Vintage Mid-Century Art Glass Vase by Miloslav Klinger for Železný Brod Glass – Citrine Yellow
A striking example of Czech Mid-Century Modern art glass, this vintage vase was designed by renowned Czech glass designer Miloslav Klinger for Železný Brod Glass (ŽBS) during the 1960s.
The vase features an elegant, elongated silhouette with a graceful stretched form and a luminous citrine yellow colour. Its sculptural proportions give it a distinctive presence, whether displayed with flowers or appreciated as a standalone piece of vintage art glass.
Dating from approximately 1960–1969, this vase captures the expressive character of Czech glass design from the Mid-Century Modern period, when bold colour, fluid forms and sculptural simplicity were central to the aesthetic.
A Collectible Piece of 1960s Czech Art Glass
This vintage Miloslav Klinger vase for Železný Brod Glass (ŽBS) is an expressive example of 1960s Czech art glass. Its graceful stretched silhouette and radiant citrine yellow colour give it a distinctive sculptural quality that works equally well as a vase or standalone decorative object.
For collectors of Czech art glass, Mid-Century Modern design and Miloslav Klinger, this is a particularly characterful vintage piece.
Dimensions: H 18 × L 24 × W 6 cm
Designer: Miloslav Klinger
Manufacturer: Železný Brod Glass (ŽBS)
Period: 1960–1969
Colour: Citrine yellow
More to know...
Miloslav Klinger & Železný Brod Glass
Miloslav Klinger was an important Czech glass designer whose work is particularly appreciated by collectors of Czech Mid-Century Modern art glass.
Železný Brod Glass, commonly abbreviated as ŽBS, was an important centre of Czech glass production and design. The company's glassware from the 1960s is known for expressive shapes, vivid colours and distinctive sculptural forms.
This vase's elongated profile and radiant citrine yellow colour are characteristic of the adventurous aesthetic associated with Czech art glass of the era.
Why You'll Love This Czech Art Glass Vase
The unusual proportions make this vase much more than a conventional flower vessel. Its long, stretched silhouette creates a strong horizontal presence, while the vibrant citrine yellow adds a warm burst of colour to an interior.
It is an excellent choice for collectors looking for:
- Czech Mid-Century Modern art glass
- Miloslav Klinger glass
- ŽBS / Železný Brod Glass
- Vintage Czech vases
- 1960s art glass
- Citrine yellow glass
- Sculptural glass objects
- Collectible European glassware
- Mid-Century Modern home décor
Product Details
- Designer: Miloslav Klinger
- Manufacturer: Železný Brod Glass (ŽBS)
- Origin: Czech Republic / former Czechoslovakia
- Period: 1960–1969
- Type: Mid-Century Modern art glass vase
- Colour: Citrine yellow
- Design: Gracefully stretched / elongated sculptural silhouette
- Height: 18 cm
- Length: 24 cm
- Width: 6 cm
- Style: Czech Art Glass, Mid-Century Modern, Vintage, Sculptural, Collectible
- Condition: Please see photographs for the exact vintage condition and details.
Styling Tips:
Standalone Art Object
Display the vase empty so its elongated silhouette and vibrant yellow colour can be fully appreciated.
Mid-Century Sideboard
Place it on a vintage sideboard alongside teak furniture, ceramic objects and other 1960s accessories.
Minimalist Interior
Allow the vivid citrine colour to become the focal point against a neutral wall or simple furniture.
With Flowers
Use a small number of delicate stems rather than a dense bouquet. The elongated shape works beautifully with grasses, branches or single-stem flowers.
Czech Glass Collection
Display it alongside other vintage Czech glass, ceramics and sculptural objects to create a sophisticated collector's arrangement.