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.
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...
Art Glass
Vintage Multi Color Glass Egg Sculpture by Kosta Boda
By Monica Backström, Kosta Boda
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage hand-blown Art glass sculpture by Kosta Boda. This sculpture, shaped like an egg and in soft and bright hues of blues, lavender and whites was created by Monica Bac...
Glass
Vintage Crystal Art Glass Sculpture by Goeran Waerff for Kosta
By Kosta Boda
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Crystal Art Glass Sculpture by Goeran Waerff for Kosta A glass sculpture by Swedish glass artist Goeran Waerff for Kosta Boda. The sculpture consists of a round, blue and ye...
Art Glass
$426Sale Price|40% Off
Crystal glass paper weight made and signed by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Sweden
By Kosta Boda, Vicke Lindstrand
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A fantastic rather large handmade vintage glass sculpture or paperweight made and signed by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta, Sweden. This piece is showcasing his enormous talent as a glas...
Art Glass, Cut Glass
Art Glass Lying Hippo Paperweight / Sculpture by Kosta Boda Sweden
By Kosta Boda
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice art glass lying hippo paperweight / sculpture by Kosta Boda Sweden, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 5.25"W x...
Art Glass
Glass Sculpture, Limited Edition By Göran Wärff For Kosta Boda
By Kosta Boda, Göran Wärff
Located in Lejre, DK
This glass sculpture, a limited edition piece by Göran Wärff for Kosta Boda, is a striking example of contemporary art glass. Crafted from f...
Art Glass
Kosta Boda Ann Walff Art Glass Sculpture, Clear with Blue
By Kosta Boda, Goran and Ann Warff
Located in Toledo, OH
This art glass sculpture was made by Ann Wolff(1937-) for Kosta Boda Studios. Ann Wolff is a German art glass sculptor who is considered one of the founders of the international Stud...
Art Glass
Mid-Century Swedish Modern Glass Sculpture Kosta Boda Paul Hoff Birds in Flight
By Paul Hoff, Kosta Boda
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic simple yet elegant design with a chipped glass sculpture by artist Paul Hoff for Kosta Boda C 1975. Three birds in flight etched two sides, one on the flat smooth side two ...
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Hand Carved Glass Sculpture By VIcke Lindstrand Kosta Boda
By Vicke Lindstrand, Kosta Boda
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous ice chipped block of glass with a deer feeding etched into the flat side of the glass block. Signed V. Lindstrand Kosta Boda. Truly a timeless piece and such craftsmanship. ...
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Ice Sculpture Etched Seal by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Boda
By Kosta Boda, Vicke Lindstrand
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous hand carved block of glass into a Ice Sculptural block replecating a ice burg with a Seal poking his head up and into the opening. Remarkably subtle and in excellent conditi...
Glass
Swedish Glass Kennel Series Airdaleterrier Sculpture Bertil Vallien Kosta Boda
By Kosta Boda, Bertil Vallien
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Swedish Glass Kennel Series Airdaleterrier Sculpture by Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda, 1970s
Glass
Glass Sculpture Kjell Engman Atelier for Kosta Boda Sweden Signed and Numbered
By Kosta Boda, Kjell Engman
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a beautiful Glass Sculpture by Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda made in Sweden. The back is signed and numbered. It retains its original Kosta Boda sticker.
Metal
Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda Set of 4 Sandblasted Swedish Glass Sculpture
By Kjell Engman, Kosta Boda
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Swedish design at it's best! This beautiful, rare Kosta Boda house series by artist Kjell Engman. The series from 2001 consists of 4 buildings that sandblasted, leaning forms that...
Art Glass
$360Sale Price|20% Off
Poncho Green Art Glass Catwalk Sculpture by Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda Sweden
By Kjell Engman, Kosta Boda
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice poncho green art glass "Catwalk" sculpture / figurine by Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda Sweden, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cra...
Art Glass
"Open minds" miniature glass vase by Ulrika Hydman-Vallien for Kosta, Sweden
By Kosta Boda, Ulrica Hydman-Vallien
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
Ulrika Hydman-Vallien for Kosta Boda — Rare Hand-Painted Miniature Glass Vase “Open Minds” Series, Signed & Numbered A rare handmade and hand...
Art Glass
$180Sale Price|20% Off
1970's Kosta Boda Lovely Lion Zoo Art Glass Figure Sculpture by Bertil Vallien
By Kosta Boda, Bertil Vallien
Located in San Diego, CA
Great Kosta Boda art glass lion sculpture figurine from the Boda Zoo series and dates from the 1970's. Designed by Bertil Vallien and was made in Sweden...
Art Glass
$125Sale Price|50% Off
Glass Hippopotamus Paperweight By Bertil Vallien For Kosta Boda
By Kosta Boda, Bertil Vallien
Located in Toronto, ON
Glass hippopotamus by Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda. Vallien created a zoo animal series for Kosta Boda in 1975 which was called the “Boda Zoo”. It featured z...
