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.
Vintage Swedish Glass Bowl by Kosta Boda, Blue, 6.69" Diameter, 1970s
By Kosta Boda
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Swedish Glass Bowl from Kosta Boda, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional i...
Glass
Mid-Century Swedish Modern Art Glass Dish Bowl by Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda
By Kosta Boda, Bertil Vallien
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and fantastic art glass bowl by Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda c1965. Eight inches in diameter by 5 tall cobalt blue with numerous abstract decorations. Beautiful abstract ch...
Art Glass
Vintage Swedish Glass Bowl Plate by Kosta Boda, 13.78" Diameter, 1970s
By Kosta Boda
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Swedish Glass Bowl Plate from Kosta Boda, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 proof of authenticity such as vintage catal...
Glass
$500Sale Price|20% Off
Swedish Postmodern Centerpiece Bowl by Ulrica Hydman-Vallien, 1990s
By Ulrica Hydman-Vallien, Kosta Boda
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Postmodern Swedish art glass centerpiece bowl by artist and designer Ulrica Hydman-Vallien, circa 1990s, for Kosta Boda, Sweden. Centerpiece ...
Glass
Vintage Kosta Boda Fluted Crystal Bowl
By Kosta Boda
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Based upon an Art Deco design from the 1940s this full lead clear crystal bowl from Kosta Boda in Sweden tics all the right boxes when it comes to Art Deco styling. The particular ex...
Crystal
Mid-Century Swedish Modern Art Glass Footed Bowl by Goran Warff for Kosta Boda
By Goran and Ann Warff, Kosta Boda
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic art glass footed bowl with Bullicante decorative trapped air bubbles as the subtle artistic creation along with green to blue in the center. Signed on bottom. In excellent...
Art Glass
KOSTA BODA - Ann Wärff - Med. Scandinavian Modern Glass Bowl - Sweden - C.1970's
By Kosta Boda, Goran and Ann Warff
Located in Chatham, ON
KOSTA BODA (Manufacturer) - Ann Wärff (Designer) - Kosgrap (Series) - Scandinavian modern art glass crystal salad bowl - medium size - molded form - featuring high walls with a textu...
Crystal
Red Kosta Boda Bowl by Anna Ehrner
By Kosta Boda, Anna Ehrner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very colorful hand crafted blown glass bowl by Anna Ehrner for Kosta Soda. The bowl is small but has a great look and statement. - could be used for multiple purposes, including a...
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Kosta Boda Art Glass Tray, Scandinavian Modern, Denmark, 1960s Design
By Kosta Boda
Located in Esbjerg, DK
tray in art glass. Made by Kosta Boda. Signed.
Art Glass
KOSTA BODA - Ann Wärff - Scandinavian Modern Low Glass Bowl - Sweden - C. 1970's
By Goran and Ann Warff, Kosta Boda
Located in Chatham, ON
KOSTA BODA (Manufacturer) - Ann Wärff (Designer) - Kosgrap (Series) - Scandinavian modern art glass low crystal salad bowl - molded form - two available (sold separately) - featuring...
Crystal
$196Sale Price|20% Off
Kosta Boda 1980s White Swirl Crystal Bowl, Modern Decorative Design
By Kosta Boda
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Heavy mouthblown Swedish modern solid crystal decorative vide poche by Kosta Boda manufactured in the 1980s. Soft semicircle shaped clear art glass bowl with encased layered white or...
Crystal
KOSTA BODA - Mid Century Art Glass Bowl - Sweden - Circa 1980's
By Kosta Boda
Located in Chatham, ON
KOSTA BODA - Mid Century art glass bowl - featuring an abstract mix of blue and clear glass - flat polished base and pontil - signed with original label at rim - Sweden - circa 1980'...
Art Glass
KOSTA BODA - Ann Wärff - Scandinavian Modern Glass Bowl - Sweden - Circa 1970's
By Kosta Boda, Goran and Ann Warff
Located in Chatham, ON
KOSTA BODA (Manufacturer) - Ann Wärff (Designer) - Kosgrap (Series) - Scandinavian modern art glass crystal salad bowl - molded form - featuring high walls with a textured finish and...
Crystal
Bertil Vallien 'JANUS' Sculpture for Kosta Boda, Sweden 2018
By Boda, Kosta Boda, Bertil Vallien
Located in Skien, NO
Limited Edition - Primitive Swedish Art Glass Sculpture "Janus" by Bertil Vallien ( Sweden 1938-) for Kosta Boda, 2018. Sand cast glass, pigment and foil inclusions, modeled as a tw...
