TRAY TH92

Erik Höglund began designing wooden products for the glass manufacturer Boda in the late 1950s, and a collection made from pine wood was introduced in 1960.
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.
Later, the wooden products gained great popularity, and with the increasing demand, "Boda Trä" was established on the premises of Boda.
Similar to his glass works, the rustic and primitive forms demonstrate his consistent design philosophy.

This is an oak tray manufactured by "Boda Trä."
*In good condition with no noticeable damage.
*We issue certificates of authenticity based on our accumulated experience.

ERIK HÖGLUND｜1932-1998｜SWEDEN
Erik Höglund (Erik Höglund) is a leading Swedish artist/designer.
After studying sculpture at Konstfack in Stockholm, he began his career as a designer at BODA in 1953 and worked energetically at the company for approximately 20 years.

Inspired by various traditions and indigenous cultures, he pursued forms that convey a sense of human warmth, actively incorporating bubbles and distortions as part of the expression rather than flaws.
His unique worldview, which elevated the primitive to the modern, brought new possibilities of expression to glass art.
His unconventional style initially sparked controversy, but he built trust through his unwavering passion for creation and tireless efforts.

In 1957, he won the Lunning Prize, the most prestigious award in Nordic design, proving that his expression was "one of Nordic designs."
His win at the age of 25 also made him the youngest recipient among the illustrious past winners, including Hans J. Wegner, Tapio Wirkkala, Kaj Franck, and Timo Sarpaneva.
In the same year, he also 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 rapidly rose from "maverick" to "darling of the era."

His field of activity was not limited to glass; from the early 1960s, he created works combining wrought iron and glass, as well as wooden works.
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 commissioned works such as church wall decorations and furnishings, interior design, and public monuments, expanding his creative activities into various 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.