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Largest Size Sattelite Vase by Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda

$1,200
£907.31
€1,062.27
CA$1,707.30
A$1,736.64
CHF 996.65
MX$20,876.43
NOK 11,625.92
SEK 11,735.37
DKK 7,941.41

About the Item

Monumental “Satellite” Vase by Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda — the largest in the series. This commanding work of art glass features a dramatic stretched flask shape with a narrow, elongated neck and broad, flattened body. Its surface is richly layered: rolled in powdered glass for a soft, atmospheric texture and applied with metal leaf while molten, lending it an ethereal, cosmic shimmer. The flask form has long been a source of inspiration for Vallien. Reminiscent of ancient message vessels, ceremonial bottles, and reliquaries, the shape speaks to the idea of containment—not just of objects or materials, but of meaning, memory, or spirit. Vallien has often said that glass, for him, is a “bearer of messages,” and the flask becomes a metaphorical vehicle for communication across time and space. Bertil Vallien (b. 1938) is widely regarded as Sweden’s most internationally recognized glass artist. Trained as a ceramist before turning to glass in the 1960s, Vallien joined Kosta Boda—Sweden’s preeminent glassworks—where he pioneered a deeply personal, symbolic approach to studio glass. His “Satellite” series, begun in the 1990s, blends mythology, minimalism, and mysticism, using the flask form as a recurring motif to explore isolation, identity, and the cosmic unknown. The ancient inspiration of the flask intersects with Vallien’s post-war Scandinavian modernism, rooted in humanism, craftsmanship, and psychological depth. Despite the industrial origins of glass, his works feel handmade, contemplative, and almost ritualistic. This example is particularly rare for its exceptional scale and refined execution. It stands not just as an object of beauty, but as a sculptural meditation on form, memory, and the unseen forces that shape our inner and outer worlds.
  • Similar to:
    Bertil Vallien (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)Width: 9.75 in (24.77 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Style:
    Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Art Glass,Hand-Crafted
  • Place of Origin:
    Denmark
  • Period:
    1990-1999
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1992
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very good condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Kilmarnock, VA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU883043814872

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