Bertil Vallien (1975) Boda Birds
Bertil Vallien designed the "Boda Birds" series in 1975 for the Boda glassworks. It consists of seven figurines with rounded shapes and polychrome decors. Find your favorite among Bertil's birds or learn more about them in our overview.
An Overview of Bertil Vallien's Birds for Boda
Bertil Vallien (1938–) has designed many classics for the Swedish glassworks in Åfors, Boda, and Kosta. One of the most well-known series is "Boda Birds" from 1975. It consists of four ducks, one chicken, one mini bird, and one tern. The rounded figurines were hand-blown and then rolled in polychrome glass powder. On the surface, they were marked with a Boda or Kosta label. Which of Bertil's birds is your favorite?
Mini Bird, length 8 cm / 3.1 in
Duck (small), length 10 cm / 3.9 in
Chicken, length 8 cm / 3.1 in
Duck (medium), length 15 cm / 5.9 in
Duck (large), length 20 cm / 7.9 in
Duck (extra large), length 25 cm / 9.8 in
Tern, length 19 cm / 7.5 in
Boda Birds label
Page from a Boda product catalog
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