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.
Swedish Modern Painted Wooden Mirror by Erik Hoglund 'Höglund' for Eriksmåla
By Erik Höglund, Eriksmålaglas
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish modern painted wooden mirror by Erik Höglund for Eriksmåla, 1970. A chunky piece with wooden "arms" function as candleholders. Erik Höglund, the Swedish "le enfant terrible" ...
Mirror, Wood
Glass Relief Sculpture of Child by Erik Hoglund for Kosta Boda
By Erik Höglund
Located in Montreal, QC
Glass relief sculpture of child by Erik Hoglund for Kosta Boda inset in standing steel frame.
Glass
Mirror with Oregon Pine Frame by Erik Höglund, 1950s
By Erik Höglund
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This mirror, designed by Erik Höglund and produced in Sweden during the 1950s, exemplifies Scandinavian modernism through its thoughtful use of natural materials and minimalist form....
Glass, Pine
Scandinavian Modern Signed Mirror by Erik Höglund for Kosta Boda, Sweden, 1967
By Erik Höglund, Eriksmålaglas
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian Modern Signed Mirror by Erik Höglund for Eriksmåla, Kosta Boda, 1967. Those familiar with Höglunds glass design will recognize the same simplicity, humor and a fine sense of material that defines his works in glass. He liked utensils to be robust, and a bit quirky. Among all types of wood, he favored pine, which he thought was as good as the most popular wood in the 1960s- imported teak. Erik Höglund, the Swedish "le enfant terrible" (1932-1988), was both a painter, sculptor as well as an craftsman. He worked for Kosta Boda, Strömbergshyttan and Eriksmåla. He are known in Sweden for his popular colorful glass and provokative motivs. These wooden pained mirrors...
Mirror, Wood
Erik Höglund Wall Mirror, Sweden, 1960s
By Erik Höglund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pine and leather. Good condition. Diameter: 30 cm Height, including the leather: 46.5 cm
Pine
Erik Höglund Wall Mirror, Sweden, 1960s
By Erik Höglund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pine and leather. Good condition. Diameter: 24 cm Height, including the leather: 38 cm
Pine
Brass framed mirror, 1950s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Mirror with brass frame, Made in Italy, 1950s. At the two ends (upper and lower) it has two wooden decorations. The price of shipping is for the Italian territory, for the islands ...
Brass
Fröseke, Sizeable Wall Mirror, Oak, Sweden, 1960s
By Fröseke 2
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable solid oak wall mirror designed by Fröseke Nybrofabriken, Sweden, 1960s.
Oak
Italian Mirror with brass frame from the 1950s
Located in Vigevano, PV
Italian Mirror with brass frame from the 1950s
Brass
Pukebergs Glasbruk, Wall Mirror, Glass, Sweden, 1960s
By Pukeberg Sweden
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-colored glass wall mirror produced by Pukebergs Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1960s. Areas of desilvering; wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 14.25"H x 14...
Glass
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 19.69 in Dm 16.54 in
Murano Glass Torchon Mirror signed by Barovier Tosso, circa 1950
By Barovier&Toso
Located in CABA, AR
This exquisite Murano glass torchon mirror, signed by Barovier & Toso and crafted circa 1950, epitomizes the elegance and innovation of mid-century Vene...
Brass
Eriksmålaglas, Wall Mirror, Wood, Metal, Sweden, 1950s
By Eriksmålaglas
Located in High Point, NC
An etched glass, wood and metal wall mirror produced by Eriksmålaglas, Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 27.75"H x 19.625"W x 0.75"D All items ship from High Point, No...
Metal
Small Rattan Wall Mirror, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Good-sized Swedish artisanal rattan mirror from the 1960s. Very nice design with an organic feel. Rattan braided and mounted on a solid teak wood frame. Very good original condition....
Rattan, Mirror, Teak
A wall mirror with brass frame, Italy, 1950s.
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
An elegant wall mirror with brass frame, Italy, 1950s. The brass frame, slender and gently moulded, discreetly follows the sinuous contours of the shield, imparting both refinement a...
Brass
Sven Jonson, Wall Mirror, Stoneware, Sweden, 1960s
By Sven Jonson
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed stoneware wall mirror designed by Sven Jonson and produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, c. 1960s. Mirror has clouding imperfection; wear consistent with age and use. Overa...
Stoneware
Swedish modern wall mirror by Fröseke, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Elegant wall mirror produced by Fröseke during the 1940s, exemplifying the refined simplicity of Swedish Modern design. The frame is crafted in beech with subtly undulating, wave-sha...
