Pair of Kosta Boda Vintage Votive Holders, Artichoke/ Igloo Crystal Candleholders, Swedish Crystal, Made in Sweden, Candleholder, Tea Light Holder, highly collectible, discontinued. Typically individuals place tea light candles inside their Kosta Boda candleholders and enjoy the beautiful sparkling light. Kosta Boda Votive Holders are handmade in Sweden. Pre-owned vintage condition. Vintage item in excellent condition. Approximate diameter: 3.5” Kosta Boda – Innovative glassware and glass art Kosta Boda began in 1742 in the heart of the Swedish forests in the province of Småland. The highly appreciated brand is well-known for its bold and innovative votive holders, glassware and glass art. History of Kosta Boda Kosta glassworks was founded on the 26th of July 1742 in Sweden, by Generals Anders Kostkull and George Bogislaus Staël von Honstein. The location in Småland in southern Sweden was chosen so that they would be able to provide glass to the important Swedish cities, Stockholm and Karlskrona, as important roads passed here. In addition, the dense forests in the region offered them an unlimited supply of wood to heat the furnaces for glass production.