History

When master potter Andersson and master glazer Johansson began to manufacture stoneware in Höganäs almost 100 years ago, they could never have guessed that their little company would later grow to become a name well known far beyond the borders of Sweden.
The valuable clay that they used has been mined at Kullaberg outside Höganäs since the early 19th century. It was then that the first vessels and jugs were made here. In those early days the designs were simple and few in number, but over the years more and more items have been added, with different shapes in different glazes and colours.
Today, Höganäs Keramik manufactures simple yet beautiful stoneware utensils that combine centuries-old traditions with stunning modern design.

HÖGANÄS KERAMIK THROUGH THE YEARS
A brief history of the company

1909
Höganäs Keramik is founded. The company is initially known as Andersson & Johansson and manufactures earthenware products in very modest facilities.

1914
Andersson & Johansson take part in the Baltic Exhibition held in Malmö.

1920s
The factory is extended to provide space for five potter’s wheels. The company is ambitious and arranges an exhibition at the Röhsska Museum in Gothenburg in 1925 to showcase its ornamental designs with their distinctive matt finish.

1930s
The company launches its first in-house collection. Production of oven-safe products for commercial clients begins. One popular line in these years is ashtrays decorated with dogs and a tomato-red glaze.

1940s
The company moves to new premises, twice as large as the old factory. Andersson & Johansson manufacture large, unique objets d’art for exhibitions. At the same time, the company produces large numbers of stoneware miniatures.

1950s
The most important event of the decade is the epoch-making H55 exhibition in Helsingborg. A future classic, Old Höganäs, is launched.

1960s
The factory is extended again. This is the decade of new thinking and launches. Exhibitions follow one another in quick succession.

1970s
A decision is made to switch from the production of earthenware to stoneware. Much of the range at this time comprises dinner services.

1980s
Höganäs Keramik develops a broad range of giftware, including the Aladdin lamp designed by Anne Nilsson.

1988
BodaNova takes over the business operations of Höganäs Keramik.

1990s
The decade of mugs and colours. The Collection, Tellus, Hob and Java series are launched. Royal Scandinavia acquired Höganäs Keramik.

2000s
The Collection series is developed with the addition of new items and colours. The Bjuda, Greppa and Multi series are introduced. The company is taken over by Iittala Group and later on the Finnish Fiskars Group.

2008
The production of Höganäs Keramik moves abroad.

2009
Höganäs Keramik celebrates 100 years.

2010
The New Höganäs Keramik is launched, designed by the Swedish design team Front.