Czech Brutalist Glass Vase – Attributed to Vladislav Urban or Rudolf Jurnikl for Sklo Union, circa 1968–1970s

A weighty Czech pressed glass vase with deep geometric relief and fused green-amber color, giving the surface a dense, almost mineral depth. The strong rectangular form and tactile pattern place it firmly within the Brutalist Sklo Union language. 

• Dimensions: Vase: H 20.5 cm, W 9.5 cm, D 8.5 cm
• Material: Pressed glass
  
• Brand: Sklo Union, attributed
  
• Designer: Attributed to Vladislav Urban or Rudolf Jurnikl
  
• Color: Clear glass with green and amber tones
  
• Era: Late 1960s to early 1970s
  
• Origin: Czechoslovakia
  
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition; no chips or cracks, only minimal shelf wear at base
• Remarks: Attribution based on form, relief, and material language associated with Sklo Union production; unsigned

This vase comes alive when light can move through it. Placed near a window or on an open shelf, the green tones become far more vivid, while the relief catches highlights and shadow across the thick glass. It works especially well where daylight can pass through the body and bring out the depth, color layering, and slightly raw texture of the piece.

Sklo Union was the state-run Czechoslovak glass group formed in 1965, bringing together major pressed-glass factories across Bohemia and Moravia, including Rosice. The group became known for turning pressed glass into a serious design field through collaborations with leading designers and for producing bold, modern forms with clear optical and geometric character.