Manufacturer: Boda (later Kosta Boda)
\nAuthor: Monica Backstr\u00f6m
\n Country of manufacture: Sweden
\nEra: 1970s
\nMaterial: Glass
\nSize: Height approximately 29.5cm<\/p>\n
Inside the thick transparent glass,
\nA milky blue color is rising from it.<\/p>\n
The boundary between the colors is not straight.
\nDrawing wave-like, cloud-like lines,
\nThe scenery is different with each train.<\/p>\n
When held up to the light, the milky white color shows a slight iridescence.
\nDepending on the angle, it changes from light blue to grayish-blue.<\/p>\n
A slender neck and a thick sole.
\nIt weighs nearly 1.4 kg.
\nThis contributes to the quietness when it is placed down.<\/p>\n
Just adding a single branch makes it look nice.
\nYou can also just leave it by the window without putting anything in it.<\/p>\n
Monica Backstr\u00f6m (1939-2020) is
\nHe is an artist who has brought a fresh perspective to Swedish glassmaking.<\/p>\n
I studied metalwork and industrial design at Konstfack in Stockholm.
\nIn 1964, at the age of 25, I was welcomed into Boda.<\/p>\n
Encasing metal in glass,
\nThey pour money into it and use color without hesitation.<\/p>\n
In an era when clarity, thinness, and polished finishes were considered desirable,
\nHer work was always centered around experiments.<\/p>\n
He continued to create in this workshop for the next 40 years.<\/p>\n
About Kosta Boda<\/p>\n
Kosta, a glass factory founded in Sweden in 1742,
\nIt was created by combining the names of two generals under King Charles XII of Sweden.
\nIt has the longest history of any existing glass factory in Europe.
\nAfter merging with Boda, it became Kosta Boda.
\nIt is also famous for being a purveyor to the Swedish royal family,
\nThis is a world-renowned brand whose products are even used at the Nobel Prize awards banquet.
\nIt is also known for having Erik Hoglund and Signe Persson Melin as members.<\/p>\n
[About Monica Backstr\u00f6m]<\/p>\n
Monica Backstrom was active around the 1970s.
\nHe has produced numerous works for the world.
\nThe most famous is this mushroom series.
\n"We want to convey the message that we need environmental protection."
\n"I wanted to do something that was uniquely Swedish."
\nIt was apparently created with that message in mind.<\/p>\n
[Before purchasing]<\/p>\n
\u25a0 Payment
\nWe accept the following payment methods: credit card (Visa \/ Mastercard \/ American Express \/ JCB), convenience store payment, PayPay, Merpay, bank transfer, and PayPal.
\n*For bank transfer payments only, a processing fee of 1.4% (excluding tax) will be charged.<\/p>\n
\u25a0 Delivery
\nWe will ship your order within 3-7 business days.
\nIf there is a delay in shipping, we will always contact you by email. If you are in a hurry, please feel free to let us know.<\/p>\n
\u25a0 About Packaging
\nFragile 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.<\/p>\n
\u25a0 About Vintage Items
\nMost 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.
\nWe 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.<\/p>\n
\u25a0 Returns and Exchanges
\nAs these are vintage items, we do not accept returns due to customer preference. If there is damage not mentioned in the product description, or if the item is significantly different from the description, please contact us within 7 days of arrival. We will cover the shipping costs and provide a refund or exchange. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us through the "Inquiry" section.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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