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.
$1,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
Nine-Candle Chandelier by Erik Hoglund for Kosta Boda
By Kosta Boda, Erik Höglund
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous nine-candle chandelier by Erik Hoglund for Kosta Boda, circa 1960s. The chandelier which is made of wrought iron and glass was des...
Wrought Iron
Rare Erik Hoglund Eight- Arm Iron and Glass Chandelier, Sweden, circa 1970s
By Erik Höglund
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A large mid-century 12 -arm wrought iron and clear glass chandelier by Erik Hoglund for Costa Boda, Sweden, circa 1970s. Height: (light fixture only) - 23.62 inches Total height : 4...
Iron
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
Large 12 Arms Amber Glass and Iron Chandelier Candelabra by Erik Höglund Sweden
By Erik Höglund, Boda
Located in Stockholm, SE
This beautiful amber and clear art glass on wrought iron candelabra chandelier was designed by Erik Höglund for Boda Smide. Erik Hö...
Wrought Iron
Erik Höglund and Kosta Boda Chandelier, 1960
By Erik Höglund
Located in Brussels, BE
Erik Höglund ans Kosta Boda (Sweden, 1932-1998) a chandelier for 12 candles, Sweden, 1960-70s. Wrought iron, cast and blown clear glass, height without links ca 95 cm, diameter ca 4...
Wrought Iron
$1,165Sale Price|39% Off
Erik Höglund, Rare Glass and Wrought Iron Chandelier, Boda Smide, 1960s
By Boda Smide AB, Erik Höglund
Located in Uppsala, SE
Rare Erik Höglund glass and wrought iron chandelier for 6 candles. Made by Swedish manufacturer Boda Glasbruk & Smide in the 1960s. Round black frame and hooks of wrought iron with b...
Wrought Iron
$1,385Sale Price|28% Off
Pendant Lamp by Einar Backström & Erik Höglund for Boda Glasbruk, Sweden, 1960s
By Einar Backstrom, Erik Höglund
Located in Bochum, NRW
Amazing Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed by Einar Backström and Erik Höglund for Boda Glasbruk, Sweden, 1960s. Executed in enameled steel, brass, glass and...
Metal, Brass
Erik Hoglund Copper and Hand Blown Glass Pendant, Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 1960s
By Ateljé Lyktan, Erik Höglund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Hexagonal pendant in copper with round with glass panels by Swedish artist Erik Hoglund (Erik Höglund) for Ateljé Lyktan. A heavy piece and with a diameter about 45 cm. In mint condi...
Copper
Erik Höglund Hanging Candelabrum/Candelabra/Chandelier. Blown Glass & Iron
By Erik Höglund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vintage chandelier by Erik Höglund, produced in Sweden, 1970s. Gilded wrought iron and cast glass pendants with different figures.
Iron
Erik Hoglund 15 Candle Chandelier
By Erik Höglund
Located in Dallas, TX
Elevate your home decor with the gorgeous 15-candle chandelier by Erik Hoglund for Kosta Boda, circa 1960s. Expertly designed and manufactured in Sweden, this striking piece features...
Wrought Iron
$1,120Sale Price|20% Off
Blue Glass and Wrought Iron Chandelier Candelabra by Erik Höglund Sweden
By Erik Höglund, Boda
Located in Stockholm, SE
This beautiful blue and clear art glass on wrought iron candelabra chandelier was designed by Erik Höglund for Boda Smide. Erik Hög...
Wrought Iron
Erik Hoglund 8 Arm Iron & Glass Candelabra Floor Lamp with Clear Drop Crystals
By Erik Höglund, Kosta Boda
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Erik Hoglund for Boda Nova Glassworks Candlestick Floor Lamp with cast iron work by Axel Stromberg. Early 1960s. Featuring a black cast iron column and base with eight-arms, eight of...
Crystal, Wrought Iron
Erik Hoglund Hanging Candelabrum / Candelabra / Chandelier. Blown Glass, Iron
By Boda, Erik Höglund
Located in Kansas City, MO
Erik / Eric Hoglund hanging candelabra / candelabrum / pendent / chandelier. Blown glass and wrought iron. Includes four original drop down extensions. This is an excellent example o...
Wrought Iron
Erik Höglund Hanging Candelabrum/Candelabra/Chandelier, Glass & Iron
By Erik Höglund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vintage chandelier by Erik Höglund, produced in Sweden, 1970s. Gilded wrought iron and cast glass pendants with different figures.
Iron
Pendant Lamp by Erik Höglund & Einar Bäckström Sweden, 1960s
By Einar Backstrom, Erik Höglund
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This striking pendant lamp, a collaborative design by Erik Höglund and Einar Bäckström from Sweden in the 1960s, showcases a blend of modernist aesthetics and Scandinavian craftsmans...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Chandelier by Erik Hoglund for Boda
By Boda, Erik Höglund
Located in Long Island City, NY
A gilt wrought iron and glass chandelier by Erik Hoglund for Boda. 12 arms. Circa late 20th century. Electrification available upon request. H 40″ D 21″.
