Chřibská Sklarna Czechoslovakia 1970s freeform art ashtray, cobalt glass

A unique artistic hospodka ashtray by Josef Hospodka, crafted at the legendary Chřibská glassworks (Czechoslovakia) in the 1960s and 1970s. This model features the distinctive organic freeform form typical of Czech modernism and Brussels Style / Mid-Century Modern. Dynamic, sculptural shapes with deep cobalt glass immersed in a colorless mass create a fluid, almost sculptural effect. Style. Mid-Century Modern. Czech Modernism. Brussels Style. Organic / Freeform. Designer. Josef Hospodka – one of the most prominent Czech art glass designers of the 20th century. Material. Body-colored art glass (soda-lime), hand-formed by hot pressing. Dimensions. Approx. 8 X 13 X 13 cm. Condition. Very good vintage condition, no chips or cracks. Minimal signs of wear consistent with age.