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.
1970s Sweden Kosta Boda Ice Glass Candle Holder Goran Warff
By Kosta Boda
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Sweden Kosta Boda Polar Ice Art Glass Votive Candle Holder by Goran Warff 3.25 h x 4 diameter Preowned original vintage condition See all images provided.
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$120Sale Price / set|20% Off
Ann Wolff Snowball Glass Crystal Candle Holder for Kosta Boda, Sweden, 1980s
By Kosta Boda
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Ann Wolff Snowball Glass Crystal Candle Holder for Kosta Boda, Sweden, circa 1980s.
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Brutalist Sunflower Glass Candlestick by Göran Wärff, Kosta Boda, Sweden 1970s
By Göran Wärff, Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala, Kosta Boda, Holmegaard
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Crystal glass candlestick, design by Göran Warff for Kosta Boda, Sweden in the 1970s. Groovy mid-century design classic from Scandinavia. Great design in colourless glass with a bru...
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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...
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$216Sale Price / set|20% Off
Kosta Boda Vintage Crystal Cut Candle Holders
By Kosta Boda
Located in Bochum, NRW
Kosta Boda vintage crystal cut candle holders, Sweden 1960s. Manufacturer original label, each signed and form number on the bottom. Excellent condi...
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1970s "Sunflower" Glass Candle Holder by Goran Warff for Kosta Boda, Sweden
By Göran Wärff, Kosta Boda
Located in Andernach, DE
Chunky crystal glass candle holder, candlestick by Göran Warff for Kosta Boda, Sweden in the 1970s. Gorgeous heavy mid-century design classic from Scandinavia. Ideal for a tealight o...
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$300Sale Price / set|20% Off
Three Glass Votive Candleholder In Hammered Iron by Erik Hoglund for Kosta Boda
By Erik Höglund, Kosta Boda
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful three glass votive candleholder in hand hammered iron by Erik Hoglund for Kosta Boda, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks to...
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Brutalist Sunflower Glass Candlesticks Pair, Göran Wärff, Kosta Boda Sweden 1970
By Iittala, Göran Wärff, Holmegaard, Tapio Wirkkala, Kosta Boda
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Crystal glass candle holders, design by Göran Warff for Kosta Boda, Sweden in the 1970s. Set of 2. Groovy mid-century design classic from Scandinavia. Great design in colourless gla...
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Kjell Engman Clear Glass Candleholder for Kosta Boda
By Kjell Engman, Kosta Boda
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage clear glass pillar shaped candleholder designed by Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda. Fits both tapered candles and tea candles. Designer: Kjell Engman Manufacturer: Kosta B...
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Tall Swedish Glass Block Candleholder by Goran Warff for Kosta Boda
By Kosta Boda, Göran Wärff
Located in New York, NY
Tall 1980s Swedish glass block candleholder by Goran Warff. Votive candle appears to float within the crystal block, creating a beautiful ambiance. Signed and numbered with engraved...
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Kosta Boda "Skyline" Candleholders by Anna Ehrner, a Pair
By Anna Ehrner, Kosta Boda
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage pair of triangular "Skyline" clear glass candleholders designed by Anna Ehrner in 1989. Fits tea candle diameter candles. Kosta Boda labels attached to both candleholders. ...
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Vintage Kosta Boda White Swirl Art Glass Pair of Candleholders, Votives
By Anna Ehrner, Kosta Boda
Located in Bochum, NRW
Vintage Kosta Boda white swirl art glass pair of votives, Sweden, 2000 White glass Moon votive with swirl motif, designed by Anna Ehrner, manufactured by Kosta Boda. Manufacturer lab...
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Lot Three Swedish Modern Art Glass Candlesticks by Vallien for Kosta Boda
By Kosta Boda, Ulrica Hydman-Vallien
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Lot of three large hand blown glass candlestick holder designed by Swedish glass artist Ulrica Hydman-Vallien (1938-2018). Each candle...
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Scandinavian Modern Crystal Candlestick Holders Kjell Engman, Sweden, Set of 3
By Kjell Engman, Kosta Boda
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of three (3) of Scandinavian Modern clear crystal candlestick holders by designer Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda, Sweden. With maker's mark, designers' signature, and nu...
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Ann Wolff, Storm Tea Light Holders, Glass, Sweden, 1970s
By Kosta Boda
Located in High Point, NC
A set of four glass tea light holders designed by Ann Wolff and produced by Kosta Boda, Sweden, c. 1970s. Minor remnants of candle grease prese...
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HOLIDAY GIFT - Pair of Candle Holders by Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda, 1960s
By Bertil Vallien, Kosta Boda
Located in Bochum, NRW
Set of Two Candle Holders Designed by Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda in the 1960s. Mid-century sculptural tealight votives, made of art glass and shaped like Greek heads, are in very ...
