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.
Mid-Century Modern Ice Sculpture Etched Seal by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Boda
By Vicke Lindstrand, Kosta Boda
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
$410Sale Price|40% Off
Crystal glass paper weight made and signed by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Sweden
By Vicke Lindstrand, Kosta Boda
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
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
$125Sale Price|50% Off
Glass Hippopotamus Paperweight By Bertil Vallien For Kosta Boda
By Bertil Vallien, Kosta Boda
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
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
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
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 cracks and measures 4.25"W x 1.25"D...
Art Glass
Stylized Fish Sculpture by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta 1953
By Vicke Lindstrand, Kosta Boda
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
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
Mid-Century Swedish Modern Glass Sculpture Kosta Boda Paul Hoff Birds in Flight
By Kosta Boda, Paul Hoff
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
Swedish Glass Kennel Series Airdaleterrier Sculpture Bertil Vallien Kosta Boda
By Bertil Vallien, Kosta Boda
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Swedish Glass Kennel Series Airdaleterrier Sculpture by Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda, 1970s
Glass
"Open minds" miniature glass vase by Ulrika Hydman-Vallien for Kosta, Sweden
By Ulrica Hydman-Vallien, Kosta Boda
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
Kosta Boda Art Glass Vase by Kjell Engman, Sweden — Tall Sculptural
By Kjell Engman, Kosta Boda
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking Swedish art glass vase designed by Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda, one of Scandinavia’s most celebrated glasshouses. This example showcases Engman’s signature organic form—an e...
Art Glass
Kosta Glass and Iron Table Sculpture
By Kosta Boda
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A small tabletop sculpture.
Art Glass
$360Sale Price|20% Off
Poncho Green Art Glass Catwalk Sculpture by Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda Sweden
By Kosta Boda, Kjell Engman
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
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
$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
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
$371Sale Price|20% Off
Etched Glass Sculpture with Two Walruses by Mats Jonasson for Kosta Boda, Sweden
By Kosta Boda, Mats Jonasson
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
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
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
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
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
Vintage Kosta Boda Swedish Glass Lion Figurine, 1970s Modern Design
By Kosta Boda
Located in Queens, NY
Vintage Swedish 1970\'s clear glass flat stylized lion figurine/paperweight (KOSTA BODA)
Glass
Kosta Boda Ann Walff Art Glass Sculpture, Clear with Blue
By Goran and Ann Warff, Kosta Boda
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
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
$692Sale Price|25% 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
$436Sale Price|20% Off
H 4.26 in Dm 4.02 in
Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda Blue Peacock Cirrus Vase, 1960s
By Bertil Vallien, Kosta Boda
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...
Glass, Art Glass
$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
Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Boda. Unique Glass Block, 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Vicke Lindstrand (1904-1983) for Kosta Boda. Unique glass block in blue-green mouth-blown art glass. Decorated with Sami hunting reindeer. 1960s. Measures: 19.5 x 15.5 cm. Dept...
Art Glass
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...
Art Glass
$200
H 6.3 in W 3.94 in D 1.97 in
Paul Hoff for Kosta Boda / WWF. Glass sculpture of a salmon in clear art glass.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Paul Hoff for Kosta Boda / WWF Glass sculpture of a salmon in clear art glass, 1970s. Hand-cast art glass figure of a leaping salmon, executed in clear glass with finely detailed nat...
Art Glass
$1,102
H 5.91 in W 5.32 in D 2.96 in
Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta, Blue Sommerso Glass Vase; Signed, Sweden, 1950's
By Vicke Lindstrand
Located in Västra Frölunda, SE
Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta, Blue Sommerso Glass Vase, Signed LH 1825, Sweden, 1950s A striking mid-century Sommerso glass vase designed by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Glasbruk in Swe...
Glass, Blown Glass
Set of Monica Backstrom for Kosta Boda Mushrooms, 1970’s
By Monica Backström
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: From left to right 1st photo: White : 11cm diameter , 6cm Height Blue : 10,5cm Height 7,5cm Diameter Brown: 16cm Heigth , 12cm Diameter White: 13cm Height, 10,5cm Diamete...
Art Glass
$1,150
H 14.5 in W 7.5 in D 5.25 in
Large Mid-Century Vicke Lindstramd for Kosta Boda Clear Vase with Etched Deer
By Vicke Lindstrand
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large clear art glass vase is signed with the Kosta Boda maker's signature and this pattern is attributed to Vicke Lindstrand and dates to approximately 1965 and done in the per...
Art Glass
Stylized Fish Sculpture by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta 1953
By Vicke Lindstrand, Kosta Boda
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
Vicke Lindstrand “Seaweed” Art Glass Vase for Kosta, Sweden, 1960s
By Vicke Lindstrand, Kosta Boda
Located in Stockholm, SE
A sculptural and highly expressive art glass vase from the celebrated “Seaweed” series by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta. Executed in the 1960s, this piece embodies the organic elegance ...
Art Glass
Göran Wärff, Glass sculpture, Kosta Boda, Sweden
By Göran Wärff
Located in Stockholm, SE
An asymmetrical sculpture in solid glass. Made by Göran Wärff for Kosta Boda. Made in the later part of the 20th century. Heavy glass sculpture in the form of a twisted prism. Sign...
Art Glass
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H 14 in W 3.25 in D 3.25 in
Majestic Rare Pair of Tall Glass Sculptures by Vicke Linstrand for Kosta Signed
By Kosta Boda, Vicke Lindstrand
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare pair of glass sculptures tall in triangle shape with etched lines cirrca 1970's , one side is frosted and tother smoth, signed numbered Vicky Lindstrad some chips on the ...
Glass
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H 11.5 in W 27.5 in D 2.5 in
Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda Set of 4 Sandblasted Swedish Glass Sculpture
By Kosta Boda, Kjell Engman
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
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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
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H 7.5 in W 2.75 in D 5 in
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
Erik Hoglund Framed Glass Cat Sculpture for Kosta Boda
By Erik Höglund, Kosta Boda
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 Göran Wärff, Kosta Boda
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