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Where is Kosta Boda glass made?

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Where is Kosta Boda glass made?
Kosta Boda glass is made in Sweden. Two former army officers founded the company in 1742 in Kosta, a town in Sweden’s densely forested Småland province. It continues to operate in this location to this day. As Sweden’s oldest glass company, Kosta Boda also enjoys a reputation as the country’s most artistic and experimental glassmaker. Since the late 19th century, Kosta Boda has hired painters, sculptors and other artists for short stints — generally two or three years — designing glassware, ensuring the firm’s aesthetic is always lively and fresh. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Kosta Boda glassware.
1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
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Kosta Boda Swedish Glass Candlestick Holders “Can Can” by Kjell Engman
By Kjell Engman, Kosta Boda
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a set of 2 colorful candlestick holders from the Kosta Boda 'Can Can' series designed by Kjell Engman and made in Sweden. Features a multicolor glaze with donut shape accents...
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1990s Swedish Post-Modern Candlesticks

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Glass

Mid Century Modern Art Glass Vase Kosta Boda by Ulrica Hydman-Valliens Open Mind
By Ulrica Hydman-Vallien, Kosta Boda
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic simple and elegant Art Glass Vase Open Minds cat face design for Kosta Boda by Ulrica Hydman-Vallien . This is a medium sized version of the vase, stands at 6.25 inches t...
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1990s Swedish Modern Vases

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Art Glass

Pair of Art Glass "Catwalk" Sculptures by Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda Sweden
By Kjell Engman, Kosta Boda
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair art glass "Catwalk" sculptures / figurines by Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda Sweden, circa 1980s. The pieces is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks a...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Art Glass

Large Lilac Kosta Boda Art Glass Vase by Kjell Engman, 1980s
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Kosta Boda, Kjell Engman
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large sculptural light purple Sommerso style art glass vase by Swedish artist Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda. From the 1980s Swing series. Signed by the artist and numbered under base. ...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Glass, Art Glass

Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda – ‘CanCan’ Art Glass Bowl, Model 59145, Sweden, 1990
By Kosta Boda, Kjell Engman
Located in Bochum, NRW
A vibrant and collectible art glass bowl from the *“CanCan”* series, designed by esteemed Swedish glass artist **Kjell Engman** for **Kosta Boda** in the early 1990s. This hand-blown...
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1990s Swedish Post-Modern Vases

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Glass

Bertil Vallien Kosta Boda Minos Glass Vases, Sweden, 1984
By Bertil Vallien, Kosta Boda
Located in Bochum, NRW
Bertil Vallien Kosta Boda Minos Glass Vases, Sweden, 1984 Bertil Vallien's vases with a swelling body, and swirling white decor. It was traditionally mouth-blown, giving it a uniq...
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Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass

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Glass, Blown Glass

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