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.
Scandinavian Modern Stool "the Pig" by Erik Höglund for Kopparfly, Sweden, 1950s
By Erik Höglund, Bovirke
Located in Odense, DK
Playful stool by Swedish designer Erik Höglund made of beech, hemp webbing and leather. Model nicknamed "The pig". Made at Kopparfly, Sweden in the 1950s and retailed in Denmark by B...
Leather, Beech
A Stool in Beech by Swedish "enfant terrible" designer Erik Höglund for Boda Trä
By BODA trä, Erik Höglund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very, very rare stool in beech by Swedish "enfant terrible" designer Erik Höglund for Boda Trä. This charming and rare stool designed by the renowned Swedish designer Erik Höglund ...
Beech, Lacquer
Erik Höglund Unique Prototype Stool in Pinewood, Sweden, 1950s
By Erik Höglund
Located in Odense, DK
This exceptional and sculptural stool is a unique prototype by Erik Höglund, one of Sweden’s most influential postwar designers and artists. Crafted in solid pinewood in the 1950s, t...
Pine
Erik Höglund Stool Produced by Boda Trä in Sweden
By Erik Höglund
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Stool designed by Erik Höglund. Produced by Boda Trä in Sweden.
Hemp, Beech
Scandinavian Modern Solid Pine Stools, Sweden, 1970s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Barcelona, ES
Solid pine stools / side tables manufactured in the 1970s. In the style of Roland Wilhelmsson, Gilbert Marklund, Yngve Ekström, Axel Einar Hjorth etc. Two stools available.
Pine
Swedish Designer, Stools, Pine, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine stools designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s.
Pine
Swedish Designer, Stool, Shearling, Teak, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak and beige shearling stool designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s. Seat height: 14.75”
Sheepskin, Teak
Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Seat height 16”
Pine
Erik Buck OD61 Walnut Counter Stools
By O.D. Møbler A-S, Erik Buch
Located in Vienna, AT
Sculpted stools of walnut wood, seats upholstered in black leather, model OD 61. Designed by Erik Buch in the 1960s for by O.D. Møbler in Denmark. Dimensions: 3...
Leather, Walnut
Erik Buck OD61 Bar Stools
By Erik Buch, O.D. Møbler A-S
Located in Vienna, AT
Erik Buck. Bar stool with solid hardwood frame with footrest, seat upholstered in black leather. Designed in 1965. Seat height 77cm. Manufactured by Oddense Maskinsnedkeri A / S, model OD 61...
Hardwood
$1,066
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 11.03 in
Swedish Pine Stool by Carl Malmsten, Scandinavian Modern, Circa 1950
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Charming solid pine stool model "Hadar", reminiscent of the "sportstugemöbler" furniture. Designed and manufactured by Carl Malmsten in Sweden during the 1950s. Made from solid pine ...
Pine
Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Seat height: 14.5" H
Pine
Swedish Designer, Stool, Teak, Shearling, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak and shearling stool, produced by a Swedish designer, Sweden, 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 17.0"H x 24.0"W x 16.25"D Seat Height (inches...
Teak
Swedish Modern Rectangular Stool in Solid Pine, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking stool was produced in Sweden in the early 1950s. The design is marked by the rectangular and slightly curved shaped of the seat and the sturdy, tapered legs placed at a...
Pine
Swedish Modern stool by Axel Larsson for Gemla, Sweden
By Bodafors, Axel Larsson
Located in Karlstad, SE
Compact and well-proportioned stool in birch, designed by Axel Larsson for Gemla. The clean, square frame is paired with webbing in contrasting tones, creating a subtle checkerboard ...
Birch
Swedish Designer, Stool, Wood, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood stool, produced by a Swedish designer, Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 17.5" Height x 15.5" Diameter All items ship from High ...
Wood
Sold
H 8.67 in W 23.63 in D 11.42 in
Stool Designed by Erik Höglund for Kopparfly, Beech and Leather, Sweden, 1950s
By Erik Höglund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stool designed by Erik Höglund for Kopparfly, Sweden. 1950s. Beech, hemp webbing and leather. Dimensions: W: 60 cm/ 23 1/2" D: 29 cm/ 11 1/2"
Leather, Hemp, Beech
Table Designed by Erik Höglund for Kopparfly, Sweden, 1960s
By Erik Höglund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Birch table designed by Erik Höglund for Kopparfly, Sweden, 1960s.
Birch
Stool Designed by Erik Höglund for Kopparfly, Sweden, 1950s
By Erik Höglund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stool designed by Erik Höglund for Kopparfly, Sweden, 1950s. Beech, hemp webbing and leather.
Leather, Hemp, Beech