Hem and Kosta Boda reissue Erik Höglund’s iconic Fars Glas

A sculptor, a draughtsman, and an extraordinary technical innovator, Höglund joined the Swedish glassmaker Boda (now Kosta Boda), at the age of 21 in 1953, and became the company’s preeminent designer over the next 20 years. In 1969, he designed Fars Glas (‘Father’s Glass’ in Swedish), a bold, unapologetically function-led design family that became a cult classic. Fars Glas was instrumental in Boda becoming synonymous with modern Swedish glass, earning Höglund recognition as one of the most influential and innovative glass artists of the 1950s and ’60s.

“Fars Glas stands as a symbol of enduring craftsmanship and artistic innovation, and has earned cult status over time. We’re excited to revive such an iconic piece from Kosta Boda's archives, and to enable everyone to own a piece of design history.”

— Petrus Palmér, founder and CEO, Hem

Simple and robust, the reissued Fars Glas is a timeless hand-made design with a mouth-blown 37cl bowl and a delightfully chunky stem – a pleasure to look at, hold and drink from. Although marketed as a red wine glass upon its first release, the design makes an equally strong impression with other drinks – whether wine, beer, cocktails or non-alcoholic beverages.

Crafted using mouth-blowing techniques using lead-free glass, Fars Glas is an enduring, almost indestructible design that embodies a harmonious blend of tradition and modernity. The glass’s durability ensures that it will withstand the test of time, entertaining guest after guest for generations to come.

Hem and Kosta Boda are proud to return one of Höglund’s most-loved masterworks to production. In the glass’s distinct identity and functional honesty, the designer’s sharp eye for contemporary form is as apparent today as it was 50 years ago.

“Fars Glas by Erik Höglund was a groundbreaking design that challenged the norms and conventions of traditional tableware design. The product carries a distinct aura of anti-establishment and cultural revolution, making it as relevant today as when it was introduced. Erik would have enjoyed that.”

— David Carlson, creative director, Kosta Boda