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.
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
Swedish Modern Painted Wooden Mirror by Erik Hoglund 'Höglund' for Eriksmåla
By Eriksmålaglas, Erik Höglund
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
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 Mid-Century Wall Mirror, Painted Pine, Sweden, 1969
By Eriksmålaglas, 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: 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
$4,136
H 29.53 in W 21.26 in D 1.58 in
Large sculptural Scandinavian modern wall mirror, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Wall mirror with a softly rounded rectangular form and a sculptural beech frame. The organic, flowing lines give a light and balanced expression, characteristic of Swedish modern fro...
Beech
Italian early 1950s brass frame wall mirror with etching
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
Unusual brass frame mirror with decorative etching in the mirror. Italy early 1950s (A8)
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
Swedish Designer, Small Wall Mirror, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A small carved pine wall mirror designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 5.25"H x 7.25"W x 1.0"D Does not include mounting hardware All items ship f...
Wood, Pine
Painted Pine-Framed Wall Mirror
Located in Baltimore, MD
This handsome and versatile pine wall mirror has a bold, nicely-contoured frame, 3.5" wide and 2" deep, made from reclaimed pine, and finished in a wash of mustard milk paint. The fl...
Mirror, Pine
Swedish Designer, Wall Mirror, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine wall mirror with shelf designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Small green ring stain present to wood on shelf Wear consistent with age and use Overall Dimensions (inche...
Wood, Pine
$3,279
H 23.63 in W 13.39 in D 0.6 in
Scandinavian Modern Brass Wall Mirror by Lars Holmström, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Brass wall mirror by Lars Holmström, in a clean form. Adorned with a lovely stylized flower at the top.
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Mirror, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine wall mirror designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches):17.37"H x 13.0"W x 0.62"D Does not include mounting hardware. All items ship from High Point...
Mirror, Pine
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
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
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
Blue and Pink Mirror by Erik Höglund, Boda Glass, Sweden, 1967
By Erik Höglund, Kosta Boda
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
Sold
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
Erik Höglund Mirror in Oregon Pine Produced in Sweden
By Erik Höglund
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare mirror in oregon pine designed by Erik Höglund. Produced in Sweden.
Pine