Vase, pink glass, by J. Słuczan-Orkusz, Poland, 1980s.
680 PLN
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This large, hand-formed vase was designed by Jerzy Słuczan-Orkusz for the Tarnowiec Glassworks in the 1980s. Crafted from soda glass in an intense warm pink with a subtle cool undertone, the color is evenly distributed and highly saturated across the entire surface. The elongated oval body flows seamlessly into a straight, narrow neck, which gently flares to a wide, flat rim. Absent of ornamentation or pattern, the design focuses all attention on form and saturation of color, aided by the object’s glossy, mirror-like surface—a nod to the Polish minimalist aesthetics of the late twentieth century. As a hand-blown piece, there are no visible seams; precise and careful craftsmanship reflects the traditions of the era’s glassmaking. Condition: excellent—no signs of use, chips, or surface dullness; the sheen is uniform throughout, attesting to careful preservation and authenticity.This vase embodies the voice of 1980s Polish design: measured, contemplative, and boldly focused on color. Słuczan-Orkusz created an object that needs neither embellishment nor superfluous detail—proportion and the way light inhabits pink glass are allowed to tell the story of its era. Its reflective surface seems to “capture” a moment of transformation, recalling a time when the Polish school of glass sought universal forms beyond the dictates of fashion. Freedom of expression revealed itself in the balance between pure geometry and poetic utility. The vase radi
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Height40 cm
Width20 cm
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Width20 cm
Height40 cm
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