Description
This 1982 Kosta Boda bottle vase is a handmade piece from Bertil Vallien’s Galaxy series — one of the most recognised and collected bodies of work in Swedish studio glass. The sculptural bottle form, with its elegant elongated neck, carries a frosted icy surface crossed by applied cobalt blue decoration rendered in abstract geometric lines and organic flowing forms. The contrast between the soft matte finish and the vivid blue glass detailing gives the piece a quiet intensity that rewards extended looking.
It works beautifully as a pure sculptural object or with a single stem placed in the neck — the proportions suit both equally well.
Details & Specifications
- Designer: Bertil Vallien | Bertil Vallien on Wikidata
- Maker: Kosta Boda | Kosta Boda on Wikidata
- Series: Galaxy
- Year: 1982
- Origin: Sweden
- Material: Handmade art glass
- Finish: Frosted / satin surface with applied blue decoration
- Form: Sculptural bottle vase
- Dimensions: Height 28 cm (11 inches), Width 13 cm (5.1 inches), Depth 6 cm (2.4 inches)
Condition
- Good vintage condition — no chips, cracks, or repairs observed
- Light age-related wear consistent with careful display and use
- Please review all photos carefully before purchasing
Why It Endures
The Galaxy series represents Vallien working at the intersection of craft and artistic expression — each piece handmade, each one carrying small variations that confirm its origin in the maker’s hands rather than a mould. Decades on, the balance of frosted surface and vivid blue decoration still feels considered and contemporary. This is the quality that makes studio glass from this period enduringly relevant to collectors and interiors alike.
Carefully packed with protective materials for safe worldwide delivery. Tracked shipping always used. Combined shipping available. US customers: import duties and handling fees are included in the shipping price — no additional charges on arrival.
