Pear
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W ILL YO U F I ND THE COUR AG E TO WALK THE E D G E ? The most limiting factor in the design of the Pear collection is the physically demanding production. When making a vase, the glassmaker must hold 25 kg of material on the blowpipe, which the cutter then works down to a final weight of 15 kg. Only a true master of the craft can manage this feat. However, the hard work and focus are worth it – the result is a gigantic gem with precisely cut edges and surfaces, refracting light into a fascinating array of colours.

ORDINARY NAMES OF TE N HI D E E XTR AORDINARY THINGS This collection of handmade pear-shaped vases and bowls is a fine example of that. A robust base lends stability to the Pear, while an asymmetric tilt provides dynamism. A droplet-shaped core with a narrow neck softens the outwardly stern design. Combined with a bowl, this vase will become a dominating feature in any room. Lukáš Ja bůre k AUTHOR Glass designer, outstanding glass cutter and art director of Moser glassworks between 2008 and 2018. His design for the Pear vase was awarded the Public Award at the Czech Grand Design Awards 2012...

A B R I L L I A NT AT TR ACTION “A well cut brilliant firmly holds its inclined surface. The precisely cut edges evoke an outwardly strict and exacting appearance, but inside lies a pure soul. The Pear is, at the same time, a sitting figure, a friend who will never abandon you,” says the author. vase / alexandrite – rose 3.4 × 13 cm 3196 vase / aquamarine – reseda 3.4 × 13 cm 3196 vase / beryl – blue 3.4 × 13 cm 3196 vase / alexandrite – rose 7.5 × 20 cm 3196 vase / aquamarine – reseda 7.5 × 20 cm 3196 vase / beryl – blue 7.5 × 20 cm 3196 vase / alexandrite – rose 13 × 30 cm 3196 vase /...

A DES IG N YOU W ILL LE ARN TO LOV E Another peculiarity of this collection is the careful mix of colours of Moser glass, highlighted by underlaid shades. Each shape has its characteristic colour scheme, crossing at times into rich pastel tones. small bowl / alexandrite – rose 11.3 × 11 cm 3447 small bowl / aquamarine – reseda 11.3 × 11 cm 3447 small bowl / beryl – blue 11.3 × 11 cm 3447 bowl / alexandrite – rose 27 × 10 cm 3448 bowl / aquamarine – reseda 27 × 10 cm 3448 bowl / beryl – blue 27 × 10 cm 3448 Width (upper rim) × height (cm). Any slight deviations in dimensions or colour are...