Postmodern vase, glass, Czechoslovakia, 1970s

A vase handmade from glass, created in the 1970s at the Karlov Glassworks in then-Czechoslovakia, attributed to the design of Jaroslav Svoboda. The slender, elongated form transitions into a conical, solid base, providing overall stability. The transparent glass body has a smooth, shiny finish, typical of mid-century modern creations. The most distinctive detail is a dynamic, spiral application of glass in an intense shade of yellow, precisely wrapped around the neck and harmoniously contrasting with the vessel's transparency. The yellow spiral has a uniform colour and evenly applied surface, indicating high-quality craftsmanship. The thicker bottom adds stability and emphasizes the solid workmanship. The vase shows no signs of use or damage and remains in very good condition – the glass has retained its original shine, clarity, and smoothness. The vase expresses the innovative spirit of the 1970s, where the classic purity of mid-century forms meets the postmodern freedom of decoration. The spiral yellow 'ribbon' seems to speak of the courage of the designers of that decade, who combined experimental aesthetics with a pursuit of joyful expression. The transparent body and energetic coil of coloured glass evoke the atmosphere of an era open to dialogue between tradition and play – as if the vase itself suggests that an object can be both elegant and full of almost cinematic expression. In the living room, it is worth pairing it with other glass elements with simple lines or displaying it solo on a shelf, sideboard, or side table. Its characteristic spiral works well with geometric mid-century forms, and the strong colour accent can be balanced with a neutral wall palette or dark wood accessories. The vase will fit well in both collector's arrangements and minimalist spaces, where a single patterned accent gives the interior an individual rhythm.