Ulrica Hydman-Vallien (1986) Open Minds from Kosta Boda
An Overview of Ulrica Hydman-Vallien’s Open Minds 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 Open Minds from 1986. It consists of art and utility glass: vases, cups, sculptures, goblets, bowls, jugs, dishes, and glasses. They were crafted and decorated by hand with a swelling shape, distinct colors, and face motif. Which of Ulrica’s Open Minds objects is your favorite?
Vase. Available in four colors: green (model 48747), blue (model 48748), pink (model 48749), white (model 40715). Height 10 cm / 3.9 in
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Vase. (model 49827). Height 11 cm / 4.3 in
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Vase. Available in two colors: turquoise (model 41201), pink (model 41202). Height 14 cm / 5.5 in
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Vase. Available in two colors: green (model 48743), red (model 40020). Height 20 cm / 7.9 in
Vase. Available in two colors: gold (model 41107), white (model 41020). Height 25 cm / 9.8 in
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Vase. (model 48746). Height 27 cm / 10.6 in
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Vase. Available in two colors: blue (model 48744), black (model 40834). Height 28 cm / 11.0 in
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Vase. (model 49828). Height 31 cm / 12.2 in
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Vase. Available in three colors: pink (model 48745), white (model 40622), svart (model 40716). Height 36 cm / 14.2 in
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Cup. (model 98820). Height 9 cm / 3.5 in
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Cup. (model 98821). Height 20 cm / 7.9 in
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Cup. Available in two colors: green (model 98822), clear (model 99823). Height 20 cm / 7.9 in
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Cup. (model 98823). Height 26 cm / 10.2 in
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Bowl. (model 50851). Height 24 cm / 9.4 in
Bowl on foot. Available in six colors: blue (model 98824), yellow (model 99706), green (model 99707), clear (model 59830), red (model 50008), white (model 50714). Height 20 cm / 7.9 in
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Pink figurine. (model 98934). Height 7 cm / 2.8 in
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Blue figurine. (model 98935). Height 14 cm / 5.5 in
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Green figurine. (model 98936). Diameter 11 cm / 4.3 in
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Pink figurine (model 98937). Diameter 12 cm / 4.7 in
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Dish. Available in three colors: clear (model 71204), black (model 71102), white (model 71101). Height 28 cm / 11.0 in
Pitcher (model 89815). Height 26 cm / 10.2 in
Lower side of a Open Minds object with signature and serial number
A page from a Kosta Boda product catalog
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