I had a really tough time short-listing images of the works of Bertil Vallien – there are so many magnificent ones!
Swedish artist, Vallien (b. 1938) worked in the Kosta Boda glassworks for over half a century. He has also produced glass, ceramics and metalware for well-known companies such as Åfors, Gustavsberg, Rörstrand and Hal Fromhold.
1st Dibs, eBay and Etsy always have examples of his vast back-catalogue for sale.
Have a watch of the short film showing Vallien at work in 2016, producing the huge glass piece – Passage – for Kosta Boda in celebration of their long-standing relationship and the company’s 275th anniversary.
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