Sklo Union/Czech Glass

Retro Glass - Sklo Union (Czech) - Sklo Union/Czech Glass (5 items)
Here we are proud to offer an exciting selection of the fabulous retro pressed glass from the Sklo Union glass works, Czechoslovakia and dating mostly from the 1960s and 1970s.

Sklo Union, formed in 1965, consisted of a number of Czech glassworks including Hermanova Hut, Rosice, Libochovice and Rudolfova Hut and were responsible for producing incredibly modernist designed glassware, seemingly way ahead of their time, and designed by legendary names such as Frantisek Vizner, Vladislav Urban, Rudolf Jurnikl, Adolf Matura and Frantisek Peceny amongst others.

This is an area of glass we are hugely excited about and believe will become increasingly more appreciated, documented and collected as time goes on. Our very grateful thanks to Marcus Newhall, researcher and writer for his very generous assistance in helping us to learn more about this fascinating area of glass and, of course, his friendship. We are very pleased to announce that Marcus' long awaited book 'Sklo Union, Art Before Industry: 20th Century Czech Pressed Glass' was launched recently and is now available for purchase at www.sklounion.com. It is packed with stunning photographs and essential information and comes with an Interactive CD Rom containing a searchable reference library of over 4500 pieces. Get your copy today!
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1964 Sklo Union Glass (Czech) Hobnail Jardiniere by Rudolf Jurnikl

code: BSKLO-RJJARD
1964 Sklo Union Glass (Czech) Hobnail Jardiniere by Rudolf Jurnikl

This is an extremely decorative clear glass jardiniere vase designed in 1964 by Rudolf Jurnikl for Rudolfova Hut, part of the Sklo Union glassworks.  It's a chunky and decorative piece of retro glass with the typical Sklo Union welled-base feature.

SIZE: Height 5in/12.5cm    Weight 1080g

CONDITION: Excellent undamaged condition with no chips, cracks or fleabites.

£50.00 (email for availability)
1965 Sklo Union Glass (Czech) Bowl by Frantisek Vizner

code: SKLO-FVASH
1965 Sklo Union Glass (Czech) Bowl by Frantisek Vizner

This is a clear glass dish designed by Frantisek Vizner in 1965 for the Hermanova/Sklo Union Glassworks (Czech).  Decorated with a fab raised modernist design to the surface, this is a heavy and impressive piece of retro glass.  It has the typical Czech 'birdbath' footed base and is a very nice decorative piece of pressed glass. 

SIZE:  Height 1.75in/4.5cm   Width 6.5in/16.5cm  Weight 1204g

CONDITION: Great - no chips, cracks or fleabites.  Nice clean condition.

£25.00
1960's Sklo Union Glass (Czech) Large Bowl

code: SKLO-LASH1
1960's Sklo Union Glass (Czech) Large Bowl

This is a brilliant large bowl from the Sklo Union glassworks, Czechoslovakia, and dating from the 1960's.  This is an impressive and heavy piece of retro glass (the sides are over half an inch thick) and moulded all over with a modernist type repeating pattern of bumps/nipples, including the underside.  It has the typical Sklo Union glass footed 'birdbath' base - a brilliant piece of glass that displays beautifully!

SIZE:  Height  2in/5cm   Diameter  6.75in/17cm   Weight  1300g

CONDITION:  Brilliant original condition - no chips, cracks or fleabites - perfect!

£25.00
1950s Slovenske Sklarny/Nemsova Glassworks (Czech) Large Vase possibly by Karel Holosko

code: SKLO-VASEB
1950s Slovenske Sklarny/Nemsova Glassworks (Czech) Large Vase possibly by Karel Holosko

Yet another amazing clear glass vase from Czechoslovakia, this time dating from the 1950s and by Slovenske Sklarny/Nemsova glassworks possibly designed by Karel Holosko, this vase was also in production at Rosice from 1965.  Extremely thick and heavy, moulded all over with a repeating geometric pattern and with an unusual shaped edge to the rim.  It's absolutely brilliant!

SIZE: Height  8.5in/21.5cm   Rim  4.75in/12cm   Weight  1626g

CONDITION: Brilliant original condition - no chips, cracks or fleabites.

OVERSEAS BUYERS: We're sorry but this is only available for despatch to UK addresses.

£30.00
BOOK: 'Sklo Union - Art Before Industry: 20th Century Czech Pressed Glass' by Marcus Newhall
BOOK: 'Sklo Union - Art Before Industry: 20th Century Czech Pressed Glass' by Marcus Newhall

I really can't recommend this book enough to enthusiasts of Sklo Union (Czech) glass.  Representing the culmination of 10 years work by the author, Marcus Newhall, it cements his reputation as one of the leading experts on Czech pressed glass.  

'Sklo Union - Art Before Industry' contains a wealth of previously unpublished information about the history, design, manufacture and production of Czech glass and is complimented by Simon Bruntnell's breathtaking photography.  Hard-backed, it comes with a searchable CD-rom containing copies of original catalogues and a database of over 4,500 images.

An essential addition to the library of all Sklo Union and Czech pressed glass collectors - I simply don't know how I managed for so long without it!

You can buy your copy online directly from author's website at
www.sklounion.com


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