Pair of candle holders Snowball, transparent glass, by A. Wärff, Kosta Boda, Sweden, 1970s.
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The Snowball candle holder pair, designed by Ann Wärff for the Swedish glassworks Kosta Boda in the 1970s, exemplifies Scandinavian craftsmanship in pressed glass. Each piece is formed from thick, heavy glass with a highly textured, organic surface reminiscent of a snowball. The finish alternates between matte, frosted areas and glossy, transparent highlights, showcasing Kosta Boda's signature interplay of light and material. The rounded, asymmetrical forms are free of sharp edges, while the body of the glass reveals small air bubbles and inclusions that enhance the icy effect. The base is flat for stability, and the candle opening is smoothly integrated into the shape. Every holder is unique due to the hand-finished process. There are minor chips to the lower edge of one holder, consistent with age and use, but overall the condition is good, with no cracks or repairs. The listed price is for the pair of candle holders. These snowball-like objects evoke the cool, northern landscapes of 1970s Sweden, an era when design embraced simplicity and authenticity drawn from nature. The glass – weighty, icy, bearing organic imperfections – tells a story of tactile pleasure and light scattered like a winter dawn. The forms seem to whisper of frost captured in glass, of the conversation between light and shadow, of the
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Height7 cm
Length10 cm
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Height7 cm
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