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.
H 4.14 in Dm 1.5 in
Pair of Miniature Stoneware Vases by Swedish Ceramist Rolf Palm, 1970s
By Yngve Blixt, Claes Thell
Located in Malmö, SE
A pair of beautiful stoneware miniature vases with amazing glaze. Made by Rolf Palm, in the artist's studio, Mölle, Sweden, 1970s. Excellent condition. Incised ’Palm / Mölle’. Rolf...
Ceramic, Stoneware
H 2.96 in W 2.96 in D 2.96 in
Set of 2 Small Mid-Century Swedish Modern Collectible Pistachio Stoneware Vases
By Gunnar Borg
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Height 7.5 cm Width 7.5 cm Depth 7.5 cm Height 7.5 cm Width 5 cm Depth 5 cm This set of 2 miniature vases was designed by Gunnar Borg for the Swedish manufacture Gunnars Keramik...
Ceramic, Stoneware
H 7.88 in Dm 5.52 in
Set of 2 Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase by Hartwig Heyne Ceramics, Germany 1970s
By Roth Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Ceramic fat lava vases set of 2 Producer: HARTWIG HEYNE, Germany The pottery was founded in 1850 in Tschöpeln in Silesia on the bo...
Ceramic
H 7.68 in Dm 3.94 in
Arthur Andersson, Set of 2 Mid-Century Stoneware Vases, Wallakra, Sweden, 1950s
By Arthur Anderson, Wallåkra
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of two beautiful stoneware vases with amazing glaze. Made by Arthur Andersson for Wallakra, Sweden, 1950s Great condition. Incised signature 'AWA' and impressed makers mark ...
Ceramic, Stoneware
H 2.17 in Dm 4.81 in
Set of 2 Stoneware Vases by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Malmö, SE
Set of 2 beautiful stoneware vases with amazing glaze. Made by Stig Lindberg in Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden. 1950s. Great condition. Impressed "Stig L.", "Drejargods" and Gustavsberg...
Ceramic, Stoneware
H 3.94 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Set of 2 Stoneware Vases by Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s
By Rörstrand, Gertrud Lönegren
Located in Malmö, SE
Beautiful and rare stoneware vases designed by Gertrud Lönegren. These studio pieces were created at Rorstrand in Sweden between 1936-41. Excellent condition. Impressed 'Rörstr...
Ceramic, Stoneware
H 2.76 in Dm 1.58 in
Two miniature vases in stoneware. Wallakrå, Sweden. 1960/70s.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Wallakrå Two unique miniature vases, 1960/70s. Two hand-thrown miniature vases in stoneware with experimental glazes in brown, green, and golden tones. A fine example of Swedish stud...
Ceramic
H 1.58 in Dm 1.19 in
Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. Two miniature stoneware vases, mid-20th c.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand Two Miniature Vases, mid 20th century. Two wheel-thrown stoneware miniature vases with richly saturated glazes in deep violet and brownish tones, bo...
Stoneware
H 5.12 in W 7.49 in D 5.12 in
Pair of Eva Jancke Björk Ceramic Vases in Two Sizes, Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1930s
By Eva Jancke-Björk, Bo Fajans
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking pair of vases was designed by Eva Jancke Björk and produced by Bo Fajans in Sweden in the late 1930s. Both are marked with production numbers on the underside. Each va...
Ceramic
H 3.35 in W 0.99 in D 0.99 in
Pair of Small Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Collectible Wenge Stoneware Vases
By John Andersson, Höganäs Keramik
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
1. Height 8.5 cm Width 2.5 cm Depth 2.5 cm 2. Height 8 cm Width 2.5 cm Depth 2.5 cm This set of 2 miniature vases was designed by John Andersson for the Swedish manufacture Hög...
Ceramic, Stoneware
2 Gray Stoneware Vases with Harfur Glaze Berndt Friberg Gustavsberg 1950s
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
A group of 2 stunning gray miniature stoneware vases by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg designed in the 1950s, the vases has lovely har-fur glazes. Th...
Stoneware
2 Miniature vases - Stig Lindberg - Gustavsberg Studio - Mid 20th Century
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
2 Miniature vases designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsberg. The vases are 8 cm and 4.5 cm tall. They are both in excellent condition and marked as on photos. Stig Lindberg is one o...
Ceramic
Ceramic Vase Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beige vase with a stunning beige/white/Yellow glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 35 cm (14") tall. It´s in excellent condition except from some minor marks i...
Stoneware
Ceramic Vase Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A ceramic vase with a stunning glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 20.5 cm (8.2.) tall. It´s in excellent condition and marked as 2nd quality. Gunnar Nylund w...
Stoneware
Ceramic Vase Lovely Glaze Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand, Mid 20th Century
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A ceramic vase with a lovely glaze designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, it´s 26 cm (10.4") high. It´s in excellent condition, it is marked as 2nd quality but I cannot see wh...
Ceramic
Carl-Harry Stålhane Green Stoneware Ceramic Vase Rörstrand, Scandinavian Modern
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A midcentury, Swedish vase from Rörstrand, designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane. The vase is in very good condition except from some minor white marks in the glaze from the production why...
Stoneware, Ceramic
