A Sculptural Czech Glass Vase by Rudolf Jurnikel for Sklo Union, Hermanova Hut, 1963 (**NOT** a pair, but single)
Czechoslovakia, 1963
by Rudolf Jurnikel (Designer)
for Hermanova Hut and Rosice Glassworks
Model 20077/145 (featured in official catalogue)
A rare iconic 1960s glass vase by acclaimed Czech designer Rudolf Jurnikel, created during his influential time with the Sklo Union cooperative—an avant-garde postwar movement that elevated industrial glass into the realm of modernist sculpture.
This piece, designed in 1963, represent Rudolf Jurnikel's masterful interplay of geometry, texture, and light diffusion.
* The vase (Hermanova Hut, 15 cm) features bold horizontal ridges with a beautifully architectural silhouette.
Dimensions:
* Height 5.9 in (15 cm) x Width 4.7 in (12 cm) x Depth 3.7 in (9.5 cm)
Materials:
Pressed molded glass
Condition:
In good vintage condition. The vase has a small chip to the top edge—visible upon close inspection, but does not detract from the visual impact or structural integrity.
A highly collectible vase from one of Czechoslovakia’s most important modernist glass designers—ideal for Brutalist interiors, design collections, or anyone drawn to sculptural minimalism with historical weight.
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Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsCreme, Yellow, TransparentMaterialGlassNumber of items1Height20 cmWidth11 cmDepth11 cm