Kosta Boda Snowball Votive

by Kosta Boda

Product Features

• Set of 3 snowball votives includes one large and two small versions
• Crafted of heavyweight, clear crystal
• Layers, creases, and bumps in glass create realistic icy shape
• Candlelight shines out in various angles and directions
• Designed in Sweden by Ann Warff in 1973

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 3.8 x 3.8 inches ; 3.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0006V64DA
• Item model number: 7067333
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #237,742 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen)

Product Description

Size: Set of 3 Votives

Amazon.com Review

Capturing the playful side of a fresh winter snow, Kosta Boda's set of three Snowball votives offers whimsical yet luminescent shapes. Each snowball--including one large size and two small sizes--is crafted of thick, clear crystal with layers, creases, and bumps that give it a realistic, just-patted-into-shape look. Set a candle inside through the opening on top, and the light moves through the glass in all directions and angles. The effect is magical on an evening dining table, mantelpiece, or bar. As unique and fresh as a winter landscape, these snowball votives make a luxurious, imaginative gift for kids of all ages. They were created by Ann Warff in 1973 and have becomes a classic Kosta Boda design. --Kara Karll

Product Description

The original, the classic votive ¿ Snowball ¿ was inspired by a lunchtime snowball fight at the Boda factory ¿ shimmering crystal to cast a romantic glow

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

37 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Snowball Candles, January 21, 2008

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Molly A. Chapman (Phoenix, AZ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kosta Boda Snowball Votives, Set of 3 (Kitchen)

I was disappointed when I opened these because the quality has gone down a lot compared to the old one I have from the 80's. The new ones have a clearly visible mold line half way across the ball, like a mass-produced, cheap acrylic bead would. My old candle has no line whatsoever.

Fortunately I purchased these as a gift for a friend who admired mine, and I don't believe she will notice this. She was extremely happy to get them. I wouldn't buy these new ones for myself because they seem sub-standard.

37 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not the top of the Kosta Boda line, NOT crystal, either., May 5, 2006

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J. Manly "healthychoices" (Honolulu, HI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kosta Boda Snowball Votives, Set of 3 (Kitchen)

Kosta Boda has a wide range of votives. These, while moderately attractive, are pressed glass--they are NOT crystal, despite what the product description says--and the mold seam is clearly visible (top to bottom) on each side. They are designed to hold tea lights on an informal table, and do a good job at that.. Before buying, you may benefit from seeing what else Kosta Boda offers, such as their Atoll votive, available in a range of colors. See also the Swedish manufacturer Orrefors, which makes a single votive called the Discus votive, as well as a set of three Lightstone votives. The price on any of those will be higher, and so will the quality. The way the light reflects on either of those is superior by far to the snowball votives. Amazon carries both brands; you don't have to go to Sweden for other choices.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Poor Quality, December 22, 2008

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Gamer117 - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kosta Boda Snowball Votive (Kitchen)

Don't let the beautiful picture fool you. This votive is very low quality. First of all the packaging is terrible. It comes in paper thin cardboard box no bigger than the votive itself, no protection whatsoever so you better hope it is packaged well and handled with care.

The votive looks fine except for the ghastly mold lines traveling along the outside of it. It has a good size to it, a little bigger would have been nicer but its not like it is very small either. It really is disappointing because it really is a nice votive but the mold lines just ruin it. I had purchased this as a stocking stuffer gift but I may just return it to avoid the shame of giving such a low quality gift.

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