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.
Mid-Century Kosta Sweden Table Lamp
By Kosta Boda
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Stunning Kosta Sweden table lamp with nice seventies lamp shade. Lamp including shade 37cm high.
Crystal
Pair of Solid Clear glass Kosta Lamps, Sweden, 1980
By Kosta Glasbruk 1, Kosta Boda
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of solid clear crystal lamps by the Swedish glassmaker Kosta, 1980 Sweden signed clear crystal with tiny air bubbles organically shaped in the inside of the glass . Rewired for ...
Blown Glass
Pair of table lamps in glass, by Vicke Linstrand for Kosta
By Vicke Lindstrand, Kosta Boda
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of table lamps in glass, designed by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta. Sweden, 1960´s. Signed: Kosta 10634 V Lindstrand.
Glass
Purple Glass Kosta Lamp, 1970, Sweden
By Kosta Vicki Linstrand, Kosta Boda, Kosta Glasbruk 1
Located in Bronx, NY
Purple and clear glass lamp by Kosta, Sweden, 1980. Partly frosted and a purple core glass encased in smooth clear glass with partial frosting , the base is very heavy as it is all ...
Crystal
Pair of Swedish Kosta Contemporary Brass Table Lamps
By Kosta Boda
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Swedish contemporary brass table lamps made by the experimental glass company Kosta circa 1960. The lamps are in good original...
Brass
Pair of Swedish Mid-Century Modern Jade Green Kosta Lamps, Perfume Bottle Shape
By Vicke Lindstrand, Kosta Boda
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Swedish Mid-Century Modern Jade Green Kosta Lamps, Perfume Bottle Shape Pair of perfume shaped smaller table or desk lamps by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta in a beautiful frost...
Glass
Kosta Boda Grey Glass Etched Bird Lamp, by Ove Sandeberg
By Kosta Boda
Located in Riverdale, NY
Charming Kosta Boda grey glass etched bird lamp, by Ove Sandeberg. Smoke grey glass is etched with a parade of big eyed birds. Original wiring. 1970's Sweden.
Art Glass
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
Kosta Boda Glass Disc Table Lamp with Linen Shade, Scandinavian Style
By Vicke Lindstrand, Kosta Boda, Mazzega, Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Spectacular Swedish midcentury modern art glass table lamp manufactured by Kosta Boda in the 1960s. Nine thick hand-blown clear glass discs stack mounted on metal rod in the center w...
Crystal, Metal
Ove Sandeberg for Kosta Boda Etched Bird Grey Glass Lamp
By Kosta Boda, Ove Sandeberg
Located in New York, NY
Scavvo grey glass lamp with etched and polished stylized bird motif by One Sandeberg for Kosta Boda.
Art Glass
Scandinavian Modern Table Lamp, Hans-Ove Sandeberg for Kosta, ca1960s
By Kosta Boda, Ove Sandeberg
Located in Örebro, SE
Stylish, Scandinavian Modern table lamp by Hans-Ove Sandeberg for Kosta, ca1960s. Signed with makers mark. Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use. Pleas...
Glass
1970s Kosta Boda Bubble Glass Table Lamp with Verner Panton Fabric Shade
By Kosta Boda
Located in Weesp, NL
1970s Kosta Boda Bubble Glass Table Lamp with Verner Panton Fabric Shade Add an iconic statement piece to your interior with this stunning 1970s Sca...
Cotton, Blown Glass
$2,500 / set
Pair of Brass Kosta Table Lamps, circa 1970s
By Kosta Boda
Located in New York, NY
Pair of stylized brass round globe-shaped table lamps made by Kosta AB. They measure 20"H to top of the socket, have a 7"H harp and base is 8"DIA. The lamps have been re-wired and th...
Brass
Pair of Solid Clear Kosta Crystal Lamps, Sweden, 1980
By Kosta Boda, Kosta Glasbruk 1
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of solid clear crystal lamps by the Swedish glassmaker Kosta, 1980 Sweden signed in great condition clear crystal with tiny air bubbles organically shaped in the inside of the g...
