Kosta Boda Desk Accessories
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
Glass Paperweight by Goran Warff for Kosta Boda, Rare Find - FREE SHIPPING
By Kosta Boda, Göran Wärff
Located in Bochum, NRW
Beautiful and heavy paperweight designed by Goran Warff and made by KostaBoda in the 1960s.
Hand made of glass, this paperweight is sophisticate, fea...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kosta Boda Desk Accessories
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Art Glass
$143 Sale Price
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Anna Ehrner for Kosta Boda White Crystal, 1990s
By Anna Ehrner, Kosta Boda
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Anna Ehrner for Kosta Boda white crystal paperweight or votive candle holder.
Kosta Boda white crystal candle holder by Anna Ehrner, 1990s
A Kosta Boda votive...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Minimalist Kosta Boda Desk Accessories
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Crystal
1970s Painted Crystal Vase from the Kosta Wedding House
By Kosta Boda
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Painted crystal vase from The Kosta Wedding House.
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Late 20th Century Swedish Kosta Boda Desk Accessories
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Glass, Art Glass
$623 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Two Kosta Boda Crystal Paperweights Mushroom & Owl by Lindstrand, Warff
By Vicke Lindstrand, Kosta Boda, Göran Wärff
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 Desk Accessories
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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 Desk Accessories
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Crystal
Vintage Kosta Boda Art Glass Paperweight by Erik Hoglund
By Kosta Boda, Erik Höglund
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 Desk Accessories
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Art Glass
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Swedish Art Glass Crystal Bird Paperweight by FM Konstglas 1970s
By Kosta Boda, Orrefors, Marcolin Art Crystal
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Scandinavian modern full lead crystal bird figure sculpture ornament was made by Fare Marcolin for FM Konstglas Crystal Bird of Ronneby Sweden circa 1970s.
Vintage Ronneby FM Konstglas Ronneby Sweden Studio Crystal Art Glass Bird Paperweight.
Handmade Swedish crystal art glass figure in the form of a bird made by the Swedish Studio FM Art Crystal Studio Line Konstglas of Ronneby.
Exceptional minimalist Danish Scandinavian art crystal sculpture, timelessly Modern yet luxurious in style and brings with it an elevated yet glamorous simplicity.
Dimensions:
H: approximately 6.5 inches
W: 4 inches at widest point
D: 3-1/4 inches
Condition: The crystal clear art glass paperweight is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks or damage apart from a few very light wear scratches to the flat polished base. The figure still has the original foil label attached. Which read: Genuine hand made FM Art Crystal Studio Line Ronneby Sweden, Full Lead Crystal.
The base of this item is signed etched with "FM, Ronneby, Sweden, R 3" and numbered.
Made by FM Konstglas (which later became Marcolin Art Crystal) of Ronneby, Sweden.
About:
Färe-Marcolin Konstglas, Ronneby (1961-1991) Josef Marcolin (b.1933 - d. 2015) and Benito Marcolin (b.1936) learned their art glass skill and techniques in Murano, Venice before moving to Sweden in 1954 to work at the Glimma glassworks. They would move to Reijmyre glassworks in 1956 before starting their own company, FM Konstglas around 1961. Several of their designs can be seen in both Reijmyre and FM Konstglas. FM stands for Färe-Marcolin, a combination of the brothers' surname and the maiden name of Josef's wife, Inga-Lill Färe. Inga-Lill's father Bror Färe was a businessman, and it is thought that he helped to fund the company, which would explain the inclusion of his surname in the company name.
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The company changed its name to FM Marcolin Art Crystal in 1983 and changed again to Marcolin Art Crystal around 1988. The Swedish factory closed in 1991 and production was moved to Sardinia, Italy with the intention of producing the same products with Sardinia Crystal...
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Glass Ashtray, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
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Art glass, D 15 x 4 cm.
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Three Glass Votive Candleholder In Hammered Iron by Erik Hoglund for Kosta Boda
By Kosta Boda, Erik Höglund
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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By Kosta Boda
Located in Bochum, NRW
Heavy and thick blown glass large bowl "Atoll" by Anna Ehrner for Kosta Boda, Sweden. Original manufacturer label on the wall. Excellent condition.
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By Erik Höglund, Kosta Boda
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Swedish Red Art Glass Bubble Vase by Erik Hoglund for Boda (1932 - 1998). Engraved on bottom: "H 998/110."
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Emilio Pucci & Hans Theo Baumann Porcelain Cig Vessel for Rosenthal Studio-Line
By Hans Theo Baumann, Emilio Pucci, Rosenthal
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A small and beautiful Hans Theo Baumann and Emilio Pucci designed porcelain vessel for Rosenthal 'Studio-Linie', Berlin, circa late 20th century, Germany. Piece is a glazed white por...
