An Overview of Kjell Engman’s Cancan Series
Kjell Engman (1946–) has designed many classics for the Swedish Kosta Boda glassworks. One of the most well-known series is Cancan from 1991. It consists of art and utility glass: bottles, bowls, candleholders, glasses, mugs, pitchers, sculptures, and vases. They were crafted by hand with rounded shapes, colorful decors, and joyous expressions. The series was in production until 2020. Which of Kjell’s Cancan objects is your favorite?
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Vase (model 49510), height 7,5 cm / 3.0 in
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Vase (model 49511), height 19 cm / 7.5 in
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Vase (model 49512), height 22 cm / 8.7 in
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Vase (model 49513), height 28 cm / 11.0 in
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Bowl (model 59146), diameter 23 cm / 9.1 in
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Bowl with foot (model 59147), diameter 33 cm / 13.0 in
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Candleholder (model 69146), height 18 cm / 7.1 in
Candleholder (model 69147), height 23 cm / 9.1 in
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Candleholder (model 69148), height 27 cm / 10.6 in
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Vase (model 89145), height 12 cm / 17.3 in
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Pitcher (model 89146), height 44 cm / 17.3 in
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Pitcher (model 89147), height 27 cm / 10.6 in
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Bottle (model 89651), height 29 cm / 11.4 in
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Bottle (model 89652), height 31 cm / 12.2 in
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Bird (model 99146), height 8,5 cm / 3.3 in
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Glass (model 99347), height 25 cm / 9.8 in
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Mug (model 99510), height 15 cm / 5.9 in
The lower side of a Cancan object
A page from a Kosta Boda product catalog
