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
$5,232
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
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
$5,117
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
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
Banny Mirror Sculpture by Matteo Cibic for Superego Editions, Italy
By Superego Editions, Matteo Cibic
Located in Asti, Piemonte
Banny mirror ceramic sculpture designed by Matteo Cibic and produced by Superego Editions. Limited edition of 50 copies. Signed and numbered. Biography Matteo Cibic was born in Parm...
Ceramic
$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
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
Table Mirror by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus of Sweden, 1960s
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Table mirror in oak, designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus. Sweden, 1960´s.
Oak
Table Mirror for Venini, Murano Glass, Italy, 1940
By 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
$20,928
H 20.08 in W 16.93 in D 9.85 in
Italian Murano Glass Mirror by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, circa 1950s. Marked
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Piacenza, Italy
A sculptural hand blow Murano glass mirror by Venini, Italy, circa 1950s. Marked Distinguished by its softly rounded, organic silhouette, the mirror is framed in thick, hand-worked g...
Glass, Mirror
$2,325Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.01 in W 7.01 in D 1.19 in
Ludovico Diaz De Santillana and Venini Murano Glass Mirror for Pierre Cardin
By Pierre Cardin, Venini
Located in Milan, IT
Ludovico Diaz De Santillana / Venini Murano Glass Mirror made for Pierre Cardin, Italy 1970s The mirror can be used as a table mirror with the original steel stand or a wall mirror....
Murano Glass
Table Mirror by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus of Sweden, 1960s
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Table mirror in oak and stainless steel, designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden, 1960s.
Stainless Steel
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 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