Artists Other Artists Monica Backström Monica Backström (1970s) Brown Penny Bun Mushroom 12 cm (1)

Monica Backström (1970s) Brown Penny Bun Mushroom 12 cm (1)

Monica Backström's "Karljohanssvamp" (Penny Bun) mushroom with a rounded shape and mottled brown surface. It was mouth-blown and hand-crafted, giving it a unique touch. Monica designed the sculpture in the 1970s as part of the the "Svampar" (Mushrooms) series. A heartwarming Swedish art piece from the Boda Glassworks! Artist Monica Backström Name Karljohanssvamp (Gilled Mushroom) Year 1970s Series Svampar (Mushrooms) Maker Boda, original production Material Glass Condition Very good vintage condition without any chips or cracks. Minor wear. Size Height: 12 cm / 4.7 in Diameter: 9 cm / 3.5 in Marked Handmade, Boda, Sweden

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Monica Backström (1939–2020) was one of Sweden’s leading glass artists in the 20th and 21st century. After her art studies at ”Konstfack” in Stockholm, she worked for the Kosta Boda glassworks for more than 40 years. Monica became a prominent designer of glass mushrooms, eggs and vases with colorful expressions. Her artistry is represented at the Swedish National Museum of Art and Design.