Mid-century modern vase, black glass, HSG Tarnowiec, Poland, 1970s

A vase produced by HSG Tarnowiec in Poland in the 1970s, representing Polish artistic glass of the mid-century modern era. The object is made of almost opaque, deep black glass with a high gloss that intensely reflects light. Characteristic details include two decorative, transparent handles, hand-formed and precisely set symmetrically on both sides of the slender neck, with organic, flowing lines reminiscent of floral or wavy motifs. The body with a pronounced, expressive base smoothly transitions into an elongated neck, ending with a slightly flared rim. The lower part is finished with a subtle, transparent ring, separating the whole from the ground and emphasizing stability. The surface of the vase is uniform, smooth, without additional texture. The vase is in excellent condition, with no visible losses, cracks, or signs of repair. The black glass, as deep as the surface of a night lake, and the transparent ornaments tell the story of the ambitions of Polish glassmakers of the 1970s. The organic handles seem to emerge from the form like plant shoots, bringing echoes of nature tamed in masterful glass. This vase could whisper about times when even everyday objects became a field of experimentation – the simplicity of form contrasts here with extremely refined detail, emphasizing the relationship between function and decoration. The vase will fit well in arrangements based on the aesthetics of mid-century modern or in combination with other examples of Polish glass from the 1960s and 1970s. It can be combined with low, veneered tables or displayed solo against a light console to bring out the depth of black and the transparent light of the handles. It is worth combining it with a neutral interior color scheme or minimalist sculptures, where it will serve as a distinctive accent. Displayed alongside graphics or ceramics with simple lines, it will highlight the dialogue of different crafts.