{"product_id":"openmind-vase","title":"Kosta Boda Open Minds Vase by Ulrica Hydman Vallien, 1987","description":"\u003cp\u003eA brilliant expression of Ulrica Hydman Vallien's signature artistry — this mouth-blown vase from the iconic \u003cstrong\u003eOpen Minds\u003c\/strong\u003e series features a gently swelling head shape rendered in stained blue glass, adorned with a hand-painted stylistic woman's face. No two pieces are identical; the hand decoration ensures each vase carries its own quiet personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned in 1987 and produced by Kosta Boda, this is a quintessential Hydman Vallien piece — playful yet refined, deeply personal, and unmistakably Nordic. The vase is documented in the \u003cem\u003eKosta Boda guide to Ulrica's artistry\u003c\/em\u003e, affirming its place in her celebrated body of work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ulrica Hydman Vallien\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open Minds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1987\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kosta Boda, original production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glass — mouth-blown and hand-decorated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good vintage condition — no chips or cracks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.5 cm \/ 4.13 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 cm \/ 2.36 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarked:\u003c\/strong\u003e kosta boda, Ulrika HV (Hydman Vallien), 48749 etc \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e Artist signature and original label\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA collectible piece for lovers of Scandinavian glass art and mid-century Nordic design.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kosta Boda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58281144549640,"sku":null,"price":190.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/5373\/0312\/files\/IMG-1856.jpg?v=1784718387","url":"https:\/\/finnishvintageoasis.com\/products\/openmind-vase","provider":"Finnish Vintage Oasis","version":"1.0","type":"link"}