Striking sculptural candelabra designed by Swedish artist Erik Höglund, crafted in hand-forged iron with suspended clear glass medallions featuring his iconic expressive faces.
The contrast between the raw, dark iron structure and the luminous, hand-cast glass gives the piece a strong brutalist yet poetic presence. When candlelight is lit, the glass elements catch and reflect the light beautifully, creating depth and atmosphere.
A highly collectible example of Scandinavian modern design from the 1960s–70s, emblematic of Höglund’s distinctive artistic language that bridges art, craft, and design.
Details
• Designer: Erik Höglund
• Origin: Sweden
• Period: 1960s–1970s
• Materials: Hand-forged iron, clear glass
• Holds five candles
Condition
Excellent vintage condition. All glass medallions intact. No chips, cracks, scratches, or structural damage. Clean, well-preserved surface with minimal signs of age.
A rare and characterful statement piece for collectors of Scandinavian design, brutalist interiors, or atmospheric candlelight objects.
Collector’s Note
Erik Höglund’s iron and glass works for Boda in the 1960s–70s represent a pivotal moment in Scandinavian design, where studio craft entered industrial production. Signed glass elements are particularly sought after, as they confirm authenticity and studio involvement. Complete examples with intact medallions are increasingly scarce and remain highly collectible within the Nordic brutalist movement.
This candelabra represents not only a functional object but a true crossover between art and design—intended to be experienced through light, shadow, and atmosphere.
Striking sculptural candelabra designed by Swedish artist Erik Höglund, crafted in hand-forged iron with suspended clear glass medallions featuring his iconic expressive faces.
The contrast between the raw, dark iron structure and the luminous, hand-cast glass gives the piece a strong brutalist yet poetic presence. When candlelight is lit, the glass elements catch and reflect the light beautifully, creating depth and atmosphere.
A highly collectible example of Scandinavian modern design from the 1960s–70s, emblematic of Höglund’s distinctive artistic language that bridges art, craft, and design.
Details
• Designer: Erik Höglund
• Origin: Sweden
• Period: 1960s–1970s
• Materials: Hand-forged iron, clear glass
• Holds five candles
Condition
Excellent vintage condition. All glass medallions intact. No chips, cracks, scratches, or structural damage. Clean, well-preserved surface with minimal signs of age.
A rare and characterful statement piece for collectors of Scandinavian design, brutalist interiors, or atmospheric candlelight objects.
Collector’s Note
Erik Höglund’s iron and glass works for Boda in the 1960s–70s represent a pivotal moment in Scandinavian design, where studio craft entered industrial production. Signed glass elements are particularly sought after, as they confirm authenticity and studio involvement. Complete examples with intact medallions are increasingly scarce and remain highly collectible within the Nordic brutalist movement.
This candelabra represents not only a functional object but a true crossover between art and design—intended to be experienced through light, shadow, and atmosphere.
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