Monica Backström (2000) Taiga from Kosta Boda
An Overview of Monica Backström’s Taiga Series
Monica Backström (1939–2020) designed many classics for the Swedish Kosta Boda glassworks. One of the most well-known series is Taiga from 2000. It consists of 16 objects: bowls, candleholders, dishes, glasses, pitchers, plates, and vases. They are made of clear glass and hand-painted blue/yellow decors with a mild expression.
The Taiga series was manufactured until 2005. Which of Monica’s objects is your favorite?
Pitcher, model 89911, height 27 cm / 10.6 in
Vase, model 40042, height 27 cm / 10.6 in
Vase, model 40043, height 35 cm / 13.8 in
Bowl, model 59940, height 6 cm / 2.4 in
Bowl, model 59900, height 9,5 cm / 3.7 in
Bowl, model 59901, height 13 cm / 5.1 in
Bowl, model 59902, height 16,5 cm / 6.5 in
Sculpture, model 59941, diameter 16 cm / 6.3 in
Sculpture, model 59942, diameter 19 cm / 7.5 in
Glass, model 90228, height 30 cm / 11.8 in
Glass, model 99919, height 26 cm / 10.2 in
Candleholder, model 60100, diameter 10 cm / 3.9 in
Dish, model 79902, length 31 cm / 12.2 in
Dish, model 79903, diameter 39 cm / 15.4 in
Plate, model 79900, diameter 18,5 cm / 7.3 in
Plate, model 79901, diameter 26 cm / 10.2 in
The decor of a Taiga object
A page from Kosta Boda product catalogue