1960s Flower Vase – Model 6005 by Maria Stahlikova & Milena Veliskova

Designed in 1960 by Maria Štáhlíková in collaboration with Milena Velišková, this elegant flower vase is a fine example of postwar Czech glass design produced at the renowned Škrdlovice glassworks. The vase is characterized by its clean, organic silhouette and carefully balanced proportions, reflecting the shift in Czechoslovak glassmaking during the early 1960s toward softer forms and expressive simplicity. Its form is both sculptural and functional, allowing the material and color of the glass to take center stage without unnecessary ornamentation. Crafted from original art glass, the surface captures and diffuses light with subtlety, highlighting the skill of Škrdlovice artisans and the designers’ sensitivity to form and material. The result is a piece that feels light and modern, yet grounded in the strong tradition of Czech studio and industrial glassmaking. Produced as model no. 6005, this vase stands today as a collectible example of collaborative female authorship within mid-century Czech design - a field still largely dominated by male designers at the time. A timeless object, suitable both as a functional flower vase and as a standalone sculptural accent in a curated interior. This vase is preserved in great vintage condition, with no chips and only minimal wear consistent with age, just the slightest traces of a life well lived.