Bean vase, mid-century modern, red glass, Ząbkowice, Poland, 1970s

The 'Bean' vase is an example of Polish pressed glass from the 1970s, made by the Ząbkowice Glassworks. Its distinctly organic form is shaped from thick, intensely red Rosalina glass. The slender silhouette narrows upwards, ending in a slightly wavy and irregular rim. The vase's surface is smooth and highly glossy, combining mirror-like reflections with the depth of saturated colour. The noticeable weight and subtle irregularity of the form indicate hand-forming typical of the mid-century modern era. The cross-section resembles a bean shape—without additional decorations or patterns, focusing on the sculptural role of colour and light. The original sticker on the neck confirms the product's authenticity. The condition is described as very good: no chips or cracks, minor production marks at the base are consistent with the character of hand-pressed glass from this period. This vase embodies the calm spirit of the 1970s, when Polish glassmaking boldly moved towards modernist simplicity and pure colour expression. The bean-shaped cross-section seems to draw from the rhythm of nature, offering harmony of soft curves and smooth transitions of light on the glossy surface. This is an object that, instead of dazzling with ornamentation, convinces with the honesty of its form and the intensity of its colour, as if whispering: 'My story is about gesture and material, about focusing on the essence of things.' It can be displayed on a light wood console or a low table, where the play of light will highlight the red glass both in daylight and evening light. It fits perfectly with minimalist ceramics, vintage or neutral graphite details, accentuating its modernist roots. In a mid-century modern interior—with a simple sofa and low furniture—it is worth pairing it with a soft-shaped plant or a single branch to emphasise the organic movement of the form.