Kosta Boda

Swedish

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 that the firm’s aesthetic is always lively and fresh.

Two former army officers founded Kosta Boda in 1742 in Sweden’s densely forested Småland province. (Plentiful timber was needed as fuel for the melting furnaces.) The glassworks’ early products consisted of everyday glassware, such as drinking vessels and windowpanes. As the company recruited master craftsmen from Bohemia, it created fine crystal for an aristocratic clientele.

Kosta Boda began making art glass — that is, unique and limited edition pieces — with the hiring of the painter Gunnar Wennerberg in 1898. Wennerberg worked in the Art Nouveau style and brought a lush, organic look to the company’s wares. He was followed to the firm by artists such as Edvin Ollers, who in the early 20th century created rich geometric and abstract floral patterns that were engraved on clear crystal.

Two postwar Kosta Boda designers stand foremost in the minds of collectors. One is Vicke Lindstrand, who excelled at a technique called cased glass, in which a vividly colored or patterned section of glass is surrounded by and seems to float within a clear crystal body. The other is Erik Höglund, who had an almost artisanal eye for glass shapes, and liked to produce glass that had a textured, warped look.

Kosta Boda created works in an astonishing array of styles, with something to suit any taste.

Find vintage Kosta Boda vases, bowls and other furniture and objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Average Sold Price

$513

Styles

Materials

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Bonbonniere or candy box handblown Art glass by Bertil Vallien, Kosta Sweden.

$561

H 9.05 in Dm 5.72 in

Bonbonniere or candy box handblown Art glass by Bertil Vallien, Kosta Sweden.

By Bertil Vallien, Kosta Boda

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

A rare and sculptural lidded glass vessel, known in Swedish as a Godisgömma ("candy hideaway"), designed by Bertil Vallien for Boda Glasbruk in 1966. This striking example belongs t...

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Kosta Boda

Materials

Blown Glass, Cork

Kosta Boda Bertil Vallien Volcano Series Mini Object Vase, Double Bubble 48136

$140

H 2.96 in W 3.15 in D 1.97 in

Kosta Boda Bertil Vallien Volcano Series Mini Object Vase, Double Bubble 48136

By Bertil Vallien, Boda, Kosta Boda

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This exquisite mini object vase is a standout piece from Bertil Vallien's iconic Volcano series, designed in 1981. The unique double bubble shape is enhanced by the stunning iridesce...

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1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kosta Boda

Materials

Luster, Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Vintage Art Glass Vase by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta 1950s

$525

H 5.32 in W 4.34 in D 2.37 in

Vintage Art Glass Vase by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta 1950s

By Kosta Boda, Vicke Lindstrand

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Vintage Art Glass Vase by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta 1950s A vintage art glass vase designed by Vicke Lindstrand and manufactured by Kosta Glassworks in the 1950s. Thick clear glass...

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kosta Boda

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage "Antikva" Bud Vase by Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda

$275

H 6.5 in Dm 3.5 in

Vintage "Antikva" Bud Vase by Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda

By Kosta Boda, Bertil Vallien

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful vintage "Antikva" bud vase by Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda, circa 1970s. The vase is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 3.5"D x 6.5"H and ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Kosta Boda

Materials

Art Glass

Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda Blue Peacock Cirrus Vase, 1960s

$439Sale Price|20% Off

H 4.26 in Dm 4.02 in

Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda Blue Peacock Cirrus Vase, 1960s

By Kosta Boda, Bertil Vallien

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Striking blue, mouthblown controlled bubble art glass vase with decorative black eyes with clear middle resembling the eyes on peacock feathers. Designed and handmade by acclaimed Sw...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Kosta Boda

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Set of 3 Swedish Crystal Sunflower Candlesticks by Göran Wärff for Kosta Boda

$375 / set

H 11 in W 4 in D 3 in

Set of 3 Swedish Crystal Sunflower Candlesticks by Göran Wärff for Kosta Boda

By Kosta Boda, Göran Wärff

Located in San Diego, CA

Set of three vintage Swedish crystal sunflower candlesticks by Göran Wärff for Kosta Boda, circa 1970s. This beautiful trio of clear glass candleholders is in good vintage condition with no chips or cracks, measuring approximately: Large 11"H x 4"W x 3"D Medium - 7.5"H x 4"W x 3"D Small - 4.75H x 4"W x 3"D These 3 vintage Kosta Boda sunflower...

Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Kosta Boda

Materials

Crystal

Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda, “Galaxy Blue” Glass Collection, 1982 (Set of 7)

$2,222 / set

H 10.24 in W 5.52 in D 2.76 in

Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda, “Galaxy Blue” Glass Collection, 1982 (Set of 7)

By Bertil Vallien, Kosta Boda

Located in Bochum, NRW

A rare, cohesive seven‑piece collection from Bertil Vallien’s iconic “Galaxy Blue” series for Kosta Boda, introduced in 1982 and now considered one of the artist’s most recognizable ...

Category

1980s Swedish Modern Vintage Kosta Boda

Materials

Art Glass

Kosta Boda Vase by Bertil Vallien Iridescent Finish Numbered 77638 Vintage

$397

H 4.73 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in

Kosta Boda Vase by Bertil Vallien Iridescent Finish Numbered 77638 Vintage

By Boda, Kosta Boda, Bertil Vallien

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

Beautiful, decorative, signed designer glass vase from the 1960s by Bertil Vallien for Boda Glasbruk, Sweden. The vase features blue glass with color crumbs and a polished pontil. Th...

Category

1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kosta Boda

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Luster

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Kosta Boda Sale Prices

Sold Date

Sold Price

Category

Material

Creation Year

2026	$200	Abstract Sculptures	Metal, Art Glass	20th Century
2026	$1,000	Chandeliers and Pendants	Glass, Wrought Iron	1960s
2026	$225	Vases	Art Glass	1980s
2026	$350	Candlesticks	Glass	1960
2026	$80	Vases, More Candle Holders	Art Glass	1980
2026	$500	Figurative Sculptures	Art Glass	1980s
2026	$680	Abstract Sculptures	Glass	1970's
2026	$210	Vases	Murano Glass	1970
2026	$235	Vases	Art Glass	1980
2026	$770	Table Lamps	Glass	1950
2026	$150	Vases	Art Glass	1980s
2026	$105	Figurative Sculptures	Art Glass	1980s
2026	$390	Vases	Art Glass	1980
2026	$167	More Candle Holders	Crystal	20th Century
2025	$275	Vases, Decorative Bowls	Glass, Art Glass	1980s
2025	$132	Vases	Blown Glass	1956
2025	$294	Pitchers	Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass	1980s
2025	$167	Candlesticks	Crystal	20th Century
2025	$390	Decorative Bowls	Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass	1960s
2025	$150	Decorative Bowls	Art Glass	20th Century

$513

Average sold price of items in the past 12 months

$80-$4,462

Sold price range of items in the past 12 months

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Kosta Boda furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Kosta Boda furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of glass and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Kosta Boda furniture, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Kosta Boda were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Stig Lindberg, Vicke Lindstrand, and Wilhelm Kåge. Prices for Kosta Boda furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $55 and can go as high as $7,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $675.

Questions About Kosta Boda

Where is Kosta Boda glass made?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
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.