Kosta Boda Lighting
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
Kosta Boda Light Fixture
By Kosta Boda
Located in New York, NY
Undulating waves are cast on the single glass shade both on the obverse and inverse sides. The inner face has then been cut for a contrasting pattern of light. The glass, clear and...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Kosta Boda Lighting
Materials
Cut Glass
Pair of Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Solid Crystal Lamps Scandinavian Modern
By Vicke Lindstrand, Kosta Boda
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Scandinavian Modern solid crystal glass tables lamps made by one of Sweden's top glass producers, Kosta. The lamps are detailed with internal streaks of air bubbles and fitte...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Kosta Boda Lighting
Materials
Glass
Nine-Candle Chandelier by Erik Hoglund for Kosta Boda
By Erik Höglund, Kosta Boda
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous nine-candle chandelier by Erik Hoglund for Kosta Boda, circa 1960s. The chandelier which is made of wrought iron and glass was des...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Kosta Boda Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Jade Green Kosta Lamps, 1970, Sweden
By Kosta Boda, Kosta Vicki Linstrand, Kosta Glasbruk 1
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of Jade green and clear glass lamps by Kosta, Sweden, 1980.
Partly frosted green glass and clear smooth clear glass, these are extremely beautiful the base is very heavy as it ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Kosta Boda Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Kosta Boda Grey Glass Etched Bird Lamp, by Ove Sandeberg
By Kosta Boda
Located in Riverdale, NY
Charming Kosta Boda grey glass etched bird lamp, by Ove Sandeberg. Smoke grey glass is etched with a parade of big eyed birds. Original wiring.
1970's Sweden.
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kosta Boda Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Kosta Boda, Erik Hoglund Glass Pendant from 1960s
By Erik Höglund, Kosta Boda
Located in Stockholm, SE
A big, bold and heavy pendant hanging from metal chains. Made by the Swedish designer and painter Erik Hoglund (Höglund) for Kosta Boda. The brown glass with textured leaves gives a ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kosta Boda Lighting
Materials
Wire
Vintage Swirling Glass Table Lamp Designed by Monica Backström for Kosta Boda
By Monica Backström, Kosta Boda
Located in Tilburg, NL
Vintage swirling glass tape lamp designed by Monica Backström for Kosta Boda glass, Sweden.
The glass is one piece.
Very good vintage condition. Abs...
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1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kosta Boda Lighting
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Mid-Century Kosta Sweden Table Lamp
By Kosta Boda
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Stunning Kosta Sweden table lamp with nice seventies lamp shade. Lamp including shade 37cm high.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Kosta Boda Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Erik Hoglund Chandelier
By Axel Strömberg Ironworks, Kosta Boda
Located in San Diego, CA
Four arm glass and wrought iron chandelier designed by Erik Hoglund. Glass done at Boda Nova Glassworks and the iron work was done at Axel Stromberg Ironwor...
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20th Century Swedish Kosta Boda Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Erik Sylvester Höglund for Kosta Boda, Six-Armed Chandelier, Sweden 1965
By Erik Höglund, Kosta Boda
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb six-armed chandelier by Erik Sylvester Höglund for Kosta Boda, Sweden 1965. Decorations of two sided pressed-glass face pendants.
In very good condition. Slight signs of use....
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kosta Boda Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-century Modern sommerso lamp base made and signed by Ove Sandberg Kosta
By Kosta Boda, Ove Sandeberg
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A rather large and gorgeous vintage glass table lamp, handmade and signed by Ove Sandberg for Kosta, Sweden. The price includes FREE shipping. A sommerso glass...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kosta Boda Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass, Sommerso
Ove Sandeberg for Kosta Boda Etched Bird Grey Glass Lamp
By Kosta Boda, Ove Sandeberg
Located in New York, NY
Scavvo grey glass lamp with etched and polished stylized bird motif by One Sandeberg for Kosta Boda.
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Kosta Boda Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
1960s Pendant Lamp by Einar Backström & Erik Höglund for Boda Glasbruck Sweden
By Erik Höglund, Kosta Boda, Einar Backstrom
Located in London, GB
1960s Sweden suspension or pendant lamp, designed by Einar Backström and Erik Höglund for the glassmaker Boda Glasbruk (later known as Kosta Boda).
The enamel painted metal frame sh...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Kosta Boda Lighting
Materials
Metal
Kosta, Signed Pair of Swedish Etched Glass Lamp with Patinated Hardware
By Kosta Boda
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mid-century Swedish glass lamps made by Kosta, 1960’s. The lamp bodies have chiseled, acid etched surface. The hardware is custom patinated b...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Kosta Boda Lighting
Materials
Brass
1960s Pendant Lamp by Erik Höglund with Purple Glass for Boda Glasburk Sweden
By Erik Höglund, Kosta Boda, Einar Backstrom
Located in London, GB
1960 Sweden suspension or pendant, designed by Erik Höglund for the glassmaker Boda Glasbruk (later known as Kosta Boda).
This pentagonal pendant lam...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Kosta Boda Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vicke lindstrand glass Lamps , Sweden, Orrefors, 1980
By Kosta Glasbruk 1, Orrefors, Kosta Boda
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of solid clear glass lamps designed by Vicke lindstrand produced by the Swedish glassmaker Kosta 1980 Sweden signed clear crystal with air bubbles and green glass swirls inside ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Kosta Boda Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Jade Green Kosta Lamps, 1970, Sweden
By Kosta Glasbruk 1, Kosta Vicki Linstrand, Kosta Boda
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of Jade green and clear glass lamps by Kosta, Sweden, 1980.
