Tableware set Asteroid, blue glass, by J. S. Drost, Ząbkowice, Poland, 1960s.
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The 'Asteroid' tableware set, designed by Jan Sylwester Drost for Huta Szkła Gospodarczego 'Ząbkowice', exemplifies 1960s Polish design within the mid-century modern movement. The set comprises one large oval bowl (24 cm long) and six smaller oval salad bowls (each 13.5 cm long), made of pressed soda glass colored in the mass to a vibrant, translucent blue. The surface is adorned with a raised bubble motif—reminiscent of asteroid craters—giving each piece a distinctive, tactile structure and accentuating the play of light and shadow. The glass maintains even thickness, with harmonious and organic proportions characteristic of the era. The glossy finish enhances the depth of color and clarity of the material. The set is preserved in very good condition—there are no chips, cracks, or signs of heavy use, and no visible evidence of restoration or repair.The 'Asteroid' pattern reflects a fascination with cosmic themes that permeated Polish design in the 1960s. The rhythmic, bubble-like relief seems to record the spirit of the time: an era when modernity was synonymous with exploring the unknown and pushing the boundaries of material. The translucent blue glass recalls a cool morning sky, while the interplay of light across the textured surface creates an illusion of depth—as if each piece were a fragment of sky rendered in functional form. The organic oval shapes suggest both softness and the disciplined design approach typical of Polish creations from that period.The
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Height24 cm
Width13.5 cm
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Width13.5 cm
Height24 cm
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