A beautiful Bohemian glass bowl tray from 1960s Czechoslovakia.
I never tire of admiring it. It features the beautiful, colorful marble patterns unique to vintage Czech Bohemia Glass.
This piece was created by Josef Hospodka, a renowned artist in the history of Czech glass.
Hospodka is one of the most important and representative artists in both Czech glass history and mid-century modern glass art.
He is famous for his works featuring the bold, distinctive coloring typical of Bohemia, as well as organic and fluid forms.
While some of his works can be a bit too garish or overly ornate if handled incorrectly,
this piece is one of his most beautiful and famous designs: a pink and green marble twist glass.
While he also created vases, this piece was designed as an ashtray, with three grooves for resting cigarettes.
Even these grooves are integrated so well into the design that they function as more than just a utility—they are part of a truly wonderful object.
Occasionally, even professional antique shops may misidentify these as being from Italy's Murano—often considered the counterpart to the European glass world—or from the Netherlands,
but this is undeniably Czechoslovakian glass art.
The colors are infused into glass with uneven curves and thickness,
making it a beautiful object that takes on various expressions depending on the viewing angle and how the light hits it.
Beyond serving as a holder for keys, accessories, or sweets, it possesses a strong presence just by sitting on a surface.
I was able to purchase a collection from an antique shop owner the other day, and they taught me quite a bit—it seems these Josef Hospodka pieces have many dedicated enthusiasts and are highly valued as collectible items.
I was lucky enough to acquire this, but in recent years, encountering Bohemian glass of this caliber has become increasingly rare.
Also, due to an increase in shipping costs from the Czech Republic starting this year, I have had to adjust the price accordingly; I appreciate your understanding.
This is a masterpiece I highly recommend.
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Size 12.5x13.5cm, Height 7.5cm
Weight 1187g
Condition: Excellent
Small air bubbles or particles trapped in the glass here and there are part of the charm of handmade glass from this era. As it is from the 70s, there are minor scratches, but they are negligible. Please check the photos.
