Red Core Series Pattern 5988 Flower Vase from Jan Beránek, 1960s

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There are objects that simply announce themselves - confident in form, poetic in colour, and unafraid of imagination. This original … Read more There are objects that simply announce themselves - confident in form, poetic in colour, and unafraid of imagination. This original 1960s flower vase by Jan Beránek is one of those objects. Crafted within the celebrated Red Core series, pattern 5988 is a testament to the creative ambition of mid-century Czechoslovak glass design.

Beránek, a master of glass artistry, always treated the medium as a living dialogue between material and maker. In this piece, that dialogue unfolds in a dramatic interplay of blue and white, where layered hues converge and diverge in an almost painterly dialogue. The iconic Red Core technique, where an inner core of coloured glass is enveloped by a crystal layer, allows colour to glow from within, creating depth that changes with light and perspective. Each vase in this series feels like a unique experiment in tone and texture, and this blue-white variation is no exception.

At 19 cm tall with a 10 cm diameter, this vase strikes a perfect balance: bold enough to stand alone as a sculptural object, yet gracious in scale for everyday floral styling. Its silhouette is quiet and elegant, allowing the colour work at once cool and radiant to take centre stage.

Preserved in excellent condition, pattern 5988 is documented in the official Skrdlovice glassworks catalogue, ensuring authenticity and historical significance. For collectors and design lovers who seek glass that feels alive, this Jan Beránek vase is a rare opportunity - a piece that bridges artistic experimentation and mid-century craft excellence.

Bring home not just a vase, but a conversation piece - one that carries the ingenuity of 1960s Czech glass into your space. I have official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs,
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