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Creator: Boda
Erik Höglund Figural Art Glass Bottle with Face Stopper for Boda, Sweden, 1950s
By Erik Höglund, Boda
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare and sculptural art glass bottle by renowned Swedish designer Erik Höglund, created for Boda Glasbruk in the 1950s. This handmade piece features a distinctive figural stopper w...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Boda Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Bertil Vallien – Glass Rooster and Hen Figurines, Zoo Series, Boda Sweden
By Bertil Vallien, Boda
Located in Bochum, NRW
Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda – Glass Rooster and Hen Figurines, Sweden, Mid-20th Century.
Original labels still in place.
Molded clear glass.
Excellent vintage condition, with no chips or cracks.
Dimensions:
- rooster 13.5 cm x 12 cm
- hen 11 cm × 4.5 cm
A striking pair of clear glass bird sculptures—rooster and hen—designed by Bertil Vallien, one of Sweden’s most revered glass artists. These pieces were produced by Boda Sweden, the iconic glassworks known for its fusion of traditional craftsmanship and modernist design.
The rooster stands upright with a proud, curled tail and finely etched plumage, embodying strength and vigilance. The hen, seated with tail feathers softly fanned, offers a gentle counterbalance—symbolizing calm and domestic grace. Together, they form a harmonious duo, rich in symbolism and sculptural elegance.
Vallien’s work is celebrated for its poetic minimalism and symbolic depth. While he is best known for his sand-cast glass sculptures, these molded pieces reflect his mastery of form and light on a more intimate scale. His designs are held in major museum collections and are highly sought after by collectors of Scandinavian modernism.
💎 Collector’s Notes
- Original manufacturer's labels “Boda” on bases, confirming origin within the Kosta Boda family...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Boda Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Swedish glass book stands by Erik Höglund Boda, Sweden, 1960s
By Boda, Erik Höglund
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful sculptural book stands designed by Erik Höglund. Produced by Swedish company Boda suring the 1960s.
Made in frosted glass. Signed on bottom.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Boda Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Swedish glass book stands by Erik Höglund Boda, Sweden, 1960s
By Boda, Erik Höglund
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful sculptural book stands designed by Erik Höglund. Produced by Swedish company Boda suring the 1960s.
Made in frosted glass. Signed on bottom.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Boda Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Swedish glass book stands by Erik Höglund Boda, Sweden, 1960s
By Boda, Erik Höglund
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful sculptural book stands designed by Erik Höglund. Produced by Swedish company Boda suring the 1960s.
Made in frosted glass. Signed on bottom.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Boda Sculptures
Materials
Glass
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Boda sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Boda sculptures are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of glass and are designed with extraordinary care. Many of the original sculptures by Boda were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in sweden during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider sculptures by Mona Morales-Schildt, Upsala Ekeby, and Olle Hermansson. Prices for Boda sculptures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $882 and can go as high as $882, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $882.
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- Where is Kosta Boda glass made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025Kosta 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.