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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Other Kosta Boda Glass
A Swedish clear glass owl sculpture. Made by Kosta, designed by Mats Jonasson. Signed to base "Kosta, 93056, MJ". Circa 1969 - 1975.
A Swedish clear glass skull candle votive. Made by Kosta Boda, designed by Ludvig Löfgren. Factory marked to base.
A Swedish clear glass fish paperweight. Made by Kosta. Labelled, and signed to base "Kosta, 98209".
A Swedish clear glass vase with etched / engraved floral design. Made by Kosta, labelled.
A Swedish clear glass vase with etched / engraved floral design. Made by Kosta, labelled.
A Swedish clear glass candle holder. Made by Kosta, from the "Saphir" range, boxed.
A Swedish clear textured glass candle holder. Made by Kosta Boda, designed by Rolf Sinnemark, labelled.
A Swedish opalescent white glass fox sculpture. Made by Kosta, for Svenskt Glas. Designed by Paul Hoff, in cooperation with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). Signed & marked to base, with box and certificate.
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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.