The "Sękacz" vase from Huta Hortensja, produced in Piotrków Trybunalski in the 1970s, embodies the identity of Polish postwar studio glass. Crafted from clear glass with opaline milky white accents, its surface is animated by expressive color streaks—orange-red, cobalt blue, amber, and turquoise—flowing organically around the dynamic, hand-shaped form. The asymmetrical silhouette features a long, undulating neck opening sculpturally at the top, and a bulbous base decorated with inset oval apertures, presenting an airy, architectural composition steeped in the modernism of the 1960s and 70s. The glossy, highly polished finish deepens the richness of the colors and lends a vivid light-reflecting quality. Subtle irregularities and signs of artisanal glassblowing confirm its handmade origin. The vase remains in very good condition without visible damage or signs of restoration – the details attest to the authenticity of its vintage.This vase recounts a chapter of Polish postwar creativity—when glass became a vivid language of color and light. The sense of weightlessness at the base and the fluid, freeform interplay of vivid tones evoke a dialogue between nature and craftsmanship, while the asymmetry echoes the liberated imagination of its era. Every swirl of color and undulating line seems to narrate a fragment of the story, infusing the object with a quietly playful and expressive aura.Vases of this type can be displayed atop a dark wood sideboard or placed in direct light, allowing the transparent sections and bold streaks to fully reveal their vibrancy. It may be paired with minimalist ceramics or modernist graphic art to emphasize its sculptural silhouette, or integrated into an eclectic collection of studio glass for a dialogue of textures and hues. The piece finds its most harmonious setting within interiors inspired
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Height28 cm
Depth8 cm
Width11 cm
Dimension details
Width11 cm
Height28 cm
Depth8 cm
Weight1 kg
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