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.
Mid-Century Collection of Five Rare Red Vases by Erik Hoglund, Sweden, 1960s
By Erik Höglund, Kosta Boda
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Collection of five rare red glass vases / vessels designed by Erik Höglund. Hand blown at Boda glass hut during the 1960s. They are all different sizes and shapes in very good to exc...
Art Glass
Clear Glass Decanter "People" by Erik Höglund, Boda, Sweden, 1950s
By Erik Höglund, Boda
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
Clear Glass miniature "People" Decanter by Erik Höglund, Boda, Sweden, 1950s
By Boda, Erik Höglund
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
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. Good vintage condition with age related wear and patina. Designer...
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. Good vintage condition with age related wear and patina. Designer...
Blown Glass
Erik Höglund Art Glass Vase Footed Bowl Sweden 1960s
By Erik Höglund
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Erik Höglund, born in 1932 in Stockholm, was a prominent Swedish glass artist and visual artist. He is known for his unique style and created many impressive glass artworks throughou...
Art Glass
Art Glass Vases by Erick Hoeglund for Vrigstad Glassworks ca. 1980s
By Erik Höglund
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Pair of rectangular art glass vases designed by Erick Hoeglund for Vrigstad Glassworks ca. 1980s. Clear glass with fused ribbons in red and blu...
Art Glass
Large Midcentury Bowl by Erik Höglund Boda, Sweden
By Erik Höglund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This large bowl was made at Boda and designed by Erik Höglund in Sweden, 1960s. The bottles light purple/grey/blue color gives the glass that wonderful art shine. It’s a large piece...
Art Glass
Erik Höglund, Pitcher, Glass, Sweden, 1960s
By Erik Höglund
Located in High Point, NC
A blown green glass pitcher designed by Erik Höglund and produced by Boda Glas, Sweden, c. 1960s
Glass
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
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...
Art Glass, Glass, Blown Glass
$300Sale Price|20% Off
Small Figural Glass Decanter by Erik Hoglund for Boda Glassworks
By Boda, Erik Höglund
Located in San Diego, CA
A super rare small figural glass decanter by Erik Hoglund for Boda Glassworks of Sweden, circa 1960s. The decanter is in very good condition with the exception of a small chip on the...
Glass
$675Sale Price / set|20% Off
3 Red & Blue Glass Vases - Boda Sweden - Erik Höglund - 1960s Midcentury Modern
By Erik Höglund, Boda
Located in Stockholm, SE
Three glassvases designed by Erik Höglund at Boda, Sweden. The red vase is 13.5 cm high and 15 cm in diameter, the highest blue vase is 21.5 cm high and 11 cm in diameter, the other ...
Glass
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...
Art Glass
Spirit Ships Decanter
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A spirit ships decanter. England, circa 1820. Measures: Height: 20 cm (7 3/4"). Diameter: 15 cm (6").
Glass
Vintage Swedish Crystal Decanter from Strömbergshyttan, 1950s
By Strombergshyttan
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Heavy Strömbergshyttan crystal decanter. Crafted of thick Strömbergshyttan crystal with it's characteristic light blue hue. The very one-dimensional looking stopper suggest that Elis...
Crystal
$899 / set
H 8 in W 3.25 in D 3.25 in
Pair of Antique French Clear Crystal Bottle Decanters with Gilt Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique liquor bottle decanters are unsigned, but presumed to have originated from France and date to approximately 1900 and done i...
Crystal
Pressed Glass Amber Chandelier Erik Höglund Sweden, 1960s
By Erik Höglund, Kosta Boda
Located in London, GB
Description: A wrought-iron and pressed-glass chandelier designed by Erik Höglund for Kosta Boda during the 1960s. The blackened wrought-iron framework of this 6-armed chandelier is ...
Iron
Murano Amber Blue Italian Art Glass Vase, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sculptural handblown Murano glass scalloped vase with ripples (amber, cream and white glass) cased into clear glass. Italy, 1960s. The vase is in excell...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Beautiful Crystal Glass Decanter Bottle, vintage Germany 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Amazing mid century large crystal decanter with stopper. The decanter is of great quality, and has an exquisite elegant design. It is hand-made of thick crystal (mouth-blown and hand...
Art Glass
$1,687 / set
H 12.6 in Dm 6.7 in
Contemporary Serpentine Snake Hand Blown Glass Liquor Decanter Glass Astray Set
By Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
'Contemporary Serpentine Hand Blown Glass Liquor Decanter, Glasses and Astray Set" by Simone Crestani Introducing the Serpentine Set by the renowned glass artist Simone Crestani, a...
Glass
Mid Century Vintage Transparent Art Glass Vase, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vintage glass in good original condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box. Only one unique piece.
