Vase New Look, multicolor vitrified stoneware, Chodzież, Poland, 1950s.
3 700 PLN
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This Polish vase from the New Look period, produced by the Chodzież Porcelain Factory in the 1950s, exemplifies the era’s signature modernist silhouette—a slightly flattened oval body with a subtly asymmetrical, slanted rim. Crafted from glazed vitrified stoneware with a smooth, polished surface, the vase features a deep, high-gloss black exterior. Its surface is adorned with an all-over, hand-painted pattern of white, dynamic lines, evoking the abstract, energetic motifs characteristic of the atomic age and mid-century modern design in Poland. The interior contrasts in a light beige or cream tone, visible at the rim. The base bears the factory mark under the glaze and a 'hand painted' stamp. The construction is seamless, with no visible joints or fittings. The vase is preserved in very good condition, with only minimal traces of age consistent with careful vintage use.The form of this vase speaks of the optimism and creative ferment of 1950s Polish modernism—a time when hope and openness to new ideas were balanced by the realities of postwar life. The glossy black glaze reflects light like the calm surface of a city at night, while the spontaneous white lines recall beams of light sketched across a dark stage—suggesting energy, restlessness, and the avant-garde spirit of its time. The asymmetrical rim and irregular, expressive strokes lend the piece a modern gesture that remains vivid and relevant decades later.This type of vase could be paired with a light-toned beech console or sideboard to emphasize the contrast between its black glaze and natural wood. It would work well within a mid-century modern interior, alongside geometric prints or minimalist ceramic sculptures. Consider combining it with accessories in subdued hues—beige, grey, and white—to highlight its abstract graphic. The vase can stand alone on a shelf or windowsill, or serve as a distinctive accent within a collection of Polish ceramics from the 1950s and 1960s.
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Height22 cm
Length18 cm
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Length18 cm
Height22 cm
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