Ashtray bowl, cobalt blue and yellow glass, by J. Hospodka, Czechoslovakia, 1960s.
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This bowl/ashtray, designed by Josef Hospodka for the Chřibská Glassworks, exemplifies the organic design language of 1960s Czechoslovakia. Crafted from thick, hand-formed soda-lime art glass, it features a vivid interplay of saturated cobalt blue and sunny yellow, presented as irregular streaks and blotches encased within a substantial layer of transparent glass. The piece is distinguished by its undulating, dynamic rim with deep indentations and sculptural lobes at the base, which serve both decorative and structural purposes. Its surface is smooth and polished, while the proportions—a compact, nearly square form (16 × 16 cm, height 9 cm)—emphasize the object's visual weight and presence. The condition is very good: the glass is free from chips or cracks, with only minimal, age-appropriate wear to the underside, consistent with authentic vintage pieces.The form of this vessel seems to flow, echoing the postwar fascination with nature and movement. The color palette—intense blue and yellow—gives voice to an era when design was both expressive and functional. This object tells a story of the creative boldness of the 1960s, a time of exploring new forms and color combinations in everyday wares; here, glass transforms light into a living composition, while the biomorphic silhouette makes the bowl resemble a sculpture poised for interaction with its surroundings.The bowl would work beautifully on a low sideboard or coffee table in a mid-century modern living space, where its organic form can provide a dynamic counterpoint to clean-lined furniture. It could be paired with period ceramics, individual glass vases, or minimalist sculpture to emphasize its artistic quality. In light, contemporary interiors, it is best displayed against neutral backgrounds or alongside textiles in contrasting hues—allowing its play of light and color to become the focal point
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Height9 cm
Width16 cm
Length16 cm
Dimension details
Length16 cm
Height9 cm
Width16 cm
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