Art Glass
Mid-Century Swedish Glass Bowl with Bird Design from Kosta Boda, 1960s
By Kosta Boda
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Swedish Glass Bowl with Bird Design from Kosta Boda, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs, design...
Glass
$1,088Sale Price / set|20% Off
A collection of Modern Scandinavian sommerso glass by Mona Morales Kosta Sweden
By Kosta Boda, Mona Morales-Schildt
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
Collection of Four Blue Sommerso Glass Objects by Mona Morales-Schildt, Kosta, 1960s A rare and striking collection of four Sommerso crystal glass objects by the celebrated Swedish ...
Blown Glass, Sommerso
Kosta Boda Atoll Black Large Bowl Design Anna Ehrner
By Kosta Boda
Located in Bochum, NRW
Heavy and thick blown glass large bowl "Atoll" by Anna Ehrner for Kosta Boda, Sweden. Original manufacturer label on the wall. Excellent condition. Dimensions: Diameter 17,5 cm, hei...
Blown Glass
$487Sale Price / set|25% Off
Crystal Bowl Sweden Kosta Boda Designer Anna Ehrner, Pair
By Kosta Boda
Located in New York, NY
A pair (two) of substantial vintage Scandinavian clear crystal bowls by designer Anna Ehrner for Kosta Boda, circa late-20th century, Sweden. Made in Sweden. Both are signed and numb...
Crystal
Art Glass Bowl and Candlesticks by Anna Ehrner for Kosta Boda, 1980s
By Kosta Boda
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Thick and heavy conical art glass bow and two matching candlesticks from Kosta Boda in Sweden. Designed by Anna Ehrner in the mid 1980s. The technique is called Atoll and it features...
Glass
Footed Bowl with Feather Decoration by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta 1950s
By Kosta Boda, Vicke Lindstrand
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Footed Bowl with Feather Decoration by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta 1950s A vintage crystal bowl designed by the Swedish designer Vicke Lindstrand (1904-1983) for Kosta Boda. Blown cl...
Art Glass
Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Cranberry White Stripe Bowl. Swedish Art Glass, 1950s
By Vicke Lindstrand, Kosta Boda
Located in Kansas City, MO
Swedish Mid-Century Modern cranberry and white striped glass bowl by Swedish glass artist Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Boda circa 1950. No chips crack...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Glass
$680Sale Price|20% Off
Bertil Vallien Vase / Bowl for Kosta Boda, Artist signed, Scandinavian Modern
By Bertil Vallien, Boda, Kosta Boda
Located in Skien, NO
Stunning Scandinavian / Swedish mid-century modern design art bowl bowl / stand by glass art pioneer Bertil Vallien(1938-). Handcrafted / Handblown art glass from ca. 1960/70s for ...
Art Glass
$691Sale Price / set|20% Off
Mona Morales crystal hand cut decorative art vase and art object, Kosta, Sweden
By Mona Morales-Schildt, Kosta Boda
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A gorgeous cut and rather large crystal decorative art glass vase and art miniature sculpture or paper weight made and signed by Mona Morales Schildt from the 1960s. She is regarded ...
Blown Glass
$1,810 / set
Edvin Ollers for Kosta Boda Pair of Glass Bowls
By Edvin Ollers, Kosta Boda
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of emerald green glass bowls by Edvin Ollers, a painter who also designed glass and pewter objects. We are particularly attracted to the glassware he designed for Kosta before...
Glass
Göran Wärff for Kosta Boda ‘Vagga’ Crystal Glass Bowl – Swedish Art Glass Design
By Kosta Boda, Göran Wärff
Located in Västra Frölunda, SE
A timeless masterpiece by Göran Wärff for Kosta Boda, the Vagga crystal glass bowl is a celebrated example of Scandinavian art glass design. Crafted with exceptional precision, this ...
Crystal
$517Sale Price|36% Off
A 1950s Swedish clear glass with air bubbles bowl by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta
By Kosta Boda, Vicke Lindstrand
Located in London, GB
A 1950s Swedish clear glass with air bubbles bowl by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta. Made from hand-blown glass with air bubbles. The bowl has an undulating rim, which is not perfectly ...
Glass
Elis Bergh Swedish Modern Glass Bowl, Kosta, Signed
By Kosta Boda
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very nice late 1920´s bluetoned glass bowl by Kosta after a design by Elis Bergh (1881-1954) Signed B305 Kosta on the bottom. Very nice condition. Elis Bergh, was an architect ...
Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern Bowl by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta
By Kosta Boda, Vicke Lindstrand
Located in Rīga, LV
Bowl designed by Vicke Lindstrand. Produced by Kosta in Sweden. Signed and numbered "Kosta 56693 Lindstrand" on the bottom
Glass
$499
H 5.5 in Dm 7.5 in
Mid Century Modern Kosta Boda Amber & Transparent Glass Bowl, Controlled Bubble
By Kosta Boda
Located in Soquel, CA
Stunning mid century modern vintage Kosta Boda transparent and heavy amber glass bowl with controlled bubbles in lower half amber color, c.1960s. The neutral amber and transparent a...
Art Glass
Postmodern Gray Ceramic Braided Woven Abstract Centerpiece Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Stunning woven braided ceramic centerpiece bowl glazed in a wonderful shade of gray with some blue tones. Great size for a coffee table or entryway. Very unusual abstract shape, plea...
Ceramic
Ribera Handmade Large Centerpiece Bowl - Stoneware
By OWO Ceramics
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Beautiful large centerpiece bowl crafted from stoneware clay. Inspired by the vibrant marine life of the reef and the soft motion of ocean waves, this extra large fruit bowl showcases a distinctive blend of artistry and nature, capturing the tranquil beauty of the sea. Each centerpiece bowl is wheel-thrown and hand-glazed in our studio, featuring a soft, white matte finish that beautifully enhances the organic textures of the clay. The glaze has been specially formulated for this collection, reflecting the dedication and craftsmanship that goes into each piece. Ideal for keeping your weekly fruits out on the counter or as a striking standalone accent, this white centerpiece bowl...
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
Large Lalique Crystal Bowl Centerpiece
By René Lalique
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautifully hand crafted Lalique centerpiece decorative bowl in a wide open "V" form shape. The bowl is embellished by engraved frosted doves and large scrolls design details. Maker'...
Crystal
$1,576
H 1.97 in Dm 14.57 in
Large Handmade Hammered Silver Centerpiece Bowl by Renzo Cassetti, Italy 1970s
By Renzo Cassetti
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic large round shell shaped centerpiece completely handmade in hammered silver plate. This beautiful piece was designed by Renzo Cassetti in Italy in the 1970s and is signed i...
Silver Plate
XL Footed Resin Bowl Centerpiece in Yellow by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
An elegant XL round bowl that is supported by four half spheres that make a fun, bold and unique piece great for holding fruit, plants and specially everyone's attention. You can hav...
Resin
Art Deco Blue Glass Centerpiece Bowl by Rudolf Schrötter, 1970s
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Poland, 1970s This is a thick and heavy blue glass bowl. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but overall it can be considered as in excellent...
Glass
Kosta Boda Limelight Bowl On Foot
By Göran Wärff
Located in Wilkes Barre, PA
Like all the items in the Limelight collection, this dish has the distinctive, textured base that optically reflects light. The small bowl on foot is great for everything from desser...
Crystal
$375 / set
H 11 in W 4 in D 3 in
Set of 3 Swedish Crystal Sunflower Candlesticks by Göran Wärff for Kosta Boda
By Göran Wärff, Kosta Boda
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of three vintage Swedish crystal sunflower candlesticks by Göran Wärff for Kosta Boda, circa 1970s. This beautiful trio of clear glass candleholders is in good vintage condition with no chips or cracks, measuring approximately: Large 11"H x 4"W x 3"D Medium - 7.5"H x 4"W x 3"D Small - 4.75H x 4"W x 3"D These 3 vintage Kosta Boda sunflower...
Crystal
$455
H 2.76 in Dm 10.24 in
Large Handmade Hammered Silver Centerpiece Bowl by Renzo Cassetti, Italy, 1970s
By Renzo Cassetti
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful round centerpiece, entirely handcrafted in hammered silver-plated metal. This stunning piece was produced by Renzo Cassetti in Italy during the 1970s. The signature is engr...
Silver Plate
$859
H 13.5 in Dm 6.25 in
Mid Century Modern Art Glass Large Vase for Kosta Boda by Ulrica Hydman Valliens
By Ulrica Hydman-Vallien, Kosta Boda
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic simple and elegant designer Art Glass vase by Ulrica Hydman-Valliens for Kosta Boda. Open Minds is the vases name as it was blown in different sizes, this example being a t...
