Satellite Art Glass Vase – Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda, 1992
A striking art glass vase from Bertil Vallien’s celebrated Satellite series, combining deep cobalt blue with shimmering silver-toned inclusions and scattered red accents. The elongated bottle form and celestial surface texture create a luminous interplay between transparency, depth, and reflected light.
Dimensions:
H 40 cm, W 25 cm, D 11 cm
Material: Art glass
Brand: Kosta Boda
Designer: Bertil Vallien
Color: Blue, silver, multicolor
Era: Contemporary Scandinavian design, 1990s
Origin: Sweden
Condition: Very good vintage condition; no visible chips, cracks, or restorations.
Remarks: Model 89254. from the Satellite series, introduced around 1992. Original Kosta Boda sticker preserved. Weight approx. 4.26 kg.
This vase has the atmosphere of an illuminated object rather than a conventional vessel. The metallic inclusions and saturated cobalt tones shift dramatically throughout the day, especially near natural light or against darker surroundings. Particularly effective in contemporary interiors with smoked glass, chrome, dark stone, or monochrome palettes, where the piece can function almost like a concentrated source of color and reflection.
Close description
Creator Bertil Vallien
Manufacturer Kosta Boda
Design Period 1990 to 1999
Production Period 1990 to 1999
Country of Manufacture Sweden
Identifying Marks This piece has an attribution mark
Style Scandinavian Modern
Detailed Condition Very Good — This vintage/antique item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use.
Restoration and Damage Details
Light wear consistent with age and use, Very good vintage condition; no visible chips, cracks, or restorations.
Product Code XYU-2551221
Materials Glass
Color Blue, multicolored
Width 25 cm
Depth 11 cm
Height 40 cm
Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsMulti Color, TransparentMaterialGlassNumber of items1BrandKosta BodaHeight40 cmWidth25 cmDepth11 cm