Modernism vase, glass, by J. Słuczan-Orkusz, Poland, 1970s.
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This vase, designed by Jerzy Słuczan-Orkusz for Krakow Glass Institute in the 1970s, stands as an example of Polish modernist design, where fluid, organic forms meet an uncommon color palette. Hand-blown glass displays a striking smoky violet hue with subtle blue-violet marbling and a glossy, opalescent surface. The upper rim is gently tinged with reddish-violet, while the slender neck is adorned with symmetrically placed, teardrop-shaped applied accents, lending the piece a sculptural dimension. The vase’s wide, rounded base merges seamlessly into a tall, elegantly flared neck. There is a repair to one applied decorative element; apart from this, the vase remains in good overall condition for its age, free of visible cracks, scratches, or clouding—with authentic features highlighting studio glassmaking tradition.The vase seems to echo the voice of its era—a time when Polish glassmaking was gaining international acclaim for its experiments in color and form. Violet hues drift across the glass like evening mist over the Vistula in Krakow, as the city settles into a calm atmosphere. The swirling applied details turn the minimalist silhouette into a study in movement and light, suggesting that even a utilitarian object attains an artistic edge under the hands of a skilled artisan.As a solitary statement on a light-toned sideboard or console, this vase’s interplay of color and light can become the anchor of a room’s composition. It may be paired with matte ceramics or cool-toned metal objects to emphasize its modernist ancestry. To reveal the depth of its color, it is best placed where diffused daylight can interact with its surface, while a single, graphic branch will complement its profile—well-suited for both minimalist and eclectic collector interiors.
DIMENSION
Height21 cm
Depth12 cm
Width12 cm
Dimension details
Width12 cm
Height21 cm
Depth12 cm
Weight1 kg
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