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$750 / set
Large Kosta Boda Glass Candle Holders
By Kosta Boda
Located in New York, NY
1970s modern glass candle holders by Kosta Boda. Small candle holder width 3'' depth 3.5'' height 8.5''.
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1 of the 3 Pairs of Crystal Glass Votive Candleholders by Ravenhead, England
By Kosta Boda
Located in Rijssen, NL
This pair of votive candleholders designed by by Ravenhead, England are heavy, substantial and gorgeous. Inspired by nature. Also gorgeous on a holiday table! Please notice the price...
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Set of 3 Brutalist Glass Candlesticks by Göran Wärff, Kosta Boda Sweden 1970
By Kosta Boda, Holmegaard, Tapio Wirkkala, Göran Wärff, Iittala
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Crystal glass candle holders, design by Göran Warff for Kosta Boda, Sweden in the 1970s. Set of 3. One of the candlesticks is marked "Kosta Sweden". Groovy mid-century design classi...
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Brutalist Sunflower Glass Candlesticks 3x, Göran Wärff, Kosta Boda Sweden 1970
By Holmegaard, Kosta Boda, Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala, Göran Wärff
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Crystal glass candle holders, design by Göran Warff for Kosta Boda, Sweden in the 1970s. Set of 3. One of the candlesticks is marked "handmade Kosta Sweden". Groovy mid-century desi...
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Pair of Small Crystal Candle Holders in the Style of Kosta Boda
By Kosta Boda
Located in Miami, FL
A fine quality pair of modern glass candle holders in the style of Kosta Boda pieces made that are Sweden, but may be the work of Littala Crystal from Finland. Perfect vintage condit...
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$300Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Four Crystal Candlesticks by Goran Warff for Kosta Boda
By Goran and Ann Warff, Kosta Boda
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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$385Sale Price / set|20% Off
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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Kosta Boda 'Brava' Glass Candlesticks by Ann & Göran Wärff — Set of Two, Sweden
By Kosta Boda, Goran and Ann Warff
Located in Västra Frölunda, SE
A beautiful pair of “Brava” glass candlesticks designed by the celebrated Swedish artists Ann & Göran Wärff for Kosta Boda. Hand-blown in Sweden, these sculptural pieces embody the W...
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Mid-Century Modern Polar Candleholders by Goran Warff
By Kosta Boda, Göran Wärff
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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Kosta Boda Crystal Candle Holders by Anna Ehrner, a Pair
By Kosta Boda, Anna Ehrner
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Two tall block-style candle holders in clear crystal, signed Kosta and Ehrner underneath on the bases. Each base is handsigned with Kosta, the model number and Ehrner. Anna Ehrne...
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Kosta Boda Contrast Candle Blue Coast Bloom
By Anna Ehrner
Located in Wilkes Barre, PA
The Contrast candle in Coastal Bloom has notes of Sheer Lemon, Aromatic Rosemary, Red Currant, Fresh Jasmine, Raw Honey Nectar, Sea Salt Accord, Green Leafy Stems, Earthy Geranium, a...
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$95 / item
H 8 in W 4.25 in D 4.25 in
Handcrafted Square Beige Flower Glass Vase Kosta Boda Style, 1980s
By Kosta Boda
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Handcrafted square beige flower glass vase in Kosta Boda style. In the style of Designer Bertil Vallien Art Glass vase, circa.1980 for Kosta Boda. Sweden Art glass vase Kosta Boda ...
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$95 / set
H 2.5 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in
Orrefors Sweden Crystal Glass Ice Cube Candle Holder by Goran Warff 1980
By Goran and Ann Warff, Orrefors
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Orrefors Sweden Crystal Glass Ice Cube Votive Candle Holder Design by Goran Warff - a Pair. Vintage 1980 Orrefors Crystal Cube candle holder designed by Göran Wärff. Crystal Votive C...
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Original Waterford Cut Crystal Ball Candle Holder
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Germantown, MD
An Original, discontinued Waterford Cut Crystal Ball Candle Holder in excellent condition. Measures 4" in diamter and stands 3.5" tall. This item...
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$459
H 2.75 in W 12.75 in D 10.5 in
Mid-Century Swedish Modern Art Glass Bullicante Dish by Goran Warff & Kosta Boda
By Goran and Ann Warff, Kosta Boda
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous deep cobalt blue with red at the base Bullicante (trapped air bubbles) bowl dish hand blown by Goran Warff for Kosta Boda c1970. Polished pontil and signed on the base. Very...
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Kosta Boda Snowball Small Votive
Located in Wilkes Barre, PA
Snowball is an iconic product from Kosta Boda that's been illuminating its surroundings since 1973. Since then, over 15 million Snowballs have been sold all over the world. It has a ...
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Kosta Boda "Skyline" Candleholders by Anna Ehrner, a Pair
By Anna Ehrner, Kosta Boda
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage pair of triangular "Skyline" clear glass candleholders designed by Anna Ehrner in 1989. Fits tea candle diameter candles. Kosta Boda labels attached to both candleholders. ...
