An Overview of Kjell Engman’s Birds of Paradise Series

Nordic Design School Artists Kjell Engman Kjell Engman Birds of Paradise

Kjell Engman Kosta Boda Birds of Paradise

An Overview of Kjell Engman’s Birds of Paradise Series

Kjell Engman (1946–) has designed many classics for the Swedish Kosta Boda glassworks. One of the most well-known series is Birds of Paradise from 2003. It consists of four wall ornaments with exotic bird motifs. They were crafted by hand with rounded shapes, colorful tones, and sandblasted surfaces. The series was in production until 2004. Which of Kjell’s Birds of Paradise is your favorite?

Kjell Engman Kosta Boda Birds of Paradise Blue bird (model 90265)

Blue bird (model 90265), height 12 cm / 4.7 in

Kjell Engman Kosta Boda Birds of Paradise Yellow bird (model 90266)

Yellow bird (model 90266), height 9,5 cm / 3.7 in

Kjell Engman Kosta Boda Birds of Paradise Black bird (model 90267)

Black bird (model 90267), height 13 cm / 5.1 in

Kjell Engman Kosta Boda Birds of Paradise Red bird (model 90268)

Red bird (model 90268), height 11 cm / 4.3 in

Backside of a bird