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.
$648Sale Price|20% Off
Terracotta Sculpture of Laying Woman by Åke Holm, 1960s
By Höganäs Keramik, Ake Holm
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning terracotta sculpture of a laying woman designed byÅke Holm at Höganäs in the mid 20th century. The sculpture is 21 x 11 cm and in excellent condition. It is signed below. ...
Ceramic
Sculpture bust in terracotta - Åke Holm - Höganäs
By Ake Holm, Höganäs Keramik
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning bust in terracotta designed by Åke Holm at Höganäs in the mid 20th century. The sculpture is 15 cm tall and in excellent condition. It is signed below. Åke Holm (1900–198...
Ceramic
$3,001
H 24.81 in W 9.85 in D 15.75 in
Midcentury Big Cheetah Hand Painted Terracotta Ceramic Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful Cheetah - Italian ceramic, perfect condition, produced in 1960s. We have also another big cats for sale, check our products. Only one unique piece available. Signed "made i...
Ceramic, Terracotta
Mid Century White Poodle Dog Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Painted ceramic, very good original vintage condition. No damages or cracks. Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture. White Poodle Dog Sculpture was produced in Italy. Only one dog...
Ceramic
Rare Medium Tiger Ceramic Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Italian ceramic, perfect condition, produced in 1960s. We have also another big cats for sale, check our products. Only one unique piece available.
Ceramic
$566Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.44 in W 7.87 in D 3.93 in
Auguste Henri Carli Bust in Terracotta, France, Belgium, Early 20th Century
By Auguste Carli
Located in Verviers, BE
Auguste Henri Carli (1868-1930)-bust in terracotta, France, Belgium, early 20th century Signed A. Carli. Auguste Carli is a French sculpture, w...
Terracotta
$192
H 8.27 in W 2.37 in D 6.3 in
Midcentury Ceramic Porcelain Decorative Horse Sculpture, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Painted ceramic, very good original vintage condition. No damages or cracks. Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture. Horse sculpture was produced in England. Only one item available.
Ceramic, Porcelain
Rare Medium Black Panther Ceramic Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Italian ceramic, perfect condition, produced in 1960s. We have also another big cats for sale, check our products. Only one unique piece available.
Ceramic
$4,475
H 10.25 in W 17 in D 5 in
Art Deco Pale Terracotta Ceramic Sculpture of Stylized Pouncing Tiger
Located in New York, NY
This stunning sculpture of an Art Deco Pouncing Tiger is realized in a pale terra-cotta glaze ceramic .It features a stylized Tiger on a stepped geometric base echoing the design of ...
Ceramic
Small Black Panther Ceramic Sculpture, Italy, 1960s.
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Italian ceramic, perfect condition, produced in 1960s. We have also medium and large black panthers, check our products.
Ceramic
$912Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.49 in W 8.27 in D 5.91 in
Glazed Terracotta Beige Duck Centerpiece Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful duck figure sculpture in off white beige glazed terracotta. Spain, 1960s This handcrafted glazed terracotta duck figure with unglazed beak is in excellent condition. Mat...
Ceramic, Terracotta
French Terracotta Majolica Duck Bavent Normandy
By Bavent
Located in Austin, TX
French Terracotta Majolica Duck Bavent Normandy circa 1960.
Terracotta
Midcentury Small White Terrier Dog Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Painted ceramic, very good original vintage condition. No damages or cracks. Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture. Small Dog Sculpture was produced in Italy. Only one dog availa...
Ceramic
Midcentury German Shepherd Ceramic Dog Sculpture, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Painted ceramic, very good original vintage condition. No damages or cracks. Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture. German Shepherd Dog Sculpture was produced in England. Only on...
Ceramic
Rare small Art Deco sculture, Höganäs, Sweden, 1930/40s
By Höganäs Keramik
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very rare, fun and small sculpture by Höganäsbolaget Sweden. The sculpture could possibly have been meant as an ashtray but works much better as a sculpture. With its small, but ve...
Stoneware
Andersson & Johansson, Sculpture, Höganäs, Art Deco
By Höganäs Keramik, Andersson & Johansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceramic sculpture, by Andersson & Johansson for Höganäs. Art Deco, 1930s.
Ceramic
Sold
H 3.94 in W 3.15 in D 2.76 in
John Andersson, Small Abstract Stoneware Sculpture, for Höganäs, Sweden, 1950s
By John Andersson, Höganäs Keramik
Located in High Point, NC
A small abstract ceramic sculpture, designed by John Andersson (Swedish, 1899-1969). This piece was manufactured to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Swedish company HWT, never re...
Stoneware