Magnus vase, 26 cm
The Magnus vase unites straightforward brutalist design with traditional glassmaking. Our masters create it using the technique of injected underlaying, which births a refined play of colours. The combination of honey topaz and the gradually dissipating blue is reminiscent of Leo Moser’s bold experiments, which were instrumental in creating the unique Moser colours over a century ago. Thus, every Magnus vase is a true original with its own colourful story.
- Height 260 mm
- Manufactured since 2025
- Maximum diameter 137
- Collections Magnus
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Design and production
Boldness and innovation
Our glassmakers blow the Magnus vase into pearwood moulds. This requires great dexterity and experience as they precisely apply the molten glass, estimating the desired thickness of the walls and height of the massive bottom piece, known as the “ice”.
The Magnus Collection works with colours using a method unlike any other. An impressive effect is achieved via the technique of injected underlaying. This injection method gradually dissipates as the honey-brown topaz combined with blue creates yet a third colour: yellow-green. “The blue is gradually lost, and in the moment when its thin layer encounters the topaz, it creates an almost yellow-greenish tone,” says Jan Plecháč, explaining this alchemy of colours.
In many ways, this boldness and innovation when working with colours is reminiscent of Leo Moser’s experiments, son of the glassworks’ founder. Over a century ago, this visionary travelled to laboratories in Berlin to personally collaborate on the development of new colours, which later became Moser’s recognising feature. The Magnus Collection follows this same course.
Hand-blown from environmentally friendly lead-free crystal
Hand-cut and polished to a high gloss
Made using the technique of injected underlaying
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Designer
Jan Plecháč
Renowned designer and the Art Director of the Moser glassworks. The glassworks has achieved much success under his guidance. Alongside the three-time victory at the 2023 Czech Grand Design Awards (Designer of the Year, Producer of the Year, and the overall Grand Designer winner), Moser also received the Grand Prix award for its “Born of Sand” installation at Designblok 2024. Jan Plecháč studied architecture at the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague, which unites architecture with design. And precisely his architectural feel and knowledge are reflected in the Magnus vase.