Glass
Etched Glass Sculpture with Two Walruses by Mats Jonasson for Kosta Boda, Sweden
By Mats Jonasson, Kosta Boda
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Sweden by Mats Jonasson for Kosta Boda, 1970s. This is a heavy and thick glass piece with a part that has been carved and etched and that represents two realistic walruses. ...
Glass
Swedish Glass Lion Figurine
By Kosta Boda
Located in Queens, NY
Vintage Swedish 1970\'s clear glass flat stylized lion figurine/paperweight (KOSTA BODA)
Glass
Stylized Fish Sculpture by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta 1953
By Kosta Boda, Vicke Lindstrand
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Stylized Fish Sculpture by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta 1953 A stylized crystal fish sculpture designed by the Swedish designer Vicke Lindstrand (1904-1983) for Kosta. Made in Sweden,...
Art Glass
Scandinavian Modern Set of 3 Eggs Monica Backstrom Kosta, Sweden, 1970s
By Kosta Boda, Monica Backström
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This set of 3 eggs with a swelling shape and mottled brown surface was designed by Monica Backström. They are al unique and was mouth-blown and hand-c...
Art Glass
Art Glass Lion Paperweight / Sculpture by Kosta Boda Sweden
By Kosta Boda
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice art glass lion paperweight / sculpture by Kosta Boda Sweden, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cr...
Art Glass
Petite Cupid Crystal Vase
By Kosta Boda
Located in New York, NY
In classical mythology, Cupid is the god of desire, erotic love, attraction and affection. He is often portrayed as the son of the love goddess Venus and the war god...
Crystal
Unique Glass Sculpture by Monica Backström for Kosta Boda Sweden 1990s
By Monica Backström, Kosta Boda
Located in Barcelona, ES
Unique glass sculpture made by Monica Backström for Kosta Boda in the 1990s. Consists of two cylinder shaped glass vessels stacked on each other, both...
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...
Art Glass
Set of Three Art Glass Animal Paperweights / Sculptures by Kosta Boda Sweden
By Kosta Boda
Located in San Diego, CA
A very set of three art glass animal paperweights / sculptures by Kosta Boda Sweden, circa 1980s. The set includes a hippo, rhino and polar bear. They are in very good vintage cond...
Art Glass
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...
Crystal
$1,750 / set
"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.
Crystal
Kosta Glass and Iron Table Sculpture
By Kosta Boda
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A small tabletop sculpture.
Art Glass
$750Sale Price|43% Off
H 8.67 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Antique Abstract Fish Crystal VICKE LINDSTRAND Sculpture, Minimal Glass, Kosta
Located in Wembley, GB
Beautifully stylized a minimalistic abstract crystal fish figurine with a great balance of harmony, portrays the purity of the inner world through characteristic beauty. This unique ...
Crystal, Rock Crystal
$1,075
H 11 in W 4.25 in D 3 in
Vicke Lindstrand "Colora" Series for Kosta Blue Bud Glass Vase. Sweden, 1950s
By Vicke Lindstrand, Kosta Boda
Located in Kansas City, MO
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Blue Bud Art glass vase by Swedish glass artist Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Boda circa 1950. From the "Colora" series. No chips cracks or repairs. Marked...
Art Glass
$301
H 3.94 in Dm 5.91 in
Kosta Boda 'Rhapsody' Crystal Bowl by Kjell Engman – Swedish Art Glass, 1980s
By Kosta Boda, Kjell Engman
Located in Bochum, NRW
Celebrate the romance and artistry of Scandinavian design with this Kosta Boda “Rhapsody” crystal bowl, a poetic creation by acclaimed Swedish glass artist Kjell Engman. First introd...
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Vicke Lindstrand Glass Vases Produced by Kosta in Sweden
By Vicke Lindstrand
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of glass vases designed by Vicke Lindstrand. Produced by Kosta in Sweden. Signed ‘Kosta 01828 VL'.
Art Glass
Vintage Art Glass Vase by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta 1950s
By Vicke Lindstrand, Kosta Boda
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...
Art Glass
$250
H 8.75 in W 7 in D 3.25 in
Glass Sculpture Kjell Engman Atelier for Kosta Boda Sweden Signed and Numbered
By Kosta Boda, Kjell Engman
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a beautiful Glass Sculpture by Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda made in Sweden. The back is signed and numbered. It retains its original Kosta Boda sticker.
Metal
Kosta Boda Swedish Art Glass White Swirl Bowl, 1980s
By Kosta Boda
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Heavy mouthblown Swedish modern solid crystal decorative vide poche by Kosta Boda manufactured in the 1980s. Soft semicircle shaped clear art glass bowl with encased layered white or...
Crystal
$470
H 4.93 in Dm 8.08 in
Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda – ‘CanCan’ Art Glass Bowl, Model 59145, Sweden, 1990
By Kjell Engman, Kosta Boda
Located in Bochum, NRW
A vibrant and collectible art glass bowl from the *“CanCan”* series, designed by esteemed Swedish glass artist **Kjell Engman** for **Kosta Boda** in the early 1990s. This hand-blown...