Wrought Iron
Large Pendant by Erik Hoglund
By Erik Höglund
Located in Long Island City, NY
Large pendant by Erik Hoglund,(1932-1998), Sweden, circa 1970s. Handblown glass and perforated brass. Measures: Glass shade Height 15", diameter 15"; drop 42" (can be adjusted). Ex...
Ceiling Lamp in Copper and Glass by Erik Höglund, 1960's
By Erik Höglund
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceiling Lamp in Copper and Glass by Erik Höglund, 1960's Additional Information: Material: Copper and glass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Ateljé Lyktan in Åhus, Swede...
Copper
Erik Höglund ceiling Light metal glass and brass Sweden 1960
By Erik Höglund
Located in Paris, FR
Erik Höglund pendant light, colored cast glass, brass and blackened metal. Electrification not tested. Good condition Erik Höglund (1932–1998) w...
Metal, Brass
Erik Höglund chandelier Brass and Glass Sweden 1960
By Erik Höglund
Located in Paris, FR
Erik Höglund (Sweden, 1932-1998) Erik Höglund, rare chandelier in glass and brass made in sweden 1960s For four lights and one light point, brass and glass, diameter approx. 48 cm, ...
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Iron and Glass Chandelier by Erik Hoglund for Boda Smide
By Boda Smide AB, Erik Höglund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A are, Scandinavian Modern chandelier in wrought steel structure designed by Erik Hoglund (Höglund) and executed by Boda Nova Glassworks / Axel Stromberg Ironworks, Sweden, 1971. I...
Wrought Iron
Erik Hoglund Six-Arm Chandelier for Boda, Late 20th Century
By Boda Smide AB, Erik Höglund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large twelve-armed candlelit chandelier, designed by Erik Hoglund for Boda Smide. With art glass pendants, late 20th century.
Wrought Iron
Chandelier with Six Arms by Erik Hoglund
By Erik Höglund
Located in San Francisco, CA
Erik Hoglund Iron chandelier with six arms for candles. Handmade strain and glass in shades of blue and clear from Kosta Boda. Erik Hoglund for Kost...
Iron
Hanging Candelabra by Erik Hoglund Produced by Boda, Sweden
By Erik Höglund
Located in St. Leonards-On-Sea, GB
Wrought iron hanging candelabra for Boda. Second half of the 20th century. Six candles - six arms wrought iron chandelier candelabra Decorative Objects Candle Holders Candle Lamps/ch...
Iron
Candleholder by Erik Höglund for BODA
By Erik Höglund, Boda
Located in PARIS, FR
Small hand-blown glass candleholder by Swedish designer Erik Höglund. Candleholders are cherished in many Nordic homes, where the cold season is long and where an art of living (hygg...
Metal
Mid-Century Swedish Wall Lamp by Erik Höglund for Boda Smide, 1960s
By Erik Höglund, Boda Smide AB
Located in Göteborg, SE
Mid-century modern wall lamp designed by acclaimed Swedish artist Erik Höglund for Boda Smide in the 1960s. This sculptural sconce features a bold combination of materials: a curved ...
Brass
1960s Pendant Lamp by Einar Backström & Erik Höglund for Boda Glasbruck Sweden
By Kosta Boda, Einar Backstrom, Erik Höglund
Located in London, GB
1960s Sweden suspension or pendant lamp, designed by Einar Backström and Erik Höglund for the glassmaker Boda Glasbruk (later known as Kosta Boda). The enamel painted metal frame sh...
Metal
Erik Höglund for Boda Smide, Iron & Glass Chandelier, Sweden, Circa 1965
By Erik Höglund
Located in London, GB
A striking mid-century chandelier designed by renowned Swedish artist Erik Höglund for Boda Smide, circa 1965. Crafted from black-lacquered iron, this sculptural piece features six a...
Iron
Table Lamp by Erik Hoglund
By Erik Höglund
Located in Dallas, TX
A glass and iron table lamp by Erik Hoglund.
Glass
Erik Höglund Hanging Candelabra Produced by Boda in Sweden
By Erik Höglund
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Hanging candelabra designed by Erik Höglund. Produced by Boda in Sweden.
Wrought Iron
Erik Höglund Hanging Candelabra Produced by Boda in Sweden
By Erik Höglund
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Hanging candelabra designed by Erik Höglund. Produced by Boda in Sweden.
Wrought Iron
Mid Century Erik Hoglund Iron and Glass Hanging Candelabra Chandelier Pendant
By Erik Höglund, Boda
Located in Troy, MI
Hanging candelabra by Erik Hoglund for Boda Sweden circa 1960s Six arm wrought iron fixture featuring a cobalt blue blown glass center with clear adornments and hanging medallions T...
