Bertil Vallien (1976) Boda Penguins
Bertil Vallien designed the "Boda Penguins" series in 1976 for the Boda glassworks. It consists of three figurines with rounded shapes and polychrome decors. Find your favorite among Bertil's penguins or learn more about them in our overview.
An Overview of Bertil Vallien's Penguins 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 Penguins" from 1976. It consists of three figurines of different sizes. The rounded birds 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 penguins is your favorite?
Penguin (small), height 13 cm / 5.1 in
Penguin (medium), height 16 cm / 6.3 in
Penguin (large), height 22 cm / 8.7 in
Boda Penguins label
Page from a Boda product catalog
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