Heřmanova Huť (Sklo Union) - František Pečený - Vase - Bohemian glass

A beautiful example of mid-century Bohemian glass, designed by František Pečený for the Heřmanova Huť glassworks in Czechoslovakia.

František Pečený (1920–1977) was one of the important designers of post-war Czechoslovak glass. His work explored the optical possibilities of pressed glass, transforming a traditional industrial technique into a form of artistic expression.

In this vase, the sculptural relief is central to the design. The raised, flowing texture creates an interplay of light, transparency and depth, giving the impression of a surface in motion. Rather than simply decorating the glass, Pečený used its three-dimensional structure to shape the way light passes through and reflects from the object.

A distinctive example of Pečený’s approach to modern Bohemian glass design, appreciated by collectors of Czechoslovak mid-century glass.