Kjell Engman (1991) Cancan from Kosta Boda
Kjell Engman designed the Cancan series for Kosta Boda in 1991. It consists of art and utility glass with rounded shapes, colorful decors, and joyous expressions. Find your favorite among Kjell’s Cancan objects or learn more about them in our overview.
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
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