These particular vases with their balanced geometric shapes and distinctive texture is model nº 617 and was produced in 1968 by the Rosice glassworks (part of the Sklo Union group by 1965).

Designer Vladislav Urban attended the College of Arts and Crafts in Prague (grad. 1962) where he studied together with František Vizner. Urban collaborated with Vizner and Rodulf Jurnikl while at the Rudolfova Hut glassworks. This trio gave an unmistakable appearance to Czechoslovakian pressed glass in the early sixties. Many of his designs were made by Sklo Union, Hermanova Hut and Libochovice glass manufacturers.

Along with Scandinavia and Italy, Czechoslovakia was one of the leading European producers and exporters of glass across the world during the second half of the 20th Century. The 1950s-70s saw a renaissance in Czech glass design that confirmed and re-established the country’s global reputation in this area. From behind the Iron Curtain, highly talented and exceptionally skilled designers pushed the boundaries of 20th century glass design and produced unique art glass masterpieces that went on to inspire visually stunning ranges and exquisite works of art in sparkling glass.

Sold together and please inquire if interested in single pieces.

Dimensions:
Purple and blue, Height: 25 cm, Diameter: 8.5 cm
Yellow: Height 20 cm, Diameter: 8 cm