Monica Backström (1970s) Mushrooms from Kosta Boda
Monica Backström designed a series of mushrooms for Boda in the 1970s. They have swelling shapes, mottled decors, and kindhearted expressions. Find your favorite among Monica’s mushrooms or learn more about them in our overview.
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An Overview of Monica Backström’s Mushrooms
Monica Backström (1939–2020) designed many classics for the Swedish glassworks in Boda and Kosta. Some of the most well-known objects are the mushrooms from the 1970s. In the normal production, over 30 sculptures of different types and sizes were manufactured. Monica got the idea in connection with a large exhibition that would highlight Swedish design internationally.
| "I wanted to do something quintessentially Swedish with the message that we needed to protect the environment." |
The mushrooms were all made of hand-blown clear glass and then rolled in colored glass powder. On the surface, they were marked with a Boda or Kosta label. Aside from the normal production, a large amount of unique and limited mushrooms were also crafted.
Which of Monica’s mushrooms is your favorite?
Grön karljohanssvamp (Green Penny Bun). Height 12 cm (4.7 in) and 15,5 cm (5.9 in).
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Brun karljohanssvamp (Brown Penny Bun). Height 12 cm (4.7 in), 15,5 cm (5.9 in), and 26 cm (10.2 in).
Vårsvamp (Spring Mushroom). Height 12 cm (4.7 in), 18 cm (7.1 in), and 26 cm (10.2 in).
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Röd-svart svamp (Red and Black Mushroom). Height 10 cm (3.9 in).
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Champinjon (Button Mushroom). Height 6 cm (2.4 in) and 10 cm (3.9 in).
Snöbollschampinjon (Horse Mushroom). Height 13 cm (5.1 in), 18 cm (7.1 in), and 26 cm (10.2 in).
Flugsvamp (Fly Agaric). Height 9,5 cm (3.7 in) and 17 cm (6.7 in).
Kremla (Russula). Height 9 cm (3.5 in) and 15 cm (5.9 in).
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Kantarell (Chanterelle). Height 9 cm (3.5 in cm).
Bläcksvamp (Ink Cap). Height 10 cm (3.9 in).
Tofsskivling (Sheathed Woodtuft). Height 8,5 cm (3.3 in) and 17 cm (6.7 in).
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Fjällskivling (Parasol Mushroom). Height 15 cm (5.9 in) and 20 cm (7.9 in).
Vaxskivling (Waxcap). Height 11 cm (4.3 in), 18,5 cm (7.3 in), and 26,5 cm (10.4 in).
Brown Penny Bun Lamp. Height 15,5 cm (5.9 in), and 26 cm (10.2 in).
Horse Mushroom Lamp. Height 26 cm (10.2 in).
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Waxcap Lamp. Height 18,5 cm (7.3 in) and 26,5 cm (10.4 in).
White Mushroom Lamp. Height 18 cm (7.1 in).
White Mushroom Lamp. Height 35 cm (13.8 in).
The lower side of a mushroom.
Boda label from the 1970s.
Unique mushroom. Height 24 cm (9.4 in).
Ad poster from Boda