The glass works in Kosta was founded in 1742. The name was created from the surnames of the founders, Generals Koskull and Staël von Holstein. Kosta’s location, in the heart of the dense forests in the Swedish province of Småland, was chosen so that the glassworks could provide both Stockholm and Karlskrona with glass. Important roads crossed here, and there was also an unlimited supply of wood to heat the furnaces.

This gorgeous "Rainbow" Series Vase was designed in the 1980's by Bertil Vallien. This wonderful mid-century vase is white opaque with attached ribbons of colored glass in shades of green, yellow, blue, red, orange and lavender. The oval shaped vase measures 7 1/2" in height with oval dimensions of 3 5/8" by 2 3/4", It carries two original labels "Boda - Kosta Boda ab Sweden" and etched signature on the base "Boda - B Vallien - 48227". There are no cracks, chips or repairs; near mint.