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.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of Erik Höglund decorative objects, lighting and dinnerware.
Handmade Green, Pink and Blue Glass Lidded Jar by Erik Höglund, 1992
By Erik Höglund, Novy Bor Glassworks, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This handmade glass jar with a lid, signed by renowned Swedish designer Erik Höglund, was hand crafted at the Nový Bor glassworks, Czech Republic, in 1992. These jars have become a c...
Blown Glass
Handmade Blue, Pink and Black Glass Lidded Jar by Erik Höglund, 1992
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Erik Höglund, Novy Bor Glassworks
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This handmade glass jar with a lid, signed by renowned Swedish designer Erik Höglund, was hand crafted at the Nový Bor glassworks, Czech Republic, in 1992. These jars have become a c...
Blown Glass
$994
H 5.12 in Dm 2.76 in
Clear Glass miniature "People" Decanter by Erik Höglund, Boda, Sweden, 1950s
By Erik Höglund, Boda
Located in Hägersten, SE
"People" decanter designed by Erik Höglund. Rare small size. produced by Boda during the 1950s. Made from hand blown clear glass. Good vintage condition with age related wear and pat...
Blown Glass
Erik Höglund Mid-Century Signed Orange Footed Art Glass Vase for Bodą c. 1960s
By Erik Höglund
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Swedish Footed Orange Art Glass Vase by Erik Hoglund for Boda (1932 - 1998). Engraved on bottom: "H 1671/193."Vintage Swedish Orange Footed Art Glass Vase by Erik Hoglund for...
Blown Glass, Glass, Art Glass
Erik Höglund Mid-Century Signed Orange Footed Art Glass Vase for Boda c. 1960s
By Erik Höglund
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Swedish Orange Footed Art Glass Vase by Erik Hoglund for Boda circa 1960s. Original foil label: "BODA, Sweden, Erik Hoglund." Engraved on bottom "H1671/220." Full of his sig...
Art Glass
Vintage Erik Höglund Signed Ruby Red Swedish Art Glass Vase for Boda c. 1960
By Kosta Boda, Erik Höglund
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Swedish Ruby Red Art Glass Vase by Erik Hoglund for Boda circa 1960. Engraved on bottom: "H 998/110." Full of his signature air bubbles in the design. Erik Höglund (1932-1...
Blown Glass
Vintage Erik Höglund Signed Art Glass Vase for Boda c. 1960s
By Erik Höglund, Kosta Boda
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Swedish Bubble Glass Vase by Erik Hoglund for Boda Glassworks c. 1960s. Slate blue/gray glass. Some of the original label still attached. ...
Blown Glass
Erik Höglund, Colorful Art Glass Decanter, Sweden, 20th Century
By Erik Höglund, Kosta Boda
Located in Hammarö, SE
Erik Höglund for Kosta, Art Glass Decanter, Sweden, 20th Century A striking Swedish art glass decanter designed by Erik Höglund for Kosta, distinguished by its bold use of color and...
Art Glass
Glass Vase by Erik Hoglund for Kosta Boda, Sweden
By Erik Höglund
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Glass vase made by Erik Hoglund for Kosta Boda, Sweden in the 1960s. Not signed. Small chips at the base.
Blown Glass
Vintage Swedish Red Art Glass Vase by Erik Höglund for Boda
By Kosta Boda, Erik Höglund
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Swedish Ruby Red Art Glass Vase by Erik Hoglund for Boda circa 1960. Engraved on bottom: "H 961/160." Full of his signature air bubbles in the design. Erik Höglund (1932-1...
Blown Glass
Clear Glass Decanter "People" by Erik Höglund, Boda, Sweden, 1950s
By Boda, Erik Höglund
Located in Hägersten, SE
"People" decanter designed by Erik Höglund. produced by Boda during the 1950s. Made from hand blown clear glass. Signed underneath according to picture. Good vintage condition with a...
Blown Glass
Erik Höglund Glass Vase for Boda, Sweden, Late 1960s
By Erik Höglund
Located in Knivsta, SE
Erik Höglund Glass Vase for Boda, Sweden, Late 1960s A striking and characterful glass vase designed by Erik Höglund for Boda Glasbruk, Sweden, dat...
Art Glass
Erik Höglund Pine Lidded Jar for Boda Trä, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Erik Höglund Pine Lidded Jar for Boda Trä, Sweden, 1960s A beautifully turned lidded jar in solid pine, designed by Erik Höglund for Boda Trä, Sweden, likely produced in the late 19...
Pine
Midcentury Bowl on Foot by Erik Höglund, Boda, Sweden
By Erik Höglund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This blue bowl was made at Boda and designed by Erik Höglund in Sweden, 1960s. The bowls blue color gives the glass that wonderful art shine. Ver...
Art Glass