Kosta Boda Decorative Objects
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.
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Creator: Kosta Boda
Art Glass Crystal Vase by Anna Ehrner, Kosta Boda, Sweden, Signed, Excellent
By Kosta Boda, Anna Ehrner
Located in Kansas City, MO
Heavy, thick crystal vase designed by Anna Ehrner and signed A. Ehrner, Kosta Boda. Also retains the Kosta Boda label. This piece is in mint condition.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Kosta Boda Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
Vicke Lindstrand Seaweed And Fish Vase For Kosta
By Vicke Lindstrand, Kosta Boda
Located in Kastrup, DK
Vicke Lindstrand 1904-1983
Glass vase designed by Vicke Lindstrand. Produced by Kosta in Sweden, 1960's.
Clear glass with green seaweed inside, engraved with pair of fish.
Signe...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Kosta Boda Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
$1,261 / item
Periphas Kosta Boda Eagle Crystal Vase
By Kosta Boda
Located in New York, NY
Periphas was a legendary king of Attica and dutiful priest to Apollo. Zeus became indignant because Periphas was revered and honoured as if he were Zeus himself. Zeus wanted to destr...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Kosta Boda Decorative Objects
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Crystal
Kosta Glass and Iron Table Sculpture
By Kosta Boda
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A small tabletop sculpture.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Kosta Boda Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
"Callisto Myth" Crystal Vases
By Kosta Boda
Located in New York, NY
Exquisitely hand-carved, this pair depicts a Greek legend. Zeus fell in love with the huntress Callisto, and she bore him a son named Arcas. In a fit of jealous rage, Zeus's wife turned Callisto into a bear. Time passed, and one day Arcas was out hunting. How was he to know that the bear he was stalking was his own mother?! On seeing that Callisto's life was in danger, Zeus whisked her up into the night sky out of harm's way. She can still be seen in the constellation Ursa Major, the Great Bear.
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Kosta Boda Decorative Objects
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Crystal
$1,750 / set
Kjell Engman Fidji Collection Colorful Crystal Bud Vase Scandinavian Kosta Boda
By Kjell Engman, Kosta Boda
Located in Miami, FL
Fidji Collection Mid-Century Modern long neck bottle, art glass weed vase designed by Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda made in Sweden.
Lead-free crystal in the colors inspired by a rainbo...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Kosta Boda Decorative Objects
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Crystal
$367 Sale Price
30% Off
Vintage Crystal Art Glass Vase by Göran Wärff for Kosta, 1970s
By Kosta Boda
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage crystal art glass vase by Göran Wärff for Kosta 1970s
A vintage art glass vase designed by Göran Wärff and manufactured by Kosta Glasbruk ca. 1970s. Made of thick handblown ...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Kosta Boda Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda, Att. Silver Boat Series, Art Glass Sculpture
By Kosta Boda, Bertil Vallien
Located in Frome, GB
This striking work of Swedish art glass design is by Bertil Vallien (b. 1938 - ), a celebrated glass artist, sculptor, ceramist, and designer. This piece is attributed as a variation...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Kosta Boda Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
Set of Four Crystal Candlesticks by Goran Warff for Kosta Boda
By Kosta Boda, Goran and Ann Warff
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous set of four crystal candlesticks by Goran Warff for Kosta Boda, circa 1970s. The candlesticks are 11", 9", 9" and 7.25" high and 3....
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Kosta Boda Decorative Objects
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Crystal
$300 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Unique Art Glass Vase by Anna Ehrer for Kosta Boda Sweden 1992 Signed
By Kosta Boda, Anna Ehrner
Located in Munich, DE
Unique, tall, elegant and highly decorative art glass vase. Designed by Anna Ehrner for Kosta Boda Sweden, 1992. Signed at the bottom: Anna Ehrner. 8385.621. Kosta Boda. Unique. 92
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1990s Swedish Post-Modern Kosta Boda Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
Set of Two Kosta Boda Crystal Paperweights Mushroom & Owl by Lindstrand, Warff
By Kosta Boda, Göran Wärff, Vicke Lindstrand
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Set of two hand blown clear crystal paperweights by Kosta Boda, Sweden. This set includes one mushroom paperweight designed by Goran Warff, and one owl paperweight designed by Vicke Lindstrand. Both are signed and numbered and the mushroom...
