The Kosta Glassworks (Kosta Glasbruk) were founded in Sweden in 1742 and are the earliest glassworks still in operation in Sweden. The name was derived from the last names of the two founders, Anders Koskull, and Georg Bogoslaus Stael von Holstein, giving "Ko-Sta"

It's early production was utilitarian items including window glass, and later chandeliers, wine and beer glasses.

Kosta began producing art glass after 1897 and the company won awards at the 'Celebration of Electricity' fair in Paris in 1900. The designers who worked for Kosta were instrumental in creating the styles of the Swedish Arts & Craft Movement, and displaying the quality of Scandinavian glass designs around this time.

In the 1950's Vicke Lindstrand, who had previously worked for Orrefors, joined Kosta as artistic director, where he remained until 1973. As artistic director he was able to influence the design philosophy of Kosta, and during more...

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A Kosta Boda art glass 'My wide life, to the Ground' leaf…

My Wild Life Platter

A Kosta Boda art glass 'My wide life, to the Ground' leaf sculptural platter design by Ludvig Lofgren, length 49 cm

Kosta glass clear by Vicke Lindstrand of triangular shape…

Vicke Lindstrand Clear Glass with Deer Engraving

Kosta glass clear by Vicke Lindstrand of triangular shape engraved with deers in a forest scene, signed to the base. Height 17 cm

Kosta Boda rare Vallien Aboriginal bird goblet signature to…

Vallien Aboriginal Bird Goblet by Kosta Boda

Kosta Boda rare Vallien Aboriginal bird goblet signature to base, no. 59545, 19.5 cm height.

Kosta Boda Bertil Vallien art glass portrait head of a figure,…

Vallien's Art Glass Portrait on Metal Stand

Kosta Boda Bertil Vallien art glass portrait head of a figure, in art glass plaque, on metal stand, original label affixed to glass, (20 cm X 20 cm approx, total image).

Four Kosta Boda 'Epoque' claret wine glasses, designed by Anna…

Coloured spiral stem claret wine glasses by Kosta Boda

Four Kosta Boda 'Epoque' claret wine glasses, designed by Anna Ehrner, each with coloured glass spiral stems, 16.5 cm high

A Swedish orange studio glass decanter by Eric Hoglund for…

Eric Hoglund Kosta Boda Orange Glass Decanter, 32cm High

A Swedish orange studio glass decanter by Eric Hoglund for Kosta Boda, incised to base: H1686/200, 32 cm high

A Kosta Boda red art glass signed Kjell Engman 'Catwalk' figure,…

Signed Kosta Boda Red Art Glass Catwalk Figure

A Kosta Boda red art glass signed Kjell Engman 'Catwalk' figure, height 19.5 cm.

Kosta Boda Jonah & whale by Vickie Lindstrand with a solid body…

Vickie Lindstrand's Jonah & Whale Etched Glass Sculpture

Kosta Boda Jonah & whale by Vickie Lindstrand with a solid body etched with an intaglio cut figure of Jonah, engraved signature & numbered 92407 to the base, with original sticker. Condition good, minor wear to the base. Length 33 cm

Kjell Engman signed Kosta Boda art glass Corfu jug, height 28.5…

Signed Kosta Boda Corfu Jug by Kjell Engman

Kjell Engman signed Kosta Boda art glass Corfu jug, height 28.5 cm

A group of four Scandinavian decanters, contemporary, two…

Scandinavian Decanters Set of Four

A group of four Scandinavian decanters, contemporary, two rounded rectangular cut Orrefors decanters with squared stoppers, both etch marked underside; one Boda design of squat cylindrical form with round stopper and label attached; the other of…

A Kosta Boda art glass figure, signed Kjell Engman height 16 cm

Engman's 16cm Signed Kosta Boda Art Glass Figure

A Kosta Boda art glass figure, signed Kjell Engman height 16 cm

Kjell Engman (Swedish, b. 1946) for Kosta Boda, Fenix pitcher,…

Fenix Pitcher by Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda

Kjell Engman (Swedish, b. 1946) for Kosta Boda, Fenix pitcher, c. 1992, clear glass body decorated with a single black eye, yellow 'Beak' spout, purple and green handle, etched signature and serial numbers to base, height 32 cm. Provenance: Private…

Kosta decanter & 2 sets of Danish crystal glasses, a set of 11…

Kosta Decanter and 2 Sets of Danish Crystal Glasses

Kosta decanter & 2 sets of Danish crystal glasses, a set of 11 clear and a set of 12 green with clear stems

