Optical vase, yellow glass, by J. S. Drost, Ząbkowice, Poland, 1960s.
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This vase, designed by Jan Sylwester Drost for the Huta Szkła Gospodarczego Ząbkowice, is a prime example of Polish modernism from the 1960s, embodying the spirit of the New Look movement in domestic industrial design. The form is based on a cylindrical body, gently tapering towards the base, with pronounced undulating edges and a decorative surface featuring a pattern of horizontal and vertical ridges. It is made from pressed soda glass in a warm, amber-yellow tone with a glossy finish. The ribbed texture not only visually enhances the silhouette but also gives it a tangible, tactile quality. The vase measures 17 cm in height, with an upper dimension of 13.5 cm x 8.5 cm. Its condition is excellent—there are no visible damages or signs of wear, and the form’s lines remain sharply defined. This design tells the story of Polish applied arts searching for their own voice in the 1960s—a bold,
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Height17 cm
Depth8 cm
Width13 cm
Dimension details
Width13 cm
Height17 cm
Depth8 cm
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