Ashtray, pink transparent beige glass, by J. Słuczan-Orkusz, Poland, 1980s.
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This ashtray, designed by Jerzy Słuczan-Orkusz and produced by Huta Szkła Tarnowiec near Tarnów in the 1980s, exemplifies Polish glass craftsmanship from that era. It is made of hand-formed, mass-colored soda glass, measuring 5.5 cm in height and 11 cm in diameter. The piece features a dominant pastel pink hue with a milky undertone, transitioning seamlessly into a clear, transparent base with a glossy sheen. Its organic, freeform silhouette is characterized by an undulating, asymmetrical rim, reflecting the late modernism and emerging postmodernist trends of the period. There are no additional decorations; instead, visual interest is achieved through the interplay of shape, color, and the movement of light within the glass. The base is stable and crystal-clear, while edges reveal the precise artistry of traditional glassblowing. The ashtray is preserved in excellent, collector-grade condition, showing no defects, scratches, or visible signs of use. This object encapsulates the spirit of the 1980s: glass expresses itself through an understated pastel tone and a gently flowing contour. The waved rim echoes the era’s fascination with biomorphic forms and free-form experimentation in glass, typical at the close of modernism. The perfectly smooth surface catches the light, lending the ashtray a sculptural presence—somewhere between utilitarian object and understated everyday artwork. Through its color and tactile quality, it suggests the imagination of its time: a touch of nostalgia, a sense of freedom, and a willingness to explore beyond convention. Such an ashtray can be placed on a modernist console or
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Height5 cm
Width11 cm
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Width11 cm
Height5 cm
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