ERA by Jílek Glassworks, designed by Daniella Koós

The ERA blown glass vases were inspired by the timelessness and dignified serenity of the surviving relics of the ancient world. In the design process, I strove for unadorned simplicity and pure harmony: The silhouette of the vases is defined by a geometry derived from regular circular arcs. The minimalist yet multicultural silhouette radiates stability and peace, allowing the objects to blend seamlessly into interiors of the most diverse styles, whether in a small apartment or a prestigious space.

ERA was created in accordance with the principles of conscious and sustainable manufacturing; the form retains its character even after the wooden negative mold is starting to be worn down. The vases are made in a Czech manufactory, where master craftsmen bring the form to life using traditional hand-blown glass techniques and knowledge passed down through generations, and where leftover material is sorted by color and recycled back into production.