A beautiful and boxed vintage icy Kosta 'Polar' art glass candle holder...
Designed by Goran Warff and handmade in Sweden by Kosta (pre Kosta Boda). The design was inspired by the unique relationship between light and ice found in the Scandinavian landscape; it was originally created as a gift to the Sydney Opera House in 1974. Looking at its original vintage box and leaflet it's an older 1970s vintage example. 
It's crystal, so it's heavy and bright and clear, reflecting light beautifully. The icy fronds look like upside down melting stalactites, all dripping and glistening with layers of random undulations. The inner well is designed to take tapered pillar candle (see photos). 
In great condition with no chips. It has folds, ripples, swirls and bubbles within the glass, all as produced. It's a heavy lump of stunning art glass, apx 7cm high x 7cm wide (a smaller one). Weighs 550g. Box shows some age but is complete and it comes with an old advisory leaflet.
Perfect to bunch together with Kosta Boda Snowballs, Sunflowers or Polars. No maker's marks.
Includes P&P to the UK. Includes a tealight candle.
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“Glass is a liquid. It’s as alive as rippling water. In Polar, I have frozen that movement in time, capturing the convergence of ice and light in an optical phenomenon. Polar is uncompromising, filled with life and movement.” – Göran Wärff