to determine if he could generate bubbles in the finished object. Höglund always walked his own path, and his individuality and creative spirit defines the range of decorative objects, lighting fixtures and other works in glass that he created over the years.

Höglund was born in 1932 and studied drawing and sculpting at the Swedish School of Arts. Despite his limited experience with glass, Höglund joined Boda Glassworks when the manufacturer reached out to the school for the services of a young glass artist. He taught himself how to blow glass at night and found inspiration on travels through Europe as well as in his everyday life, creating sculptures that boasted exquisite color pairings and subdued, streamlined forms. He worked at Boda for 20 years.

The Swedish National Museum purchased Höglund’s early works for an exhibition of Swedish glass art, and in 1957, Höglund’s stunning and expressive objects and sculptures earned the Danish Lunning Prize — the highest honor for an up-and-coming Scandinavian artist. He garnered international acclaim and his colorful iron and glass candleholders, candelabras and vases went on display in New York City. His work is held in the collections of the Blekinge Museum, the National Museum of Stockholm and the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.

Höglund left Boda in 1973 to establish his own smithery. He returned to glass design in the subsequent years, when the legendary innovator created richly colored and provocative works for Pukeberg, Åhus, Nový Bor and other manufacturers.

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Creator: Erik Höglund
Large Sculpture by Erik Höglund Carved and Painted Pinewood, Sweden, 1950s
Large Sculpture by Erik Höglund Carved and Painted Pinewood, Sweden, 1950s

Large Sculpture by Erik Höglund Carved and Painted Pinewood, Sweden, 1950s

By Erik Höglund

Located in Odense, DK

A powerful and expressive large-scale sculpture by Erik Höglund (1932-98), one of Sweden’s most influential postwar artists. Hand-carved from solid pinewood and boldly painted, this ...

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Erik Höglund Sculptures

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Pine

Scandinavian Modern Sculpture, Erik Höglund, Most Likely Unique, ca 1960s
Scandinavian Modern Sculpture, Erik Höglund, Most Likely Unique, ca 1960s

Scandinavian Modern Sculpture, Erik Höglund, Most Likely Unique, ca 1960s

By Erik Höglund

Located in Örebro, SE

Amazing Scandinavian Modern sculpture by Erik Höglund, ca 1960s. This sculpture is most likely unique. Not signed. Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and u...

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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Erik Höglund Sculptures

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Concrete, Steel

Erik Höglund Unique Bird Sculpture in Cut and Painted Wood, Sweden, 1950s
Erik Höglund Unique Bird Sculpture in Cut and Painted Wood, Sweden, 1950s

Erik Höglund Unique Bird Sculpture in Cut and Painted Wood, Sweden, 1950s

By Erik Höglund

Located in Odense, DK

A rare and highly expressive unique bird sculpture by Erik Höglund, executed in cut and hand-painted pine wood, Sweden, circa 1950s. This striking vertical figure embodies Höglund’s ...

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Erik Höglund Sculptures

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Pine

Erik Höglund Figural Art Glass Bottle with Face Stopper for Boda, Sweden, 1950s
Erik Höglund Figural Art Glass Bottle with Face Stopper for Boda, Sweden, 1950s

Erik Höglund Figural Art Glass Bottle with Face Stopper for Boda, Sweden, 1950s

By Boda, Erik Höglund

Located in Stockholm, SE

A rare and sculptural art glass bottle by renowned Swedish designer Erik Höglund, created for Boda Glasbruk in the 1950s. This handmade piece features a distinctive figural stopper w...

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Erik Höglund Sculptures

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Blown Glass

Vintage Scandinavian Troll Figurines Bookends in Ice Glass by Höglund & Bergdala
Vintage Scandinavian Troll Figurines Bookends in Ice Glass by Höglund & Bergdala

Vintage Scandinavian Troll Figurines Bookends in Ice Glass by Höglund & Bergdala

By Erik Höglund

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A cute couple of heavy ice glass figurines or bookends (Flat backs) The female Troll with long hair was designed by Peter Johansen and manufactured by Bergdala Glasbruk in Sweden dur...

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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Erik Höglund Sculptures

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Glass

Swedish glass book stands by Erik Höglund Boda, Sweden, 1960s
Swedish glass book stands by Erik Höglund Boda, Sweden, 1960s

Swedish glass book stands by Erik Höglund Boda, Sweden, 1960s

By Erik Höglund, Boda

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

Beautiful sculptural book stands designed by Erik Höglund. Produced by Swedish company Boda suring the 1960s. Made in frosted glass. Signed on bottom.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Erik Höglund Sculptures

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Glass

Swedish glass book stands by Erik Höglund Boda, Sweden, 1960s
Swedish glass book stands by Erik Höglund Boda, Sweden, 1960s

Swedish glass book stands by Erik Höglund Boda, Sweden, 1960s

By Erik Höglund, Boda

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

Beautiful sculptural book stands designed by Erik Höglund. Produced by Swedish company Boda suring the 1960s. Made in frosted glass. Signed on bottom.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Erik Höglund Sculptures

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Glass

Swedish glass book stands by Erik Höglund Boda, Sweden, 1960s
Swedish glass book stands by Erik Höglund Boda, Sweden, 1960s

Swedish glass book stands by Erik Höglund Boda, Sweden, 1960s

By Erik Höglund, Boda

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

Beautiful sculptural book stands designed by Erik Höglund. Produced by Swedish company Boda suring the 1960s. Made in frosted glass. Signed on bottom.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Erik Höglund Sculptures

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Glass

13 Scandinavian Modern Glass Pieces by Swedish Avant Garde Designer Erik Höglund
13 Scandinavian Modern Glass Pieces by Swedish Avant Garde Designer Erik Höglund

13 Scandinavian Modern Glass Pieces by Swedish Avant Garde Designer Erik Höglund

By Erik Höglund, Boda Nova

Located in Stockholm, SE

Scandinavian Modern 13 glass pieces by the Swedish Enfant Terrible Erik Höglund for Boda. Between 7-14 cm diameter. These pieces can be displayed as sculptures in a window or used as...

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Erik Höglund Sculptures

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Art Glass

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Located in Stockholm, SE

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Located in Rochester, NY

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Erik Hoglund for Kosta Boda Sweden Art Glass Face on Stand

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Located in Hanover, MA

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Located in Antwerp, BE

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Erik Höglund sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Erik Höglund sculptures are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of glass and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Erik Höglund sculptures, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sculptures by Erik Höglund were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in sweden during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider sculptures by Stig Lindberg, Carl-Harry Stålhane, and Vicke Lindstrand. Prices for Erik Höglund sculptures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $287 and can go as high as $3,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,342.