Vase, multicolor ceramics, by W. Płażewski, Włocławek, Poland, 1950s
2 400 PLN
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This bottle-shaped vase, designed by Wit Płażewski for the Włocławek Faience Factory (post-1958), exemplifies Polish mid-century modern ceramics. Its form is sculptural and organic, with geometric, cut-out handles on both sides – a clear nod to the era’s design vocabulary. The dominant hue is a deep, cool blue with a glossy finish, covering the central section of the vase. The sides and handles are glazed in warm, creamy off-white, also glossy, adorned with hand-painted accents in black, brown, and ochre. The surface is smooth and highly reflective, decorated with flowing, abstract lines and nuanced color transitions. The structure is precise, with symmetrical proportions and carefully executed cut-outs. There are no visible signs of damage, repair, or wear. The vase is preserved in very good condition, with all original elements intact.This vase tells a story of Polish modernism at the turn of the 1950s and 60s—a time when form and color took precedence over mere decoration. Its dynamic silhouette and the interplay of cool blue and warm cream evoke the postwar optimism and the spirit of creative experimentation. The abstract, hand-painted patterns speak to the artist’s free gesture, while the bold handles recall the era’s formal explorations. The vase could recount
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Height26 cm
Width13 cm
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Width13 cm
Height26 cm
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