Kosta set of eight Swedish cut crystal champagne flutes, 20th…

Kosta Crystal Champagne Flutes, Set of 8

Kosta set of eight Swedish cut crystal champagne flutes, 20th century, engraved 'Kosta', 23.5 cm high

Vicke Lindstrand (Swedish, 1904-1983), Two Pitchers, c. 1960,…

Vicke Lindstrand Kosta Hand Blown Glass Pitchers, c. 1960

Vicke Lindstrand (Swedish, 1904-1983), Two Pitchers, c. 1960, for Kosta, hand blown clear and ruby glass, signed and numbered to the undersides (2), height 29 cm

Kosta Boda, significant glass ovoid jug by K. Engman. Height 35…

Kosta Boda Ovoid Glass Jug by K. Engman (35 cm)

Kosta Boda, significant glass ovoid jug by K. Engman. Height 35 cm

Kosta Boda satellite design glasses, complete set of six…

Kosta Boda Satellite Designer Glasses Set

Kosta Boda satellite design glasses, complete set of six designer glasses by Bertil Vallien, height 17.5 cm

Kosta Boda signed bonbon ewer / pitcher by Kjell Engman, signed…

Kosta Boda Bonbon Ewer by Kjell Engman (Signed)

Kosta Boda signed bonbon ewer / pitcher by Kjell Engman, signed to base, number 88065. 27 cm high.

Kosta Boda 'Corfu' art glass pitcher signed to base, height 27…

Signed Kosta Boda 'Corfu' Art Glass Pitcher - 27cm

Kosta Boda 'Corfu' art glass pitcher signed to base, height 27 cm

A set of six Art Deco Martini cocktail glasses, c.1930 1940s,…

Art Deco Martini Glasses by Kosta Boda

A set of six Art Deco Martini cocktail glasses, c.1930 1940s, probably Scandinavian, attributed to Kosta Boda. Height 15 cm. Diameter 11.5 cm

A pair of green vintage Erik Hoglund decanter women for Kosta…

Vintage Green Glass Decanter Pair by Erik Hoglund

A pair of green vintage Erik Hoglund decanter women for Kosta Boda, 1960s. Cast glass form featuring a stopper head with rubber neck and bottle body, height 25.3 cm, diameter 6.5 cm

Kosta Boda Swedish art glass jug by Kjell Engman, engraved…

Kosta Boda Swedish Art Glass Jug by Kjell Engman, Engraved

Kosta Boda Swedish art glass jug by Kjell Engman, engraved 'Kosta Boda K. Engman Atelier', 29 cm high.

Kosta Boda art glass cat statue by Engmann. 16 cm.

Engmann's Kosta Boda Glass Cat Statue (16cm)

Kosta Boda art glass cat statue by Engmann. 16 cm.

A large Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda art glass jug, signed to…

Kjell Engman Kosta Boda Art Glass Jug

A large Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda art glass jug, signed to base, height 31.5 cm

Four pieces of art glass, Varying tones by Holmegaard and Kosta…

1960s Danish Art Glass Collection

Four pieces of art glass, Varying tones by Holmegaard and Kosta Boda, Denmark, c 1960s, 25 cm high, 10 cm deep (largest)

Ulrica Hydman-Vallien 1938 glass ewer manufactured by Kosta…

Blue and Orange Glass Ewer by Ulrica Hydman-Vallien

Ulrica Hydman-Vallien 1938 glass ewer manufactured by Kosta Boda, Sweden, of flattened ovoid form blue with bright orange, signed and numbered 85066. 35 cm high

A Kosta Boda art glass 'My wide life, to the Ground' leaf…

My Wild Leaf Platter

A Kosta Boda art glass 'My wide life, to the Ground' leaf sculptural platter design by Ludvig Lofgren, length 49 cm

Two Kosta Boda Goran Warff glass penguin figures signed to base,…

Signed Kosta Boda Glass Penguin Figures (36.5cm)

Two Kosta Boda Goran Warff glass penguin figures signed to base, height 36.5 cm.

