These silent, slender boats have glided over the worlds seas with their messages and raised eyebrows for nearly 30 years. Gently used kosta boda furniture up to 70% off at chairish. Cyklon ann wahlstrom glas i rorelse movements in glass isbn 9197086924 signed by wahlstrom is the catalog for her 20 year retrospective of work with molten glass. Kosta boda art gallery is the art hall of the famous glassworks kosta glasbruk. Kosta glassworks and the kosta outlet are adjacent to the hotel. Kosta boda is synonymous with innovative design that has a lot of personality. You learn about the glass manufacturing process and how the glass is blown, cut and painted. Its a big place, with both kosta boda and orrefors retail outlets, a cafe, a gallery, the glass blowing hot room and a somewhat outofplace factory outlet mall for nonglass items. The outlet stores for kosta boda and orrefors were huge and had great prices. The introduction is in swedish, english, french, and german. Oct 02, 2019 kosta boda was our first stop on a long day of touring in the kingdom of glass. Homepage sitemap contact us privacy policy terms of service sitemap contact us privacy policy terms of service.
One vase was signed orrefors, and turned out to be a stella polaris line vase designed by vicke lindstrand. Maybe you can find a piece of art that speaks directly to you. Feb 19, 2015 book of rules by bertil vallien for kosta boda stay safe and healthy. Kosta boda art glass crystal vases, bowls, candlesticks. We have the complete assortment from kosta boda, orrefors, maleras, riedel and zalto etc. Kosta boda yellow tulip tulipa vase hand painted ulrica hydman vallien sweden kosta boda of sweden tall vase in the tulipa tulip series, designed by famous glass artist ulrica hydmanvallien.
Kosta boda art glass brains john sculpture wbox, blue bag etcbertil vallien. The tour takes about 60 minutes and the price is sek 100 per person. The book has 305 pages with pages 18 to 303 given to full page, beautifully done illustrations of their glass products. How to date kosta boda glass date codes, series and. How to date kosta boda glass date codes, series and designer signatures.
Let yourself be moved by the various artists individual expressions and techniques in relation to glass. Located in the town of kosta, 50 minutes drive from vaxjo, is kosta boda art hotel. Beautiful bertil vallien air trap bubble red rimart glass vase opalescent. Kosta bodas extensive collection ranges from everyday glass tableware to hand crafted art glass pieces. The art gallery had a wonderful selection of unique one of akind pieces and we bought one. Kosta boda has a worldwide range of artisans and designers. Artglassvista orrefors, kosta boda, riedel, spiegelau. Logo 3149e890c4164ba840fc96f8062a1ddda45ff64d43fe8d2e265bfcf1284bbc48. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Profusely illustrated with photos in colour of glass ware. Make offer kosta boda glass bertil vallien brain series head paperweight. This page tries to give an overview of all date codes, series codes and signatures that should allow dating most of kosta boda s glass.
From vases to candleholders, kosta boda never passes on the chance to swirl in some color, or morph a traditional shape into something a little less black tie, a little more casual friday. Kosta boda art glass green swirl atoll bowl 7 inches with original sticker. Kosta boda was our first stop on a long day of touring in the kingdom of glass. The boards are black and with white lettering and are clean and with sharp corners. The inside pages are clean and glossy with large double page color photographs outlining the various designs and styles. Buy kosta boda glass for sale at auction invaluable. Kosta boda glass bertil vallien brain series head paperweight. Consider kosta boda your solution to something stylishly sweet. Eight designers are currently on retainer at kosta boda. Located in kosta, kosta boda art hotel is connected to a shopping center.
Our aim is to offer an easy and straightforward navigation to enable a comfortable and simple way of ordering online. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. Founded in 1742, kosta boda is the oldest swedish glassworks, and still produces high quality glass that stands the test of time. The companys three glassworks in the villages of kosta, boda and afors each have exciting individual stories of their own, yet stand together under the common brand name kosta boda. By kosta glasbruk 1, kosta boda, orrefors located in new york, ny pair of solid clear glass lamps by the swedish glassmaker kosta 1980 sweden signed in great condition clear crystal with air bubbles and green glass swirls in the glass heavy solid b. It is located on the same site near the small town kosta in smaland and presents glass art on a worldclass level. Artglassvista has a wide assortment of handmade art glass, home decoration, tableware, kitchenwares and more. Kosta boda art glass for sale shop with afterpay ebay. Features glass designed by gunnel sahlin, bertil vallien, goran warff, ulrika hydmanvallien, monica backstrom, kjell engman, signe perssonmelin and anna ehrner. The kosta boda book of glass jan bengtsson mullen books. The art gallery had a wonderful selection of unique oneofakind pieces and we bought one. Last fall i bought 2 ice blue pieces of glass together. This book represents the collection as of june 1, 1986. Founded in 1742, swedens kosta boda hit its stride in the mid 20th century with playful, candycolored glassware.
