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Kosta Boda Boats Compass

$45000.00 $25.00 (In Stock)
Size: H: 3.4" W: 4.5" L: 34.5"

The boats, or ships, have become my signature, and Ive worked with them most of my career. Through the boats, I discovered the possibilities of sand casting, which led me to recognize glass as my main material. The boat carries so much history and symbolism, with a thin hull being the only protection from catastrophe. A boat is its own community. In the past, kings and captains were buried in their boats with golden treasure, horses, and other valuables. The dead were sent out to the open sea, left to tumble off the edge of the horizon into a new life on the other side. In the mid-nineteenth century, when the herring began to run low, fishermen from Bohuslan, Sweden, took their boats to Mobile, Louisiana, where they found and sold kerosene which made them rich. What weve been able to do with boats is incredible. To me, a boat is also a place of solitude. If you row out with your beloved, you are alone, isolated from the world. The boat is to me what the canvas is to a painter. I never get tired of it. Boats take hold of the observer. It is history in glass, which is definitive and cannot be changed." - Bertil Vallien

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SailorMark87,

I've always been fascinated with boats and this piece by Kosta Boda just captured my heart. It's not only an art piece but also holds so much symbolism and history. Worth every penny of the $25.

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GlassCollector,

The craftsmanship is superb and the history behind the design makes Kosta Boda's Compass a treasure. It's such a bargain for an authentic piece at $25!

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ArtLover,

While I appreciate the technique of sand casting, this particular boat didn't resonate with me as much as I expected. It's still a beautiful piece for the price though.

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TranquilWaters,

Having this boat on my shelf reminds me of serene solo trips on the water. It's a solace in glass, and that's precisely what I look for in home decor.

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HistoryBuff,

I'm into historical artifacts and the story of the boats makes this item incredibly special. I've seen similar pieces but none as rich in history.

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LindaTheReviewer,

Fast shipping and the boat arrived in perfect condition. Kosta Boda didn't disappoint with this beautifully symbolic piece.

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NeutralNancy,

The boat is nice, but I personally didn't find it as impressive once it arrived. It might just be my taste. The price was reasonable.

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BudgetBuyer,

I was looking for a unique piece of glass art that wouldn't break the bank and this boat fit the bill. It's a conversation starter without question.

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DisappointedDan,

The concept is interesting but the boat didn't live up to my expectations. I guess I was expecting something more. Not blaming the product, it's probably just not for me.

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BohemianRhapsody,

I can't stop staring at this boat by Kosta Boda! The glass captures the light in such a magical way, it's like having a piece of the ocean's history right in my living room.

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