Höganäs Keramik was the premier manufacturer of Swedish heat-resistant and heat-retentive stoneware in the early 20th century. Ceramics have had a home in Höganäs — which is in Scania County, Sweden — for hundreds of years, with the likes of Höganäsbolaget firing ware in its kilns since at least the early 1800s.
Johansson Olofsson and Sigfrid Johansson initially founded what would become Höganäs Keramik in 1909. Olofsson left in 1910 and Karl Andersson stepped in. The firm was called Andersson & Johansson for a period, and with durability and functionality driving the early designs over form, its inaugural pieces appeared modest and rustic. The founders later traded under Höganäs Keramik, and the company’s designs increasingly incorporated more vivid glazes and livelier forms, while also maintaining the durability and quality standards that had been synonymous with their output. By 1914, Höganäs Keramik pieces were interesting enough to participate in the Baltic Exhibition in Malmö, Sweden.
In the 1920s, Höganäs expanded their site in order to broaden their range of offerings and increase their production capabilities. Manufacturing at the firm grew during the 1940s, as they moved to a facility twice the size of their previous factory. In 1948, the company diversified its production to include molds, pots and pans.
In the 1950s, the company launched the Old Höganäs series, reflecting on the creations that brought their success, while also bringing in notable ceramicists such as John Andersson, Signe Persson-Melin and Hertha Bengtsson to contribute to their growing repertoire of designs.
Höganäs is now part of the Iittala Group, which was purchased by Fiskars Corporation in 2007, and remains celebrated for centuries of innovations in ceramic production.
On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique and vintage Höganäs Keramik serveware, lighting and ceramic decor.
Set of Four Decorative Plates by Åke Arenhill for Höganäs Keramik, Sweden, 1960s
By Höganäs Keramik
Located in Bochum, NRW
A captivating set of four ceramic plates designed by renowned Swedish artist Åke Arenhill and produced by Höganäs Keramik in the mid-20th century. - Diameter: 25 cm (9.8 inches) - M...
Ceramic
Höganas Keramik, Bowl, Glazed Stoneware, Höganäs, Sweden, 1940s
By Höganäs Keramik
Located in High Point, NC
A stoneware bowl designed by Höganas Keramik, produced in Sweden, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 2.6"H x 10.4"W x 8.75"D All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Earthenware
$768Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 3 Small Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Collectible Brown Stoneware Bowls
By Höganäs Keramik, John Andersson
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Height 2 cm Width 4 cm Depth 4 cm Height 2 cm Width 2.5 cm Depth 2.5 cm Height 2 cm Width 2.5 cm Depth 2.5 cm This set of 3 miniature bowls was designed by John Andersson for ...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Vintage Höganäs Keramik Bowl / Vase
By Höganäs Keramik
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Ceramic decorative bowl / vase with simple ornamentation and subtle texture for Höganäs Stoneware. Sweden, 1970’s. Basemark Höganäs 137.
Ceramic, Stoneware
Alfred Johansson Earthenware Bowl for Höganäs Keramik Sweden
By Höganäs Keramik
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A small decorative bowl designed by Alfred Johansson for Höganäs Keramik. Very unique design with light yellow glaze and splashes of brown colors. Other notable designers from the ...
Earthenware
$768Sale Price / item|20% Off
Set of 4 Small MidCentury Scandinavian Modern Collectible Brown Stoneware Bowls
By Gunnar Borg, Höganäs Keramik
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
1. Height 1 cm Width 3 cm Depth 3 cm 2. Height 1 cm Width 3 cm Depth 3 cm 3. Height 1 cm Width 2 cm Depth 2 cm 4. Height 1 cm Width 2 cm Depth 2 cm This set of 4 miniature b...
Ceramic, Stoneware
$313Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 6 Small Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Collectible Brown Stoneware Bowls
By Höganäs Keramik, Gunnar Borg
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of 6 miniature bowls was designed by Gunnar Borg for the Swedish manufacture Höganäs Keramik during the 1960s. Handmade by the Master, with the utmost care and attention to ...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Upsala Ekeby, Bowl, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A cream-white and orange glazed earthenware bowl produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, c. 1930s. Wear consistent with age and use Overall Dimensions (inches): 4.0"H x 10.5"W x 10.0"D ...
Earthenware
Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bronze Bowls Set, Europe, Circa 1970
Located in London, GB
Set of three sculptural Mid-Century Modern bronze cast bowl with decorative open pattern. Great center pieces and functional bowls. High quality hand crafted items each have real character in texture and shape with their original patina. Individual dimensions, Open pattern bowl; Diameter 23 cm Height 3 cm Maximum textural pattern bowl; Diameter 19 cm Height 4 cm Waved bowl...
Bronze
Mid-century Modern Bowl by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik
By Bay Keramik, Bodo Mans
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful large vase / pitcher from the Congo range designed by Bodo Mans and produced by Bay Keramik in the late 1950s. Dark, almost black, matte glaze decorated with thick, glossy ...
