Vessel bowl, 42 cm
Milan Knížák reflects his passion for contrast in the Vessel bowl – soft and sharp, delicate and hard, harmony and tension. This theme of colliding contradictions has guided all his creations; it’s evident in his furniture, clothing, and drawings. But with Vessel, it steps into the foreground with unprecedented intensity.
“I’m convinced that an object designed in this way brings subtle tension into an interior, making it feel magical. And magical interiors can inspire us towards unordinary acts. There’s too much convention in this world, which is why slight deviations are both necessary and beautiful,” says Milan Knížák.
- Height no size
- Manufactured since 2016
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Design and production
Harmony in contrast
Vessel stands on the border between a sculpture and the applied arts. The main part of the bowl is made of clear crystal, and the decorative segments in the iconic Moser colours (alexandrite, beryl, eldor, and aquamarine) offer unexpected tonal combinations from different angles. Their changeability is then further emboldened by the hand-cut design. Standing 42 cm tall, Vessel becomes the obvious central point in any space, while not appearing too ostentatious. In fact, its strength comes from its balance between peace and energy.
Hand-blown from environmentally friendly lead-free crystal
Hand-cut and polished to a high gloss
Smoothly bonded using UV
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Designer
Prof. Milan Knížák
Prof. Milan Knížák is a Czech designer, musician, performer, instructor, and rebel. From 1999 to 2011, he served as General Manager at the National Gallery Prague. And from 1990 to 1997, he was the Rector at the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague.
He’s held over 100 standalone expositions and taken part in hundreds of joint exhibitions around the world. He’s published over 50 authorial books and catalogues, even releasing an array of recorded music. His works are present in the most significant collections, galleries, and museums worldwide.
