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.
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
Mid-Century Collection of Five Rare Red Vases by Erik Hoglund, Sweden, 1960s
By Kosta Boda, Erik Höglund
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
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
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
3 Red & Blue Glass Vases - Boda Sweden - Erik Höglund - 1960s Midcentury Modern
By Boda, Erik Höglund
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
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
French Pierre Cardin Pink Flower Glass Vase, Signed, 1980s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous decorative chic glass vase in light pink - rose color, made of glass. With original label "Pierre Cardin" and signature "Pierre Cardin" engraved in the glass (see all pictu...
Glass
$625Sale Price|50% Off
H 6.25 in Dm 3.5 in
Art Nouveau Style Art Glass Vase Signed Contemporary, circa 1980s
By Robert Eickholt
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful contemporary art glass vase in the Art Nouveau style, by artist Robert Eickholt, circa 1980s. Vase is signed "Eickholt" and dated "1988" on bottom as shown in last t...
Art Glass, 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
$2,500 / set
H 15.36 in W 7.09 in D 6.7 in
1960s Mid-Century Italian Pink Cased Empoli Glass Pitchers Vases Apothecary Jars
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very pretty set of seven 1960s Italian Empoli Rossini and Stelvio Opalina Fiorentina cased glass vases, decanters and candy or apothecary jars. In sweet baby pink tone colours. A pretty mixture of different shades, shapes and styles and in clear and cased glass. Measurements from highest to lowest: Large blown apothecary jar with lid on clear base 39cm high, Ø 17cm (15.35"x6.69") High narrow blown glass pitcher with clear handle and base 37cm high, Ø9cm (14.57"x3.54" Pressed glass with motifs and milky white handle 30cm high, Ø16cm (11.81"x6.3") Bulbous blown pitcher with milky white handle 29cm high, Ø 15cm (11.42"x 5.91") High tazza bowl on turned clear base 28cm high, Ø 19cm (11"x7.49") Diabolo shaped vase 25cm high, Ø14cm (9.84"x5.51") Handblown lidded candy dish...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Opaline Glass
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vase with Blue Stripes, 1960s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Unique blue and white stripes Murano vase or centrepiece. During this period, Italian glassmakers were at the forefront of the modernist movement in glass design, creating pieces th...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
1960s Italian Murano Murrine Art Glass Vase
Located in Paris, FR
Italian Murano art-glass vase from the 1960s with a red cased body, white swirling detail and scattered blue-and-yellow murrine accents. The graphic colour treatment gives the vessel...
Murano Glass
1980s Murano Glass Sculpture for Table in Shades of Blue
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Murano glass sculpture for table in shades of blue.
Glass, Art Glass
$960Sale Price|20% Off
H 13.5 in Dm 4.5 in
Tall French Mid Century Art Glass Vase Attributed to Schneider Glassworks
By Schneider Glass
Located in Miami, FL
A white, blue and orange variegated tall art glass vase perfect as a center piece on a dining or side table. French Art Deco transition period, attributed to Schneider Glassworks. White background with beautiful blue and orange swirl motifs. Measures: Height 13 1/2 inches Diameter 4 1/2 inches Condition: Perfect vintage condition, no cracks or chips. The Schneider Glassworks (Verreries Schneider), established by brothers Charles and Ernest Schneider in Epinay-sur-Seine, France, in 1917, was among the leading producers of Fine Art glass between the two world wars, creating exuberantly colorful vessels...
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
Mid Century Orange Decorative Glass Vase, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vintage glass in good condition. Original stamp - as shown on pictures. Only one unique piece.
Glass
Vintage Erik Höglund Signed Ruby Red Swedish Art Glass Vase for Boda c. 1960
By Erik Höglund, Kosta Boda
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
$300Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.5 in Dm 3.25 in
Small Figural Glass Decanter by Erik Hoglund for Boda Glassworks
By Erik Höglund, Boda
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
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
Lion glass relief by Erik Höglund for Boda glasbruk, Sweden, 1960s
By Boda, Erik Höglund
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
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
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
Set of 5 1950s Art Glass Pieces by Erik Hoglund for Boda, Sweden
By Boda, Erik Höglund
Located in London, GB
A Set of 5 Art Glass Pieces designed in 1950s by Erik Hoglund (1932-1998) for the iconic Swedish glass factory Boda. Measures: Rectangular pieces 11 cm wide x 9 cm deep x 3 cm high, circular pieces 7 cm diameter x 3 cm high. Erik Höglund was studied at Konstfack in Stockholm, first decorative painting with Fritz Sjöström, then sculpture with Robert Nilsson and finally graphic design 1951-1952 with Harald Sallberg. Recruited by Erik Rosén, he was an associate designer at the Boda glassworks from 1953 to 1973 and, during this period, transformed Swedish art glass production by introducing new ideas about the appearance of glass products.. While in Boda, he also worked with pine, wrought iron and furniture. Later he also collaborated with other glassworks, such as Pukeberg, Lindshammar and Studioglas Strömbergshyttan. In 1968 he founded the design company Backström & Höglund Design AB together with the glass artist Monica Backström, with the mission to design furniture, household utensils and utensils for the public environment. Höglund was also a member of Vet Hut AB, which was founded in 1971 by ten designers from the Boda glassworks, in addition to the usual work: Erik Höglund, Monica Backström, Ann Wolff...
Glass
Group of 10 Glass Vases by Erik Höglund, Sweden, 1950s
By Boda, Erik Höglund
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Collection of ten glass vases designed by Erik Höglund. Mouth blown at Boda glass factory in Sweden during the 1950s. Group of grey and green vases of various sizes and shapes, all...
Glass
Erik Höglund Collection of 10 Glass Vases, Sweden, 1950s
By Boda, Erik Höglund
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Collection of ten glass vases designed by Erik Höglund. Mouth blown at Boda glass factory in Sweden during the 1950s. Group of grey and green vases of various sizes and shapes, all...
Glass
Midcentury Pair of Art Bottles "People" by Erik Höglund, Boda, Sweden
By Erik Höglund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These bottles were made at Boda and designed by Erik Höglund in Sweden, 1960s. They are both made in an artistic funny way, with that wonderful color signature from Höglund. Ver...
Art Glass
Group of 10 Swedish Glass Vases by Erik Höglund
By Boda, Erik Höglund
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Group of ten glass vases designed by Erik Höglund, mouth blown at Boda glass factory in Sweden during the 1950s. Collection of grey and green vases of various sizes and shapes, all w...
Glass
Midcentury Collection of Seven Green Vases by Erik Hoglund
By Erik Höglund, Kosta Boda
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful collaboration with seven different green art glasses made in Sweden at Kosta Boda and designed by Erik Höglund. They are in very good condition and they are all signed. ...
Glass
Group of 10 Swedish Glass Vases by Erik Höglund
By Boda, Erik Höglund
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Group of ten glass vases designed by Erik Höglund, mouth blown at Boda glass factory in Sweden during the 1950s. Collection of grey and green vases of various sizes and shapes, all w...
Glass
Swedish Glass Vases by Erik Höglund, Group of 10
By Boda, Erik Höglund
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Group of ten glass vases designed by Erik Höglund, mouth blown at Boda glass factory in Sweden during the 1950s. Collection of grey and green vases of various sizes and shapes, all w...
Glass