An Overview of Kjell Engman’s Rio Series
Kjell Engman (1946–) has designed many classics for the Swedish Kosta Boda glassworks. One of the most well-known series is Rio from 1995. It consists of nine vases with face motifs. They were crafted by hand with bottle shape and strong colors. The series was in production until 1996. Which of Kjell’s Rio vases is your favorite?
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Yellow/green vase (model 89510), height 23 cm / 9.1 in
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Green/red vase (model 89511), height 24 cm / 9.4 in
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Red vase (model 89512), height 39 cm / 15.4 in
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Red/turquoise vase (model 89513), height 36 cm / 14.2 in
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Orange/green vase (model 89515), height 11 cm / 4.3 in
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Turquoise/orange vase (model 89516), height 12 cm / 4.7 in
Green/purple vase (model 89517), height 12 cm / 4.7 in
Red/turquoise vase (model 89518), height 11 cm / 4.3 in
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Yellow/green vase (model 89519), height 12 cm / 4.7 in
The lower side of a Rio vase
A page from a Kosta Boda product catalog
