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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Kosta Boda art glass figure spherical art glass figure,…

Kosta Boda Spherical Art Glass Figure (18cm)

Kosta Boda art glass figure spherical art glass figure, original label attached, height 18 cm

A Kosta Boda Limelight glass cake plate, original label,…

Kosta Boda Limelight Glass Cake Plate, 32 cm Diameter

A Kosta Boda Limelight glass cake plate, original label, diameter 32 cm

A Kosta Boda Bertil Vallien glass house paperweight, signed to…

Signed Kosta Boda Glass House Paperweight

A Kosta Boda Bertil Vallien glass house paperweight, signed to base, original label, height 7 cm

A Kosta Boda Ulrica Hydman-Vallien, bird paperweight,…

Handpainted Bird Paperweight by Ulrica Hydman-Vallien

A Kosta Boda Ulrica Hydman-Vallien, bird paperweight, handpainted, signature to base, original label, height 9 cm

A Kosta Boda Art collection, Bertil Vallien glass dish no.…

Bertil Vallien Glass Dish - Kosta Boda Art Collection

A Kosta Boda Art collection, Bertil Vallien glass dish no. 7932D, signed to base, original label, diameter 26 cm

Kosta Boda pair Indian summer decanters by Ulrica Hydman-Vallien

Indian Summer Decanters by Ulrica Hydman-Vallien

Kosta Boda pair Indian summer decanters by Ulrica Hydman-Vallien

Large orange art glass Kosta Boda platter, 38 cm diameter

Orange Kosta Boda Art Glass Platter - 38 cm

Large orange art glass Kosta Boda platter, 38 cm diameter

Two Kosta glass paperweights, engraved to base Kosta Linoitnan…

Kosta Glass Paperweights (Pair)

Two Kosta glass paperweights, engraved to base Kosta Linoitnan no.91809; no.95868

Two mid century Kosta Boda art glass ashtrays, width 12.5 cm

Mid Century Kosta Boda Art Glass Ashtrays - Pair

Two mid century Kosta Boda art glass ashtrays, width 12.5 cm

Two Kosta Boda cobalt blue Soda glass items, a jug and a…

Kosta Boda Cobalt Blue Glass Jug and Comport

Two Kosta Boda cobalt blue Soda glass items, a jug and a comport by Erik Höglund (1932-1998), the jug of plain ovoid form with an applied loop handle and the comport of simple stem design with a slightly everted lip, both liberally speckled with…

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 tazza by Kiell Engman, approx 10 cm high, 21 cm dia

Kiell Engman Kosta Boda Tazza, 10cm x 21cm

Kosta Boda tazza by Kiell Engman, approx 10 cm high, 21 cm dia

A Kosta Boda Handblown Toadstool, circa 1970s, with original…

1970s Kosta Boda Handblown Toadstool with Original Sticker

A Kosta Boda Handblown Toadstool, circa 1970s, with original sticker, 17 x 12 cm

A Kosta Boda blue Handblown dish, in original box & with…

Kosta Boda Blue Handblown Dish in Original Box

A Kosta Boda blue Handblown dish, in original box & with original sticker, 10 x 22.5 cm

A Kosta Boda ornamental horse chess piece & Waterford Crystal…

Ornamental Horse & Seahorse Figurines from Dr. Valentine's Collection

A Kosta Boda ornamental horse chess piece & Waterford Crystal Seahorse figurine, height 7 - 11 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine

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

Four pieces of Kosta Boda signed art glass fruit

Kosta Boda Fruit Art Glass Collection

Four pieces of Kosta Boda signed art glass fruit

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

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

Five Kosta Boda art glass Artist's Collection wine stems,…

Kosta Boda Art Glass Wine Stems Collection

Five Kosta Boda art glass Artist's Collection wine stems, various

A Kosta Boda novelty art glass wine stem, by Bertil Vallien,…

Bertil Vallien Kosta Boda Wine Stem with Twin Faces

A Kosta Boda novelty art glass wine stem, by Bertil Vallien, with twin faces to the stem, 22 cm high

A Kosta Boda novelty art glass wine stem, 24.5 cm high

Kosta Boda Art Glass Wine Stem - 24.5cm

A Kosta Boda novelty art glass wine stem, 24.5 cm high

A Kosta Boda novelty art glass wine stem, 21.5 cm high

Kosta Boda Art Glass Wine Stem - 21.5 cm

A Kosta Boda novelty art glass wine stem, 21.5 cm high

Seven Kosta Boda art glass wine stems, various

Kosta Boda Wine Glass Collection

Seven Kosta Boda art glass wine stems, various

Six Kosta Boda art glass champagne flutes, various

Assorted Kosta Boda Champagne Flutes

Six Kosta Boda art glass champagne flutes, various

Eleven Kosta Boda wine stems, various, each with serpent…

Serpent-Entwined Kosta Boda Wine Stems Collection

Eleven Kosta Boda wine stems, various, each with serpent entwined to stem, includes liqueur glasses, champagne flutes and wine stems

Small Swedish Boda art glass bottle, signed B. Vallien to base,…

Swedish Boda Art Glass Bottle, Signed by Vallien

Small Swedish Boda art glass bottle, signed B. Vallien to base, 9.5 cm high approx.

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 signd Kosta Boda Studio glass candlestick signed 'Kosta Boda…

Kosta Boda Studio Glass Candlestick, Signed and Stickered

A signd Kosta Boda Studio glass candlestick signed 'Kosta Boda B. Vallien 69510', with original sticker. Height 32 cm

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

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

An Erik Hojlund Costa Boda lamp decoration

Erik Hojlund Costa Boda Lamp Ornament

An Erik Hojlund Costa Boda lamp decoration

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

Paperweights. Four Kosta Swedish & Molina

Kosta & Molina Swedish Paperweights Set

Paperweights. Four Kosta Swedish & Molina

Kosta Boda glass candle holder blue and clear swirl design,…

Blue Swirl Candle Holder by Kosta Boda

Kosta Boda glass candle holder blue and clear swirl design, height 22 cm approx

Kosta Boda B. Vallien 59282, with multi coloured wheel pattern,…

Multi-Coloured Kosta Boda Wheel Pattern Bowl

Kosta Boda B. Vallien 59282, with multi coloured wheel pattern, approx 18 cm diameter

Collection of fine etched glasses some marked Kosta

Kosta Etched Glass Collection

Collection of fine etched glasses some marked Kosta

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

A Kosta Boda Bertil Vallien Martini glass. Height 17 cm. Split…

Vallien Martini Glass and Art Glass Set

A Kosta Boda Bertil Vallien Martini glass. Height 17 cm. Split from four various art glass items (4)

A Kosta Boda bonbon jug, with yellow handle and orange stripes…

Colorful Kosta Boda Bonbon Jug

A Kosta Boda bonbon jug, with yellow handle and orange stripes at the top of the jug changing to blue in the body. Signed to base. Height 35 cm

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

A selection of coloured stemware, bottle and Kosta dishes with…

Colorful Stemware, Bottle, and Kosta Dishes with Boxes

A selection of coloured stemware, bottle and Kosta dishes with original boxes

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.

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

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

Kosta Boda avocado dishes, two plates eight glasses

Avocado Dishes: 2 Plates, 8 Glasses from Kosta Boda

Kosta Boda avocado dishes, two plates eight glasses

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…

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

Two 20th century Swedish crystal decanters, one by Kosta (2)

Swedish Crystal Decanters by Kosta (2)

Two 20th century Swedish crystal decanters, one by Kosta (2)