{"product_id":"kosta-boda-open-minds-ulrica-hydman-vallien-glass-pedestal-vase-blue-rare","title":"Kosta Boda Open Minds Ulrica Hydman Vallien Glass Pedestal Vase Blue Rare","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-604\"\u003eThis is a stunning example of the iconic\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"75\"\u003e\"Open Minds\" Pedestal Bowl \/ Goblet Vase\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edesigned by the legendary Swedish glass artist\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"163\"\u003eUlrica Hydman Vallien (1938–2018)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"201\"\u003eKosta Boda\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-602\"\u003eUlrica Hydman Vallien originally launched the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"57\"\u003eOpen Minds\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eseries in 1986\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-601\"\u003eIt quickly became one of Kosta Boda's most recognizable and commercial signature lines.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-600\"\u003eThe line is famous for its dramatic, expressive, and almost theatrical hand-painted brushstrokes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-599\"\u003eThe motif showcases a stylized, confident face characterized by bold black eyeliner, striking green eyes, and distinct red lips.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-598\"\u003eEach piece is mouth-blown from premium crystal at the Kosta glassworks in Småland, Sweden, and subsequently hand-painted, meaning no two faces are absolutely identical.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-597\"\u003eThis particular model features a mottled, semi-opaque light blue\/white wash on the bowl contrasting with a solid, vibrant blue stem and base.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-595\"\u003eOften cataloged as a \"Bowl on Foot\" (Model 98824) or a pedestal vase, this piece stands approximately 7.75 inches tall, 6.75” across at the rim, and 4.25” across at the foot.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-594\"\u003ePieces from the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"36\"\u003eOpen Minds\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecollection are famous pop culture mainstays - most notably making frequent appearances as apartment decor on hit 1990s television shows like\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"186\"\u003eFriends\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"198\"\u003eSex and the City\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis example is in exceptional condition with a perfect “KOSTA BODA Since 1742” decal on the top of the foot, a crisp artist signature incorporated into the design, a clear diamond-engraved hand-signature in the center of the foot, and no obvious defects or blemishes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Red Hook Treasure","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48531410780414,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/3263\/7182\/files\/Kosta_Boda_Open_Minds_Bowl_01_eb5b9add-3ea2-4fe2-99b7-00c95b2d9caf.jpg?v=1783210469","url":"https:\/\/redhooktreasure.com\/products\/kosta-boda-open-minds-ulrica-hydman-vallien-glass-pedestal-vase-blue-rare","provider":"Red Hook Treasure","version":"1.0","type":"link"}