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Brutalist Czech Glass Vase Model 617/250 Vladislav Urban Sklo Union (Rosice) 68'
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Glass Vase Model 617/250 – Vladislav Urban for Sklo Union (Rosice), 1968
Description: Sculptural pressed glass vase in vibrant turquoise blue, designed by Vladislav Urban for Sklo Union (Rosice glassworks). The vertically structured body with faceted planes and rounded protrusions creates a rhythmic, almost architectural surface. Light refracts through the saturated glass, producing depth and optical movement—an effect central to the visual language of Czech pressed glass in the late 1960s.
Dimensions: H 25 cm, W 9 cm, D 9 cm
Material: Pressed glass
Brand: Sklo Union (Rosice)
Designer: Vladislav Urban
Color: Blue / turquoise
Condition: Excellent vintage condition; no chips or cracks, minimal wear consistent with age
Era: 1968
Origin: Czechoslovakia
Model: 617/250
Remarks: Crisp mold definition and strong color; well-preserved example of period production
About the Designer – Vladislav Urban
Vladislav Urban (b. 1937) is one of the key designers associated with the golden era of Czechoslovak pressed glass. Trained at the Academy of Applied Arts in Prague, he began his career at the Technical and Artistic Centre for Pressed Glass (T-VS) in Teplice, a central hub for innovation within the Sklo Union network. Urban’s work is distinguished by its architectural clarity and structural rhythm—he approached glass not merely as decorative material, but as a medium for spatial and optical exploration. His designs often balance industrial reproducibility with a strong sculptural identity, making his pieces highly regarded among collectors of Czech modern glass.
Design Context
This vase belongs to the influential Sklo Union production system, which, from the late 1950s through the 1970s, redefined pressed glass as a serious design discipline. Unlike traditional cut glass, these works embraced mold-based production to achieve bold, repetitive geometries and optical effects. Urban’s model 617/250 exemplifies this approach: a modular, almost Brutalist composition softened by the fluidity of glass and intensified by color. The piece reflects a broader dialogue between modernist architecture, industrial design, and optical experimentation, situating it firmly within the avant-garde of Eastern European design during the Cold War period.
What for: Ideal for collectors of Czech pressed glass and mid-century modern design. Works as a sculptural standalone piece or with minimal floral arrangements; particularly striking in natural light, where its optical structure becomes fully apparent.
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Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsTurquoiseMaterialGlassNumber of items1Height25 cmWidth9 cmDepth9 cm
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Berlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 23 sales