“Back to basics. I wanted to create a classic, decorative and functional series that celebrates craftsmanship and the innate beauty of the glass.” Red Rim is hand-made in several steps. First, the first parison of lead-free crystal is rolled in powdered color. The color is then heated before the parison is blown into a shape that gives the molten glass its optical pattern. Clear glass is gathered over the parison to enclose the optical pattern in the glass, and then the glass is blown into its final form and shaped into a bowl or a vase. Finally, the piece is attached to a glass-blowing pipe and blown up a touch more before the red rim is applied from a color rod.

Love this item.. Sandra. VA. Sun May 17 2026

Polish art glass. The incased color is accomplished by blowing colored glass in layers. This vase is handcrafted from thick layers of clear and colored art glass. This artisan process produces substantial and important pieces.

This piece is beautiful. Elegant and simple.. Sandra. Scottsdale, AZ. Mon Oct 27 2025

The Iris Vases showcase the exceptional artistry of Polish glassblowers. These vases are carefully crafted from Polish mouth-blown art glass, and their striking encased color effect is achieved through a delicate hand-blowing technique. Layers of clear and amber-colored glass blend harmoniously, creating a captivating visual interplay. What truly sets these vases apart is the skilled hand-pulling process, resulting in intriguing and one-of-a-kind designs.

Iris is a collection of miniature vases that beautifully embody the full-color spectrum of the rainbow. This captivating collection draws inspiration from the remarkable creations featured in Erika Lagerbielke's exclusive exhibition, 'Blue Planet,' showcased at Galleri Glas in Stockholm and the prestigious Kosta Boda Art Gallery in Sweden in 2022. The name "Iris" pays homage to the Greek mythological goddess of the rainbow, perfectly reflecting the radiant allure of these vases. Handblown in Kosta, Sweden, the drop-shaped vases use a multi-colored underlay and optical pattern. A technique that secures variation in the thickness of the glass during the hot shop process. The result adds life and playful vividness to the glass. The vases are reminiscent of small jewelry pieces in carefully selected color pairings. Iris is part of the Kosta Boda Artist collection.

With a background as a professional rock guitarist, musical influences play a large part in Kjell Engman's work. The Swedish glass artist has created Fidji, an object of multiple colors merged into one whose shape bears a resemblance to the musical instrument organ pipe. The extraordinary Fidji XL is handmade at Kosta Glassworks in Sweden and is part of the Kosta Boda Artist collection.

This striking double-gourd vase is finished in a bold, high-gloss orange glaze that enhances its sculptural silhouette. The clean, seamless curves and vibrant color make it a standout decorative piece—perfect for adding a modern pop to shelves, consoles, or tabletop displays. Measures [9LX9WX16.5H][Bot:4][Top:1.5].