Bowl, black orange teal white porcelain, by A. Pokorska, Wawel Wałbrzych, Poland, 1960s.
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This large porcelain bowl from the 1960s, designed by A. Pokorska for the Wawel Porcelain Factory in Wałbrzych, exemplifies the bold spirit of Polish mid-century modern design. Hand-painted, the bowl features broad and shallow proportions (34.6 cm diameter, 7 cm height) and is executed in smooth porcelain. The surface is marked by striking color blocking: deep, glossy black contrasts with vivid, warm orange and a cool, muted teal section. A high-gloss glaze enhances the saturation of these hues, while dynamic white lines and expressive scribbles add a sense of movement and texture. Two oval cut-out handles are seamlessly integrated into the form, balancing utility with decorative appeal. The bowl is signed on the underside: 'Wawel, made in Poland.' It remains in excellent condition, with no visible signs of wear, damage, or restoration.The form and decoration of this bowl seem to narrate a chapter from an era when Polish applied arts embraced experimentation and modernity without abandoning everyday function. The abstract interplay of color and the spontaneous energy of hand-drawn details capture the rhythm of the 1960s—a time when design dared to be expressive yet accessible. In this porcelain, one can sense both artistic intention and the vibrant optimism of the age, as if each brushstroke and color field was chosen to bring a touch of modernist dynamism to the daily table.This bowl would work beautifully as a centerpiece on a low coffee table or as a decorative vessel in a dining space. It can be paired with other mid-century pieces: geometric glass vases, simple wooden trays, or minimalist ceramics. The bowl fits easily into eclectic collector’s interiors, but would also serve as a strong, colorful accent in contemporary rooms—especially against pale walls or raw wood surfaces, where its graphic qualities and saturated colors are free to stand out.
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Height7 cm
Length34.6 cm
Dimension details
Length34.6 cm
Height7 cm
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