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 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.
Crystal
Mid-Century Modern Snowflake Pendant Light by Orrefors, 1955
By Kosta Boda, Orrefors
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...
Metal, Chrome
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...
Metal
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...
Metal
Pair of Solid Clear glass Kosta Lamps, Sweden, 1980
By Kosta Boda, Kosta Glasbruk 1
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 ...
Blown Glass
$2,824Sale Price|20% Off
Kosta Boda Glass Disc Table Lamp with Linen Shade, Scandinavian Style
By Carl Fagerlund, Mazzega, Orrefors, Vicke Lindstrand, Kosta Boda
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Spectacular 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 w...
Crystal, Metal
Pair of Crystal Table Lamps by Ove Sandberg for Kosta, Sweden, 70s
By Kosta Boda, Ove Sandeberg
Located in Västra Frölunda, SE
Pair of Crystal Table Lamps by Ove Sandberg for Kosta Boda, Sweden, Late 20th Century Elegant and timeless pair of crystal table lamps designed by Ove Sandberg for Kosta Boda, one o...
Blown Glass
Purple Glass Kosta Lamp, 1970, Sweden
By Kosta Vicki Linstrand, Kosta Glasbruk 1, 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 ...
Crystal
Vicke lindstrand glass Lamps , Sweden, Orrefors, 1980
By Orrefors, Kosta Boda, Kosta Glasbruk 1
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 ...
Chrome
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.
Glass
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Wrought Iron
Suspension by Erik Sylvester Höglund for Kosta Boda, 1960
By Kosta Boda
Located in MONTESSON, FR
This pendant lamp was designed by Swedish designer Erik Sylvester Höglund for Kosta Boda in the 1960s. It features a sheet metal structure, decorated on each side with glass elements...
Sheet Metal
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...
Brass
$3,900 / set
Pair of Jade Green Kosta Lamps, 1970, Sweden
By Kosta Glasbruk 1, Kosta Boda, Kosta Vicki Linstrand
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 ...
Crystal
Pair of Swedish Mid-Century Modern Jade Green Kosta Lamps, Perfume Bottle Shape
By Kosta Boda, Vicke Lindstrand
Located in Stamford, CT
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...
Glass
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.
Art Glass
Scandinavian Modern Table Lamp, Hans-Ove Sandeberg for Kosta, ca1960s
By Kosta Boda, Ove Sandeberg
Located in Örebro, SE
Stylish, Scandinavian Modern table lamp by Hans-Ove Sandeberg for Kosta, ca1960s. Signed with makers mark. Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use. Pleas...
Glass
Ove Sandeberg for Kosta Boda Etched Bird Grey Glass Lamp
By Ove Sandeberg, Kosta Boda
Located in New York, NY
Scavvo grey glass lamp with etched and polished stylized bird motif by One Sandeberg for Kosta Boda.
Art Glass
$1,235Sale Price|30% Off
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...
Brass
Pair of Solid Clear Kosta Crystal Lamps, Sweden, 1980
By Kosta Boda, Kosta Glasbruk 1
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...
Blown Glass
Erik Hoglund 8 Arm Iron & Glass Candelabra Floor Lamp with Clear Drop Crystals
By Kosta Boda, Erik Höglund
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...
Crystal, Wrought Iron
1970s Kosta Boda Bubble Glass Table Lamp with Verner Panton Fabric Shade
By Kosta Boda
Located in Weesp, NL
1970s Kosta Boda Bubble Glass Table Lamp with Verner Panton Fabric Shade Add an iconic statement piece to your interior with this stunning 1970s Sca...
Cotton, Blown Glass
$2,500 / set
Pair of Brass Kosta Table Lamps, circa 1970s
By Kosta Boda
Located in New York, NY
Pair of stylized brass round globe-shaped table lamps made by Kosta AB. They measure 20"H to top of the socket, have a 7"H harp and base is 8"DIA. The lamps have been re-wired and th...
Brass
Erik Höglund and Kosta Boda Chandelier, 1960
By Erik Höglund
Located in Brussels, BE
Erik Höglund ans Kosta Boda (Sweden, 1932-1998) a chandelier for 12 candles, Sweden, 1960-70s. Wrought iron, cast and blown clear glass, height without links ca 95 cm, diameter ca 4...
Wrought Iron
$4,400 / set
H 31.5 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Good Quality Pair of American Lamps of Solid Spiraling Clear Glass
Located in San Francisco, CA
A shimmering and good quality pair of American lamps of solid spiraling clear glass; each of columnar for resting on a square base.
Mid-Century Modern Glass & Brass Chandelier by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modern chandelier was realized by the esteemed designer Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors in Sweden, circa 1960. It features a convex domed shade with undulating ...
Brass
$2,200
H 23.63 in Dm 17.72 in
Erik Höglund for Boda Smide, Iron & Glass Chandelier, Sweden, Circa 1965
By Erik Höglund
Located in FR
A striking mid-century chandelier designed by renowned Swedish artist Erik Höglund for Boda Smide, circa 1965. Crafted from black-lacquered iron, this sculptural piece features six a...
Iron
$4,490
H 19.69 in Dm 18.12 in
Mid-Century Modern Chandelier Pendant Light Kalmar 'Tulipan', Glass Brass, 1970
By Mazzega, J.T. Kalmar, Orrefors, Venini, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic light fixture model Tulipan by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). The name Tulipan derives from the tulip s...