Partly frosted green glass and clear smooth clear glass, these are extremely beautiful th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Kosta Boda Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Purple Glass Kosta Lamp, 1970, Sweden
By Kosta Glasbruk 1, Kosta Vicki Linstrand, Kosta Boda
Located in Bronx, NY
Purple and clear glass lamp by Kosta, Sweden, 1980.
Partly frosted and a purple core glass encased in smooth clear glass with partial frosting , the base is very heavy as it is all ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Kosta Boda Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Swedish Modern Kosta Boda Glass Disc, Linen Shade Table Lamp, 1960s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund, Mazzega, Vicke Lindstrand, Kosta Boda
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare tall Swedish midcentury modern art glass table lamp manufactured by Kosta Boda in the 1960s. Nine thick hand-blown clear glass discs stack mounted on metal rod in the center wit...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Kosta Boda Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Crystal and Chrome Table Lamp by Kosta Boda
By Kosta Boda
Located in Voorburg, NL
Exceptional chrome and cut crystal table lamp by Kosta Boda, Sweden, 1960s (signed with label). This lamp comes with the original raffia lampshade and diffuser. Due to the antique na...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Kosta Boda Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
Midcentury Pendant by Erik Höglund for Kosta Boda, Sweden
By Erik Höglund, Kosta Boda
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Rare celling lamp by Swedish designer Erik Höglund for glass maker Kosta Boda Glass manufacturers. The frame is made in brass with attached round pieces of glass depicting the star s...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Kosta Boda Lighting
Materials
Brass
Crystal Table Lamp with Internal Illumination by Kosta Boda
By Kosta Boda
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional cut crystal table lamp with internal illumination by Kosta Boda, Sweden, 1960s (signed with label).
This lamp comes with the original lampshade and diffuser.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Kosta Boda Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Erik Hoglund Eight-Arm Black Iron & Glass Candelabra Floor Lamp
By Erik Höglund, Kosta Boda
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Erik Hoglund for Boda Nova Glassworks Candlestick Floor Lamp with cast iron work by Axel Stromberg. Early 1960s. Featuring a black cast iron column and base with eight-arms, eight of...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kosta Boda Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Wrought Iron
20th Century Swedish Snowflake Pendant, Smoked Glass Ceiling Light by Orrefors
By Orrefors, Kosta Boda
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish hanging snowflake pendant, ceiling light made of hand blown Orrefors glass and chrome, produced by Orrefors, featuring a one light socket in good...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Kosta Boda Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Solid Crystal Lamps Scandinavian Modern
By Vicke Lindstrand, Kosta Boda
Located in New York, NY
A Scandinavian Modern solid crystal glass table lamp made by one of Sweden's top glass producers, Kosta. The lamp is detailed with internal streaks of air bubbles and fitted with pol...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Kosta Boda Lighting
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Modern Solid Crystal Lamps by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta
By Vicke Lindstrand, Kosta Boda
Located in New York, NY
Hand-forged solid crystal table lamps with decorative bubbles and abstract green designs. Newly rewired with nickel plated hardware including ...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Kosta Boda Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Kosta Boda Table Lamp, Smoked Glass, Sweden 1960s
By Kosta Boda
Located in Bergen, NO
Vintage table lamp produced by Kosta Boda in the 1960. Smoked glass, signed
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Kosta Boda Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Solid Clear glass Kosta Lamps, Sweden, 1980
By Kosta Glasbruk 1, Kosta Boda
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of solid clear crystal lamps by the Swedish glassmaker Kosta, 1980 Sweden signed clear crystal with tiny air bubbles organically shaped in the inside of the glass . Rewired for ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Kosta Boda Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Solid Clear Kosta Crystal Lamps, Sweden, 1980
By Kosta Glasbruk 1, Kosta Boda
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of solid clear crystal lamps by the Swedish glassmaker Kosta, 1980 Sweden signed in great condition clear crystal with tiny air bubbles organically shaped in the inside of the g...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Kosta Boda Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Swedish Kosta Contemporary Brass Table Lamps
By Kosta Boda
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Swedish contemporary brass table lamps made by the experimental glass company Kosta circa 1960. The lamps are in good original...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Kosta Boda Lighting
Materials
Brass
Kosta Boda Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp
By Kosta Boda
Located in Weesp, NL
Mid-Century Modern Kosta Boda table lamp.
Beautiful glass bubble 1970s table lamp by Kosta Boda. The shade was designed by the one and only Verner Panton.
The lamp is in fantas...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kosta Boda Lighting
Materials
Cotton, Blown Glass
Pair of Swedish Mid-Century Modern Jade Green Kosta Lamps, Perfume Bottle Shape
By Vicke Lindstrand, Kosta Boda
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Swedish Mid-Century Modern Jade Green Kosta Lamps, Perfume Bottle Shape
Pair of perfume shaped smaller table or desk lamps by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta in a beautiful frost...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Kosta Boda Lighting
Materials
Glass
Pair of table lamps in glass, by Vicke Linstrand for Kosta
By Kosta Boda, Vicke Lindstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of table lamps in glass, designed by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta. Sweden, 1960´s. Signed: Kosta 10634 V Lindstrand.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kosta Boda Lighting
Materials
Glass
Kosta Boda lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Kosta Boda lighting 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 lighting, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original lighting by Kosta Boda were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in scandinavia during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider lighting by Gustavsberg, Eje Ahlgren, and Carl-Harry Stålhane. Prices for Kosta Boda lighting can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $761 and can go as high as $7,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,375.
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Questions About Kosta Boda Lighting
- 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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