Ulrica Hydman-Vallien (1987) Caramba from Kosta Boda
An Overview of Ulrica Hydman-Vallien’s Caramba Series
Ulrica Hydman-Vallien (1938–2018) has designed many classics for the Swedish glassworks in Åfors, Boda, and Kosta. One of the most well-known series is Caramba from 1987. It consists of art and utility glass with swelling shapes: vases, bowls, jugs, sculptures, and cups. They were crafted and decorated by hand with black and white color, and motifs from the fauna and flora. The series was in production until 2015. Which of Ulrica’s Caramba objects is your favorite?
White vase. (Model 48736). Height 8,5 cm / 3.3 in
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White vase. (Model 48733). Height 18 cm / 7.1 in
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White vase. (Model 48734). Height 21 cm / 8.3 in
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Vase. Available in two colors: white (model 49936), yellow (model 49937). Height 28 cm / 11.0 in
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Vase. Available in five colors: white (model 48735), blue (model 40540), amber (model 40541), green (model 40542), black (model 40835). Height 34 cm / 13.4 in
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Vase. Available in two colors: white (model 40760), blue (model 40762). Height 23 cm / 9.1 in
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Vase. Available in two colors: white (model 40761), blue (model 40763). Height 33 cm / 13.0 in
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White bowl. (Model 58736). Diameter 6,5 cm / 2.6 in
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White bowl. (Model 58733). Diameter 21 cm / 8.3 in
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Bowl. Available in two colors: white (model 59936), yellow (model 59937). Diameter 22 cm / 8.7 in
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Bowl. Available in five colors: white (model 78733), blue (model 70600), amber (model 70601), green (model 70602), black (model 70835). Diameter 28 cm / 11.0 in
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White pitcher. (Model 89033). Height 6 cm / 2.4 in
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White pitcher. (Model 89034). Height 13 cm / 5.1 in
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White pitcher. (Model 89035). Height 20 cm / 7.9 in
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White figurine. (Model 98941). Height 8,5 cm / 3.3 in
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White face figurine. (Model 91110). Height 33 cm / 13.0 in
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Black face figurine. (Model 91112). Height 27 cm / 10.6 in
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Orange face figurine. (Model 91115). Height 27 cm / 10.6 in
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Figurine. (Model 98940). Height 12 cm / 4.7 in
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White cup. (Model 99036). Height 24 cm / 9.4 in
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White cup. (Model 91111). Height 28 cm / 11.0 in
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White cup. (Model 99035). Height 9 cm / 3.5 in
Lower side of a Caramba object with signature and serial number
A page from a Kosta Boda product catalog
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