Scandinavian Candle Lamps

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...

Vintage 1960s brass candleholder by Hans-Agne Jakobsson made in Sweden.

Erik Höglund (1932-1998) for Kosta Boda. Rare two-armed candlestick for hanging in cast iron and mouth-blown art glass. Mid-20th century. Measures: 35.5 x 26 x 6.5 cm. In excel...

Erik Höglund (1932-1998) for Kosta Boda. Rare two-armed candlestick for hanging in cast iron and mouth-blown art glass. Mid-20th century. Measures: 35.5 x 26 x 6.5 cm. In excel...

Floor candelabra, anonymous, Denmark. 1920s. Patinated bronze. Dimensions: H: 178 cm / 5' 10" W: 88 cm / 2' 10 1/2" D: 36 cm / 14"

Red coloured glass candle holder of brass from the 1960s. Base of polished brass and tulip shaped glass shade. Gives a nice shine when lit. Removable shade - so can also be used with...

Beautiful Art Deco candle chandelier by Elis Bergh. Silver plated with large crystal prisms suspended at the top and at the base. Slim, decorative lines.

Article: table light Design: Hans-Agne Jakobsson Producer: Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB, Sweden This table light was designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in the 19...

A rare candle lamp for tea or regular sized candles. It is called 'hygge' lamp and it was designed by Per Lütken in 1958 and manufactured by Holmegaard in Denmark until the 1970s. Th...

Set of ten brass and glass candleholders by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Cool play between the slender stems and bulbous glass shades. Red, clear, smoke, pale blue and green colored shades. ...

Article: Candleholder element "Claudia" Design: Hans-Agne Jakobsson Producer: Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB, Sweden This candlelight holder was designed by Han...

Hanging candelabra in wrought iron and crystal by Bertil Vallien for Boda Smide, Sweden, circa 1970. It consists of 12 candleholders held by a circular wrought iron frame. Conditio...

A set of black enameled iron candleholders with thick glass inserts. Both of them is to be installed with tea or ball candles. Designed and manufactured by Dantofte in Denmark in a s...

A set of candleholders for tea or bloc candles. Composed of clear and white blister glass, blown and shaped by hand. Designed by Ingegerd Råman and manu...

Per Lütken for Holmegaard. Rare "Hygge" lamp for candles in blue and clear art glass. Designed in 1958. In very good condition. Measures: 26 x 12.5 cm.

Per Lütken for Holmegaard. A pair of rare "Hygge" lamps for candles in red and clear art glass. Designed in 1958. In very good condition. Measures: 26 x 12.5 cm.

Per Lütken for Holmegaard. A pair of rare "Hygge" lamps for candles in red and clear art glass. Designed in 1958. In very good condition. Measures: 26 x 12.5 cm.

Scandinavian glass tealight made in the 1980s Beautiful tea light to place somewhere to create a nice intimate atmosphere. Beautiful thick glass a...

Article: Candleholder element with super rare dark red shade Design: Hans-Agne Jakobsson Producer: Hans-Agne Jakobsson ab, Sweden This candlelight holder was design...