Glass
$1,098
H 10 in Dm 2.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Art Glass Vase by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Boda # 41890
By Vicke Lindstrand, Kosta Boda
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous piece of Art Glass by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Boda. Clear thick base which changes to yellow, green then blue. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear to the bas...
Art Glass
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.
Art Glass
$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 Kosta Boda, Goran and Ann Warff
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...
Art Glass
Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda Pitcher Jug , 1980s
By Kjell Engman
Located in Delft, NL
Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda Pitcher Jug , 1980s Dimension: 35 cm Height , 20 cm Width , 10,5cm Depth Condition: Good Material: Glass Color: Blue , ...
Art Glass
Erik Hoglund Framed Glass Cat Sculpture for Kosta Boda
By Kosta Boda, Erik Höglund
Located in Oakland, CA
Erik Hoglund (1932-1998) glass table top cat sculpture encased a metal frame for Kosta Boda. Molded glass framed in black welded frame. Hoglund was a Swedish glass artist, painter, ...
Metal
Kjell Engman Kosta Boda Art Glass Sculpture on Lighted Base
By Kosta Boda, Kjell Engman
Located in Skokie, IL
Kjell Engman Kosta Boda Sweden Art Glass Sculpture on Lighted Base This glass sculpture is reminiscent of Kjell Engman's "Inside" series, circ...
Art Glass, Wood
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H 8 in W 9 in D 3.5 in
An ice block glass fish sculpture by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Boda, 20th c.
By Kosta Boda
Located in View Park, CA
A Swedish postmodern art glass “ice block” sculpture featuring highly carved fish by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Boda, late twentieth century. The etched fish are rendered in glorious...
Glass
Vicke Lindstrand Kosta Boda Art Glass Giraffe Sculpture Sweden
By Kosta Boda, Vicke Lindstrand
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vicke Lindstrand Kosta Boda Art Glass Giraffe Sculpture Sweden. Hand etched crystal giraffe figurine designed by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Boda, Sweden. Features a stylized giraffe ...
Crystal
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H 9.44 in W 3.64 in D 1.96 in
Scandinavian Art glass vase, "Seaside" by Göran Wärff for Kosta, Sweden
By Kosta Boda, Göran Wärff
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
Vintage beautiful and rare sommerso art glass vase known as "Seaside", made and signed by the talented Göran Wärff for Kosta Boda, Sweden. This vase has a fantastic yet simple slight...
Art Glass
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H 3.43 in W 5.24 in D 1.58 in
Kosta Collection Mats Jonasson Crystal Duck Sculpture Paperweight Art Glass
By Mats Jonasson, Kosta Boda
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A beautiful full lead crystal paperweight by Mats Jonasson for Kosta, depicting a Duck on a pond with reed.
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Art Glass Lying Hippo Paperweight / Sculpture by Kosta Boda Sweden
By Kosta Boda
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice art glass lying hippo paperweight / sculpture by Kosta Boda Sweden, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 7.5"W x ...
Art Glass
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H 7.09 in W 5.52 in D 7.09 in
Blue Glass Skull Ornament Ludvig Lofgren for Kosta Boda - Limited Edition Signed
By Kosta Boda
Located in Glasgow, GB
Ludvig Löfgren's Blue Art Glass Skull for Kosta Boda This stunning blue art glass skull sculpture, part of Ludvig Löfgren's 'Vanitas' collection, is a st...
Art Glass
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H 7.75 in W 6.13 in D 2.38 in
Kosta Boda Bertil Vallien Icon Spirt Starlight Dancer Art Glass Sculpture 2000
By Kosta Boda, Bertil Vallien
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Vitruvian Man called Starlight Dancer art glass table sculpture designed by Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda made in Sweden. Engraved at the bottom and numbered, 7090...
Art Glass
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H 7.75 in W 4.75 in D 4.25 in
Vintage Reflections Glass Sculpture by Bertil Vallian for Kosta Boda c 1995
By Kosta Boda, Bertil Vallien
Located in Troy, MI
Vintage Bertil Vallian Kosta Boda Reflections Glass Sculpture Viewpoints collection sculpture titled Reflection model 99519 Design by Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda circa 1995 Glass...
Glass
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H 4.7 in Dm 3.5 in
Art glass vase, Kosta Royal Art Collellection, hand made by Göran Wärff, Sweden
By Kosta Boda, Göran Wärff
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A rare collectible and signed glass vase. Swedish modernism design, made by Wärff for Boda, Sweden. This was handmade by the artist, and it is a limited edition, thus numbered and s...
Art Glass
"Tulipa" glass vase by Ulrika Hydman-Vallien for Kosta, Sweden
By Ulrica Hydman-Vallien, Kosta Boda
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A signed and handmade and hand painted glass vase known as "Tulipa" made by the talented designer Ulrika Hydman-Vallien for Kosta, Sweden. Her work always has a special edge to them....
Art Glass