Metal, Brass
HAN Style Lamp with Belgian Linen Shade
Located in Jesteburg, DE
A beautiful unglazed Han dynasty style vase of a very elegant form. Expectedly mounted as lamp - US WIRED. High quality mount with a brass adjustable pivot joint. The vase is from Z...
Pottery
Pendant Lamp by Erik Höglund & Einar Bäckström Sweden, 1960s
By Einar Backstrom, Erik Höglund
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This striking pendant lamp, a collaborative design by Erik Höglund and Einar Bäckström from Sweden in the 1960s, showcases a blend of modernist aesthetics and Scandinavian craftsmans...
Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Single HAN Style Lamp with Belgian Linen Shade
Located in Jesteburg, DE
A beautiful unglazed Han dynasty style vase of a very elegant form. Expectedly mounted as lamp - US WIRED. High quality mount with a brass adjustable pivot joint. The vase is from Z...
Pottery
Einar Bäckström, Pendant Light, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1950s
By Einar Backstrom
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and white-lacquered metal pendant light produced by Einar Bäckström, Sweden, c. 1950s. Dramatic patina on brass. Wear consistent with age and use. Variable drop...
Metal, Brass
$2,941 / set
H 26.38 in Dm 11.82 in
Midcentury Pair of Brass Table Lamps by Kosta Elarmatur, Sweden, 1960s
By Kosta Glasbruk 1
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
A pair of cylinder brass table lamps produced in Sweden during the late 1960s by Kosta Elarmatur. Good vintage condition with wear and age on the b...
Brass
$2,800Sale Price|50% Off
H 12 in Dm 22 in
Swedish Orrefors Crystal 1950s Mid Century Pendant Flush Chandelier
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Swedish Mid Century 1950s crystal and brass 22” Wide pendant or flush light by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. 5 candelabra light sockets. Newly Rewired
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Brass Table Lamps by Kosta Belysning, Sweden, 1970s
By Kosta Elarmatur
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by Kosta Belysning, Sweden, 1970s.
Brass
Kosta, Small Table Lamp, Black Glass, Sweden, 1950s
By Kosta Boda
Located in Stamford, CT
Kosta, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Small Table Lamp, Black Glass, Sweden, 1950s A single black glass table lamp designed and produced by Kosta in Sweden c. 1950s. Will be adapted fo...
Glass
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H 9 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Erik Hoglund Pendant Chandelier lamp Kosta Boda 1960s Sweden Glass & Metal
By Kosta Boda, Erik Höglund
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare glass and metal frame pendant chandelier circa 1960's by Erik Hoglund all original patina nice finish beautiful glow no chips or cracks on the glass walls original...
Metal
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...
Cut Glass
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H 22 in Dm 3.5 in
Beautiful Pair of Cognac Colored Glass Lamps by Vicki Linstrand for Kosta Boda.
By Kosta Boda, Kosta Vicki Linstrand
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of Elegant glass table lamps designed by Vicki Linstrand for Kosta Boda. The lamps are a combination of frosted Cognac and clear glass to create this stunning pair o...
Brass
Sold
H 14.56 in Dm 3.93 in
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...
Blown Glass, Sommerso
Erik Höglund Pendant lamp Kosta Boda 1960s Sweden
By Erik Höglund, Kosta Boda
Located in Den Haag, NL
Swedish Art & Craft style Modern art glass & metal pendant lamp, designed by Erik Hoglund for Kosta Boda Sweden in the 1960s. The lamp is made of a mat Green metal frame with Fou...
Art Glass
Glass Table Lamp by Ove Sandeberg for Kosta Boda, 1960s
By Ove Sandeberg, Kosta Boda
Located in Karis, Nyland
This is a rare Kosta Boda glass lamp in with clear glass circle pattern by Ove Sandeberg. It was made in Sweden, 1960-1970s. Shade not included.
Glass
Pair of 1970's Cognac Colored Glass Lamps by Vicke Lindstrand, Kosta
By Vicke Lindstrand, Kosta Boda
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of Perfume bottle shaped lamps in a stunning Cognac frosted colored glass which is paired with a smooth clear glass. the lamp...
Chrome
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H 23.23 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Crystal Glass Table Lamps by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta, Sweden, 1950s
By Vicke Lindstrand, Kosta Boda
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Pair of beautiful crystal glass table lamps by Vicke Lindstrand, organic conical in shape and with swirls of bubbles captured inside. Some of the bubbles are colored dark red, for a ...
Glass
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H 7.88 in W 19.69 in D 6.3 in
Pendant Lamp by Einar Backström & Erik Höglund for Boda Glasbruk, Sweden, 1960s
By Einar Backstrom, Kosta Boda, Erik Höglund
Located in München, BY
Amazing Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed by Einar Backström and Erik Höglund for Boda Glasbruk, Sweden, 1960s. Executed in enameled steel, brass, glass a...
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Conical Shaped Glass Lamps by Vicke Lindstrand, Kosta
By Kosta Boda, Vicke Lindstrand
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Modern pair of conical shaped glass lamps with internal bubble inclusions and satin nickel necks and sockets. Rewired with silver silk twist cord. Designed by Vicke Lindstran...
Silk, Cord, Glass
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H 34 in W 17.5 in L 34 in
20th Century Orrefors Leaf Ceiling Lamp - Glass Ceiling Light by Carl Fagerlund
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund, Kosta Boda
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish ceiling lamp made of a chrome frame, featuring twelve leaves made of hand blown Orrefors glass, featuring a four light socket, designed by Carl F...
Metal, Chrome