Candle Chandelier by Elis Bergh for C. G. Hallberg, Sweden, 1920s

Stunning chandelier by Elis Bergh, made in silverplated brass with round forms and curved arms. Decorative ball suspended on a chain, dropping from the center sphere. Lovely crown de...

Stunning, oversized candle chandelier by Erik Höglund, made from wrought iron and glass. The long, rustic iron frame is adorned with different sized glass medallions that look like large rain drops on a bare tree. The biggest medallions are embossed with patterns of fish. Height 190 + 37 cm. 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 were an important part of his artistic deed, leading to many assignments of public decorations, around Sweden in churches, schools, banks and other public places, as well as in the United States and Australia. In the early 1960s he also started working with wrought iron, making chandeliers and candelabras, combined with glass or unadorned, that became hugely popular. Boda opened its own smithy, Boda Smide, to satisfy the demand. Höglund also worked with wood, creating rustic and playful children’s furniture, candle holders and beds. Höglund left Boda in 1973 and worked with public assignments, often in collaboration with architects and his wife Ingrid Höglund. He continued to work with glass throughout the years for Pukeberg, Lindshammar and Strömbergshyttan glass works. He was was an incredibly productive artist, creating 150 public works from 1956 into the 1990s. Life cycles, sports and acrobatics, everyday life and family relationships were recurring sources of inspiration. Among his most notable work is the decoration of Johannelund Church in Linköping, which consisted of murals, glass sections, furnishing and the church silver...

Pair of elegant silver vases by Gustaf Jansson for C. G. Hallberg. Slender form with wider mouths in an oval design. Very elegant for a single flower.

Tall brass vase by Pierre Forssell, with a cool frill of hoops around the rim.

Tall brass vase by Pierre Forssell, with a cool frill of spheres around the rim.

Stunning chandelier by Edward Hald, made from crystal glass. Beautiful amber color that creates a soft glow. Etched decor of nude reclining women among stars, flowers and fish...

Pair of candelabras by C.G. Hallberg. Produced in Stockholm, Sweden 1933. Made from pewter and brass. Good vintage condition with age related signs of wear and patina. Signed with ha...

Pair of Art Deco candle holders for large candle manufactured by Swedish firm C.G Hallberg in the 1930s. They have the shape of a globe...

A pair of night candlesticks in lovely Art Deco style designed by CG Hallberg in Stockholm, Sweden in 1931. The candlesticks are 21 cm in diameter (including the handle), they are 6,...

A vintage Art Deco Swedish pair of Ljusstake, candle holders made of hand crafted nickel silver, produced by C.G. Hallberg in good condition. The small Scandinavian candlesticks are ...

A very elegant pair of antique Art Deco silver three branch candelabrum/candlesticks, C G Hallberg, Stockholm Sweden, 1927. The twin arm candelabras having three candle bobeches eac...

Nice set of 2 vases and one Carafe in Art Deco style. They are all made in Sweden at Kosta and designed by Elis Bergh. They are nicely finished in the glass and the carafe and one o...