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Optical vase, mid-century modern, transparent glass, by J. Drost, Ząbkowice, Poland, 1970s.
Optical vase, mid-century modern, transparent glass, by J. Drost, Ząbkowice, Poland, 1970s. - 183674
Optical vase, mid-century modern, transparent glass, by J. Drost, Ząbkowice, Poland, 1970s. - 183676
Optical vase, mid-century modern, transparent glass, by J. Drost, Ząbkowice, Poland, 1970s. - 183677
Optical vase, mid-century modern, transparent glass, by J. Drost, Ząbkowice, Poland, 1970s. - 183678
Optical vase, mid-century modern, transparent glass, by J. Drost, Ząbkowice, Poland, 1970s. - 183679
Optical vase, mid-century modern, transparent glass, by J. Drost, Ząbkowice, Poland, 1970s. - 183680
Optical vase, mid-century modern, transparent glass, by J. Drost, Ząbkowice, Poland, 1970s. - 183681
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Optical vase, mid-century modern, transparent glass, by J. Drost, Ząbkowice, Poland, 1970s.

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The optical vase, designed by Jan Drost for HSG Ząbkowice in the 1970s, emerges from the heyday of Polish glass design. Made from pressed glass in a cool bluish, transparent hue, the vase features an elongated oval-cylindrical body adorned with striking geometric ribbing. This optical surface texture lends depth and movement—symmetrical vertical and horizontal undulations that catch and diffuse the light. The surface is glossy, and the glass, showing small air bubbles within its mass, evidences the period manufacturing technique. Measuring 17 cm in height with a lip of 13.5 x 8.5 cm, the vase’s proportions are suited for displaying singular stems or standing as a sculptural element in its own right. It is preserved in very good vintage condition, with no signs of damage or repair.This piece recounts an era when the artistry of pressed glass was elevated beyond its utilitarian roots, a transformation encouraged by Jan Drost’s fascination with optics, industrial technique, and rhythmical structure. The repeated reliefs invite light to play across their surface, producing shifting, softened reflections and subtle shadow—an unspoken dialogue between form, function, and material that underlines the quiet poetry of mid-century Polish modernism.The vase could be juxtaposed with heavier ceramics or smooth wooden surfaces, drawing out a tactile contrast. It would work well against white
DIMENSION
Height17 cm
Depth8.5 cm
Optical vase, mid-century modern, transparent glass, by J. Drost, Ząbkowice, Poland, 1970s. - DIMENSION
Width13.5 cm
Dimension details
  • Width13.5 cm
  • Height17 cm
  • Depth8.5 cm
  • Weight1 kg
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