Czechoslovakian: Art Glass Blue Green Ombre Vase

Czechoslovakian: Art Glass Blue Green Ombre Vase

R 3,500.00
R 3,500.00
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Czechoslovakian: Art Glass Blue Green Ombre Vase
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Czechoslovakian: Art Glass Blue Green Ombre Vase

Czechoslovakian: Art Glass Blue Green Ombre Vase

Breathtakingly Beautiful Mid-Century Modern Blue & Green Ombré Art Glass Vase.

Research suggests this piece was likely designed by Josef Hospodka for the Chřibská Glassworks in former Czechoslovakia. The style, colour gradient (blue and green cased in clear glass), and wavy rim are characteristic of the large, hand-blown sommerso-style art glass produced by Chřibská during the 1950s–1960s.

Defined by organic, free-flowing "liquid sculpture" shapes, vibrant layered colours, and heavy solid construction — this is a significant piece of Mid-Century Modern European art glass.
More Details
  • Likely designed by Josef Hospodka for Chřibská Glassworks, Czechoslovakia, 1950s–1960s.
  • Sommerso technique — vibrant blue and green layers cased in thick clear glass.
  • Organic free-flowing "liquid sculpture" form with wavy rim — hallmark of Chřibská MCM production.
  • Pontil mark on base confirms authentic hand-blown construction.
  • No artist signature — typical of Chřibská; identification relies on style, shape, and colour match to known examples (e.g. model 114/3/22).
  • Heavy solid construction — 39cm tall, 7.5kg.
Did you Know?

Josef Hospodka was the chief designer during this period, and this specific shape is a known design of his. This vase is a vintage item, not a contemporary mass-produced one. The pontil mark is evidence of a hand-made item, distinguishing it from most mass-produced, machine-made glass which often has a smooth, seamless base.

Chřibská Glassworks (full name Sklárna Chřibská) was an historic and significant Czech glass company founded in 1414, making it one of the oldest operating glassworks in Central Europe until its closure in 2007.

After World War II, the factory was nationalized and became part of the Borske Sklo National Corporation. During this post-war period, especially the 1950s and 1960s, Chřibská gained international recognition for its unique style of Mid-Century Modern art glass.
Origin & Era

Made in Czechoslovakia, 1960’s.
Dimensions

Approximate Dimensions: Diameter 16cm, Height 39cm, Heavy for its Size.
Vintage Condition

Excellent vintage condition with beautiful structural integrity. No chemical cloudiness or hard water mineral staining inside the core.

No chips, cracks, structural fractures, or flea bites along the rim or the outer footprint edge. Natural hand-tooling marks, shear lines from its authentic creation process.
Price
R 3,500.00
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