Ashtray, red glass, by J. Hospodka, Czech Republic, 1960s
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This art glass ashtray, attributed to Josef Hospodka for the Czech Chribska glassworks and dating from the 1960s, is a notable example of Central European mid-century design. Created using freeform glassblowing techniques, the piece features an organically sculpted body with dynamically ruffled, undulating edges. Its core displays a rich, saturated crimson red that gradually fades into translucent tones and finally into completely clear glass at the outer rim and solid pedestal base. The color transition is seamless, with a high-gloss, tactile finish that accentuates the glass's light-catching qualities as well as its sculptural folds. The weight of the glass and substantial transparent base ensure stability, while the deep well allows both decorative use and practical application as an ashtray or centerpiece bowl. The absence of additional ornamentation or applied elements keeps the focus on the interplay of color, form, and light. The condition is excellent – there are no chips, cracks, or repairs visible, only minimal traces of use commensurate with gentle vintage handling. The ashtray embodies the spirit of its era: a time when Bohemian glassmakers were pioneering freeform shapes and vibrant color gradations that defied traditional limits. Its sculptural lines seem to capture a frozen moment of molten movement, while the crimson heart suggests the glowing core of freshly worked glass. Light reflects across the ruffled surface, evoking the dynamic, creative energy of the mid-century glass studio and the artistic freedom that defined 1960s Czechoslovakian modernism. The piece can be displayed alongside other 1960s furnishings – for example, on a
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Height10 cm
Depth14 cm
Width15 cm
Dimension details
Width15 cm
Height10 cm
Depth14 cm
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