Kosta boda glassware looking at the bold, original designs and bright colours of kosta boda glass, you might not think that this is a company with well over two hundred and fifty years of history to its name. Designed by ann warff in 1973 and a kosta boda classic. Add to cart add to cart add to cart add to cart customer rating. As lovely as ice captured for all time, these clear crystal votive holders celebrate the romance and beauty of winter any time of year.
In the 1986 kosta book of glas, the following coding system is mentioned. This obviously makes decoding kosta boda glass even more trickier. The colourful, defined and intense idiom recurs in. Please enter in your email address in the following format. The kosta boda snowball endures the test of timeperhaps. Above all, many associate her with the tulips in the series tulipa, which was launched in the 1990s. Skiing, sledding, snowball fights, then candlelight dinners with family and friends. Kosta boda is synonymous with innovative design that has a lot of personality. The snowball the shape and crisp surface of the votive evoke swedish winters of old, when lanterns of snowballs lit up the winter darkness. Introduced in 1973, the handmade snowball votive is the embodiment of the magic of winter. Not surprisingly, many kosta boda products allude to weather and to the comforts of home. Kosta boda, home at, offering the modern energy, style and personalized service of the bay stores, in an enhanced, easytonavigate shopping experience. This page tries to give an overview of all date codes, series codes and signatures that should allow dating most of kosta bodas glass. Orrefors kosta boda has a long history of dominance in glass manufacture.
Kosta boda snowball votive set of three sizes crystal classics. The snowballs from kosta boda have seams on the side of the mold, and as. The snowballs is made in 3 sizes the heights 6cm, 7cm and 9cm. Kosta boda is the largest glassworks group in the nordic countries with a history dating all the way back to 1742. But its true established in 1742, kosta boda is one of the worlds oldest glassworks. Shop three kosta boda snowball votives at horchow, where youll find. Founded in 1742, kosta boda is the oldest swedish glassworks, and still produces high quality glass that stands the test of time. Measures 323 inches in diameter by 315 inches tall.
Kosta boda swedish glassworks kosta boda was founded in 1742 and began by making fine utility glassware including bottles and drinkware. Kosta boda flatbacked glass horse zoo series by erik hoglund, status. Over time, there were at least 3 different ways of marking glass. Snowball votive the snowball the shape and crisp surface of the votive evoke swedish winters of old, when lanterns of snowballs lit up the winter darkness. The round motif i used in my owl design is from the book, celtic vector motifs which. Pull on your mittens and head outside with lois ehlert for a snowball da. One kosta boda 3 inch medium sized snowball votive, snowball tea. The snowball glass votive by kosta boda has become iconic. Teknik och kansla har forfinats i hjartat av smalands. Kosta boda snowball votive holder candle holder, 9 cm tall or 3 12 inches designer ann warff swedish modern, signedacid etched mark thegroovymagpie 5 out of 5 stars 3. The art glass designers create both beautiful utility items and art glass that are exhibited and sold across the world. Ulricas hallmark has become the painted glass, which has been very successful for a very long time. Since its introduction in 1973, snowball is our alltime bestselling product. See more ideas about kosta boda, snowball and glass.
Kosta boda flatbacked glass horse zoo series by erik. Kostas first female designer was tyra lundgren, who joined the team in 1935. Anche comprate online sono fatte bene e arrivano integre. Kosta boda snowball votive holder candle holder, 9 cm tall or 3 12 inches designer ann warff swedish modern, signedacid etched mark thegroovymagpie 5. From kosta boda of swedens zoo series, a flatbacked horse figurine designed by erik hoglund.
Swedish glassworks kosta boda was founded in 1742 and began by making fine utility glassware including bottles and drinkware. They look like snowballs and glow so nicely with tea light candles in them. Get novelties, offers and invitations to your email. The snowball candleholder is available in a set of 3 with small, medium. Teknik och kansla har forfinats i hjartat av smalands skogar anda sedan 1742.
We have the complete assortment from kosta boda, orrefors, maleras, riedel and zalto etc. Kosta boda ar ett av varldens framsta varumarken inom glas och glaskonst. Pair of kosta boda crystal votive snowballs, scandinavian icy glass candle holders for christmas. Jan 26, 2017 the snowballs is made in 3 sizes the heights 6cm, 7cm and 9cm. Our aim is to offer an easy and straightforward navigation to enable a comfortable and simple way of ordering online. One kosta boda 3 inch medium sized snowball votive, snowball tea light, ann warff, 1973, sweden. Buy kosta boda glass for sale at auction invaluable. These are inspired from the scandinavians who made snowballs, placed candles in the top and kept them outside of their houses as a warming welcome to visitors. The fascinating history behind one of winters most beautiful home. 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.
The snowball votive has the shape and surface of a swedish winter lantern of snowballs that lit up. Artglassvista has a wide assortment of handmade art glass, home decoration, tableware, kitchenwares and more. Kosta eventually merged with the glassworks of the neighboring towns of boda and afors. Kosta boda snowball votive set of three sizes crystal. We develop, produce and sell a wide range of utility and art glass for private and public use. Their tag line created in the snow of the seventies by ann warff. Kosta boda glass identification guide glass encyclopedia. This item kosta boda snowball votive by kosta boda. Kosta boda crystal glass snowballs for votive candles set of holiday boutique. Kosta boda continues this tradition today, maintaining high standards for both craftsmanship and quality.
Snowballs by lois ehlert meet your next favorite book. I thought they would brilliant up once they were cleaned up. Cant seem to find this size kosta snowball anywhere. Artglassvista orrefors, kosta boda, riedel, spiegelau. The snowball votive is crafted of thick, clear crystal with layers, creases, and bumps that give it a realistic, justpattedintoshape look. Kosta boda glassware kosta boda peters of kensington. The colourful, defined and intense idiom recurs in everything that ulrica creates for kosta boda. We started etching kosta boda in the bottom in about 1520 years ago, so the snowballs from the 70. Capturing the playful side of a fresh winter snow, kosta bodas snowball votive offers a whimsical yet luminescent shape. Shop three kosta boda snowball votives at horchow, where youll find new lower shipping on hundreds of home furnishings and gifts. The snowballs from kosta boda have seams on the side of the mold, and as far as we know the ones from the 70. Buy your snowball votive from kosta boda at nordic nest.
How to date kosta boda glass date codes, series and designer signatures. Our handmade snowball votive is a crystal lantern sparkling with warmth and magic winter light. Design letters my first year book turquoise design letters. Since its introduction in 1973, snowball is our alltime bestselling. The most famous designers and their signatures are. The snowball votive is crafted of thick, clear crystal with layers, creases, and bumps that give it a realistic, justpattedinto.