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Swedish Glass and Metal Pendant Lamp, 1960s
By Einar Backstrom, Erik Höglund
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Swedish Glass and Metal Pendant Lamp by Einar Backstrom & Erik Hoglund, 1960s Swedish pendant lamp with amber glass inserts. The cylindrical lamp body has openings all ...
Metal
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Erik Hoglund Body Nova Chandelier Made in Denmark C. 1950's
By Boda Nova, Erik Höglund
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Danish Mid Century Modern chandelier by Erik Hoglund for Body Nova, Made in Denmark circa 1950's. The fixture features two tiers each having 5 electrified candle sconce...
Wrought Iron
Erik Höglund, Sizable Table Lamp, Turned Pine, Rattan, Sweden, 1960s
By Erik Höglund
Located in High Point, NC
A sculptural and organic table lamp. Designed and produced by Erik Höglund. Labeled. Sweden, 1960s. Condition: Good Wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): ...
Pine
Swedish Brutalist 1970s Sport Cabin Chandelier in Wrought Iron by Erik Höglund
By Erik Höglund, Lars Larsson
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the Swedish brutalist 1970s sports cabin chandelier in wrought iron by the Swedish artist Erik Höglund and the blacksmith Lars Larsson. It comes in a circular, very rough sha...
Iron
Blue Pressed Glass Chandelier Erik Höglund Sweden, 1960s
By Erik Höglund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vintage chandelier by Erik Höglund, produced in Sweden, 1960s. Gilded wrought iron and cast glass pendants with different figures.
Iron
Erik Höglund, Table Lamp, Cerused Pine, Sweden, C. 1960s
By Erik Höglund
Located in High Point, NC
A cerused pine table lamp designed and produced by Erik Höglund, Sweden, 1960s. Sold without lampshade. Dimensions of Lamp (inches) : 16 x 5 x 5 (H x W x D) Dimensions of Shad...
Pine
Erik Höglund, Table Lamp, Pine, Boda Trä, Sweden, c. 1960s
By Erik Höglund
Located in High Point, NC
A pine table lamp, designed and produced by Erik Höglund, for Boda Trä. With makers mark branded to underside. Sold without lampshade. Stated dimensions ex...
Pine
1950s Erik Hoglund Six Arm Blue Glass Chandelier
By Erik Höglund
Located in New York, NY
A glass and iron chandelier by Swedish Designer Erik Hoglund (1932-1998) having a bulbous blue blown glass center with 6 curved arms decorated with circular glass chips with imprints...
Wrought Iron
Art glass and wrought iron chandelier by Erik Höglund for Boda, Sweden
By Boda, Erik Höglund
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This beautiful blue and clear art glass on wrought iron candelabra chandelier was designed by Erik Höglund for Boda Glasbruk & Smid...
Wrought Iron
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Erik Hoglund Boda Nova Glasswork Floor Lamp
By Erik Höglund
Located in New York, NY
Erik Hoglund Boda Nova Glasswork Axel Stromberg Ironworks Candelabrum. Black iron vertical standard, with four feet, four candle style socket lights,...
Metal, Iron
Chandelier in glass and iron by Erik Höglund for Boda glassworks, Sweden. 1960's
By Boda, Erik Höglund
Located in Goteborg, SE
Chandelier by the Swedish glass artist Erik Höglund for Boda Glassworks in iron and amber colored glas. This chandelier holds six candles. Extra extensions are included.
Iron
Erik Hoglund Mid Century Iron and Glass Pendant Teardrop Table Lamp Sweden
By Erik Höglund
Located in North Miami, FL
This fantastic and unusual Swedish Mid-Century Modern black iron lamp that has two rows of Murano- esque looking Bullecante heavy glass teardrop pendan...
Iron
Erik Höglund Hanging Candelabra Produced by Boda in Sweden
By Erik Höglund
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Hanging candelabra designed by Erik Höglund. Produced by Boda in Sweden.
Wrought Iron
1960s Pendant Lamp by Erik Höglund with Purple Glass for Boda Glasburk Sweden
By Kosta Boda, Einar Backstrom, Erik Höglund
Located in London, GB
1960 Sweden suspension or pendant, designed by Erik Höglund for the glassmaker Boda Glasbruk (later known as Kosta Boda). This pentagonal pendant lam...
Metal
1960s Erik Hoglund Six Arm Orange Glass Chandelier
By Erik Höglund
Located in New York, NY
A glass and iron chandelier by Swedish Designer Erik Hoglund (1932-1998) having a bulbous orange blown glass center with 6 curved arms decorated with circular glass chips with imprin...
Wrought Iron
Rare Erik Höglund & Lars Larsson “Ovalen” Iron & Glass Chandelier
By Erik Höglund
Located in Staffanstorp, SE
This striking and rare chandelier, designed by Erik Höglund in 1978 and crafted in wrought iron by Lars Larsson in 2008, is a true masterpiece of Scandinavian design. The “Ovalen” ...
Iron