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.
Art Glass Lion Paperweight / Sculpture by Kosta Boda Sweden
By Kosta Boda
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice art glass lion paperweight / sculpture by Kosta Boda Sweden, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 4.25"W x 1.25"D...
Art Glass
Vintage Multi Color Glass Egg Sculpture by Kosta Boda
By Monica Backström, Kosta Boda
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage hand-blown Art glass sculpture by Kosta Boda. This sculpture, shaped like an egg and in soft and bright hues of blues, lavender and whites was created by Monica Bac...
Glass
Art Glass Lying Hippo Paperweight / Sculpture by Kosta Boda Sweden
By Kosta Boda
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice art glass lying hippo paperweight / sculpture by Kosta Boda Sweden, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 5.25"W x...
Art Glass
Stylized Fish Sculpture by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta 1953
By Kosta Boda, Vicke Lindstrand
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Stylized Fish Sculpture by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta 1953 A stylized crystal fish sculpture designed by the Swedish designer Vicke Lindstrand (1904-1983) for Kosta. Made in Sweden,...
Art Glass
Kosta Boda Art Glass Vase by Kjell Engman, Sweden — Tall Sculptural
By Kosta Boda, Kjell Engman
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking Swedish art glass vase designed by Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda, one of Scandinavia’s most celebrated glasshouses. This example showcases Engman’s signature organic form—an e...
Art Glass
$360Sale Price|20% Off
Poncho Green Art Glass Catwalk Sculpture by Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda Sweden
By Kosta Boda, Kjell Engman
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice poncho green art glass "Catwalk" sculpture / figurine by Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda Sweden, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cra...
Art Glass
Set of Three Art Glass Animal Paperweights / Sculptures by Kosta Boda Sweden
By Kosta Boda
Located in San Diego, CA
A very set of three art glass animal paperweights / sculptures by Kosta Boda Sweden, circa 1980s. The set includes a hippo, rhino and polar bear. They are in very good vintage cond...
Art Glass
$414Sale Price|40% Off
Crystal glass paper weight made and signed by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Sweden
By Vicke Lindstrand, Kosta Boda
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A fantastic rather large handmade vintage glass sculpture or paperweight made and signed by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta, Sweden. This piece is showcasing his enormous talent as a glas...
Art Glass, Cut Glass
Scandinavian Modern Set of 3 Eggs Monica Backstrom Kosta, Sweden, 1970s
By Monica Backström, Kosta Boda
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This set of 3 eggs with a swelling shape and mottled brown surface was designed by Monica Backström. They are al unique and was mouth-blown and hand-c...
Art Glass
Art Glass Lion Paperweight / Sculpture by Kosta Boda Sweden
By Kosta Boda
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice art glass lion paperweight / sculpture by Kosta Boda Sweden, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cr...
Art Glass
Vintage Kosta Boda Swedish Glass Lion Figurine, 1970s Modern Design
By Kosta Boda
Located in Queens, NY
Vintage Swedish 1970\'s clear glass flat stylized lion figurine/paperweight (KOSTA BODA)
Glass
$703Sale Price|25% Off
H 8.67 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Antique Abstract Fish Crystal VICKE LINDSTRAND Sculpture, Minimal Glass, Kosta
Located in Wembley, GB
Beautifully stylized a minimalistic abstract crystal fish figurine with a great balance of harmony, portrays the purity of the inner world through characteristic beauty. This unique ...
Crystal, Rock Crystal
$1,075
H 11 in W 4.25 in D 3 in
Vicke Lindstrand "Colora" Series for Kosta Blue Bud Glass Vase. Sweden, 1950s
By Vicke Lindstrand, Kosta Boda
Located in Kansas City, MO
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Blue Bud Art glass vase by Swedish glass artist Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Boda circa 1950. From the "Colora" series. No chips cracks or repairs. Marked...
Art Glass
$414Sale Price|40% Off
H 5.51 in W 7.87 in D 3.14 in
Crystal glass paper weight made and signed by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Sweden
By Vicke Lindstrand, Kosta Boda
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A fantastic rather large handmade vintage glass sculpture or paperweight made and signed by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta, Sweden. This piece is showcasing his enormous talent as a glas...
Art Glass, Cut Glass
$292
H 3.94 in Dm 5.91 in
Kosta Boda 'Rhapsody' Crystal Bowl by Kjell Engman – Swedish Art Glass, 1980s
By Kjell Engman, Kosta Boda
Located in Bochum, NRW
Celebrate the romance and artistry of Scandinavian design with this Kosta Boda “Rhapsody” crystal bowl, a poetic creation by acclaimed Swedish glass artist Kjell Engman. First introd...
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Boda. Unique Glass Block, 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Vicke Lindstrand (1904-1983) for Kosta Boda. Unique glass block in blue-green mouth-blown art glass. Decorated with Sami hunting reindeer. 1960s. Measures: 19.5 x 15.5 cm. Dept...
Art Glass
Set of Monica Backstrom for Kosta Boda Mushrooms, 1970’s
By Monica Backström
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: From left to right 1st photo: White : 11cm diameter , 6cm Height Blue : 10,5cm Height 7,5cm Diameter Brown: 16cm Heigth , 12cm Diameter White: 13cm Height, 10,5cm Diamete...
Art Glass
$1,403
H 13.19 in W 4.93 in D 3.55 in
Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Glasbruk 1950s Tall Double hole Glass Vase '1483'
By Kosta Glasbruk 1, Kosta Boda, Vicke Lindstrand
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
A tall rare double holed clear crystal glass vase designed by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Glasbruk (which eventually became Kosta Boda), Sweden, circa 1959. Vicke Lindstrand is consid...
