Ashtray, orange black gold silver glass, by P. Hlava, Exbor Novy Bor, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
1 400 PLN
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This rectangular ashtray or organizer, designed by Pavel Hlava for Exbor, Novy Bor, exemplifies the modernist glassmaking of 1960s Czechoslovakia. Crafted from thick, high-quality glass, its vibrant amber-orange hue forms a warm, radiant base, enriched by a horizontal, abstract black pattern with embedded gold and silver speckles that shimmer and add a textured effect. The sharply defined edges, balanced geometric proportions, and highly polished, glossy surface emphasize the object's clarity and brilliance. The pattern is visible from all angles, creating a sense of depth and movement, while the form serves equally as an ashtray, organizer, or decorative object. The item is signed, confirming its authenticity. It is preserved in ideal condition, with no signs of use, damage, or restoration.This piece, like a capsule of modernism, tells the story of an era when applied arts achieved the status of sculpture. Glass—symbolizing optimism and experimentation—draws the eye with its rich color and the pulsating reflections of embedded metallic flecks. The dynamic motif appears to move in the light, as if the object sought to capture the energy and momentum of the 1960s, when the boundaries between art and everyday life blurred into new forms. Each glance reveals a shifting interplay of light and color, inviting the viewer to experience the piece afresh in changing surroundings.Pavel Hlava's ashtray or organizer can be paired with minimalist, modernist wood or metal furnishings to emphasize its geometric form and vivid color. It would work well as a focal point on a low table, desk, or console in a living room, where natural or accent lighting highlights the depth of the glass and the shine of the gold flecks. It is worth combining with other vintage glass objects or ceramic details, especially in interiors where the play of light and the contrast of textures are appreciated.
DIMENSION
Height6 cm
Width6 cm
Length14 cm
Dimension details
Length14 cm
Height6 cm
Width6 cm
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