This ceramic vase from the Milenium Cooperative in Kraków, Poland, dating from the 1970s, features an elongated body with a tapered neck and a rounded base pierced by a distinctive circular opening. The glaze flows in vertical streams of deep brown, amber, olive green, and black, blending into dynamic, subtly graduated transitions. The glossy finish deepens the colours and lends the surface a vibrant sheen characteristic of Polish studio ceramics from this era. The construction appears robust, free from visible cracks, chips, or repairs. The item is preserved in very good condition, with a uniform glaze and undamaged, well-kept surface.The form tells the story of Polish modernism: its sculptural silhouette and expressive application of glaze evoke a search for new visual languages that shaped utilitarian art of the 1970s. The vase reads like an abstract gesture, a fragment of small-scale sculpture, while bold, streaming glazes capture a moment of creative spontaneity typical of the cooperative workshop. The pierced base and the fluid depth of glazing signal the era’s openness to experiment and the craftsmanship’s assured modernity.In an interior, the vase can be displayed on a low wooden sideboard or bookshelf, either as a solitary sculpture or alongside objects of geometric and organic form. It would fit both mid-century modern settings and eclectic collector’s interiors—especially those aiming to highlight the distinctiveness of Polish 1960s–70s applied arts. Surrounded by natural textiles, minimalist ceramics, or coloured glass, the vase gains a sculptural presence; a single, expressive branch inside will allow the deep glazes to take centre stage.
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Height29 cm
Depth7 cm
Width10 cm
Dimension details
Width10 cm
Height29 cm
Depth7 cm
Weight1 kg
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