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.
$255Sale Price / set|20% Off
Series of 6 Vintage Scandinavian Ceramic Cups by the Höganäs Keramik Factory
By Höganäs Keramik
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Series of 6 ceramic cups by the Swedish manufacturer Höganäs Keramik dating from the 70s. With their modern shape and mineral hue, this set will be perfect in a natural, refined a...
Ceramic
Vintage Scandinavian Brass Napkin Holders, 1970s. Set of 16.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Scandinavian Brass Napkin Holders, 1970s. Set of 16. Set of 16 Danish napkin rings in patinated solid brass. Adds beauty and warmth to any table setting.
Brass
$360 / set
H 0.79 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in
Höganäs Keramik. Five square dinner plates in turquoise glaze. Late 20th C.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Höganäs Keramik, set of five dinner plates in turquoise glaze. Square dinner plates in stoneware with rounded corners and an even turquoise glaze. Marked on the reverse with Höganäs...
Stoneware
$1,483 / set
H 4.34 in Dm 2.37 in
16 Scandinavian Modern Gilded Chocolate/Espresso Cups by Wilhelm Kåge, Sweden
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Stockholm, SE
16 Scandinavian Modern Gilded Chocolate/Espresso Cups by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Made in Sweden. Green enamel with interior gilding. The gilded details on the espresso cups give ...
Porcelain
$280Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 2.56 in Dm 1.19 in
Collection of Miniature Ceramic Pieces from Höganäs, Sweden
By John Andersson, Höganäs Keramik
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wonderful collection of miniature ceramics. These ones are the work of John Andersson, signed ”JA”, and produced at Höganäs in Sweden. There are two vases and one bowl. The sculpture...
Ceramic
$400 / set
H 1.58 in Dm 8.27 in
Portmeirion England. Set of 5 deep faience plates. "The Botanic Garden" series.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Portmeirion England, set of 5 deep plates. Set of 5 deep faience plates by Portmeirion, decorated in “The Botanic Garden” series with botanical motifs and the characteristic green le...
Faience
Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Polka Dot Coffee Cups. - Set of 6
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This charming set of six vintage coffee mugs captures the whimsical yet sophisticated spirit of Mediterranean artisanal pottery. Each piece is expe...
Ceramic
$650 / set
H 2.56 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in
Stig Lindberg, Bone porcelain 10 Espresso cups Gustavsberg, Scandinavian Modern
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare beautiful espresso set 10 cups + 10 saucers + 4 pieces (ten in good condition, four with smaller dents, one with dents and smaller crack). Designed by Stig Lindberg (1916-198...
Porcelain
$1,543 / set
H 3.55 in W 4.93 in D 3.75 in
Glazed Ceramic Majolica Coffee or Tea Cups Orange Design, Set of Six
Located in Barcelona, ES
Coffee or tea set of cups orange design, Spain, 1960s. Cool set of hand-painted orange glazed ceramic cups. Manufactured at the Mid-Century Modern Period. This set will be a nice...
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery
2 Miniature Ceramic Vessles / Vases - Höganäs Sweden
By John Andersson, Höganäs Keramik
Located in Stockholm, SE
2 miniature ceramic vessles designed at Höganäs in Sweden probably in the 1960s. They are 6.5 cm tall and in excellent condition, signed as on photos.
Stoneware
9 Arabia Finland Cups and Saucers, Karelia Series, Late 20th Century
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Description A set of nine cups and saucers produced by Arabia Finland, designed by Anja Winquist and produced between 1970 and 1986. The design of the Arabia stamp on the bottom of t...
Ceramic, Stoneware
$700
H 6.3 in W 4.53 in D 2.37 in
Höganäs Keramik Midcentury Scandinavian Ceramic Pottery Bottle Vase, 1960s
By Höganäs Keramik
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design ceramic bottle with cup produced by Höganäs Keramik with stamp under the base, Sweden circa 1960s.
Ceramic
Set of 6 Cups by Craig Barrow
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 6 cups by Craig Barrow. Dimensions: 6 x 5 x 5.5cm. Volume approximate: 50ml. Materials: Slip cast porcelain shot cups, Internally glazed. Variatio...
Porcelain