It all started with a simple idea – which created a minor revolution. Between them, graphic designer John Melin, designers Signe Persson-Melin and Mikael Björnstjerna, and the MD of Kosta Boda glassworks Erik Rosén, had the idea of creating a totally new design profile for the kitchen and the table top. They wanted to create a kind of simple elegance for everyday kitchen products, glass and cutlery that would be easy on the eye while still being extremely functional. This new vision, combined with the choice of materials, created a minor revolution in the design world when it was first launched in 1971.

We are now in the 21st century, and simple, pure designs with clear functionality still characterise BodaNova. Many of Scandinavia’s finest designers work on developing products for BodaNova that will be appreciated by both hand and eye. BodaNova is quite simply design that is there to be used, and many of BodaNova’s cutlery, glass and serving products have become modern classics.

1971
BodaNova is founded, and creates a minor revolution in the design world. BodaNova’s launch is a success, and the press gives the new ideas a positive reception.

1970s
Signe Persson-Melin designs the Original Teapot and Mikael Björnstjerna creates the design classic Oval Steel, a cutlery pattern that is still in the BodaNova range.

1988
BodaNova acquires Höganäs Keramik, and the head office is moved to Höganäs.

1980s
Ulf Hanses designs the incredibly popular Mix range of serving items.

1990s
BodaNova attracts new, young designers. Liselotte Henriksen designs the Select range of glasses, which has been augmented on several occasions. The Zenit range of cutlery, designed by Anders Ljungberg, and the Olive range of glasses by Barbro Wesslander see the light of day.

2002
The company is acquired by the Finnish iittala corporation.

2000s
Simple, pure designs with clear functionality still characterise BodaNova. Anders Ljungberg designs the Flow range of cutlery and Magnus Lundström the Gusto range of cutlery.