Blown Glass
$3,900 / set
Pair of Jade Green Kosta Lamps, 1970, Sweden
By Kosta Glasbruk 1, Kosta Boda, Kosta Vicki Linstrand
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of Jade green and clear glass lamps by Kosta, Sweden, 1980. Partly frosted green glass and clear smooth clear glass, these are extremely beautiful the base is very heavy as it ...
Crystal
Vicke lindstrand glass Lamps , Sweden, Orrefors, 1980
By Kosta Boda, Orrefors, Kosta Glasbruk 1
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of solid clear glass lamps designed by Vicke lindstrand produced by the Swedish glassmaker Kosta 1980 Sweden signed clear crystal with air bubbles and green glass swirls inside ...
Chrome
$4,400 / set
H 31.5 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Good Quality Pair of American Lamps of Solid Spiraling Clear Glass
Located in San Francisco, CA
A shimmering and good quality pair of American lamps of solid spiraling clear glass; each of columnar for resting on a square base.
$1,995
H 17.5 in Dm 9 in
Large Swedish Ceramic Vase / Table Lamp Base by Vicke Lindstrand & Upsala Ekeby
By Upsala Ekeby, Vicke Lindstrand
Located in New York, NY
Large Swedish Mid-Century Modern white ceramic table lamp base / vase designed by Vicke Lindstrand for Upsala Ekeby. The form of the piece is elegantly conceived; it is tapered and fluted. The under glaze of the white exterior has burnt reddish tones which come through along the edges and give the piece depth and warmth. Furthermore, it is equipped with a pre-set drilled hole near the mouth which allows room for an electrical cord and for this piece to be used as a table lamp or a vase. Stamped: V.L. on base. Additional References: NK, Nordiska Kompaniet, Axel Einar Hjort, Carl Marmstrom, Orrefors...
Ceramic, Pottery
$2,917 / set
H 26.38 in Dm 11.82 in
Midcentury Pair of Brass Table Lamps by Kosta Elarmatur, Sweden, 1960s
By Kosta Glasbruk 1
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
A pair of cylinder brass table lamps produced in Sweden during the late 1960s by Kosta Elarmatur. Good vintage condition with wear and age on the b...
Brass
Pair of Brass Table Lamps by Kosta Belysning, Sweden, 1970s
By Kosta Elarmatur
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by Kosta Belysning, Sweden, 1970s.
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Tall Bottle Shaped Murano Table Lamps
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Blown glass table from Murano Italy. Purple grey in color with brass bases. Labeled made in Italy. Shades not included. 26.5 to the top...
Brass
Pair of Vintage Swedish Brass Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very well made pair of vintage Swedish brass table lamps, dating from around the 1970’s. They have a gorgeous design and are of...
Brass
Green marble mid century modern pair of lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of vintage large marble base table lamps or desk lamps, France 1960s. The sculpted marble is dark green with beige lines. The mid century modern pair of lamps is priced without ...
Marble
Pair of Swedish 1950s Brass side lamps
By Ateljé Lyktan, Hans Bergström
Located in New York, NY
Charming pair of Swedish 1950s Brass side lamps in the style of ASEA and Hans Bergström. Age appropriate wear to the brass and includes original lamp shades, with some marks and tear...
Brass
Pair of Swedish Table Lamps
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of Swedish mid-20th century glass table lamps, textured clear glass. Existing European wiring. Rewiring available upon request. Glass base H- 12", diameter 5.5".
Blown Glass
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow-colored glass table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10.25” H x 3.5” diameterDimensions of Shade (inches): 3.75” Top Diameter...
Glass
Pair of Burnished Brass Contemporary Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
These sleek and elegant burnished brass table lamps have a slender column design with bayonet fittings. Each light measures 6 in - 15 cm diameter...
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1960s Italian Lucite column side or table lamps. Made of Lucite and chrome these have been rewired for the US. Shades, harp, and finial not included.
