Monica Backström (1996) Fantasia from Kosta Boda
An Overview of Monica Backström’s Fantasia Series
Monica Backström (1939–2020) designed many classics for the Swedish Kosta Boda glassworks. One of the most well-known series is Fantasia from 1996. It consists of 13 bowls, dishes, hearts, and eggs. They are made of colorful glass (blue, orange, or pink), rounded forms, and threadlike decor.
The Fantasia series was manufactured until 1998. Which of Monica’s objects is your favorite?
Orange heart, model 99600, length 9,5 cm / 3.7 in
Blue heart, model 99601, length 9,5 cm / 3.7 in
Pink heart, model 99602, length 9,5 cm / 3.7 in
Orange egg, model 99603, length 9,5 cm / 3.7 in
Blue egg, model 99604, length 9,5 cm / 3.7 in
Pink egg, model 99605, length 9,5 cm / 3.7 in
Orange bowl, model 59600, diameter 27 cm / 10.6 in
Blue bowl, model 59601, diameter 27 cm / 10.6 in
Pink bowl, model 59602, diameter 27 cm / 10.6 in
Orange dish, model 79555, diameter 15 cm / 5.9 in
Blue dish, model 79556, diameter 15 cm / 5.9 in
Pink dish, model 79554, diameter 15 cm / 5.9 in
Green dish, model 79557, diameter 34 cm / 13.4 in
The decor of a Fantasia object
A page from Kosta Boda product catalogue