Vase, mid-century modern, red glass, by J. Słuczan-Orkusz, Poland, 1970s.
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This vase, designed by Jerzy Słuczan-Orkusz at the Kraków Glass Institute and produced in Poland in the 1970s, represents a sculptural approach to art glass executed in a deeply saturated ruby red. The body of the vase is chalice-shaped, set atop a tall, decorative stem with expressive bulges and undulating ridges visible at both stem and base. The glass's high-gloss surface gives it a jewel-like brilliance, while the tulip-shaped opening tapers gracefully outward to a smooth, seamless rim. Small air bubbles trapped within the glass highlight the artisanal, hand-blown method, imbuing each piece with unique character. The transitions between sections are fluid and meticulously finished, with no signs of damage or restoration; the condition is classified as very good, retaining original luster and authenticity emblematic of 1970s art glass.The vase carries the narrative of 1970s Polish design—a dialogue between bold organic expression and geometric clarity. Its shape echoes the gesture of a tulip unfolding, while the vivid color brings to mind the bright art glasses once prized for enlivening interiors during that era. The lustrous surface plays with the light, evoking the spirit of joyful experimentation and contrast that characterized Polish glassmaking when it garnered recognition across Europe. The vessel seems to speak of the energy and creative autonomy of
DIMENSION
Height25 cm
Depth13 cm
Width13 cm
Dimension details
Width13 cm
Height25 cm
Depth13 cm
Weight1 kg
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