Škrdlovice - Jaroslav Svoboda - Vase - Crystal

Magnificent massive crystal glass design vase – Jaroslav Svoboda for Škrdlovice
A stunning and monumental piece of Czechoslovak Mid-Century design.
Offered is this impressive, heavy crystal-glass art vase, designed by the celebrated glass master Jaroslav Svoboda in the seventies (circa 1970–1975). This vase is handcrafted at the world-renowned Škrdlovice glass factory in the former Czechoslovakia.
Features & Design
• Designer: Jaroslav Svoboda
• Glass Factory: Škrdlovice, Czechoslovakia
• Period: 1970s
• Material: Solid, high-quality clear crystal glass with a beautifully organic interior form.
• Style: Bohemian art glass / Mid-Century Modern / Brutalist.
• Special feature: The original factory sticker is still on the vase! Although the sticker has yellowed and faded with time, this makes a fantastic proof of authenticity for the serious collector.
About the designer and factory
Jaroslav Svoboda was one of the leading figures in Czech glass art. His designs for the Škrdlovice glassworks are known for their monumental weight, flowing internal forms and optical play with light. This specific design combines a sleek, cylindrical outer shell with an intriguing goblet-shaped hollow and subtle horizontal rings in the glass that beautifully refract light.
Condition
The vase is in excellent vintage condition with no notable damages. The base has been superbly flat-ground and polished, as is characteristic of this high-end studio glass.
A rare and timeless collectible that, with the presence of the sticker, is ready to occupy a prominent place in a modern interior or a high-quality glass collection!