Kosta Boda Atoll Votive, Dark Green

The Illustrious Atoll Series Embraces the Spirit of Christmas

The illustrious Atoll series, designed by Swedish artist Anna Ehrner, has now ventured into the world of Christmas. With conical trees and big, softly shaped plates, Ehrner takes a new step into the traditional Christmas design language. These trees, available in two sizes, come in classic red, green, and white, as well as a vibrant lime color, creating an elegantly simple and colorful impression. The large plates are not only great for dinners but can also be used purely for decorative purposes, complementing the stunning conical trees.

Solid yet graceful, the spectacular Atoll votive swirls with inner ribbons of color, like ocean currents around a coral isle. Each of these 4-3/8-inch wide votives is smoothly rounded and hollowed, as a stone worn over time by the sea. The flicker of candlelight plays beautifully against the translucent and opaque swirls. Available in a wide range of color choices, the Atoll collection also includes bowls, vases, and a wide, shallow dish, each handmade by master glassmakers at Kosta Boda's glassworks in Sweden. The hand-applied color ensures that no two pieces are exactly alike.

Ehrner, known for her strong, pure forms infused with swirls or lines of color, has been designing for Kosta Boda since 1974, experimenting with everything from jewelry to stemware. Each glass piece arrives in a Kosta Boda box, signifying the highest artistry in both design and implementation.

The creative process within the blowing room is the lifeblood of Kosta Boda, according to designer Anna Ehrner. Born in 1948, Ehrner has been retained by the company since 1974 and maintains a studio at Kosta glassworks. Her experimental style is distinguished by simple yet powerful shapes and an ability to achieve shimmering displays by using color in subtle ways. For Ehrner, the final objective is often a synthesis between practical utility and elegant design, even if the process may take years.

Inspiration from nature, such as the lagoons of the Pacific and the northern lights, as well as the veils of color inside the crystal, have become a trademark in Ehrner's art glass. She is the originator of sales successes like the Line glasses and the Atoll series of bowls.

Kosta Boda, one of the leading glasshouses in the world, is known for its characteristic craftsmanship and good design. The company's three glassworks in Kosta, Boda, and Åfors each have their own unique stories, yet they stand together under the common brand name. The designers currently on retainer work closely with skilled craftspeople to transfer their intentions to the glass, resulting in both utilitarian and art glass.

Kosta, the parent glassworks of Kosta Boda and the oldest glassworks in Sweden still in operation, has a fascinating history that forms a valuable part of Swedish cultural heritage. Founded in 1742 by two former army generals, Kosta has been a hub of glassmaking innovation, from producing utility glass to employing designers and artists to enrich the glassmaking tradition.

Today, Kosta Boda is one of Sweden's strongest brands and one of the world's leading glass companies, with colorful, handmade art glass from the works in Kosta, Boda, and Åfors sold all over the world. This heritage, the living tradition of craftsmanship developed in the glassworks, is a source of pride for every Swede.

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