The 'baleron' vase represents an example of 1970s Polish utilitarian glass, produced by the Ząbkowice glassworks to a design by Jan Sylwester Drosd. Made of pressed sodium glass in a transparent, cool grayish-green shade with a subtle olive undertone, it combines a robust material thickness with carefully finished edges and a smooth rim. The body is cylindrical, gently tapering at the base and subtly widening towards the top. Its most distinctive feature is the regular vertical ribbed pattern, interrupted by horizontal grooves evoking the cross-section of a smoked meat roll—the source of its popular nickname. The semi-gloss finish is consistent throughout, reinforcing the vase's geometric visual rhythm. The overall design reflects the minimalist, modernist tendencies of Polish decorative arts from the 1970s, uniting function with understated decoration. The vase is preserved in very good condition, with almost no visible signs of usage or aging: no cracks, chips, or repairs are present, and the original ribbed motif remains authentic and unaltered.This vase echoes the voice of Poland's modernist era, where the rawness of material and simplicity of form were balanced by subtle detailing and a gentle, organic rhythm. Its
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Height21 cm
Depth8 cm
Width8 cm
Dimension details
Width8 cm
Height21 cm
Depth8 cm
Weight1 kg
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