Vase Calipso, red, porcelain, by Z. Śliwowska-Wawrzyniak, Ćmielów, Poland, 1950s.
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The Calipso vase, designed in 1957 by Zbigniewa Śliwowska-Wawrzyniak for the Ćmielów Porcelain Factory, exemplifies Polish mid-century modernism with its distinctive form and thoughtful color composition. Measuring 35.5 cm in height, the vase is crafted from porcelain using a spray technique that yields a perfectly smooth, lustrous surface, free from visible signs of use. The deep, saturated red exterior contrasts sharply with the pure white interior and central oval cut-out, which brightens the object and emphasizes its sculptural qualities. The asymmetrical silhouette, with an elongated neck flaring at the top and harmonious lines, imparts a sense of lightness and a contemporary character typical of 1950s design. Condition: excellent, with no damage, discoloration, or evidence of restoration. Calipso tells the story of a period when Polish modernism sought its own visual language, blending biomorphic inspirations with bold geometry and subtle color interplay. The form appears to flow, as if porcelain captured a fleeting moment in motion; the central aperture evokes the gaze of a lens or the organic interior of a shell, while the vivid red surface reflects the light, creating a striking focal point. This is an object that intrigues rather than imposes—conveying the spirit of 1950s Polish
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Height35 cm
Depth13 cm
Width11 cm
Dimension details
Width11 cm
Height35 cm
Depth13 cm
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