Vase Bałwanek, ivory white glass, by K. Krawczyk, Poland, 1970s.
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The 'Bałwanek' vase, designed by Kazimierz Krawczyk in the 1970s for the Barbara Artistic Glassworks in Polanica-Zdrój, exemplifies the Polish school of glassmaking within the mid-century modern idiom. Crafted from layered, soda-lime glass colored in the mass, it displays a gentle ivory-white hue with a subtle beige undertone. The form is defined by four vertically stacked, bulbous segments, topped with a softly flared neck. The absence of visible seams and the perfectly smooth surface attest to artisanal, hand-blown craftsmanship. There are no decorative motifs or contrasting accents—purity of form and material take precedence. The vase measures approximately 31.5 cm in height and 9.5 cm in both width and depth. The glass is thick and substantial, with a tonal transition toward greater translucency at the base and neck. The condition is excellent, with no visible scratches, chips, or signs of wear. This vase gives voice to the 1970s, an era when Polish art glass gained recognition for its bold, organic forms and the subtle interplay of light within the material. Its minimalist silhouette, echoing the school of Zbigniew Horbowy, recalls a tranquil sculpture—like a fragment of a winter landscape where geometric simplicity meets the softness of light diffused through snow. Free from decorative excess, the glass tells the story of a time when the dialogue between function and form and the value of handcraft defined an object's identity. The 'Bałwanek' vase could be placed atop a natural wood sideboard, where its gentle contours would underscore a serene interior. It would work well in both mid-century
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Height31 cm
Depth9 cm
Width9 cm
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Width9 cm
Height31 cm
Depth9 cm
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