Vintage Kosta Boda “Buster” Barware Set by Göran Wärff - 20 Pieces

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A striking and unusually complete 20-piece collection of vintage Kosta Boda “Buster” glassware, designed by celebrated Swedish glass artist Göran … Read more A striking and unusually complete 20-piece collection of vintage Kosta Boda “Buster” glassware, designed by celebrated Swedish glass artist Göran Wärff in the 1970s.

The set includes 10 highball glasses and 10 double old fashioned / lowball glasses, creating a beautifully coordinated bar service in one of Wärff’s most distinctive functional designs.

The Buster series is immediately recognizable for its sculptural proportions: a substantial, rounded weighted base rises into a gently flared body, giving each glass an organic yet architectural silhouette. The thick clear glass catches and refracts light beautifully, while the generous weight and balance give the pieces an exceptionally satisfying feel in the hand.

Wärff was deeply interested in the tactile qualities of glass and in the relationship between material, light, and the person using it. Buster reflects that philosophy particularly well. Designed as functional barware, the glasses nevertheless have the presence of small sculptural objects and are especially handsome displayed together on an open bar, drinks trolley, buffet, or built-in cabinet.

The combination of highballs and lowballs also makes this an exceptionally versatile entertaining set, equally suited to cocktails, whiskey and spirits, mixed drinks, sparkling water, or aperitifs.

Large matching collections of vintage Buster glassware are increasingly difficult to assemble, making this 20-piece set an especially appealing opportunity for the collector, entertainer, or Scandinavian design enthusiast.

Set Includes:
10 highball glasses
10 double old fashioned / lowball glasses
20 glasses total

Lowball Dimensions:
Approximately 3.5" H
Approximately 3.5" diameter at base
Approximately 3.25" diameter at rim
Approximately 6 oz capacity

Highball Dimensions:
Approximately 5.5" H
Approximately 3.5" diameter at base
Approximately 3" diameter at rim
Approximately 12 oz capacity

Details:
Designer: Göran Wärff
Maker: Kosta Boda
Pattern / Series: Buster
Country of Origin: Sweden
Period: 1970s
Material: Clear glass
Style: Scandinavian Modern / Mid-Century Modern

Condition:
Excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, repairs, or cloudiness noted.

The glasses were originally received as a wedding gift, used primarily for special occasions, and carefully stored for many years. Minor signs of age or use consistent with vintage glassware may be present.

A particularly handsome and substantial collection of Swedish modernist barware by one of Kosta Boda’s most important 20th-century designers.

Please note: additional matching glasses are shown in some photographs; this listing is for a curated set of 20 glasses total—10 highballs and 10 lowballs. See less