Envelope vase, modernism, pressed sodium glass, by J. S. Drosd, Ząbkowice, Poland, 1970s.
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This vase, designed by Jan Sylwester Drosd for Ząbkowice Glassworks in the 1970s, exemplifies Polish pressed glass shaped by modernist influences. The cylindrical body features geometric, envelope-like relief patterns covering the entire surface—a signature motif attributed to Drosd’s series. The richly saturated, amber-yellow tone of the sodium-based glass is complemented by a glossy finish, accentuating both its visual depth and the substantial thickness of the vessel. The absence of color accents emphasizes a minimalist synthesis of form and function, while the consistently embossed surface achieves a rhythmic, dimensional play of light reminiscent of both brutalism and the utilitarian glass design of the PRL era. The vase is preserved in very good condition, showing no visible chips, cracks, or repairs, and displays no signs of wear typical for its decade.This vase speaks in the language of 1970s Polish modernism, where the disciplined rigor of architecture merges with the decorative potential of material. The pressed geometric motifs echo the rhythm and repetition of everyday life during that period. The amber glass surface interacts with light in a way that recalls domestic interiors of the Polish People’s Republic—eschewing ostentation, yet embodying the artisanal boldness with which contemporary designers brought
DIMENSION
Height23 cm
Depth12 cm
Width12 cm
Dimension details
Width12 cm
Height23 cm
Depth12 cm
Weight1 kg
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