This vase, produced in 1959 by the Wałbrzych Porcelain Factory in Poland, exemplifies the modernist approach to form and material characteristic of the 1950s. Made of porcelain covered with a metallic copper glaze, it features a highly reflective, mirror-like surface. The silhouette is slender with a gently flaring neck and a rounded base, emphasizing minimalist elegance and the purity of line. The absence of ornamentation or texture draws attention to the interplay of light and shadow across the polished surface, with copper tones shifting from light to deep bronze depending on the angle. The vase is in very good condition, with no visible cracks, chips or damage; only minimal, natural signs of use appropriate for its age.This piece tells a subtle story of Polish mid-century modernism, where purity of form and noble materials were intended to express postwar optimism and a new, functional aesthetic. The mirrored copper glaze reflects its surroundings, as if inviting the viewer into a play of light and shadow, evoking the spirit of mid-century interiors—simple yet refined. The vase speaks in the language of an era when even everyday objects aspired to be small works of art, radiating the calm confidence typical of 1950s design.The vase may be paired with other mid-century modern elements—a low sideboard in light wood, geometric ceramics or glass, and accents in deep green or navy to enhance the warmth of the copper finish. It works equally well in minimalist or eclectic collector interiors, where it can serve as a focal point on a coffee table, console,
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Height21.5 cm
Length7.5 cm
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Length7.5 cm
Height21.5 cm
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