Description:

Erik Höglund for Kosta Boda
Four-armed iron candelabrum with hanging glass prisms, blown in amber and clear glass with face motif.

Designer: Erik Höglund
Manufacturer: Kosta Boda, Sweden
Material: Iron and mouth-blown glass
Dimensions: H. 36 cm, W. 44 cm
Period: Circa 1960s
Condition: Excellent condition, with minor signs of use

A decorative four-armed candelabrum by Erik Höglund for Kosta Boda, made in iron with hand-blown prisms in amber and clear glass. The prisms feature the distinctive pressed face motif, a hallmark of Höglund’s design.

Bio:
Erik Höglund (1932–1998) was a Swedish artist and designer, best known for his groundbreaking work in glass at Boda Glasbruk (later Kosta Boda) from 1953 to 1973. He combined traditional craftsmanship with artistic playfulness, creating everything from utilitarian glassware to sculptural objects. Today, Höglund’s works are highly appreciated and sought after by collectors worldwide.