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.
Andersson & Johansson Stoneware Candleholder for Höganäs, Sweden
By Andersson & Johansson, Höganäs Keramik
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A well sized candleholder with great texture designed by Andersson & Johansson for Höganäs. Nice neutral color palette with almost cream and terra-cotta colors. Signed on underside.
Ceramic
Green Ceramic Art Deco Vase by Andersson & Johansson, Höganäs, Sweden, 1930s
By Eva Jancke-Björk, Ewald Dahlskog, Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson, Andersson & Johansson
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco earthenware vase with amazing glaze. Made by Andersson & Johansson in Höganäs, Sweden, 1930s. Impressed with makers mark. Great condition, no chips, cracks or c...
Ceramic, Earthenware
$590 / set
H 4.85 in Dm 6.5 in
A pair of Stoneware Vases by Andersson & Johansson, Höganäs, Sweden, 1977
By Andersson & Johansson
Located in Malmö, SE
A pair of beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Made by Örjan Andersson at Andersson & Johansson, Hoganas, Sweden, 1977. Excellent condition. Incised ’ÖJ / Höganäs Handdreja...
Ceramic, Stoneware
$2,716
H 14.18 in Dm 8.27 in
Ceramic Art Deco Floor Vase by Andersson & Johansson, Höganäs, Sweden, 1930s.
By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Andersson & Johansson, Upsala Ekeby, Ewald Dahlskog, Eva Jancke-Björk
Located in Malmö, SE
A large and impressiv Art Deco earthenware floor vase with amazing glaze. Made by Andersson & Johansson in Höganäs, Sweden, 1930s. Impressed with makers mark. Great condition, no ch...
Ceramic, Earthenware
Andersson & Johansson, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Andersson & Johansson
Located in High Point, NC
A grey and green-glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Andersson & Johansson, Sweden, 1940s.
Stoneware
Andersson & Johansson, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Andersson & Johansson
Located in High Point, NC
A black, beige and orange-glazed stoneware vase, designed and produced by Andersson & Johansson, Höganäs, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Stoneware
Andersson & Johansson Höganäs Mulberry Ceramic Vase, 1960s
By Höganäs Keramik, Royal Copenhagen, Andersson & Johansson, Rörstrand, Michael Andersen & Son
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Elegant ceramic vase produced by Andersson & Johansson for Höganäs Keramik in the 1960s. Shiny mulberry glaze over the slender body and the unusual triangular top. Stamped unde...
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Andersson & Johansson, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Andersson & Johansson
Located in High Point, NC
A beige and orange-glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Andersson & Johansson, Höganäs, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Stoneware
$450
H 5.64 in Dm 2.74 in
Andersson & Johansson, Vase, Yellow Glazed Stoneware, Höganäs, Sweden, 1940s
By Andersson & Johansson
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow, glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Andersson & Johansson, Höganäs, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Stoneware
John Andersson, Vase, Stoneware, Höganäs, Sweden, 1950s
By John Andersson, Höganäs Keramik
Located in High Point, NC
A blue and yellow glazed stoneware vase designed by John Andersson, for Höganäs Keramik, Sweden, c. 1950s-1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 7.5" Height x 4" Diameter All items sh...
Stoneware
$245
H 0.91 in W 3.94 in D 7.09 in
Merlot Red Stoneware Organic Shaped Bowl by Andersson & Johansson, Höganäs
By Andersson & Johansson
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This beautifully hand-crafted Scandinavian modern merlot red stoneware decorative bowl by Andersson & Johansson, Höganäs, features an organic shape with a flat outer surface. Inside,...
Stoneware
Andersson & Johansson, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Andersson & Johansson
Located in High Point, NC
A red, beige and brown-glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Andersson & Johansson, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Stoneware
Andersson & Johansson, Höganäs Fish Lidded Jar, 1930s
By Höganäs Keramik, Upsala Ekeby, Andersson & Johansson, Ewald Dahlskog, Eva Jancke-Björk
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Swedish Art Deco muted verdigris blue green colored running glaze with bright orange accents made by Andersson & Johansson - later known as Höganäs Keramik - in the early 1930s. ...
Ceramic, Earthenware