CANDLESTICK/BOWL (OPAL BLUE) H1799

A series of vibrant and opaque glass developed in 1966 after much trial and error.
It is one of his representative works from the later period of his time at BODA, and is available in yellow, opal blue, and orange variations.
This is the opal blue, which was the first opaque glass to be released.
The opaque glass was inspired by the turquoise ornaments worn by the Bedouin people he saw in Egypt in 1964.
The cut signature is "H1799/225."
*In good condition with no noticeable damage.
*Regarding Erik Höglund's products, our shop issues a certificate of authenticity based on our accumulated experience.

ERIK HÖGLUND｜1932-1998｜SWEDEN
Erik Höglund was a leading artist and designer in Sweden.
After studying sculpture at Konstfack in Stockholm, he began his career as a designer at BODA in 1953, where he worked actively for about 20 years.

Inspired by various traditions and indigenous cultures, he pursued forms that conveyed human warmth, actively incorporating bubbles and distortions not as flaws but as part of the expression.
His unique worldview, which elevated the primitive to the modern, brought new possibilities of expression to glass art.
Although his unconventional style initially sparked controversy, he built trust through his unwavering passion for creation and tireless efforts.

In 1957, he received the Lunning Prize, the most prestigious award in Nordic design, proving that his expression was "a part of Nordic design."
His win at the age of 25 also made him the youngest recipient among distinguished past winners such as Hans J. Wegner, Tapio Wirkkala, Kaj Franck, and Timo Sarpaneva.
In the same year, he won a silver medal at the Milan Triennale, solidifying his international reputation and marking a turning point in his career as a designer, as he swiftly transitioned from an "outsider" to a "darling of the era."

His activities were not limited to glass; from the early 1960s, he created works combining wrought iron and glass, as well as woodworks.
In 1968, he co-founded the design company "Backström & Höglund AB" with Monica Backström, also a designer at Boda and his partner at the time, and worked on designs in a wide range of fields including furniture and household goods.
Throughout his life, he created paintings and bronze works, and was involved in commission works such as church wall decorations and furnishings, interior design, and public monuments, expanding his creative activities into diverse fields.

The artist in the glass factory who appears in the film "Mitt liv som hund (My Life as a Dog)" by Swedish master director Lasse Hallström is modeled after Erik Höglund, and the film depicts him before he gained recognition.