Crystal
Mid-Century Modern Murano Sommerso Art Glass Bowl 1960s
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Mid-Century Modern Murano Sommerso Art glass bowl 1960s A large and heavy Murano Sommerso glass bowl most probably manufactured by Seguso Vetri d'Arte circa 1960s. Manufactured in r...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$240Sale Price|20% Off
H 13 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Large Clear Glass Elsinore Kluk-Kluk Decanter by Holmegaard
By Holmegaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Large clear glass Elsinore Kluk-Kluk decanter by Holmegaard, circa 1960s. This iconic Danish four-column pinched decanter is known as the "cluck-cluck" or "kluk-kluk" decanter for t...
Glass
Italian Vintage Murano Art Glass Vase, 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
An Italian 20th century vintage art glass red vase with white detailed swirls all over and blue and yellow millefiori inspired patterns. Italy, circa 1960s. Technique: Incamiciato ...
Murano 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
A Green Glass Vase / Wine Cooler - Boda Sweden - Erik Höglund - 1960s
By Erik Höglund, Boda
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely green glassvase or Wine-cooler designed by Erik Höglund at Boda, Sweden. It is 21 cm (8.4") in diameter and about 22.5 cm (9") tall. It is in excellent condition with the ch...
Glass
Sold
H 4.5 in W 3.75 in D 1 in
Danish Modern Art Glass Tile Serving Dish by Erik Höglund for Boda, Sweden 1960s
By Erik Höglund
Located in San Diego, CA
Emblematic Erik Höglund design. Rectangle green art glass piece, with a figure depicted at the centre of glass. Could be used as a serving element, or decorative tabletop object, or ...
Blown Glass
Amber glass "People" Decanter by Erik Höglund, Boda, Sweden, 1950s
By Boda, Erik Höglund
Located in Hägersten, SE
"People" decanter designed by Erik Höglund. Produced by hand at Boda glasbruk during the 1950s. Made from hand blown glass with a brown/orange tone. Very good vintage condition with ...
Blown Glass
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H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 1.58 in
Square Art Glass / Serving Dish by Erik Höglund for Boda, Sweden 1960s
By Erik Höglund, Boda
Located in Barcelona, ES
Emblematic Erik Höglund design. Square blue art glass piece, with a bull depicted at the centre of glass. Could be used as a serving element, or decorative tabletop object, or standi...
Art Glass
Vintage Orange Glass Decanter by Erik Hoglund for Boda
By Erik Höglund
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful Swedish modern orange art glass decanter with stopper by Erik Hoglund for Boda (now known as Kosta Boda). A classic form designed by a master of the art glass craft...
Glass
Unusual glass "People" Decanter by Erik Höglund, Boda, Sweden, 1950s
By Erik Höglund, Boda
Located in Hägersten, SE
"People" decanter designed by Erik Höglund. produced by Boda during the 1950s. Made from hand blown clear glass. Good vintage condition with age related wear and patina. Designer...
Blown Glass
Lion glass relief by Erik Höglund for Boda glasbruk, Sweden, 1960s
By Erik Höglund, Boda
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Glass sculpture of a lion mounted on a rustic steel frame. Erik Höglund designed this piece for Boda glasbruk in the middle of the 20th century. Partly worn surface on frame. Glass...
Metal
Erik Hoglund Glass Decanter for Kosta Boda
By Erik Höglund, Kosta Boda
Located in Los Angeles, CA
People decanter by Erik Hoglund for Kosta Boda, c.1950s, Sweden. This piece features a clear blown glass vessel and glass stopper with Hoglund's signature glass "people" figures. Sig...
Glass
Midcentury Collection of Five Vases by Erik Hoglund, Sweden, 1960s
By Erik Höglund, Kosta Boda
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful collaboration with six different art glasses made in Sweden at Kosta Boda and designed by Erik Höglund. They are in very good condition and they are all signed. Bigge...
Glass
Clear Glass "People" Decanter by Erik Höglund, Boda, Sweden, 1950s
By Erik Höglund, Boda
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
Sold
H 0.99 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in
1960s Swedish Kosta Boda Teal Glass Trinket Dish Viking Ship by Erik Hoglund
By Erik Höglund, Kosta Boda
Located in London, England
1960s Small Swedish paperweight, ashtray or trinket dish which is made from a thick piece of square coloured dark teal glass. The viking ship design is...
Glass, Art Glass
Vase designed by Erik Höglund for Boda, Sweden, 1950s
By Erik Höglund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase designed by Erik Höglund for Boda, Sweden, 1950s. Glass. Signed. H: 17 cm / 6 3/4'' D: 18 cm / 7''.
Glass