Kosta Boda 'Margarita' Shot Glasses | Set of 6 | Monica Backström | Signed Studio Edition | 1989

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Monica Backström joined Kosta Boda in 1967 and became one of the most important voices in Swedish studio glass — her work characterised by bold colour, sculptural confidence, and a refusal to treat functional glassware as less serious than purely decorative work. The Margarita series is a perfect expression of that approach.

Six shot glasses. Each one a cone of warm amber-orange glass, hand-blown with a deliberately slanted brim — not a flaw, not an irregularity, but a design decision that gives each glass a slight tilt, a sense of arrested motion, as though the glass is mid-pour in permanent form. The base is a solid disc of deep translucent red, weighted and substantial, anchoring the delicate cone above it. The contrast between the two — warm orange cone, vivid red foot — is the whole composition. It doesn't need anything else.

These are not production pieces. They are from the studio run — Ateljé — Kosta Boda's in-house studio editions, made in limited numbers by hand in the glass studio itself rather than on the production line. Each glass is signed and numbered: Kosta Boda M. Backström Ateljé 89, with the edition number. That signature and numbering is what separates a studio piece from a standard production run, and it is what makes these collectible rather than merely decorative.

A complete set of six, all signed, all present. This does not come up often.

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

What you'll receive

• 6 × signed Kosta Boda Margarita studio shot glasses
• Each signed and numbered: Kosta Boda M. Backström Ateljé 89

Details

• Maker: Kosta Boda, Sweden — studio / Ateljé edition
• Designer: Monica Backström
• Series: Margarita (Magerita)
• Period: 1989
• Edition: Studio / Ateljé — signed and numbered (3202289010/1500)
• Material: Hand-blown art glass
• Height: 10.5 cm each
• Diameter: 5.8 cm each
• Capacity: 6cl each
• Colours: Amber-orange cone with solid red pedestal base
• Label: Original Kosta Boda label present on each glass
• Condition: Excellent vintage — confirm any wear per glass before publishing
• Complete set of 6 — signed studio edition; no restock possible once sold

Styling notes

• Serve schnapps, limoncello, or a digestif after dinner — the 6cl capacity is exactly right for a small pour, and the slanted brim makes the ritual of drinking from them genuinely pleasurable
• Arranged in a line or loose cluster on a dark tray, they function equally as a table sculpture between uses
• The amber and red palette connects directly to the Kjell Engman Bon Bon vase — display both together for a Kosta Boda collector's moment within the broader Home Edit edit
• A significant gift for a collector of Scandinavian glass, a design enthusiast, or anyone who takes their after-dinner drinks seriously
• The signed and numbered status means these appreciate rather than depreciate — they are an investment as much as a purchase

Care

• Hand wash only — warm water, mild soap, soft cloth
• Do not machine wash or use dishwasher — signed studio glass should never go in a dishwasher
• Dry immediately with a lint-free cloth to preserve clarity
• Store upright, not stacked or inverted — protect the signed base from contact with hard surfaces
• Handle with care — studio glass is made for use but is considerably more delicate than commercial barware

Part of The Home Edit — Boutique Kaotique's edit of handcrafted homeware sourced from artisans worldwide. Every piece is chosen for its craft, its story, and its refusal to be ordinary.