Art Glass
Göran Wärff, Glass sculpture, Kosta Boda, Sweden
By Göran Wärff
Located in Stockholm, SE
An asymmetrical sculpture in solid glass. Made by Göran Wärff for Kosta Boda. Made in the later part of the 20th century. Heavy glass sculpture in the form of a twisted prism. Sign...
Art Glass
Footed Bowl by Göran Wärff from “Sunflower” Collection for Kosta Boda
By Kosta Boda, Göran Wärff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1970s, Sweden. This vintage glass bowl from the Sunflower series by Göran Wärff, for Kosta Boda, features a sunflower shape with softly curved edges. The textured dotted pattern at t...
Glass
Sold
H 4.33 in Dm 1.96 in
A collection of Modern Scandinavian sommerso glass by Mona Morales Kosta Sweden
By Kosta Boda, Mona Morales-Schildt
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
Collection of three miniature Amber Sommerso Glass Objects by Mona Morales-Schildt, Kosta, 1960s A rare and striking collection of four Sommerso crystal glass objects by the celebra...
Blown Glass, Sommerso
Modern Scandinavian sommerso glass bowls by Mona Morales Kosta Boda, Sweden
By Kosta Boda, Mona Morales-Schildt
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A pair of dark blue sommerso crystal glass bowls by Mona Morales Schildt. She is regarded as one of Sweden's most talented glass designers. Her objects can be seen in museums and art...
Blown Glass
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H 4.25 in Dm 10.25 in
Vintage Art Glass Bowl from the Satellite Series by Bertil Vallien / Kosta Boda
By Kosta Boda, Bertil Vallien
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage art glass bowl from the "Satellite Series" by Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda, circa 1980s. The bowl is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and meas...
Art Glass
Kosta Boda Bertil Vallien Sweden Day Series Glass Dish T1210
By Kosta Boda, Bertil Vallien
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful thick glass cristal clear with design candy dish low bowl, circa 1970's excellent condition deisgn by Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda.Sweden.
Art Glass
Vintage Boho Kosta Boda Atoll Blue Swirl Bowl
By Kosta Boda
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your interior styling with this striking vintage Kosta Boda “Atoll” art glass bowl, designed in a deep cobalt blue that radiates elegance and bold character. Handblown in Sweden, this iconic mid-century Scandinavian piece features a thick, polished rim and mesmerizing swirls within its curved form, capturing and reflecting light with a sculptural glow. The Atoll bowl...
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Sommerso glass bowl by Mona Morales-Schildt for Kosta Boda, Sweden. Signed.
By Kosta Boda, Mona Morales-Schildt
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
Mona Morales Schildt is regarded as one of Sweden's most talented glass designers. Her objects can be seen in museums and art galleries all over the world. Her work always holds an e...
Blown Glass
Sommerso crystal miniature seized vase made and signed by Mona Morales
By Kosta Boda, Mona Morales-Schildt
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
Mona Morales Schildt is regarded as one of Sweden's most talented glass designers. Her objects can be seen in museums and art galleries all over the world. Her work always holds an e...
Blown Glass
Kosta Boda Hand Blown Glass Bowl
By Kosta Boda
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a hand blown bowl by Kosta Boda. It is green with swirls on the glass. It makes for a nice candy dish or a centerpiece. Made in Sweden.
Glass
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H 2.95 in Dm 9.44 in
Scandinavian Art glass bowl with amazing colors by Göran Wärff Kosta, Sweden
By Kosta Boda, Göran Wärff
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A rare vintage collectiable and crystal bowl. Swedish modernism design, made by Göran Wärff for Boda, Sweden. This is handmade by the artist using a very special technique where the ...
Blown Glass
Bertil Vallien Galaxy Blue Glass Bowl, Kosta Boda Sweden, 1980s
By Kosta Boda, Bertil Vallien
Located in Bochum, NRW
Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda mid-century blue galaxy glass bowl, Sweden, 1980s. A bowl made of milky iridescent glass with blue spots, trails, and threa...
Blown Glass
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H 2.95 in Dm 4.33 in
Modern Scandinavian Small vintage glass bowl by Mona Morales Kosta Boda, Sweden.
By Kosta Boda, Mona Morales-Schildt
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
Mona Morales Schildt is regarded as one of Sweden's most talented glass designers. Her objects can be seen in museums and art galleries all over the world. Her work always holds an e...
Blown Glass