Kosta Boda Glass in India
Kosta Boda is a Swedish glass brand with a history that reaches back to 1742, when the Kosta glassworks was founded in the forests of Småland. Over almost 300 years, the company has developed a distinctive approach to glass through craftsmanship, design and collaboration with artists and designers.
Today, Kosta Boda brings together two broad expressions of the brand: Kosta Boda Collection, focused on modern lifestyle and functional products, and Kosta Boda Art Glass, where artists and designers explore the creative possibilities of glass. At Spacio, the brand forms part of a wider selection of European and international design objects available to Indian interiors.
Kosta Boda Collection
Kosta Boda Collection takes a lifestyle-led approach to glass, creating functional products designed for everyday use. The range includes tableware and interior objects, with glass remaining the central material while complementary materials may also be used.
The collection draws on the history of Kosta's different glassworks and the work of designers such as Signe Persson-Melin and Erik Höglund, while continuing to develop new expressions for contemporary life. Dining, entertaining and interior styling all form part of this approach.
Kosta Boda Art Glass
Kosta Boda Art Glass explores glass as an artistic medium. The brand works with established artists as well as newer designers and artists, creating collections that range from the Artist Collection to unique objects and special editions.
Rather than limiting glass to functional use, this side of Kosta Boda's work focuses on creativity, form, colour and the possibilities of the material. Individual works can therefore be viewed as art objects as well as elements within an interior.
At Spacio, Kosta Boda's art-led glass pieces sit naturally within the Glass Sculptures collection, where contemporary glass works from international studios and artists are brought together.
Swedish Glass, Colour and Form
Glass is the constant across Kosta Boda's different collections, but the way it is treated can vary greatly. Bold colour, sculptural shapes, transparency and surface effects allow designers and artists to create very different visual expressions from the same material.
This openness to experimentation is part of the character of Swedish glass design. A Kosta Boda object can be restrained and functional or highly expressive, depending on the collection, artist and intended use.
The brand's vases and other glass objects can also be explored alongside Spacio's wider selection of designer glass vases, where Swedish glass sits alongside Murano glass, crystal and other European materials.
Artists and Designers at Kosta Boda
Collaboration has been part of Kosta Boda's identity for generations. The brand's history includes designers and artists who have helped shape its approach to glass, while its current Artist Collection continues this relationship with contemporary creative voices.
The official Kosta Boda artist roster includes names such as Ann Wolff, Anna Ehrner, Bertil Vallien, Erik Höglund, Göran Wärff, Hanna Hansdotter, Matti Klenell, Ulrica Hydman Vallien and others. Their different approaches show how widely glass can be interpreted through colour, form, technique and artistic expression.
Kosta Boda and Interior Styling
Kosta Boda's range allows glass to play different roles within an interior. Functional pieces can become part of dining and entertaining, while vases and interior objects can be used on dining tables, consoles, shelves and sideboards.
Art Glass can take a more prominent role as a focal object. Strong colour can introduce contrast into a neutral room, while transparent or sculptural forms can create interest through light, shape and changing viewpoints.
When selecting a Kosta Boda piece, the scale, colour and visual weight of the object can be considered alongside the furniture, lighting and other decorative objects around it. This makes the collection relevant to both homeowners and design professionals working on carefully composed interiors.
Kosta Boda in India
Kosta Boda brings the tradition of Swedish glassmaking to the Indian market through a combination of functional glassware, interior objects and art-led pieces. Its broad design language makes the brand relevant to contemporary residential interiors as well as offices, hospitality settings and other design-led spaces.
At Spacio, Kosta Boda forms part of a curated selection of international glass and art objects. Its Swedish heritage and relationship with artists and designers give the collection a distinct place within Spacio's wider approach to European and international interior styling.
The brand's glass objects can be considered alongside Spacio's broader Sculptures & Art Objects collection, particularly where an interior calls for an object with a stronger artistic or sculptural presence.
Where to Find Kosta Boda in India
You can explore Kosta Boda through Spacio's online collection and at its retail stores in Mumbai and Kolkata. The Spacio Mumbai store at Laxmi Industrial Estate, Andheri West brings together European decorative lighting, decor accessories, sculptures and other international design objects.
In Kolkata, the Spacio Kolkata store at Topsia Road South offers Kosta Boda alongside furniture, decorative lighting, decor accessories and art objects, allowing the glass pieces to be considered within a wider interior setting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kosta Boda known for?
Kosta Boda is known for Swedish glassmaking, combining functional lifestyle products with contemporary Art Glass, artist collaborations, unique objects and special editions.
How old is Kosta Boda?
Kosta Boda's history dates back to 1742, when the Kosta glassworks was founded in the forests of Småland, Sweden.
What is Kosta Boda Art Glass?
Kosta Boda Art Glass is the brand's artistic glass offering, ranging from the Artist Collection to unique objects and special editions created with artists and designers.
What types of Kosta Boda products are available?
Kosta Boda offers modern lifestyle products, functional glassware, interior objects, vases and Art Glass, including artist collections, unique works and special editions.
Where can I buy Kosta Boda in India?
Kosta Boda is available through Spacio in India, with the collection available online and at Spacio's Mumbai and Kolkata stores.
Kosta Boda in India — Spacio
Spacio brings Kosta Boda to India through a selection spanning functional glassware, interior objects and contemporary Art Glass. The distinction between everyday use and artistic expression allows Kosta Boda pieces to be considered according to their role, scale, colour and visual presence within an interior.
