Vintage Czech Art Glass Vase – Attributed to Ladislav Paleček for Škrdlovice, c.1981

A striking example of late 20th-century Czech art glass, this substantial hand-worked vase combines a deep smoky blue-green body with dramatic opaque white glass inclusions concentrated through its lower section.

The design is attributed to Ladislav Paleček for the Škrdlovice glassworks in Czechoslovakia, with strong similarities to Paleček’s 8114 series introduced in 1981. Documented examples from this series use coloured glass with white opal-glass elements incorporated into the hot glass, creating the distinctive layered effect seen here.

Škrdlovice became internationally recognised for expressive, individually hot-worked glass created by some of Czechoslovakia’s leading post-war glass designers.

With its generous rounded body, narrow neck and subtly flared lip, this is a beautiful standalone decorative piece and an appealing addition to a collection of Czech or European studio glass.

What’s Included

• 1 × vintage hand-worked art glass vase

Product Details

• Attributed designer: Ladislav Paleček
• Attributed maker: Škrdlovice Glassworks
• Origin: Czechoslovakia
• Period: c.1981
• Possible pattern: 8114 series
• Material: Hand-worked art glass
• Colour: Smoky blue-green / teal with opaque white inclusions
• Height: Approx. 22 cm
• Maximum width: Approx. 17 cm
• Weight: Approx. 1.1 kg
• Rounded body with narrow neck and flared rim
• White opal-style glass inclusions incorporated into the lower body

Attribution is based on design, construction and comparison with documented Škrdlovice/Paleček examples. No original label or signature is present.

Condition

Very good vintage condition.

Please refer closely to the photographs as they form part of the condition description.

Minor variations, bubbles and irregularities associated with handmade glass manufacture may be present and are part of the character of the piece.

Why You’ll Love It

• Distinctive post-war Czech glass design
• Attributed to an important Škrdlovice designer
• Beautiful smoky teal and opaque white colour combination
• Substantial 1.1 kg hand-worked construction
• Excellent statement vase for a Mid-Century Modern interior
• Collectable European art glass with a strong design story

Shipping

Carefully packed for safe transport. Due to the weight and fragile nature of vintage art glass, this piece will be securely wrapped and boxed for shipping.