Boda Glass Booklet

About the Item

Promotional booklet advertising the Boda Glass Works and documenting the process of glass making at the Boda factory in southeastern Sweden. Published by Boda circa 1964. Showcases work by Fritz Kallenberg and Erik Hoglund. A handsome publication, with photographs of glassblowers at work, along with still-life compositions and artfully composed interiors. Small 8vo (8.25” x 6”), artisanal paper wrappers with depiction of a map with red sticker appliqué, 20 glossy pages with b/w photos and sketches. Text in English. Printed in Sweden by AB Svenska Telegrambyran. Boda merged with Kosta in 1969, becoming Kosta Boda in 1976. A crisp and lovely copy of a scarce piece of design ephemera, with only 3 listings in the World Catalog.

Creator:
Boda (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 8.25 in (20.96 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 0.13 in (3.31 mm)
Style:
Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Paper
Place of Origin:
Sweden
Period:
1960-1969
Date of Manufacture:
1964
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
New York, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU828540626162