Kosta Boda Metropolis Vase by Bertil Vallien
Kosta Boda Metropolis Vase by Bertil Vallien
A skyscraper frozen in cobalt glass.
Bertil Vallien’s Metropolis vase for Kosta Boda captures the bold geometry of the 1980s while channeling Brutalist architecture through glass. Four stacked rectangular blocks rise in a stepped silhouette, their surfaces alive with frosted sparkle and dense bubbles — like a city at night under snow. Cobalt blue saturates the heavy form, giving the vase both monumentality and mystery. This is Vallien at his finest: structure softened by texture, precision infused with poetry. Carefully curated so you can collect with confidence.
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Condition: Excelent
Key Features & Benefits
Deep cobalt-blue glass blocks stack like a frozen skyline—striking as sculpture or vessel
Satin‑textured bubble pattern inside each block diffuses light into crystalline shimmer
Designed by Bertil Vallien in the 1980s Metropolis series—an icon of Scandinavian glass art
Substantial weight and precise angles convey presence and deliberate craftsmanship
Doubles as art object or container—versatile display whether flowers fill it or not
Bring Brutalist architecture to your tabletop.
Black & Gold Condition Guide
✨ We believe every piece tells a story — here’s how we describe the chapters they’ve lived so far:
Mint / Like New Practically time-traveled. Looks as though it’s never been used. Crisp, clean, and flawless.
Excellent Well-preserved with only the most minor signs of age (think a faint scratch or two, visible only if you squint). Structurally sound and show-stopping.
Very Good Loved and cared for. Some small signs of wear — maybe light surface marks, gentle fading, or a touch of patina — but nothing that distracts from its beauty or function.
Good Has earned its character. Noticeable wear such as scratches, discoloration, or finish loss, all consistent with age and use. Still fully functional and fabulous.
Well-Loved / As-Is This one has stories to tell. Expect visible flaws or wear (chips, cracks, missing parts), but still worthy for display, repurposing, or as a collector’s gem.
All Sales Final on Vintage Scores!
Since these finds are true blasts from the past, we can't offer returns on vintage items. But fret not, treasure hunters! We meticulously curate our collection, so you can be sure you're getting pieces in good to mint condition, with only the coolest signs of wear that tell their unique story. Check out the pics to get a closer look!
