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.
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
$5,340
H 46.86 in W 26.78 in D 2.76 in
Mirror by Erik Höglund for Eriksmala, Painted Pine, Sweden, 1969
By Erik Höglund
Located in Brussels, BE
The present mirror dates from 1969. The designer is Erik Höglund who was a famous Swedish designer well known for his glass creations. Eriksmala is the cabinet maker. The mirror is s...
Pine
$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
Carlo Scarpa Table Mirror for Venini, Murano Glass, Italy, 1940
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in New York, NY
A rare and elegant Murano glass 'a treccia' circular glass framed table or vanity mirror. Hand worked in twisted colorless Murano glass, the spiral design known as “a treccia” after ...
Blown Glass, Mirror
$3,976
H 54.34 in W 30.52 in D 11.82 in
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
$3,085
H 46.26 in W 26.38 in D 2.76 in
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
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
$5,159
H 14.18 in W 13.78 in D 1.58 in
Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Murano Glass Table Mirror 'A Trecchia', 1930s
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Carlo Scarpa (1906-1978) Art Deco Glass Table Mirror handworked in twisted colourless Murano glass, the spiral design known as “a treccia” after its resemblance to a braid. The glass frame lined with a brass band, secured with a pierced trapezoid clip to the wooden back-plate, with brass folding...
Brass
Mirro by Federica Biasi for Mingardo
By Mingardo, Federica Biasi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mirro designed by Federica Biasi for Mingardo. Mirrò is a small desktop and bathroom mirror, a refined object that reveals its integrity th...
Brass, Iron
19th Century Swedish Painted Child Size Vanity Mirror
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A second half of the 19th century Scandinavian vanity mirror for kids. This Little hand painted in "Faux bois" technique mirror has a little...
Mirror, Pine
$980 / item
H 10.44 in W 6.89 in D 0.6 in
1 of 4 Hand or Table Mirror by Bech & Starup for Den Permanente Copenhagen
By Den Permanente
Located in Berlin, DE
A mirror in ebonized wood and brass by Bech & Starup for Den Permanente, Copenhagen in 1960s. It can be used both as a mirror to hand or as a make up table mirror. 4 pieces available.
Brass
$1,175 / item
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 11.03 in
Modern Davide Medri for Dilmos Square Table Mirror Silver Glass Mosaics
By Davide Medri
Located in Milan, IT
Square table mirror made in silver glass mosaics for Dilmos Milano. Each tile is hand-cut by the designer. Available in silver or gold versions. Size of single segment: cm 40 x 28...
Silver
$5,340
H 46.86 in W 26.78 in D 2.76 in
Erik Höglund Mid-Century Wall Mirror, Painted Pine, Sweden, 1969
By Erik Höglund, Eriksmålaglas
Located in Brussels, BE
The present mirror dates from 1969. The designer is Erik Höglund who was a famous Swedish designer well known for his glass creations. Eriksmala is the cabinet maker. The mirror is s...
Pine
Midcentury Pine Table Mirror, Erik Höglund, Boda, Sweden, 1960s
By Erik Höglund, Boda
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Table mirror by Erik Höglund, made from pine in a chunky design with smooth, appealing lines.
Glass, Pine
Sold
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
Sold
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
Sold
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
Sold
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 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
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