Modernist bowl, orange soda-lime glass, by Z. Horbowy, Poland, 1970s.
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This bowl, designed by Zbigniew Horbowy and produced by the 'Barbara' Artistic Glassworks in Polanica Zdrój during the 1970s, stands as an example of Polish modernist glassmaking. It features an intense orange hue with warm amber undertones, subtly shaded in a gradient from rim to base. The harmoniously open bowl is set on a massive, cylindrical foot, giving the piece a sculptural silhouette. Made of soda-lime glass colored in the mass, the surface is highly polished, smooth, and free from visible texture or irregularities, while the vessel’s proportions emphasize a minimalist yet expressive character. The bowl measures 11 cm in diameter and 7 cm in height. It remains in very good condition, with no signs of use, damage, or restoration.This bowl echoes the voice of the 1970s: modernist simplicity enlivened by bold color and shifting light. The glass, saturated with orange warmth, appears to capture and hold light within, while the gradient draws the eye from the broad rim down to the stable base. It is an object that, like a resonance of Polish design from that era, speaks of the search for balance between function and artistic expression, celebrating the everyday through the noble simplicity of its material.The bowl may be displayed within a collector’s showcase or placed on a contemporary table. It can be paired with other pieces of Polish utilitarian glass or showcased solo to highlight its sculptural form. It would also serve as a decorative accent on a living room console or as part of a minimalist arrangement inspired by mid-century style. Consider pairing it with ceramics in muted tones or metallic accessories to enhance the depth and play of light on the glass surface.
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Height7 cm
Length11 cm
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Length11 cm
Height7 cm
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