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