Feb 28, 2015 we came to blow glass in the kosta boda school and everyone was very accommodating and friendly to us. The cooperation between the designers and the skilled craftspeople is very close. Kosta became part of the afors group in 1971, along with afors and boda, and. Its a big place, with both kosta boda and orrefors retail outlets, a cafe, a gallery, the glass blowing hot room and a somewhat out of place factory outlet mall for non glass items.
Kosta boda colorful decorative accessories, sculptures and figurines and crystal vases can make any room look stunning. Glass results from a great many meetings between people, artists, crafts people and lovers of glass. The kosta boda book of glass jan bengtsson, kosta boda company on. In the 1986 kosta book of glas, the following coding system is mentioned. We came to blow glass in the kosta boda school and everyone was very accommodating and friendly to us. Kosta boda merged with orrefors in 1990 to become orrefors kosta boda, and in. The most famous designers and their signatures are. Swedens oldest glass company, kosta boda, also enjoys a reputation as the countrys most artistic and experimental glassmaker. Today kosta boda employs just 10 exclusive designers and centers its efforts on handmade art glass products.
Make offer kosta boda well collection glass art cat sculpture figurine, signed kjell engman. Kosta became part of the afors group in 1971, along with afors and boda, and later johansfors. Book of rules by bertil vallien for kosta boda glass art. The plate that came with it is the exact same color and has the same design elements but is signed kosta boda luo or possibly.
Surreal glass hotel in the heart of the forests of sweden. Kosta boda glass identification guide glass encyclopedia. This unique design hotel offers a spa and rooms with free wifi access. This obviously makes decoding kosta boda glass even more trickier. Get the best deals on bowl kosta boda art glass when you shop the largest online selection at. Make offer kosta boda art glass brains john sculpture wbox, blue bag etcbertil vallien kosta boda bertil vallien satellite artists collection blown art glass signed. Axel enoch boman 18751949 1895 starts at kosta, mainly works on etched designs by gunnar wennerberg. This page tries to give an overview of all date codes, series codes and signatures that should allow dating most of kosta bodas glass. Founded in 1742, kosta boda is the oldest swedish glassworks, and. The art glass designers create both beautiful utility items and art glass that are exhibited and sold across the world. 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 firms aesthetic is always lively and fresh. Kosta bodas photo illustrated 1999 trade catalogue.
Bertil valliens sandcasted glass boat stirs up elements of the subconscious. If you pause to analyze them, they will become slippery and slip away. In 1746 kosta was bought by johan wickenberg, and stayed in his family until 1893. Bilingual text and captions in english and swedish. Welcome to our exibition, which includes many of the worlds leading glass artists. Swedish glassworks kosta boda was founded in 1742 and began by making fine utility glassware including bottles and drinkware. On the front of the white mottled glass vase, there is a hand painted yellow tulip with a green stem and two leaves. Get the best deals on kosta boda art glass when you shop the largest online selection at. From the melting of the molten glass to glassblowing, cutting and painting. Get novelties, offers and invitations to your email. Find great deals on ebay for kosta boda and kosta boda vase.
From its early days crafting more utilitarian glass pieces to its current status as a purveyor of refined art glass, kosta boda continues to captivate both new and seasoned collectors. Kosta boda 7061606 bruk anything bowlvotive, glass, bright yellow. The kosta boda book of glass german hardcover january 1, 1986 by jan bengtsson photographer, kosta boda company introduction. Spectacular signed hand painted kosta boda art glass vase ulrica hydman vallien. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
Kosta boda bruk anything bowlvotive, water blue, one size. Kosta boda makes some of the highest quality art glass objects in the world. With a heritage that stretches back to the 18th century, swedish company kosta boda remains one of the most respected glassmakers today. The artists of kosta boda have a decisive role to play in all the creative stages of the process. Never before has so much art glass been available in one place. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.