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.
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. Wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 14.25” H x 4.75” ...
Pine, Rattan
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. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 14.5625” Height x...
Pine
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. Lamp presents with dry fissures as illustrated. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 16.0” Height x 5....
Pine
Erik Hoglund Mid Century Iron and Glass Pendant Teardrop Tall 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
Table Lamp by Erik Hoglund
By Erik Höglund
Located in Dallas, TX
A glass and iron table lamp by Erik Hoglund.
Glass
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
French Rattan Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Executed in rattan and fabric, the lamp comes with 1 x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb holder, is wired, in working condition and runs both on 110 / 230 volt.
Fabric, Rattan
$2,185
H 23.63 in Dm 17.72 in
Erik Höglund for Boda Smide, Iron & Glass Chandelier, Sweden, Circa 1965
By Erik Höglund
Located in FR
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
$960Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 13.78 in Dm 3.55 in
Uno Kristiansson Table Lamps, Turned Solid Pine, Luxus Sweden, 1960s
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno Kristiansson, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of sculptural, solid pine table lamps designed by Uno Kristiansson around 1966 and made by Luxus. The body of the design is turned pine wood. Although the form of the lamps i...
Pine
$1,663
H 57.49 in W 19.69 in D 7.09 in
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
$784Sale Price|20% Off
H 12.6 in Dm 3.55 in
Large Uno Kristiansson Table Lamp, Turned Solid Pine, Luxus Sweden, 1960s
By Uno Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö, Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large, sculptural, solid pine table lamp designed by Uno Kristiansson around 1966 and made by Luxus. The body of the design is turned pine wood. Although the form of the lamp is ...
Pine
Pendant Lamp by Erik Höglund & Einar Bäckström Sweden, 1960s
By Erik Höglund, Einar Backstrom
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
Mid-Century Murano Glass and Brass Table Lamp, Barovier, Italy, 1940s
By Barovier, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning table lamp in Murano mouth blown crystal glass and brass. This romantic table lamp was made in the early 40s in Italy by Barovier and its design is attributed to the mastery...
Brass
$1,153Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 14.18 in Dm 8.86 in
1960s Swedish Pine Table Lamps by Ikea, Mid-Century Modern Style
By Aneta, Solbackens Svarveri, IKEA
Located in Valencia, VC
Pair of 1960s Swedish Pine Table Lamps by Ikea — Mid-Century Organic Modern An absolutely charming and elegant pair of pine wood table lamps, featuring a distinctly Mid-Century Orga...
Wicker, Pine, Wood
Chandelier by Erik Höglund for Boda Glasbruk & Smide, Sweden, 1960s
By Erik Höglund
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Sculptural chandelier with six arms, decorated with handblown glass elements in clear and amber tones. The wrought iron structure supports a central glass body and suspended glass ...
Wrought Iron
$1,280Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 17.33 in Dm 4.34 in
Large Uno Kristiansson Table Lamps, Turned Solid Pine, Luxus Sweden, 1960s
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno Kristiansson, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
The larger version of Pinus, the sculptural, solid pine table lamps designed by Uno Kristiansson around 1966 and made by Luxus. The body of the design is turned pine wood. Although ...
Pine
$7,968
H 24.41 in Dm 19.69 in
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
Einar Backstrom & Erik Holland signed table lamp Sweden 1960
By Erik Höglund
Located in Paris, IDF
Rare table lamp designed by Einar Backstrom and Erik Holland signed under the base made in Sweden in the 60'S. Good vintage condition. electrical function ...
Brass
Sold
H 9.45 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Scandinavian Rustic Colored Glass Table Lamp by Erik Höglund 1960s, Sweden
By Boda Smide AB, Erik Höglund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish rustic colored glass table lamp by the artist Erik Höglund, Boda Bruk- Sweden. Material are metal with four sculpted brown glass walls of Adam...
Metal
Large Candelabrum by Erik Hoglund for Kosta Boda
By Kosta Boda, Erik Höglund
Located in Danville, CA
Rare and beautiful form candelabrum by Erik Hoglund for Kosta Boda. The hammered iron frame supports four arms and a central candle cup all...
Iron
Erik Hoglund Flower Glass Table Lamp
By Erik Höglund
Located in New York, NY
Unusual form, solid crystal flower "petals" capture a brilliant light when the lamp is illuminated. Each glass element is handblown, and supported on a metal "stem." Highest quality ...
Crystal, Metal