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A pair 1970s Vintage Ann Warff Kosta Boda Snowball Votive Candle Holders
By Goran and Ann Warff, Kosta Boda
Located in Charleston, SC
This is a set of vintage 1970's Kosta Boda Snowball Candle Holders by Ann Warff. Crafted out of heavyweight, lead-free, clear crystal. Original sti...
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Vintage Kosta Boda Fluted Crystal Bowl
By Kosta Boda
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Based upon an Art Deco design from the 1940s this full lead clear crystal bowl from Kosta Boda in Sweden tics all the right boxes when it comes to Art Deco styling. The particular ex...
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Kosta Boda Goran Warff Art Glass Vase, 10" Tall
By Kosta Boda, Göran Wärff
Located in Toledo, OH
This 20th Century vase was designed by Goran Warff for Kosta Boda. The vase has a tapered form with green exterior with prism cutouts. The interior of the vase is Sommerso in cranber...
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Kosta Boda Snowball Large Votive
Located in Wilkes Barre, PA
Snowball is an iconic product from Kosta Boda that's been illuminating its surroundings since 1973. Since then, over 15 million Snowballs have been sold all over the world. It has a ...
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Kosta Boda Snowball Medium Votive
Located in Wilkes Barre, PA
Snowball is an iconic product from Kosta Boda that's been illuminating its surroundings since 1973. Since then, over 15 million Snowballs have been sold all over the world. It has a ...
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Emerald Green Swirl Art Glass Tealight Holder by Anna Ehrner for Kosta Boda
By Kosta Boda, Anna Ehrner
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Designed by Swedish glass artist Anna Ehrner for Kosta Boda, this sculptural emerald green glass tealight holder forms part of the “Atoll” collection, known for its organic swirls an...
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Pair of Vicke Lindstrand Crystal Candle Sticks Kosta Glass Sweden 1960s
By Vicke Lindstrand, Kosta Boda
Located in Basel, BS
Pair of crystal candle sticks by glassmaster Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta in Sweden, late 1950s to early 1960s. Signed underneath. Height: 21 cm For candles with a diameter of 2 cm
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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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Swedish Sunflower Crystal Candlesticks Set by Göran Wärff for Kosta Boda
By Göran Wärff, Kosta Boda
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the Swedish set of 6 pieces Sunflower candlesticks set by the glass artist Göran Wärff for Kosta Boda Glasbruk. It comes with a mix of ...
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1970s Istapo Candle Holder Art Glass Göran Wärff Kosta Boda Sweden
By Kosta Boda, Göran Wärff
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Three Taper Istapo Candle Holder Art Glass Designed by Göran Wärff for Kosta Boda Sweden Handcrafted to represent dripping icicles. 3.5 diam x 2.75 h Preowned vintage condi...
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H 7.09 in Dm 3.15 in
Scandinavian Modern Set of 14 Kosta "Sunflower" Candlesticks Göran Wärff Sweden
By Kosta Boda, Göran Wärff
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
A nice set of 14 candlesticks from Kosta signed Göran Wärff and with the name Sunflower. Nice set of 14 candlestick holders handmade in the Kosta factory. Together as a group this se...
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"Sunflower" Swedish Glass Candle Holder by Goran Warff for Kosta Boda
By Göran Wärff, Kosta Boda
Located in New York, NY
"Sunflower" Swedish crystal candle holder that holds either a taper candle or votive. Designed in the 1970s by renowned glass artist Gora...
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1970s Sunflower Votive Candle Holder Kosta Boda Göran Wärff Sweden
By Goran and Ann Warff, Kosta Boda
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Sunflower Votive Candle Holder Kosta Boda Göran Wärff Sweden. Measures: 4.25 tall x 3.63 diameter. Original unrestored vintage condition. ...
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Kosta Boda Set of 3 Bowl Votives by Anna Ehrner FREE SHIPPING
By Kosta Boda
Located in Bochum, NRW
Kosta Boda Atoll Tealight Candle Holders Designed by Anna Ehrner. Signed Kosta Boda on the bottom, two with original sticker. Excellent condition. Dim...
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Pair of Modernist Sculpted Kosta Boda Glass Candleholders
By Kosta Boda
Located in Miami, FL
A fine quality pair of sculpted modern glass candle holders by Kosta Boda. Perfect vintage condition, no chips or cracks. Measurements: Small candle holder...
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Mid-Century Sculptural Art Glass Candleholders by Kelly Engman for Kosta Boda
By Kosta Boda, Kjell Engman
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Art glass candleholders by Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda c1975. 9 in tall bases vary from 4.35 to 4.25. In excellent condition. Signed on bases.
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Kosta Boda Anna Ehrner Short Crystal Candle Holders, Pair
By Anna Ehrner, Kosta Boda
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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