Vase Pyžamo, multicolor ceramics, by J. Formankova, Ditmar Urbach, Czechoslovakia, 1950s.
350 PLN
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This vase, designed by Jarmila Formanková for Ditmar Urbach in Czechoslovakia, is a mid-century ceramic piece characterized by its fluid, organic silhouette. The vessel’s profile gently expands toward a rounded midsection and tapers at the base, finished with an asymmetrically flared rim that breaks the symmetry. The surface features a glossy glaze over a warm, creamy beige ground, hand-painted with vertical stripes in pastel yellow, soft orange, and black. These evenly spaced stripes extend from the base to the rim, following the vase’s curvature and visually elongating its form. The piece is unadorned by handles or extraneous decoration, with the dynamism of color and line providing its visual interest. The vase bears the manufacturer’s signature, and its condition is described as excellent—no visible signs of wear, damage, or restoration; both colors and glaze remain crisp and intact as in its original state. The outline of this vessel conjures the modernist imagination of the 1950s: it might be seen as a fragment of a story about seeking joy in simple forms and cheerful, off-kilter color palettes for everyday objects. The characteristic vertical stripes of the 'Pyjama' series speak of the optimism of the postwar decades, when designers sought vivid yet functional solutions for contemporary interiors. The chalky beige, touches of pastel, and graphic accents recall midcentury Czechoslovak posters—rhythmic, buoyant, invested in a new vision of day-to-day life. The vase could be displayed on a light wooden sideboard or a minimalist shelf—its rhythmic, multicolored decoration pairs well with clean surfaces of wood, glass, or metal. It will stand out against a neutral wall, allowing the vibrant stripes to emphasize mid-century modern motifs in a curated setting. It can be combined
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Height15 cm
Width7 cm
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Width7 cm
Height15 cm
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