Erik Höglund chandelier SH9 by Boda Smide, Sweden, 1960s

A beautiful Swedish modernist chandelier attributed to Erik Tidstrand for the renowned Swedish department store Nordiska Kompaniet. Produced in the 1930s, during a time when function...

Scandinavian mid-century chandelier, produced by an unidentified Swedish manufacturer in the 1950s. Crafted from brass, it features five curved arms extending from a cone-shaped cent...

A minimalist chandelier made from white-painted wood with brass details and five tulip-shaped shades made from opal glass. The ceiling canopy and rod are crafted from brass. Produced...

Scandinavian mid-century chandelier, produced by an unidentified Swedish manufacturer in the 1950s. Crafted from brass, it features five curved arms extending from a sculptural cente...

Beautiful candelabra by Erik Höglund, made from wrought iron and glass. The rustic iron stem is adorned with four pear shaped glass medallions that bring rain drops on a bare tree to mind. Fits regular candles. Erik Höglund was one of Sweden’s foremost glass artists, whose innovative designs and glass making techniques revolutionized the scene of both art glass and serve ware in the 1950s. His bold and personal designs gave him and the glassworks Boda worldwide acclaim. Erik Höglund is considered the most influential Swedish glass artist of the 1950s and 1960s, alongside Ingeborg Lundin. Höglund was admitted to the prestigious school Konstfack at the age of 16, first studying to become an art teacher, but later changing to the sculptor’s line. He rebelled against many of what he considered to be conventional ideas at the school, and was almost expelled. His nonconformism would follow him through his career, aiding him in following his own path and repeatedly breaking new ground. Erik Höglund started working at Boda glassworks in 1953. At the time, Boda focused on producing high-quality serve ware in ethereal, cut-glass designs under the direction of Fritz Kallenberg. Höglund brought new perspectives and ideas, experimenting with the glass mass to give it a bubbly look and introducing colored glass and irregular finishes. These ideas were in direct opposition to the traditional ideas of what quality glass is, and Höglund was initially met with skepticism. He created rustic designs that allowed for everyday, multiple uses of glass, allowing it to be both functional and aesthetic. This down-to-earth IDEA appealed to both critics and collectors, although it took some years into the 1950s to win over the general public. In 1955, Erik Höglund’s glass was presented at the H55 Exhibition and one of his vases, whilst considered scandalous due to its suggestive decor, was purchased by the Swedish king. In 1957 he was awarded the Lunning Prize, its until then youngest awardee. Following that, his glass was exhibited in the Georg Jensen store on 5th Avenue in New York, making Erik Höglund and Boda world renowned. Erik Höglund was a master of all artistic trades. His glass murals...

Exceptional Danish Mid Century Modern chandelier by Erik Hoglund for Body Nova, Made in Denmark circa 1950's. The fixture features two tiers each having 5 electrified candle sconce...

An elegant chandelier hand-forged chandelier with 6 arms for 6 candles and glass, designed by Swedish artist Erik Höglund for Boda. Light-reflecting glass medallions hang in each arm...

A striking mid-century chandelier designed by renowned Swedish artist Erik Höglund for Boda Smide, circa 1965. Crafted from black-lacquered iron, this sculptural piece features six a...