Jardiniere, clear blue glass, by J. Juda, Czechoslovakia, 1970s.
350 PLN
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This large jardiniere, attributed to J. Juda and created in Czechoslovakia during the 1970s, is a striking example of mid-century and late modernist glass artistry. Crafted from thick, hand-blown glass, it features an organic, freeform silhouette with no visible seams, highlighting the mastery of single-piece construction. The primary body of clear glass is animated by a vibrant, saturated cobalt blue accent swirling at the center, gradually fading outwards and lending the piece a sense of both depth and movement. Its glossy, highly polished surface reflects light fluidly, while softly rounded edges and a biomorphic outline complete the sculptural effect. With its elongated proportions—37 cm in length and 9 cm in height—the jardiniere asserts a strong decorative presence. The piece remains in very good condition, showing only a minor chip on the rim, barely perceptible during regular use.The jardiniere echoes the creative spirit of 1970s Czechoslovakian glassmaking, when designers embraced form and color to let the material 'speak' through shifting light and layered hues. The intense cobalt core draws the eye inward, like a fragment of river or sky suspended in glass. The freeform shape and lack of symmetry evoke a sense of freedom and artistic experimentation, while the lustrous finish captures reflections with cinematic clarity. This is an object that quietly invites contemplation, evoking both a dialogue with nature and the avant-garde explorations of its era.The jardiniere would lend itself beautifully to a living room setting, placed atop a minimalist coffee table or as a statement piece on a console. It can be paired with mid-century or contemporary furnishings featuring neutral palettes and natural materials. Consider grouping it with other glass pieces or muted ceramics to amplify the cobalt's intensity, or accentuating its organic lines with a single branch or a dried floral arrangement for a refined
DIMENSION
Height9 cm
Width22 cm
Length37 cm
Dimension details
Length37 cm
Height9 cm
Width22 cm
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