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Exbor Oldřich Lipa (Lipský) Sculptural Emerald-Green Art Glass Vase Bohemia 60s
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Exbor – Oldřich Lipa (Lipský)
Sculptural Emerald-Green Glass Vase · Model 7256/0031 · Czechoslovakia, 1960s–1970s
A stunning example of Cold War–era Czech sculptural glass, designed by Oldřich Lipa (often credited internationally as Oldřich Lipský) for the legendary Exbor glassworks. This model, 7256/0031, is one of the most recognisable creations of the Czechoslovak hot-shaped cut-glass tradition — a masterpiece of optical play, geometry, and colour.
Design & Craftsmanship
This vase embodies what Exbor became world-famous for:
massive, hand-cut solid glass objects with deeply carved geometric structures that refract, distort, and project light like optical instruments.
Lipa’s signature design language is fully present here:
A tall, narrow rectangular body (22.5 cm) with sharply faceted edges
Deep, symmetrical sculptural cuts forming rhythmic convex and concave waves
A rich emerald-green mass whose thickness creates dramatic tonal gradients
High-precision cold-cut and polished surfaces that behave like prisms under light
When illuminated, the vase transforms into a kinetic optical sculpture: reflections multiply, inner cavities glow, and the vibrant green core shifts in depth and intensity. It is one of the most architecturally compelling designs to emerge from 20th-century Bohemian glass.
Designer – Oldřich Lipa (Lipský)
A leading figure of Czechoslovakia’s postwar glass avant-garde, Lipa worked for Exbor during its golden period (1960s–1970s), contributing to the development of the country’s internationally celebrated cut solid glass aesthetic. His works were shown across Europe and featured in exhibitions highlighting Czechoslovakia’s dominance in artistic glass design.
Manufacturer – Exbor
Founded in 1953 as part of the Železný Brod (ZBS) glass complex, Exbor specialised in hlazené plastiky — polished solid glass sculptures and vessels. By the 1960s, Exbor had become synonymous with innovation, technical mastery, and distinctive colour chemistry. Pieces from this era are now sought-after by collectors and museums worldwide.
Details
Designer: Oldřich Lipa (Lipský)
Manufacturer: Exbor, Železný Brod Glassworks
Model number: 7256/0031
Decade: 1960s–1970s
Material: Solid cut and polished glass
Colour: Emerald green
Dimensions: Height 22.5 cm · Width 6 cm · Depth 6 cm
Markings: Original Exbor acid stamp on the base
Condition: Excellent vintage condition; minimal surface wear consistent with age. No chips, cracks, or repairs.
Collector’s Note
This model is considered one of the essential forms of Czech glass modernism — highly architectural, intensely optical, and instantly recognisable. It pairs beautifully with other Exbor pieces (Miloslav Klinger, František Vizner) and is ideal for interiors that embrace minimalism, brutalism, or mid-century European modernism.
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Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsGreen, TransparentMaterialGlassNumber of items1Height22 cmWidth6 cmDepth6 cm
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Berlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 20 sales