Lucite
Kosta, Small Table Lamp, Black Glass, Sweden, 1950s
By Kosta Boda
Located in Stamford, CT
Kosta, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Small Table Lamp, Black Glass, Sweden, 1950s A single black glass table lamp designed and produced by Kosta in Sweden c. 1950s. Will be adapted fo...
Glass
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H 22 in Dm 3.5 in
Beautiful Pair of Cognac Colored Glass Lamps by Vicki Linstrand for Kosta Boda.
By Kosta Vicki Linstrand, Kosta Boda
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of Elegant glass table lamps designed by Vicki Linstrand for Kosta Boda. The lamps are a combination of frosted Cognac and clear glass to create this stunning pair o...
Brass
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H 14.56 in Dm 3.93 in
Mid-century Modern sommerso lamp base made and signed by Ove Sandberg Kosta
By Ove Sandeberg, Kosta Boda
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A rather large and gorgeous vintage glass table lamp, handmade and signed by Ove Sandberg for Kosta, Sweden. The price includes FREE shipping. A sommerso glass...
Blown Glass, Sommerso
Glass Table Lamp by Ove Sandeberg for Kosta Boda, 1960s
By Kosta Boda, Ove Sandeberg
Located in Karis, Nyland
This is a rare Kosta Boda glass lamp in with clear glass circle pattern by Ove Sandeberg. It was made in Sweden, 1960-1970s. Shade not included.
Glass
Pair of 1970's Cognac Colored Glass Lamps by Vicke Lindstrand, Kosta
By Kosta Boda, Vicke Lindstrand
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of Perfume bottle shaped lamps in a stunning Cognac frosted colored glass which is paired with a smooth clear glass. the lamp...
Chrome
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H 23.23 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Crystal Glass Table Lamps by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta, Sweden, 1950s
By Kosta Boda, Vicke Lindstrand
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Pair of beautiful crystal glass table lamps by Vicke Lindstrand, organic conical in shape and with swirls of bubbles captured inside. Some of the bubbles are colored dark red, for a ...
Glass
Conical Shaped Glass Lamps by Vicke Lindstrand, Kosta
By Vicke Lindstrand, Kosta Boda
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Modern pair of conical shaped glass lamps with internal bubble inclusions and satin nickel necks and sockets. Rewired with silver silk twist cord. Designed by Vicke Lindstran...
Silk, Cord, Glass
20th Century Table Lamp by Kosta
By Kosta Boda, Orrefors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Table lamp made of crystal glass signed by Kosta. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1960, Sweden. Base: 4.10" W x 4.10" D Kosta Glasbruk,...
Crystal
Pair of Vicke Linstrand Kosta Boda Swedish Glass 1960s Mid-Century Table Lamps
By Vicke Lindstrand, Kosta Boda
Located in New York, NY
A great pair of handblown clear and white handblown heavy thick glass Swedish table lamps by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Boda. Newly rewired.
Art Glass
Pair of Green Kosta Glass Lamps
By Kosta Boda
Located in London, GB
A pair of lamps by Kosta Boda of Sweden with green bobble glass bases and brass fittings. With original Kosta, Sweden labels. Re-wired with antique gold flex and PAT tested . .
Art Glass
Kosta Boda 1960s Lead Crystal Table Lamp
By Kosta Boda
Located in New York, NY
A 1960s modern lead crystal table lamp by Kosta Boda of Sweden. Square base with central round medallion design in the crystal. Original Kosta ...
Crystal
Exceptional Pair of Restored Amber Glass Lamps by Kosta Boda, circa 1980
By Kosta Boda
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lamps are shipped as photographed and described in the narrative. They are professionally restored using materials of the highest quality and are shipped complete with the new shades, harps and finials shown in the photos. A fabulous pair of amber colored solid glass lamps by Kosta Boda, circa 1980. Heavy, beautifully made pieces. Exceptional jewelry! Excellent restored condition. Rewired using amber...
Brass