Mid-century modern paperweight, glass, Poland, 1950s.
250 PLN
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ABOUT PRODUCTID 11653
This paperweight from the 1950s, crafted in Poland, stands as an example of mid-century modern design. The smoothly polished glass surface highlights the transparency of the material, revealing dynamic patches of color—deep orange, black, and subtle touches of green and pink—suspended within the mass. Its elongated, organic shape with a rounded top and flat base ensures stability and functionality, echoing the era's focus on simplicity and natural forms. The thick glass gives the object a substantial presence, while each piece is unique due to the hand-crafted internal composition. Minor air bubbles and gentle surface abrasions are visible, confirming the object's vintage authenticity and age. It is preserved in good vintage condition, free from chips and cracks, bearing only slight traces of use.Within this glass paperweight resonates the spirit of the 1950s, a time when Polish glassworks explored new coloring and shaping techniques, seeking modern expression in everyday items. The motionless, colorful swirls evoke elements of the natural world—like a fragment of organic matter captured beneath a thick layer of glass. Each piece, with its individual color arrangement, tells a story of creative experimentation in an era where art permeated daily life, endowing it with refinement and character.The paperweight may be displayed on a desk in a study, where the interplay of light and color subtly shifts throughout the day. It would work well among mid-century modern or minimalist furnishings—on a living room console, alongside other glass and ceramic objects, or next to simple, light-toned wood forms. It can be paired with a collection of vintage trinkets or minimalist graphics to highlight its collectible nature and emphasize its organic, colorful composition.
DIMENSION
Height9 cm
Depth7 cm
Width7 cm
Dimension details
Width7 cm
Height9 cm
Depth7 cm
Weight1 kg
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