Mirror, Beech
$3,337
H 23.63 in W 13.39 in D 0.6 in
Scandinavian Modern Brass Wall Mirror by Lars Holmström, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Brass wall mirror by Lars Holmström, in a clean form. Adorned with a lovely stylized flower at the top.
Brass
Swedish modern wall mirror by Fröseke, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Elegant wall mirror produced by Fröseke during the 1940s, exemplifying the refined simplicity of Swedish Modern design. The frame is crafted in beech with subtly undulating, wave-sha...
Mirror, Beech
Midcentury Pine Table Mirror, Erik Höglund, Boda, Sweden, 1960s
By Boda, Erik Höglund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Table mirror by Erik Höglund, made from pine in a chunky design with smooth, appealing lines.
Glass, Pine
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H 51.19 in W 21.66 in D 16.54 in
Dressing Table Designed by Erik Höglund for Kopparfly, Sweden, 1960s
By Erik Höglund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dressing table designed by Erik Höglund for Kopparfly, Sweden. 1960s. Oak and mirrored glass. Measurements: H: 130 cm / 4' 3'' W: 55 cm / 21 2/3'' D: 42 cm / 16 1/2''.
Mirror, Oak
Pine Table Mirror by Erik Höglund
By Erik Höglund, BODA trä
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Rare table mirror designed by Erik Höglund. Manufactured by Boda Trä in Sweden, during the 1960s. Made from solid pine with lovely grain. Stamped underneath.
Mirror, Pine
Solid Pine Table Mirror by Erik Höglund for Boda Trä, Sweden
By Erik Höglund, BODA trä
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Rare table mirror designed by Erik Höglund. Manufactured by Boda Trä in Sweden, during the 1960s. Made from solid pine with lovely grain. Stamped underneath.
Mirror, Pine
Erik Höglund Table Mirror in Pine by Boda Trä, Sweden
By Erik Höglund, BODA trä
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Rare table mirror designed by Erik Höglund, manufactured by Boda Trä in Sweden, during the 1960s. Made from solid pine with lovely grain. Stamped underneath.
Mirror, Pine
Swedish Table Mirror by Erik Höglund for Boda Trä, 1960s
By Erik Höglund, BODA trä
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Rare table mirror designed by Erik Höglund, manufactured by Boda Trä in Sweden, during the 1960s. Made from solid pine with lovely grain.
Mirror, Pine
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H 17.33 in W 11.03 in D 5.12 in
Scandinavian Moder Erik Hoglund 'Höglund' Table Mirror in Solid Pine
By Erik Höglund, BODA trä
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian Modern Erik Höglund table mirror in wood, (fir). Rare and in original condition unaltered and have some patina. Made for Boda trä during the...
Pine, Mirror
Blue and Pink Mirror by Erik Höglund, Boda Glass, Sweden, 1967
By Kosta Boda, Erik Höglund
Located in Berlin, DE
Scandinavian Modern mirror by Erik Höglund for Eriksmåla, Kosta Boda, 1967 Those familiar with Höglunds glass design will recognize the same simplicity, humor and a fine sense of ...
Glass, Wood
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H 17.33 in W 11.03 in D 5.12 in
Scandinavian Modern Pine Table Mirror by Erik Höglund for Boda Trä, Sweden 1960s
By Erik Höglund, BODA trä
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Rare table mirror designed by Erik Höglund, manufactured by Boda Trä in Sweden, during the 1960s. Made from solid pine with lovely grain.
Mirror, Pine
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H 49.13 in W 26 in D 0.75 in
Swedish Modern Rosewood Framed Wall Mirror by Erik Höglund for Eriksmålaglas
By Erik Höglund
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous midcentury Swedish modern mirror designed by Erik Höglund for Eriksmålaglas of Sweden. The mirror features a stunning rosewood frame w...
Mirror, Rosewood
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H 17.33 in W 11.03 in D 5.12 in
Scandinavian Modern Solid Pine Table Mirror by Erik Höglund for Boda Trä, Sweden
By BODA trä, Erik Höglund
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Rare table mirror designed by Erik Höglund, manufactured by Boda Trä in Sweden during the 1960s. Made from solid pine with lovely grain.
Mirror, Pine
Erik Höglund Table Mirror in Pine by Boda Trä in Sweden
By Erik Höglund
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Table mirror designed by Erik Höglund. Produced by Boda Trä in Sweden.
Pine