Kosta Boda 'Filippa' Candlesticks | Kjell Engman | Signed | Set of 5 | Discontinued | Hand-Blown Art Glass

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Five candlesticks. Five colours. One designer, one series, one discontinued form that will not be made again.

The Filippa candlestick is Kjell Engman at his most architectural — a hand-blown glass column, striated with fine vertical colour threads wound into the clear glass shaft, sitting on a flat disc base and topped with a heavy clear bowl that holds a standard taper candle. The form is classical in its proportions: column, collar, cup. The colours are anything but: cobalt blue, emerald green, terracotta orange, lemon yellow, and deep violet-purple, each one a distinct shaft of striated colour that catches light differently depending on whether the candle is lit or unlit.

Lit, the striated threads glow from within and cast coloured light onto the surface beneath. Unlit, they read as five distinct sculptural objects — a complete spectrum arranged across a table or mantelpiece, each one signed on its base by Engman himself.

The Filippa series has been discontinued. These five, signed and in excellent condition, are what exists. There will not be more.

Sold as a complete set of five. Individual pieces are not available separately.

Please note: One-of-a-kind vintage set. Once sold, it cannot be restocked.

What you'll receive

• 5 × signed Kosta Boda Filippa candlesticks by Kjell Engman
• Colours: cobalt blue, emerald green, terracotta orange, lemon yellow, deep purple
• Each signed: Kosta Boda K. Engman, design number 69113

Details

• Maker: Kosta Boda, Sweden
• Designer: Kjell Engman
• Series: Filippa — discontinued
• Material: Hand-blown art glass — striated colour threads in clear glass shaft
• Dimensions: Each approx 23cm H × 10cm W (9" × 4")
• Candle type: Standard taper candle
• Colours: Cobalt blue / emerald green / terracotta orange / lemon yellow / deep purple
• Signature: Each signed on base — Kosta Boda K. Engman 69113
• Labels: Original Kosta Boda labels present
• Condition: Excellent pre-owned — no chips, cracks, or damage; displayed but rarely used
• Complete set of 5 only — not available individually
• One-of-a-kind set; no restock possible once sold

Styling notes

• Arrange all five in a descending or ascending height line along a dining table, mantelpiece, or console — the colour spectrum reads as a complete composition
• Lit with taper candles, the striated shafts cast coloured light onto surrounding surfaces — one of the few decorative objects that performs better in use than on display
• The terracotta orange connects to the Kjell Engman Bon Bon vase; the lemon yellow to the Margarita shot glasses — displayed in the same room, the three Engman pieces form a coherent collector's statement
• Works in maximalist, Scandinavian, mid-century, and eclectic interiors — the full spectrum palette is the point; it does not need to match, it needs to lead
• An exceptional housewarming, anniversary, or collector's gift — signed, discontinued, and complete

Care

• Wipe with a soft dry or slightly damp cloth — do not submerge
• Never leave burning candles unattended — standard taper candle safety applies
• Remove any wax drips while still soft with a soft cloth — do not scrape the glass surface
• Keep away from direct sustained sunlight to preserve colour thread integrity over time
• Handle with care and always lift from the base — the collar joint between shaft and cup is a point of vulnerability in vintage blown glass
• Store upright, not inverted or stacked

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