Vase, black porcelain, by L. Pokornianka, Poland, 1960s.
3 450 PLN
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This porcelain vase, designed by Ludmiła Pokornianka and produced in Wałbrzych around 1960, exemplifies Polish mid-century modernism. The vase is crafted from smooth porcelain with an intense, cool-toned black glaze, achieving a high-gloss, mirror-like finish. Its form is characterized by an elongated neck, organic contours, and an integrated handle shaped as a large teardrop cutout. The decoration consists of asymmetrically placed, hand-painted white linear motifs reminiscent of horsetail grass, flowing across the front and side. The dynamic proportions feature a narrow base that gradually widens towards the middle and tapers gracefully to the top. The base bears both the artist’s signature and the mark of the Wałbrzych manufactory. There are no visible signs of wear, damage, or restoration—preservation is very good, typical of carefully kept vintage pieces.This vase speaks of an era when Polish design engaged in a dialogue with modernity while drawing from the organic patterns of nature. The black porcelain intersected with delicate white lines evokes a subtle contrast between day and night, and the integrated handle grants the piece a sculptural lightness. The form appears to flow, echoing the calm current of the 1960s, when mid-century modern aesthetics reflected a longing for harmony and simplicity—the vase might say: 'I am a reflection of those times, when every gesture and detail mattered.'The vase can be paired with other period vessels, especially those with simple
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Height20 cm
Width9 cm
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Width9 cm
Height20 cm
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