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ŽBS Sklo Union Josefodol Železný Brod Vaclav Horacek & Miroslav Klinger Vase Duo
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The Green Duo — Vaclav Horacek & Miroslav Klinger for Železný Brod Sklo, 1950s–1960s
Mid-Century Bohemian Glass at Its Finest — Light, Geometry, and Vision
A visual symphony in translucent viridescence—this exceptional pair by Václav Horáček and Miroslav Klinger unites two masterful interpretations of form and texture from the heights of Czechoslovakian modernist glass design.
Vase 1 — Václav Horáček (1957, Josefodol Glassworks)
A rare specimen in mold-blown green glass, its Battuto-inspired surface evokes glacial formations and prehistoric carvings. The rhythmic texture animates the vessel’s clean geometry, balancing optical play with sculptural stillness.
Height: 19 cm | Width: 6 cm | Base: 5 cm | Rim: 3.8 cm | Weight: 612 g
Vase 2 — Miroslav Klinger (Železný Brod Sklo Union)
Tall, sleek, and statuesque, this emerald-green vase exemplifies Klinger’s poetic minimalism. The slender neck and elongated body channel vertical motion, as if the form were rising from molten glass—an ode to precision and vitality.
Height: 31 cm | Opening: 1.5 cm | Base: 4.2 cm | Weight: 1230 g
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with only light wear. Both pieces retain superb clarity and finish. No chips, cracks, or restoration.
Why Collect:
Two exceptional examples from the postwar Czech design renaissance.
Perfectly paired in proportion, hue, and artistic intent.
A sculptural duet capturing both restraint and vitality.
Provenance:
Emerging from the renowned Bohemian glass town of Železný Brod, these designs epitomize the mid-century Czech synthesis of art and technology. Designers such as Horáček and Klinger revolutionized industrial glass with bold, tactile, and experimental forms—now celebrated in museum collections worldwide.
A pair that catches light, thought, and time — an eternal testament to the mastery of Czech modern glass.
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Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsGreenMaterialGlassNumber of items2StyleVintageHeight31 cmWidth5 cmDepth4 cm
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Berlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 20 sales