Vintage Kosta Boda Swing Vase Designed by Kjell Engman

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Offered is a vintage cased glass vase designed by Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda. While this color is sometimes referred … Read more Offered is a vintage cased glass vase designed by Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda. While this color is sometimes referred to as black in the series, it is indeed a dark eggplant. This is part of the Swing Collection, featuring bowls and vases.
Model 48891

Measures 5.5" tall, 3.5" wide, 2" deep
From Mother Sweden:
Designer: Kjell Engman (b. 1946), a prominent Swedish glass artist who has worked with Kosta Boda since 1978.
Release Year: 1989.
Design Characteristics: The vases feature a distinctive, gentle, swelling, or flared, organic shape. They are often made of "cased" glass (layered glass) and come in varied, bold colors, including purple/lilac, black, and gray.
Production: Handcrafted as part of a series of 18 distinct pieces, including vases and bowls.
Background: The series is part of the long-standing tradition of the Kosta Boda glassworks (founded in 1742), which is the oldest active glassworks in Sweden. Kjell Engman is famous for bringing a colorful and sometimes kitschy aesthetic to the brand. See less