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Retro Bohemian glass ashtray by Bohemia Crystal, Czech Republic, 1990s
By Bohemia Crystal
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
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Magnificent hand-cut lead crystal.
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Kosta Boda Glass Iceberg with Carved Seal
By Kosta Boda
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Kosta Boda glass iceberg bookend or paperweight with carved seal head.
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Kosta Boda Orange and Cobalt Blue Glass Paperweight Sculpture Desk Accessory
By Kosta Boda
Located in North Miami, FL
This Kosta Boda glass paperweight sculpture has immersions of an orange blob floating inside the clear. It has tiny dots on top and looks like an orange marshmallow...
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H 5 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
1980s Kosta Boda Sweden Crystal Art Glass Tiger Paperweight by Bertil Vallien
By Kosta Boda, Bertil Vallien
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1980s Kosta Boda Sweden Crystal Art glass tiger paperweight by Bertil Vallien
Vintage glass tiger figurine paperweight Zoo Series designed by Bertil Va...
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H 3.88 in W 5.5 in D 1.38 in
Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda Sweden Mini Sculpture My Heart, 1990's
By Kosta Boda
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 6cm H, 6cm W, 2cm D
Condition: Mint
Period: 1990’s
Producer: Kosta Boda
Origin: Sweden
Designer: Bertil Vallien.
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Set of Three Kosta Boda Paperweights Mushrooms and Owl by Lindstrand and Warff
By Göran Wärff, Vicke Lindstrand, Kosta Boda
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Set of three paperweights by Kosta Boda, Sweden. This set includes two mushroom paperweights designed by Goran Warff, and one owl paperweight designed by Vicke Lindstrand. All are si...
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Kosta Art Glass Ram Sculpture by Erik Höglund
By Erik Höglund, Kosta Boda
Located in Astoria, NY
A sculptural ram by Erik Höglund for Kosta Boda, produced in Sweden, circa 1950s-1960s, crafted of clear, artfully detailed glass, mounted on a metal stand. Very good vintage conditi...
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Set of Six Kosta Boda Glass Paper Weights
By Kosta Boda
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Kosta Boda glass 6 figurine set of a family from the 1970s. Designed by Ann and Goran Warff.
Aunt Fiddle, 1983
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1960s Kosta Boda Paperweight Collection
By Goran and Ann Warff, Kosta Boda
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful collection of Kosta Boda handblown glass paperweights signed by artists Ann and Goran Warff. These were created in the late 1960s.
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Eik Höglund - Glass Paperweights
By Erik Höglund, Kosta Boda
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description:
These paperweights by Erik Höglund will definitely brighten up your workplace. Höglund was a family man who got inspired by the creative process in his younger years already. A smart rebellious moderniser at heart Höglund, having his work refused at the glass shops of Sweden, set up his own exhibitions and convinced the art director at boda that with time customers would flock in. Hard work paid off and Höglund won the prestigious Danish Luning prize in 1957. Sales skyrocketed along with his fame, earning him the name "wonder boy" in the United States. Höglund did not consider himself a glass-artist solely. Höglund combined his glass art with iron in his famous chandeliers, painted on canvas and sculpted in bronze and terracotta.
All the paperweights have a figurative relief pressed into them. A naked woman is pressed into two of the paperweights, the two blue paperweights hold a ship anchor, the blank rectangular paperweight a robot and a cat houses...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Kosta Boda Desk Accessories
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Glass
1960s Swedish Kosta Boda Olive Glass Warrior Shield & Sword Dish by Erik Hoglund
By Erik Höglund, Kosta Boda
Located in London, England
1960s Small Swedish paperweight, ashtray or trinket dish which is made from a thick piece of square coloured light olive glass. The warrior with a sword...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Kosta Boda Desk Accessories
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Glass, Art Glass
H 0.99 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in
1960s Swedish Kosta Boda Teal Glass Trinket Dish Viking Ship by Erik Hoglund
By Kosta Boda, Erik Höglund
Located in London, England
1960s Small Swedish paperweight, ashtray or trinket dish which is made from a thick piece of square coloured dark teal glass. The viking ship design is...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Kosta Boda Desk Accessories
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Glass, Art Glass
H 0.99 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in
Kosta Boda desk accessories for sale on 1stDibs.
Kosta Boda desk accessories 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 desk accessories, although orange editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original desk accessories by Kosta Boda were created in the mid-century modern style in scandinavia during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider desk accessories by Ericsson, and Dansk Designs. Prices for Kosta Boda desk accessories can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $97 and can go as high as $721, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $224.
Questions About Kosta Boda Desk Accessories
- 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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