Pedestal bowl, transparent glass, by P. Panek, Czechoslovakia, 1970s.
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267 PLN
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This pedestal bowl, designed by Pavel Panek for Libochovice in Czechoslovakia during the 1970s, exemplifies the mid-century modern approach, where sculptural form is united with a focus on materiality. Made of pressed glass in a cool, highly transparent tone, the bowl presents a substantial, robust silhouette. Both the wide, rounded bowl and the tapering pedestal base are enveloped in an expressive, irregular texture reminiscent of organic, frosted, or bark-like motifs. The glossy finish enhances the interplay of light across the textured surface, lending the piece a dynamic, tactile quality. No additional materials or visible seams are present, underscoring the precision and attention to detail characteristic of the period. The overall condition is very good, with only a minor, hardly noticeable chip at the base—subtly concealed within the complex glass relief—affirming its genuine vintage status. This object speaks in the language of the 1970s, when Czech glass boldly experimented with surface, light, and monumental forms. The bowl feels like a fragment of a winter landscape captured in transparent glass, evoking the era’s spirit of daring design and exploration of new aesthetics. Its surface recalls frozen water or the porousness of tree bark—sensual, tactile, and at the same time austere. Running a hand along the reliefs, one senses a fascination with both nature and geometry. The bowl remains silent, yet its form tells a story of crisp, bright mornings, when light shimmers across icy structures. Such a bowl could serve as a centerpiece on a living room
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Height18 cm
Length20 cm
Dimension details
Length20 cm
Height18 cm
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