Erik Höglund (1960s) Metal Candleholder with Clear Glass Details 44 cm SH53

Erik Höglund's wrought iron candleholder with a rustic form and clear glass details. It was hand-forged, giving it a unique touch. Erik designed the candleholder in the 1960s for the Boda Smide company. An era-typical art piece from the Swedish glass legend! This object comes from the contemporary production with traditional methods. Each piece may therefor differ slightly from the sample images. Erik Höglund started working with the smith Axel Strömgren in the late 1950s. The cooperation led to the start of the Boda Smide in 1962. Over the next 11 years, Erik designed many hundreds metal artworks for the company. They were often made of hand-forged iron with decorative details in clear, blue, or brown glass. The expression was joyous, rustic, and folksy. Boda Smide still has a small-scale and traditional production of Erik's design in the local area. "I am constantly searching for a primordial simplicity in the shape and color of the glass." Artist Erik Höglund Name SH53 Year 1960s Maker Boda Smide Material Iron Glass Condition New Size Height: 44 cm / 17.3 in Width: 44 cm / 17.3 in Depth: 19 cm / 7.5 in