Vase No. 270, purple, glazed faience, by W. Płażewski, Włocławek, Poland, 1950s.
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Vase no. 270, designed by Wit Płażewski for the Włocławek Faience Factory after 1958, is a mature example of Polish mid-century modern design. Its tall, slender, cylindrical body—measuring 27.7 cm in height, 11.5 cm in length, and 8.5 cm in width—is crowned by a sculptural top featuring two large, circular handles. The glazed faience surface displays a muted, cool-toned mauve hue that softly transitions into dark black and deep purple shades at the top, with glossy, mirror-like glaze accentuating the watercolor-like, organic gradients. The craftsmanship is precise: handle openings are flawlessly executed and connections remain seamless. The vase is preserved in very good condition, with no visible signs of use or restoration—retaining its original, authentic finish.This vase speaks in the tone of late 1950s Polish modernism: geometric restraint meets painterly softness. The handles evoke a dialogue between function and imagination, while the cool purples and blacks hint at a search for contemporary expression in an everyday object. It is a vessel that seems to tell the story of Polish ceramists experimenting with color and light, fascinated by the plasticity of form and eager to elevate traditional faience into something new. Rather than dominating a space, the vase invites a closer look at its subtle nuances—as if it were a memory of tranquil mornings in a modernist interior.It could be displayed on a central shelf in the living room or atop a light wood sideboard, where its glazed surface will react to
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Height27.7 cm
Length11.5 cm
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Length11.5 cm
Height27.7 cm
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