Annual Brains 2023

Kosta Boda – Timeless Swedish Glass Art Since 1742   Read more

Welcome to Kosta Boda, one of the world’s leading names in glass and glass art, where centuries of craftsmanship meet contemporary Scandinavian design.
Located in Kosta, Småland, the brand continues to produce glass in the same place where it was founded in 1742, making it one of Sweden’s oldest and most cherished design brands.

For over 280 years, Kosta Boda has captured the spirit of Swedish artistry — combining innovation, creativity, and meticulous craftsmanship. Over the decades, some of the world’s most celebrated glass artists have created masterpieces for Kosta Boda, including Vicke Lindstrand, Erik Höglund, Gunnar Cyrén, Ulrica Hydman-Vallien, and Bertil Vallien. Their iconic designs helped define the brand’s character and made Kosta Boda a global symbol of artistic glassmaking excellence.