An Overview of Bertil Vallien’s Bagdad Series
Bertil Vallien (1938–) has designed many classics for the Swedish glassworks in Åfors, Boda, and Kosta. One of the most well-known series is Bagdad from 1975. It consists of objects with with sturdy forms and stained polychrome glass. They are handcrafted giving each model quite a variation in appearance and size.
On the lower sides, they are often marked with Boda, B Vallien, and model number. Which of Bertil’s Bagdad pieces is your favorite?
Vase, model 47640, height 14 cm / 5.5 in
Vase, model 47641, height 17 cm / 6.7 in
Vase, model 47642, height 20 cm / 7.9 in
Vase, model 47635, height 7,5 cm / 3.0 in
Vase, model 47636, height 9 cm / 3.5 in
Vase, model 47637, height 16 cm / 6.3 in
Vase, model 47638, height 11 cm / 4.3 in
Vase, model 47639, height 16 cm / 6.3 in
Bowl, model 57635, diameter 11 cm / 4.3 in
Bowl, model 57636, diameter 15 cm / 5.9 in
Bowl, model 57637, diameter 20 cm / 7.9 in
The Bagdad decor
Lower side of a Bagdad object marked with Boda, B Vallien, and model number