Ceramic, Clay
Green Stoneware Bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By rorstrand studio, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware bowl with amazing glaze. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Great condition. Incised signature 'G.N.' and makers mark, Rörstrands three c...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Kahler, Denmark, Glazed Stoneware Dish Bowl, circa 1940s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Kähler, Denmark, glazed stoneware dish bowl. circa 1940s. Stamped. Measures: 21.5 cm. X 3.5 cm. In perfect condition.
$599
H 1.97 in W 11.42 in D 7.68 in
Midcentury Stoneware Platter by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Beautiful stoneware platter by Gunnar Nylund, with an embossed pattern. Dark brown glaze with celadon green “Mimosa” flecks. Gunnar Nylund was one of the most influential ceramicist...
Stoneware
Blue Stoneware Vase by Hertha Bengtson. Höganäs, Sweden, 1960s.
By Höganäs Keramik, rorstrand studio, Hertha Bengtson, Herta Bengtson
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Hand made by Hertha Bengtson for A&J Höganäs, Sweden, 1960s. Great original condition. Signed 'Hertha B' and 'Höganäs'. Hertha Be...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Art Nouveau Earthenware Bowl, Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s
By Vicke Lindstrand, Harald Östergren, Bo Fajans, Berit Ternell, Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Black art nouveau ceramic vase manufactured by Bo Fajans in the 1940-50s and attributed to designer Berit Ternell. Soft shaped bowl with a mother of pearl like black shine and sculpt...
Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery, Stoneware
$102 / item
H 2.17 in Dm 5.91 in
Danish Teak Bowls Set, Scandinavian Modern, Solid Teak, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish craftmanship, eight teak bowls in solid teak.
Teak
Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Stoneware vase in a clean form by Gunnar Nylund, the undulating rim softens the form. Vivacious blue glaze with purple streaks. Gunnar Nylund was one of the most influential ceramicists and designers of the Swedish mid-century period. He was Rörstrand’s creative leader from 1931 until 1949 and as such propelled the artistic work at the factory and served as mentor to younger artists, among them Carl-Harry Stålhane and Hertha Bengtsson. Nylund was a dedicated functionalist, who brought ideas of democratizing stoneware and creating beautiful, qualitative and affordable everyday items for the people to Rörstand in the mid-1920s. The factory had at the time lost its former leading market position, but Nylund’s efforts gave it a great reboot. He designed ceramic kitchenware...
Stoneware
$2,444 / set
H 1.19 in Dm 10.24 in L 1.19 in
Italian Plates by Gio Ponti for Franco Pozzi, 1960s, Set of 2
By Gio Ponti
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Set of 2 decorative plates designed by Gio Ponti for Ceramica Franco Pozzi from the "Fantasia Italiana" serie. Good condition: Plates have b...
Ceramic
$295
H 1.5 in Dm 7.56 in
Black Stoneware Bowl by Swedish Ceramist Roger Nilsson, Höganäs, Sweden, 1986.
By Claes Thell, Henning Nilsson
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware bowl with amazing glaze. Made by Roger Nilsson, in the artist's studio, Höganäs, Sweden, 1986. Excellent original condition. No chips, cracks or crazing. Sign...
Ceramic, Stoneware
$1,125 / set
H 0.75 in W 4.5 in D 3 in
Mid-Century Modern Enameled Silverplate Bowls by Christiansen + Pripp (Set of 4)
By Reed & Barton, Carl Frederik Christiansen, John Prip
Located in Round Top, TX
A vivid grouping of (4) enameled silver plated decorative bowls: A wonderful pair of (2) Danish Midcentury Modern silver plated trinket/nut dishes, designed by Carl F. Christiansen....
Silver Plate, Enamel
Set of Brown Scandinavian Stoneware Bottle Vases, 1960s
By Upsala Ekeby, Andersson & Johansson, Palshus Stentoj, Höganäs Keramik, Saxbo
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of two stoneware bottle vases with warm brown and olive brown glaze. Each with two handles in two different styles. Beautiful vintage condition. Scandinavia, 1960s.
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Mid-century Modern Bowl by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik
By Bay Keramik, Bodo Mans
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful small bowl from the Congo range designed by Bodo Mans and produced by Bay Keramik in the late 1950s. Dark, almost black, matte glaze decorated with thick, glossy patches in...
Ceramic, Clay
Orange Lacquered Ceramic Goblet Vase by A J Höganäs, Stockholm, Sweden
By Höganäs Keramik
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Stoccolma, Sweden, 1940s. This elegant goblet vase / centerpiece is made in lacquered ceramic. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces, but it can be con...
Ceramic
Sold
H 1.58 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in
Pair of Small MidCentury Scandinavian Modern Collectible Glazed Stoneware Bowls
By Höganäs Keramik, Gunnar Borg
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
1. Height 4 cm Width 11 cm Depth 11 cm 2. Height 3 cm Width 9 cm Depth 9 cm This set of 2 miniature bowls was designed by Gunnar Borg for the Swedish manufacture Höganäs Kerami...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Sold
H 1.75 in W 11.5 in D 8.5 in
Höganäs Keramik, Dish or Vide-Poche, Glazed Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Höganäs Keramik
Located in High Point, NC
A decorative dish or vide-poche in beige-glazed stoneware. Produced by Höganäs Keramik, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Stoneware