An Overview of Bertil Vallien’s Meteor 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 Meteor from 1993. It consists of hand-crafted bowls, dishes, and vases. Their decors are colorful and patchy.
The Meteor objects are marked on the lower side with Kosta Boda, Artist Collection, B Vallien, and model number. Which of Bertil’s pieces is your favorite?
Bowl (model 59320), diameter 12 cm / 4.7 in
Bowl (model 59321), diameter 18 cm / 7.1 in
Bowl (model 59322), diameter 24 cm / 9.4 in
Dish (model 79320), diameter 27 cm / 10.6 in
Dish (model 79321), diameter 36 cm / 14.2 in
Vase (model 40234), height 24 cm / 9.4 in
Vase (model 40235), height 20 cm / 7.9 in
Vase (model 40236), height 28 cm / 11.0 in
Vase (model 49530), height 18 cm / 7.1 in
Vase (model 49531), height 17 cm / 6.7 in
Vase (model 49532), height 18 cm / 7.1 in
Vase (model 49533), height 27 cm / 10.6 in
The lower side of a Meteor object