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1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kosta Boda Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Set of six "Sunflower" candlesticks, designed by Goran Warff, Sweden, 1960s
By Kosta Boda, Göran Wärff
Located in Chorzów, PL
A set of six iconic "Sunflower" candlesticks designed by Goran Warff for Kosta Boda in mid-20th century Sweden. Very good condition, no damage.
1. height 19cm diameter 10cm x 1 pc.
2...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kosta Boda Decorative Objects
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Glass
$384 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Elis Bergh Swedish Modern Glass Bowl, Kosta, Signed
By Kosta Boda
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very nice late 1920´s bluetoned glass bowl by Kosta after a design by Elis Bergh (1881-1954) Signed B305 Kosta on the bottom. Very nice condition.
Elis Bergh, was an architect ...
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1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kosta Boda Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Kjell Engman Vase for Kosta Boda
By Kosta Boda, Kjell Engman
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kjell Engman blue purble Vase for Kosta Boda, 1980s
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kosta Boda Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Kosta Boda Sweden Crystal Musk Ox Wooly Ox Göran Wärff Limited Edition WWF
By Kosta Boda, Göran Wärff
Located in Lutz, FL
Scandinavian Clear glass Muskox sculpture figurine designed by Goran Warff in 1973 for Kosta Boda as part of World Wildlife Fund" (WWF) Endangered Animals series. signed Kosta Warff ...
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1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kosta Boda Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
"Abstracta" Art Glass Vase by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta, Sweden, 1950s
By Kosta Boda, Vicke Lindstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning example of mid-century Swedish art glass, this "Abstracta" vase was designed by the renowned Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Glasbruk in the 1950s. Executed in thick, clear cry...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kosta Boda Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Wrought iron and glass candle lantern by Bertil Vallien for Boda - 1960s
By Bertil Vallien, Kosta Boda
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Wall decoration - Vase - Vintage
Measures : 19cmx21cm H:36cm
Materials : Glass - Wrought Iron
Bertil Vallien is an artist who needs no further introduction for anyone who loves the...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Kosta Boda Decorative Objects
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Wrought Iron
Kosta Boda Purple & Clear Art Glass Vase by Vicke Linstrand, Signed & Numbered
By Kosta Boda, Vicke Lindstrand
Located in Kansas City, MO
Purple and clear art glass vase by Vicke Lindstand for Kosta Boda, Sweden, 1950s. No cracks, chips or repairs. Might be light scratches to the bot...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kosta Boda Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
Artist Gunnel Sahlin Kosta Boda Sweden Purple Black White Cylinder Glass Vase
By Kosta Boda, Gunnel Sahlin
Located in Miami, FL
Light Purple Cylinder Art Glass Vase handmade by Gunnel Sahlin with abstract Black and white Center for Kosta Boda, Sweden.
Gunnel Sahlin was with Kosta Boda between 1986-2005, this ...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Kosta Boda Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
$472 Sale Price
30% Off
Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Seaweed Glass Vase, Green Art Glass, Sweden, 1950s
By Vicke Lindstrand, Kosta Boda
Located in Kansas City, MO
Swedish Mid-Century Modern seaweed glass vase by Swedish glass artist Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Boda circa 1950. No chips cracks or repairs.
Incised on bottom, "Kosta LH 1782"
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Kosta Boda Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Kjell Engman Kosta Boda Catwalk Frosted Glass Vase Sweden Scandinavian Modern
By Kjell Engman, Kosta Boda
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern catwalk frosted art glass vase designed by Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda made in Sweden.
Engraved at the bottom and numbered, 7...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Kosta Boda Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
$346 Sale Price
30% Off
1960s Bertel Vallien Large Swedish Art Glass Vase by Kosta Boda
By Kosta Boda, Bertil Vallien
Located in Knebel, DK
Early large and rare are art glass vase / bottle in very good condition with almost no signs of age and use designed by Bertel Vallien for Kosta Boda in the 1960s.
The free-blown sw...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kosta Boda Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Erik Höglund, Candelabra, Four-Armed, Kosta Boda, 1960s-1970s
By Erik Höglund, Kosta Boda
Located in Stockholm, SE
A four-armed floor candelabra, designed by Erik Höglund for Kosta Boda. Made in iron, blue glass and glass with motifs. 1960s-1970s.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Kosta Boda Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Set of three candleholders model "Cool" Manufactured by Kosta Boda
By Kosta Boda, Kjell Engman
Located in ALHAURÍN EL GRANDE, ES
Set of three candleholders model "Cool"
Manufactured by Kosta Boda
Sweden, 1999
Glass
Measurements
Long: 10 ø x 30 (H) cm
Medium: 10 ø x 22 (H) cm
Small: 10 ø x 14 (H) cm
Provenanc...
