Kosta Boda Bertil Vallien “Network” Vase, Sweden 1978

Description

Manufacturer: Kosta Boda
Country of manufacture: Sweden
Author: Bertil Vallien
Year: 1978
Series: Network
Size: Height approximately 20.5cm
Condition: Good for a vintage item. There are minor scuffs from use.

With skin as white as frosted glass,
The entire surface is covered with a fine mesh pattern.

Under light, it has a slight iridescent sheen.
Depending on the angle, it changes from milky white to a pale gray.

The rim that opens at the neckline,
A single line of cobalt blue is drawn around the entire surface.
This single line stands out in the otherwise tranquil setting of this white, mesh-patterned vessel.

It's a good size, about 20cm tall.
Place a single branch, or leave it empty, on the shelf.

About Kosta Boda

Kosta, a glass factory founded in Sweden in 1742,
It was created by combining the names of two generals under King Charles XII of Sweden.
It has the longest history of any existing glass factory in Europe.
After merging with Boda, it became Kosta Boda.
It is also famous for being a purveyor to the Swedish royal family,
This is a world-renowned brand whose products are even used at the Nobel Prize awards banquet.
It is also known for having Erik Hoglund and Signe Persson Melin as members.

[About Monica Backström]

Monica Backstrom was active around the 1970s.
He has produced numerous works for the world.
The most famous is this mushroom series.
"We want to convey the message that we need environmental protection."
"I wanted to do something that was uniquely Swedish."
It was apparently created with that message in mind.

[Before purchasing]

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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.

■ Returns and Exchanges
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