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Kosta Boda – Gunnel Sahlin – model 49400 – signed yellow-green Art Glass vase - Artist Collection

Special vintage Swedish Art Glass vase by Kosta Boda, designed by the renowned Swedish glass artist Gunnel Sahlin (1954).

An striking and highly decorative glass object in which Sahlin’s characteristic sense of color, organic form, and graphic patterns come together beautifully. The combination of the sculptural form, horizontal stripe design, and the matte yellow-green finish give this vase its own distinct character.

Organic sculptural form

The vase has an elegant, almost hourglass-shaped outline. From the full rounded base the body narrows toward the middle, then gracefully opens outward again toward the top.

This makes the vase not only functional but also a particularly decorative Scandinavian design object even without flowers.

Horizontal stripe design

Across the entire body runs a regular horizontal stripe design. This is not about ribbing or a relief texture in the glass: the lines form a graphic decoration that follows the vase’s contours.

The repetition of the horizontal lines emphasizes the organic shape and creates an interesting optical effect from different angles.

Matte, satin-glassy finish

A notable feature of this version is the matte, satin-like appearance of the glass. The surface appears matted, presumably by sandblasting or a similar mattifying technique.

This finish softens the transparency of the glass and gives the vase a almost velvet-like appearance. At the same time, light continues to play through the colored glass.

The pronounced color varies depending on the light incidence from lemon yellow and yellow-green to intense lime green, causing the vase to take on a slightly different character in different lighting conditions.

Gunnel Sahlin for Kosta Boda

Gunnel Sahlin joined Kosta Boda in 1986. She is known for her pronounced use of color and her innovative approach to form and decoration within Swedish glass art.

Her background in textile design is evident in her sense of rhythm, color and graphic patterns — qualities that are also clearly visible in this vase.

The base is hand-engraved with Kosta Boda, Gunnel Sahlin and the number 49400. The number 49400 refers to the model/product number of this edition.

Original Kosta Boda factory sticker

An appealing detail is that the vase still features the original white Kosta Boda factory sticker, reading:
"KOSTA BODA – SINCE 1742"

The combination of the original sticker, the engraved base signature, and the number 49400 makes this a well-documented item for collectors of Kosta Boda and Scandinavian art glass.

Specifications
Designer: Gunnel Sahlin (1954)
Manufacturer: Kosta Boda
Model/product number: 49400
Period: c. 1990
Origin: Sweden
Period: probably late 1980s / 1990s
Style: Scandinavian Modern / Swedish Art Glass
Material: art glass
Color: yellow-green / lime / lemon yellow
Finish: matte / satin, presumably sandblasted
Decor: horizontal stripe design / line decoration
Surface: smooth with a matte, satin-like appearance
Marking: original factory sticker “KOSTA BODA – SINCE 1742”
Base signature: hand-engraved Kosta Boda – Gunnel Sahlin – 49400
Dimensions: H 16 cm × Ø 8.0 cm
Weight: 538 g

Condition

The vase is in a beautiful vintage condition. The original Kosta Boda factory sticker is still present and the engraved signature and the number on the underside are visible.

Any minor signs of use and age are appropriate for the object’s age. Please view the photos carefully for a good impression of the condition; they form an important part of the description.

A characterful and very decorative example of Swedish art glass by Gunnel Sahlin for Kosta Boda. The sculptural form, matte yellow-green color, the graphic horizontal stripe design and the signed base make this vase attractive to both collectors of Scandinavian design and fans of modern art glass.

The vase will be carefully and securely packed and sent by insured, tracked, registered mail with smart shipping."}