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1990s Swedish Post-Modern Kosta Boda Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Polar Candleholders by Goran Warff
By Göran Wärff, Kosta Boda
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Polar candleholders are a Swedish classic.
When Goran Warff created the Polar collection in the late sixties at Kosta Boda, he gave his candlesticks a form of ice block playing on t...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Kosta Boda Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Kosta Boda Anna Ehrner Short Crystal Candle Holders, Pair
By Kosta Boda, Anna Ehrner
Located in Miami, FL
Kosta Boda Anna Ehrner short crystal candle holders, pair
Offered for sale are two short block-style candle holders in clear crystal, signed Kosta and Ehrner underneath on the bas...
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20th Century Swedish Kosta Boda Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
$195 Sale Price / set
33% Off
Kosta Decorative Glass Bowl with Controlled Bubbles
By Kosta Boda
Located in Astoria, NY
A Swedish decorative bowl in wonderfully heavy clear blown glass, with an array of controlled bubbles, a few in tones of amber, produced circa 1960s by Kosta. Markings include [Kosta...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Kosta Boda Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
$595 Sale Price
30% Off
Kosta Boda Granate Glass Vase by Anna Ehrner with White Thread Decorations
By Anna Ehrner, Kosta Boda
Located in BARCELONA, ES
This Kosta Boda Granate glass vase designed by Anna Ehrner is a compelling piece that seamlessly blends artistry with functional design. Ehrner, known for her innovative approach to ...
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20th Century Swedish Post-Modern Kosta Boda Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Smoked Glass Vase by Christian von Sydow for Kosta Boda
By Kosta Boda
Located in Madrid, ES
Smoke-colored glass vase with colorless overlap and almond-shaped cross-section designed by Christian von Sydow. Manufactured by Kosta Boda, Sweden.
Engrave...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Kosta Boda Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Erik Hoglund for Boda Glass Candlesticks
By Erik Höglund, Kosta Boda
Located in Stockton, NJ
A rare pair of double tier glass and black painted metal candlesticks by Erik Hoglund for Boda. Consisting of two tiers of blue and clear glass.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kosta Boda Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Hand-Blown Glass Vase from Kosta Boda, 1970s
By Kosta Boda
Located in CADALSO, ES
Perfect condition
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kosta Boda Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Elis Bergh Swedish Modern Glass Bowl, Kosta, Signed
By Kosta Boda
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very nice late 1920´s bluetoned glass bowl by Kosta after a design by Elis Bergh (1881-1954) Signed B305 Kosta on the bottom. Very nice condition.
Elis Bergh, was an architect ...
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1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kosta Boda Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Colorful Murano Glass Vase by Kosta Boda
By Kosta Boda
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Italian vase adorned with captivating hues of blue, green, and yellow, crafted with Murano glass by Kosta Boda. The vibrant color palette of blue, green, and yellow immediat...
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1980s Italian Vintage Kosta Boda Decorative Objects
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Murano Glass
Vintage Kosta Boda Art Glass Paperweight by Erik Hoglund
By Erik Höglund, Kosta Boda
Located in Sacramento, CA
Vintage cobalt blue Kosta Boda art glass paperweight by Erik Hoglund, featuring a woman’s head and torso. In excellent vintage condition.
Diamete...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Modern Kosta Boda Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Art Glass "Catwalk" Sculptures by Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda Sweden
By Kosta Boda, Kjell Engman
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 Kosta Boda Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Boda 1950's Clear, White, Black and Red Vase
By Kosta Boda, Vicke Lindstrand
Located in Mexico City, MX
The vase has a few minor scratches from use at its bottom where it also has "Kosta LU 2013" inscribed as pictured.
A pioneer of modern Swedish glass, Vicke Lindstrand played a key r...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Kosta Boda Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Kosta Boda decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Kosta Boda decorative objects 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 decorative objects, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original decorative objects 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 decorative objects by Stig Lindberg, Vicke Lindstrand, and Wilhelm Kåge. Prices for Kosta Boda decorative objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $55 and can go as high as $5,900, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $609.
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Questions About Kosta Boda Decorative Objects
- 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.
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