Swedish glass master Erik Höglund reveled in unconventional techniques and practices — the Karlskrona native once drove glassblower Ruben Hjelm out of a studio at Boda after mixing potatoes into a crucible of molten glass to determine if he could generate bubbles in the finished object. Höglund always walked his own path, and his individuality and creative spirit defines the range of decorative objects, lighting fixtures and other works in glass that he created over the years.
Höglund was born in 1932 and studied drawing and sculpting at the Swedish School of Arts. Despite his limited experience with glass, Höglund joined Boda Glassworks when the manufacturer reached out to the school for the services of a young glass artist. He taught himself how to blow glass at night and found inspiration on travels through Europe as well as in his everyday life, creating sculptures that boasted exquisite color pairings and subdued, streamlined forms. He worked at Boda for 20 years.
The Swedish National Museum purchased Höglund’s early works for an exhibition of Swedish glass art, and in 1957, Höglund’s stunning and expressive objects and sculptures earned the Danish Lunning Prize — the highest honor for an up-and-coming Scandinavian artist. He garnered international acclaim and his colorful iron and glass candleholders, candelabras and vases went on display in New York City. His work is held in the collections of the Blekinge Museum, the National Museum of Stockholm and the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.
Höglund left Boda in 1973 to establish his own smithery. He returned to glass design in the subsequent years, when the legendary innovator created richly colored and provocative works for Pukeberg, Åhus, Nový Bor and other manufacturers.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of Erik Höglund decorative objects, lighting and dinnerware.
Erik Höglund Unique Prototype Stool in Pinewood, Sweden, 1950s
By Erik Höglund
Located in Odense, DK
This exceptional and sculptural stool is a unique prototype by Erik Höglund, one of Sweden’s most influential postwar designers and artists. Crafted in solid pinewood in the 1950s, t...
Pine
A Stool in Beech by Swedish "enfant terrible" designer Erik Höglund for Boda Trä
By Erik Höglund, BODA trä
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very, very rare stool in beech by Swedish "enfant terrible" designer Erik Höglund for Boda Trä. This charming and rare stool designed by the renowned Swedish designer Erik Höglund ...
Beech, Lacquer
Erik Höglund Stool, Hemp and Beech, Scandinavian Modern, Sweden, 1950s
By Erik Höglund
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Stool designed by Erik Höglund. Produced by Boda Trä in Sweden.
Hemp, Beech
Scandinavian Modern Stool "the Pig" by Erik Höglund for Kopparfly, Sweden, 1950s
By Bovirke, Erik Höglund
Located in Odense, DK
Playful stool by Swedish designer Erik Höglund made of beech, hemp webbing and leather. Model nicknamed "The pig". Made at Kopparfly, Sweden in the 1950s and retailed in Denmark by B...
Leather, Beech
Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Seat height 16”
Pine
Swedish Designer, Stepping Stool, Oak, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak stepping stool produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Oak
Swedish Designer, Stool, Teak, Shearling, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak and shearling stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Reupholstered in brand new shearling. Seat height: 18” All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Sheepskin, Teak
Swedish Designer, Stool, Wood, Mohair, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige brown mohair and wood stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Reupholstered. Overall Dimensions (inches): 17.5"H x 22.3"W x 14.5"...
Wood, Mohair
$1,278Sale Price|20% Off
H 16.93 in W 21.26 in D 14.18 in
Stool in Oak and Cane by Ølholm Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1950s, Scandinavian Modern
By Ølholm Møbelfabrik
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful vintage Danish modern "Ølholm" stool with floating seat in woven cane. An iconic and rare piece of Danish design from the 1950s. Great condition.
Cane, Oak
$4,223 / set
H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Scandinavian Modern Stools in Oakwood & Sheepskin, Denmark, 1950s
By Madsen & Schubell
Located in Odense, DK
Elegant pair of Scandinavian Modern stools dating to the 1950s Denmark, featuring sculptural tripod legs in richly grained oakwood and organically shaped seats. Newly reupholstered i...
Sheepskin, Oak
Swedish Designer, Stool, Teak, Shearling, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak and shearling stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Reupholstered in brand new shearling. Seat height: 18” All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Sheepskin, Teak
Swedish Designer, Stool, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and floral-printed stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Light surface scratches to the w...
Fabric, Wood
A Pair of Swedish Modernist stool, Ca. 1950s
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Swedish modern solid birch stools, Circa 1950s, with birch continuous curved supports and sheepskin upholstered seat.
Birch
$1,797
H 16.93 in W 22.25 in D 14.38 in
Scandinavian Modern Stool in Beech Wood and Yellow Chenille Seat, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eyecatching Scandinavian Style Beechwood Stool with Mustard Yellow Velvet Upholstery, 1950s New upholstery. This Mid-Century Modernist rectangular stool or small bench was handcrafte...
Wood, Beech, Fabric
Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1961
Located in High Point, NC
A solid pine wood stool produced in Sweden. Signed "Erik" and dated 1961. Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.75"H x 9.75"W x 8.25"D All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Pine
$687 / item
H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Set of Five Hand-Crafted Scandinavian Stools, Modern Design, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Nordic stools in rich brown wood with four pegged legs. Very nice patina and good condition. Seat height 45 cm.
Wood
Swedish Modern Rectangular Stool in Solid Pine, Sweden, 1950s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Carl Malmsten
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking stool was produced in Sweden in the early 1950s. The design is marked by the rectangular and slightly curved shaped of the seat and the sturdy, tapered legs placed at a...
Pine
Set of two prototype bar stools from the 1950s.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of two prototype bar stools from the 1950s. These stools features steel bases and painted wooden tops. They are both in its original untouched condition, preserving a beautiful o...
Steel
Beech wood Foot stool 1950s Dutch
Located in Den Haag, NL
Solid Beech wood foot stool or Ottoman .Comes with a Silk Flower upholstery . 1950s Dutch .good condition
Beech
Sold
H 8.67 in W 23.63 in D 11.42 in
Stool Designed by Erik Höglund for Kopparfly, Beech and Leather, Sweden, 1950s
By Erik Höglund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stool designed by Erik Höglund for Kopparfly, Sweden. 1950s. Beech, hemp webbing and leather. Dimensions: W: 60 cm/ 23 1/2" D: 29 cm/ 11 1/2"
Leather, Hemp, Beech
Table Designed by Erik Höglund for Kopparfly, Sweden, 1960s
By Erik Höglund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Birch table designed by Erik Höglund for Kopparfly, Sweden, 1960s.
Birch
Stool Designed by Erik Höglund for Kopparfly, Sweden, 1950s
By Erik Höglund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stool designed by Erik Höglund for Kopparfly, Sweden, 1950s. Beech, hemp webbing and leather.
Leather, Hemp, Beech