Monica Backström Vase for Kosta Boda, Sweden 1980s

Description

Country of manufacture: Sweden
Era: 1980s
Manufacturer: Kosta Boda
Designer: Monica Backström
Size: H27 cm.

[About the work]

A vintage glass vase made by Kosta Boda in the 1980s.
With Monica Backstrom's characteristic free form,
It is characterized by its soft, changing colors in the light.

Her designs, inspired by natural forms,
Simple yet possessing a somewhat fantastical atmosphere,
It exudes a unique presence in the space.

[About the designer]

Monica Backström (1939–2020)
Born in Stockholm, Sweden.
Her mother is textile designer Astrid Sempé.
Raised in an artistic family environment, from 1959 to 1964
I studied at Konstfack, the arts university in Stockholm.

In 1965, he attracted attention at the "Glasyra" exhibition for young designers.
Joined the long-established glass workshop Kosta glasbruk (now Kosta Boda).
For over 40 years since then, he has been active as an avant-garde glass artist.

Many of the works are made from eggs, mushrooms, shells, stones, etc.
I draw inspiration from natural forms.
In the 1970s, he created more than 30 types of "glass mushrooms,"
It has become a symbol of Kosta Boda's innovative spirit.

In the 1990s, he also produced numerous commemorative works and decorative containers.
He left a lasting mark on the Swedish glass industry.
The artwork is exhibited at the National Museum in Stockholm and
The Victoria and Albert Museum in London,
It is held in museums around the world.

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Fragile items will be carefully wrapped with ample cushioning material to prevent movement during transport. In consideration of the environment, we may use recycled materials for cushioning and outer cardboard packaging.

■ About Vintage Items
Most of the items in our shop have been used in ordinary households. We believe that small scratches, slight crazing in the glaze, and individual differences in color are not defects, but rather traces of the time the item has spent.
We carefully inspect each item for any chips, cracks, repair marks, or other conditions you should be aware of before using it, and we list any found on each product page. Please note that the actual color may appear slightly different depending on your monitor.

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