Crystal
$456
H 4.93 in Dm 8.08 in
Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda – ‘CanCan’ Art Glass Bowl, Model 59145, Sweden, 1990
By Kjell Engman, Kosta Boda
Located in Bochum, NRW
A vibrant and collectible art glass bowl from the *“CanCan”* series, designed by esteemed Swedish glass artist **Kjell Engman** for **Kosta Boda** in the early 1990s. This hand-blown...
Glass
$490
H 6 in W 5 in D 3 in
Mid-Century Modern Hand Carved Glass Sculpture By VIcke Lindstrand Kosta Boda
By Kosta Boda, Vicke Lindstrand
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous ice chipped block of glass with a deer feeding etched into the flat side of the glass block. Signed V. Lindstrand Kosta Boda. Truly a timeless piece and such craftsmanship. ...
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
$180Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.75 in W 5.25 in D 1.5 in
1970's Kosta Boda Lovely Lion Zoo Art Glass Figure Sculpture by Bertil Vallien
By Kosta Boda, Bertil Vallien
Located in San Diego, CA
Great Kosta Boda art glass lion sculpture figurine from the Boda Zoo series and dates from the 1970's. Designed by Bertil Vallien and was made in Sweden...
Art Glass
$579
H 6.2 in W 6 in D 3.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Ice Sculpture Etched Seal by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Boda
By Vicke Lindstrand, Kosta Boda
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous hand carved block of glass into a Ice Sculptural block replecating a ice burg with a Seal poking his head up and into the opening. Remarkably subtle and in excellent conditi...
Glass
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H 7.5 in W 2.75 in D 5 in
Pair of Art Glass "Catwalk" Sculptures by Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda Sweden
By Kjell Engman, Kosta Boda
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair art glass "Catwalk" sculptures / figurines by Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda Sweden, circa 1980s. The pieces is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks a...
Art Glass
Art Glass Lying Hippo Paperweight / Sculpture by Kosta Boda Sweden
By Kosta Boda
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice art glass lying hippo paperweight / sculpture by Kosta Boda Sweden, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 7.5"W x ...
Art Glass
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H 7.09 in W 5.52 in D 7.09 in
Blue Glass Skull Ornament Ludvig Lofgren for Kosta Boda - Limited Edition Signed
By Kosta Boda
Located in Glasgow, GB
Ludvig Löfgren's Blue Art Glass Skull for Kosta Boda This stunning blue art glass skull sculpture, part of Ludvig Löfgren's 'Vanitas' collection, is a st...
Art Glass
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H 7.75 in W 6.13 in D 2.38 in
Kosta Boda Bertil Vallien Icon Spirt Starlight Dancer Art Glass Sculpture 2000
By Bertil Vallien, Kosta Boda
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Vitruvian Man called Starlight Dancer art glass table sculpture designed by Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda made in Sweden. Engraved at the bottom and numbered, 7090...
Art Glass
Figurative Glassculpture Kjell Engman, Kosta Boda Atelier, Sweden
By Kjell Engman, Kosta Boda
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely blasted glass sculpture designed by Kjell Engman at Kosta Boda Atelier in Sweden. The sculpture is unique or made in a small limited edition. It is monted on a aluminium pie...
Glass
Vintage Yellow Art Glass Sculpture by Kosta Boda
By Monica Backström, Kosta Boda
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage hand-blown Art glass sculpture by Kosta Boda. This sculpture, shaped like an egg and in bright hues of yellow was created by Monica Backstrom for Kosta Boda. This p...
Glass
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H 7.09 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Sculpture in crystal "Viewpoints" design Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda, 1995
By Bertil Vallien, Kosta Boda
Located in taranto, IT
Rare splendid crystal sculpture "viewpoints" produced by kosta boda based on a design by Bertil Vallien in limited edition in 1995 It measures 18 cm in height by 10 cm in width, u...
Crystal
Kosta Boda Orange Art Glass Bowl by Anna Ehrner
By Kosta Boda, Anna Ehrner
Located in San Diego, CA
Strikingly beautiful art glass bowl. This piece designed by Anna Ehrner for Kosta Boda Sweden is a masterpiece of beauty and minimalism. The bowl shape of this glass art form is enve...
Glass
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H 4.25 in W 3 in D 3.5 in
Pair of Glass Face Bookends or Sculptures by Erik Höglund, Sweden, 1960s
By Kosta Boda, Erik Höglund
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of figural glass sculptures or bookends by Erik Höglund, Sweden, 1960s. Produced at Boda glassworks in Sweden during the 1960s. No labels,...
Glass
Glass Face Sculpture by Erik Hoglund for Kosta Boda, 1960
By Erik Höglund, Kosta Boda
Located in Rochester, NY
Glass face sculpture mounted in original black enameled iron frame with Stand by Erik Hoglund for Kosta Boda – Sweden, circa 1960. Marked Boda on ...
Iron
Glass Face Sconce by Erik Hoglund for Kosta Boda
By Kosta Boda, Erik Höglund
Located in New York, NY
Art Glass face mask by Erik Hoglund for Kosta Boda. The glass mask fits into a black metal frame, with a candle holder, which mount to the ...
Pair of Figural Glass Sculptures by Erik Höglund, Sweden, 1960s
By Kosta Boda, Erik Höglund
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Pair of figural glass sculptures, bookends designed by Erik Höglund. Produced at Boda glassworks in Sweden during the 1960s. Marked with label....
Glass