{"product_id":"vintage-czech-art-glass-vase-attributed-to-ladislav-palecek-for-skrdlovice-c-1981","title":"Vintage Czech Art Glass Vase – Attributed to Ladislav Paleček for Škrdlovice, c.1981","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe design is attributed to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLadislav Paleček for the Škrdlovice glassworks in Czechoslovakia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with strong similarities to Paleček’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8114 series introduced in 1981\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eŠkrdlovice became internationally recognised for expressive, individually hot-worked glass created by some of Czechoslovakia’s leading post-war glass designers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 × vintage hand-worked art glass vase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAttributed designer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ladislav Paleček\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAttributed maker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Škrdlovice Glassworks\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Czechoslovakia\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e c.1981\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePossible pattern:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8114 series\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand-worked art glass\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eColour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Smoky blue-green \/ teal with opaque white inclusions\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 22 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaximum width:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 17 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 1.1 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRounded body with narrow neck and flared rim\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite opal-style glass inclusions incorporated into the lower body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAttribution is based on design, construction and comparison with documented Škrdlovice\/Paleček examples. No original label or signature is present.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good vintage condition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease refer closely to the photographs as they form part of the condition description. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinor variations, bubbles and irregularities associated with handmade glass manufacture may be present and are part of the character of the piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinctive post-war Czech glass design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttributed to an important Škrdlovice designer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful smoky teal and opaque white colour combination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubstantial 1.1 kg hand-worked construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent statement vase for a Mid-Century Modern interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollectable European art glass with a strong design story\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarefully 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage HQ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67575697735909,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/1255\/3701\/files\/F490F2FD-F8C9-429B-9810-0BAF849D7703.jpg?v=1790382949","url":"https:\/\/vintagehq.com.au\/products\/vintage-czech-art-glass-vase-attributed-to-ladislav-palecek-for-skrdlovice-c-1981","provider":"Vintage HQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}