Art Deco vase, spatter glass, Welz Glassworks, Czechoslovakia, 1930s

Art Deco vase from the 1930s, made by Welz Glassworks in Czechoslovakia, showcases the craftsmanship of spatter glass technique: a rounded body with a wide belly and a distinctly marked shoulder, finished with a gently flared rim. The glass base is in warm orange with irregular spots in shades of yellow and deep green, whose organic arrangement harmonises with the semi-gloss, satin finish. Four striking black glass handles, arched from the shoulder, catch the eye with their pronounced, stepped texture and shiny surface, emphasising the synthetic, geometric language of Art Deco. The vessel's proportions are balanced and in line with the era's aesthetics. Condition: missing a few flakes. The formula of this vase evokes the 1930s – a time when glass was a medium of modernity, and decorative forms gained boldness in colour and contrast. In the dynamic arrangement of colours and expressive handles, one can feel the energy of the era: the vase seems to invite the search for new means of expression, rejecting past ornaments in favour of modules, rhythm, and decisive graphic accents. The black handles, like a graphic signature, recall the era's fondness for sculptural forms, highlighting the object's dual role as both functional and decorative. It can be used as a soloist on a dark wood console or paired with simple, geometric ceramics to bring out the rich colour pattern. The vase will also work well in a space inspired by Art Deco or contemporary eclecticism – it is worth combining it with textiles in saturated colours or mirrored and metallic interior accents to emphasise its expressive character. Another suggestion is to place the vase among green plants, where the organic texture of the glass will interact with nature, and the play of light will highlight the depth of colour.