Not on display

Goblet

1962-1963 (designed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Eric Höglund's work for Boda Glassworks was pioneering in its use of 'retro' shapes. Designs from the 1950s and 60s combined traditional forms with glass-blowing techniques that resulted in trapped air bubbles. These pieces were often brightly coloured, in greens, browns, blues, oranges and reds. The blue colour was introduced in 1956, and the orange in 1962-3. Höglund's work for Boda was exported to the UK and sold at Liberty's and other retailers.

Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
blown glass with trapped air bubbles
Brief description
Goblet, orange glass, designed by Erik Höglund, 1962-3, and made by Boda glassworks, Sweden.
Physical description
Goblet, made from orange glass, blown with trapped air bubbles, hotworked, with an added foot. Applied seal.
Dimensions
  • Height: 20.5cm
  • Diameter: cm
  • Diameter: cm (including handle)
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'H957/200' (?), incised
  • 'Erik Höglund', '£3-10-4', paper label
Credit line
Given by Jennifer Opie
Object history
Sold at Liberty's
Summary
Eric Höglund's work for Boda Glassworks was pioneering in its use of 'retro' shapes. Designs from the 1950s and 60s combined traditional forms with glass-blowing techniques that resulted in trapped air bubbles. These pieces were often brightly coloured, in greens, browns, blues, oranges and reds. The blue colour was introduced in 1956, and the orange in 1962-3. Höglund's work for Boda was exported to the UK and sold at Liberty's and other retailers.
Bibliographic references
  • House and Garden, September 1963, pp. 72-3.
  • Gunnel Holmér, Från Boda till New York, Växjö (1986)
Collection
Accession number
C.85-2012

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Record createdAugust 29, 2012
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