Postmodern new look sugar bowl, pressed transparent glass, Huta Hortensja, Poland, 1970s

A sugar bowl from the 1970s produced by Huta Hortensja in Poland, an example of pressed glass in the spirit of postmodern 'new look' with references to art deco. The colourless, transparent glass has a high clarity and cool tone, featuring a faceted surface with vertical grooves and diamond-like motifs. Two angular, symmetrical handles with a distinct architectural form emphasise the sculptural character of the vessel. The whole piece has a shiny finish, enhancing the effect of gloss and light reflections. The proportions are harmonious — a wide, upward-flaring body supported by a solid base. The glass is thick and massive, with no visible chips, cracks or major signs of use. Condition: good, original elements, no signs of restoration. The geometric form and sharp lines of the sugar bowl recall the 1970s, when Polish utility glass experimented with modern sculptural forms and light. This is an item that seems to tell the story of a time when even everyday table details were a manifestation of boldness and decorativeness. The transparent glass refracts light, creating subtle rainbow reflections — as if the vessel wanted to capture a moment of luminous flashes from an era when form and function met on new terms. The sugar bowl can be combined with other glass accessories with geometric patterns or classic porcelain to highlight the contrast of materials and eras. It works well in arrangements with a touch of collector's eclecticism or in a minimalist dining room, where the play of light on the glass facets becomes a subtle table decoration. It is worth pairing it with chrome or steel elements — in mid-century modern or contemporary style — to emphasise its postmodern origins.