MIRROR S12

Erik Höglund began designing woodwork products for the glass manufacturer Boda in the late 1950s, and in 1960, a collection made from pine was released.
These wooden products were manufactured by skilled local carpenters and sold under the brand name 'Kopparfly', named after the village where Höglund lived at the time.
Subsequently, the wooden products gained high popularity, and with increasing demand, 'Boda Trä' was established within Boda's premises.
Similar to his glass works, the rustic and primitive forms demonstrate his consistent design philosophy.

This is a pine mirror manufactured by 'Kopparfly'.
*In good condition with no noticeable damage.
*We issue certificates of authenticity based on our accumulated experience.

ERIK HÖGLUND｜1932-1998｜SWEDEN
Erik Höglund is a leading Swedish artist and designer.
After studying sculpture at Konstfack in Stockholm, he began his career as a designer at BODA in 1953 and worked energetically for the company for approximately 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 his expression.
His unique worldview, which elevated the primitive to the modern, brought new possibilities for expression to glass craftsmanship.
His unconventional style initially sparked both praise and criticism, but 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 "one of Nordic design."
Moreover, at 25, he was the youngest recipient among the distinguished past winners, including 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 quickly transforming him from an "outsider" to a "darling of the era," marking a turning point in his career as a designer.

His activities were not limited to glass; from the early 1960s, he created works combining forged iron and glass, as well as wooden pieces.
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, designing a wide range of products including furniture and household goods.
Throughout his life, he created paintings and bronze works, and was involved in commission work such as church murals, furnishings, interior design, and public monuments, expanding his creative activities into diverse fields.

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