Kosta Boda Glass Identification Guide + Gallery
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Kosta glass was founded in 1742 by Anders Koskull and Bogislaus Stael Von Holstein. In 1746 Kosta was bought by Johan Wickenberg, and stayed in his family until 1893. Kosta became part of the Afors group in 1971, along with Afors and Boda, and later Johansfors. The group was bought by Upsala-Ekeby in 1975, and renamed Kosta Boda AB in 1976. Kosta Boda merged with Orrefors in 1990 to become Orrefors Kosta Boda, and in 1997 became part of The Royal Scandinavian Group. Designers who have worked at Kosta throughout the years include Gunnar Wennerberg, Alf Wallander, Elis Bergh, Vicke Lindstrand, Paul Hoff, Bengt Edenfalk, Anna Ehrner, and Klas-Goran Tinback.
Sources: 20th Century Factory Glass by Lesley Jackson.
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Bertil Vallien
Zoo Series
A Swedish clear glass rooster bird sculpture. Made by Boda, designed by Bertil Vallien, from the "Zoo Series", labelled.
A Swedish clear glass camel sculpture. Made by Boda / Kosta Boda, designed by Bertil Vallien, from the "Zoo Series".
A Swedish clear glass lion sculpture. Made by Boda / Kosta Boda, designed by Bertil Vallien, from the "Zoo Series".
A Swedish clear glass hippo sculpture. Made by Boda / Kosta Boda, designed by Bertil Vallien, from the "Zoo Series".
A Swedish clear glass rhino sculpture. Made by Boda / Kosta Boda, designed by Bertil Vallien, from the "Zoo Series".
A Swedish clear glass rooster sculpture. Made by Boda / Kosta Boda, designed by Bertil Vallien, from the "Zoo Series".
Kennel Series
A Swedish clear glass poodle sculpture. Made by Boda / Kosta Boda, designed by Bertil Vallien, from the "Kennel Series".
Rainbow
A Swedish white glass vase with coloured stripes. Made by Boda, designed by Bertil Vallien, pattern number 48223, from the "Rainbow" range, signed.
A Swedish white glass vase with coloured stripes. Made by Kosta Boda, designed by Bertil Vallien, pattern number 48224, from the "Rainbow" range, signed and labelled.
A Swedish white glass vase with coloured stripes. Made by Kosta Boda, designed by Bertil Vallien, pattern number 48225, from the "Rainbow" range, signed.
A Swedish white glass vase with coloured stripes. Made by Kosta Boda, designed by Bertil Vallien, pattern number 48226, from the "Rainbow" range, signed and labelled.
A Swedish white glass vase with coloured stripes. Made by Boda, designed by Bertil Vallien, pattern number 48227, from the "Rainbow" range, signed.
A Swedish white glass vase with coloured stripes. Made by Boda, designed by Bertil Vallien, pattern number 48287, from the "Rainbow" range, signed.
A Swedish white glass vase with coloured stripes. Made by Kosta Boda, designed by Bertil Vallien, pattern number 48290, from the "Rainbow" range, signed and labelled.
Cirrus
A Swedish white and clear glass vase. Made by Boda Afors, designed by Bertil Vallien, from the "Cirrus" range, signed.
Artist Collection
A Swedish blue & amber glass "wind pipe" stem vase. Made by Boda, designed by Bertil Vallien, pattern number 48175, from the "Artist Collection" range, signed.
A Swedish blue & amber glass miniature bottle vase. Made by Kosta Boda, designed by Bertil Vallien, pattern number 48009, from the "Artist Collection" range, signed and labelled.
A Swedish blue & amber glass miniature bottle vase. Made by Boda, designed by Bertil Vallien, pattern number 47834, from the "Artist Collection" range, signed.
A Swedish blue & turquoise glass miniature bottle vase. Made by Kosta Boda, designed by Bertil Vallien, pattern number 48010, from the "Artist Collection" range, signed and labelled.
A Swedish blue & purple glass miniature bottle vase. Made by Boda, designed by Bertil Vallien, pattern number 47835, from the "Artist Collection" range, signed.
A Swedish blue & purple glass miniature bottle vase. Made by Boda, designed by Bertil Vallien, pattern number 48008, from the "Artist Collection" range, signed.
A Swedish white, purple and green glass "Galaxy" vase. Made by Kosta Boda, designed by Bertil Vallien, pattern number 48214, from the "Artist Collection" range, signed.
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Reference Websites
For more information on Kosta Boda glass, check out the following resources:
www.kostaboda.com
www.bergdala-glastekniska-museum.se - Several original Swedish glass catalogues, including Kosta Boda.