Impressive Kosta Boda glass figure of a woman, cracked on…

Cracked Kosta Boda Glass Woman on Marble Base

Impressive Kosta Boda glass figure of a woman, cracked on marble base, 64 cm high

Kosta Boda 'White tulips' charger on stand by Ulrica…

White Tulips Charger by Ulrica Hydman-Vallien

Kosta Boda 'White tulips' charger on stand by Ulrica Hydman-Vallien charger, signed, height 50.5 cm

Assorted Scandinavian glass pieces comprising Kosta Boda and…

Scandinavian Glass Collection (11 pieces)

Assorted Scandinavian glass pieces comprising Kosta Boda and Orrefors (11)

A Kosta Boda Kjel Engman art glass pedestal lamp, on steel…

Kosta Boda Glass Pedestal Lamp with Steel Column

A Kosta Boda Kjel Engman art glass pedestal lamp, on steel column, single quartz halogen light illuminating 168 cm high (overall), glass element 46.5 cm high

Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda Glassworks Sweden mid to late…

Signed Bertil Vallien Kosta Boda Glassworks Vase

Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda Glassworks Sweden mid to late 20th century signed signature with makers base. Height 25.5 cm

Paul Hoff for Kosta Boda glass Sweden, circa 1970's cameo cut…

Cameo Cut Goldfish Glass by Paul Hoff

Paul Hoff for Kosta Boda glass Sweden, circa 1970's cameo cut glass depicting two goldfish engraved signature to base. Height 12.3 cm. Diametet 19.6 cm

Kosta Boda Goran Warff platter 45 cm x 35 cm, signed to back,…

Goran Warff Platter with Stand

Kosta Boda Goran Warff platter 45 cm x 35 cm, signed to back, on display stand 54 cm x 46 cm

Two Costa Boda figurines (i) by K Engman 'Catwalk Red', height…

Costa Boda Catwalk Figurines by K Engman

Two Costa Boda figurines (i) by K Engman 'Catwalk Red', height 20 cm, mark on base. Costa Boda. K Engman7090556. II by K Engman 'Catwalk in Green', height 16 cm marked on base. Costa Boda. K Engman7090555

Ejell Engman for Kosta Boda the well antelope and cat figures…

Wellness Collection Antelope and Cat Figures by Ejell Engman

Ejell Engman for Kosta Boda the well antelope and cat figures from the wellness collection C2001

Ann Wahlstrom (Swedish,born 1957), manufactured by Kosta Boda,…

Ann Wahlstrom Limited Edition Glass Sculpture

Ann Wahlstrom (Swedish,born 1957), manufactured by Kosta Boda, limited edition of 1/15 incised 8AWAED 984014/15 / Ann Wahlstrom / edition 1/15 to base, 58 cm high

Bertil Vallien (Swedish), large peacock swirl comport, for…

Swirl Peacock Comport by Bertil Vallien

Bertil Vallien (Swedish), large peacock swirl comport, for Kosta Boda, blown and fused glass, with silver foil figure to centre, signed and numbered, diameter 36 cm.

Seven Kosta Boda art glass wine goblets, designed by Kjell…

Swirl Design Wine Goblets by Kjell Engman

Seven Kosta Boda art glass wine goblets, designed by Kjell Engman, patterned in blue and orange with a swirl design, 16 cm high

An Erik Hojlund Costa Boda lamp decoration

Erik Hojlund Costa Boda Lamp Ornament

An Erik Hojlund Costa Boda lamp decoration

Erik Hoglund (Swedish, 1932-1998) chandelier, c. 1960…

Hoglund's Patinated Steel and Glass Chandelier

Erik Hoglund (Swedish, 1932-1998) chandelier, c. 1960 manufactured by Kosta Boda, patinated steel and coloured glass

Kosta Boda 'Unik' Swedish cameo glass platter, late 20th…

Swedish Cameo Glass Platter by Kosta Boda

Kosta Boda 'Unik' Swedish cameo glass platter, late 20th century, engraved 'Kosta Boda, Unik 305850150, B. Vallien' with beetle mark, 49 cm wide

Erik Hoglund (Swedish, 1932-1998), wrought iron and glass…

Green Enamelled Iron and Glass Chandelier

Erik Hoglund (Swedish, 1932-1998), wrought iron and glass chandelier, manufactured by Boda Smide/Kosta Boda, green enamelled wrought iron stucture, with sixteen arms and molded glass drops, height 110 cm, width 50 cm, depth 50 cm

Bertil Vallien (born 1989), Head circa 1955, cast glass, timber…

Bertil Vallien Cast Glass Head on Timber Stand

Bertil Vallien (born 1989), Head circa 1955, cast glass, timber etched B. Vallien, Kosta Boda unique, 8 Buaun 959242 to reverse 20 cm high (head), 161 cm high (stand). Notes: for a similar example refer to Craft Arts International, no. 36, 1996, pg.41

Erik Hoglund (Swedish, 1932-1998), wrought iron and glass…

Swedish Glass and Iron Chandelier

Erik Hoglund (Swedish, 1932-1998), wrought iron and glass chandelier, manufactured by Boda Smide/Kosta Boda, black enamelled wrought iron structure, with twelve arms, suspending molded glass drops, height 117 cm, width 28 cm, depth 28 cm