Is Kosta Boda still in business?

Kosta glassworks is Sweden’s oldest still operating glassworks. The furnaces here have been lit since 1742. We welcome you into the warmth to witness a genuine Swedish handicraft. This is your chance to follow the production of Kosta Boda’s products in the glow from the furnaces.

Who makes Kosta Boda?

Kosta Glasbruk
Kosta Glasbruk (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈkǔːsta ˈɡlɑ̂ːsbrʉːk]), later known as Kosta Boda (IPA: [ˈkǔːsta ˈbûːda]), is a Swedish glassmaking company (glasbruk in Swedish) founded by two foreign officers in Charles XII’s army, Anders Koskull and Georg Bogislaus Staël von Holstein, in 1742.

Where is Kosta Boda from?

Swedish province of Småland
Kosta Boda is one of the world’s leading brands in glass and art glass. Technology and an understanding of glass have been refined here in the heart of the forests in the Swedish province of Småland ever since 1742. Our designers and artists are some of the most renowned – not just in Sweden, but worldwide.

What type of glass is Kosta Boda?

Since 1898, art and crystal glass for everyday use has been produced under the brand of Orrefors. At our glassworks in Kosta, our skilled glassworkers are joined by several of Sweden’s most prestigious designers in developing the design, craftsmanship and new techniques.

Is all Kosta Boda signed?

Art glass pieces by Kosta are usually signed. However, most production glass is not signed, even if the design comes from a renown designer or artist. There was no uniform way of signing different pieces or series.

When did Kosta merge with Boda?

Kosta Boda merged with Orrefors in 1990 to become Orrefors Kosta Boda, and in 1997 became part of The Royal Scandinavian Group.

Where is Orrefors crystal made?

Orrefors has been producing timeless and elegant glass since 1898. It has contributed to making Swedish design world-famous. At the glassworks in Småland, skilled craftsmen work together with some of Sweden’s leading designers to continuously develop design and crafts and discover new techniques.

Where is Orrefors made?

Småland
Orrefors Kosta Boda AB is a design company in the Swedish province of Småland that designs and makes high-quality utility glassware and art glass. We develop, produce and sell a wide range of utility and art glass for private and public use under the brands Orrefors and Kosta Boda.

Is Orrefors made in Sweden?

The company. Orrefors Kosta Boda AB is a design company in the Swedish province of Småland that designs and makes high-quality utility glassware and art glass.

Is all Orrefors signed?

Orrefors Ariel The most famous pieces by Edvin Ohrstrom, Ingeborg Lundin, Vicke Lindstrand, Olle Alberius, and Lars Hellsten are Ariel pieces. All Ariel pieces are signed with the artists name and a serial number / date code which allows to exactly date the piece.

Is Orrefors crystal high quality?

The company. Orrefors Kosta Boda AB is a design company in the Swedish province of Småland that designs and makes high-quality utility glassware and art glass. Genuine glasswork environment close to the craftsmanship and the designers.

Where is Orrefors crystal from?

Orrefors glassworks (also known as just Orrefors) is a glassworks in the Swedish village Orrefors in Småland. Orrefors manufactured crystal glassware and art glass.