Donkey desk organiser, modernism, red glass, designed by C. Zuber, Poland, 1970s

The glass 'Donkey' desk organiser is a design by Czesław Zuber, produced by Huta Sudety in Poland in the 1970s. This bowl, shaped as a dynamic sculpture, is made of thick, heavy glass in a saturated ruby shade, partially transparent, allowing light to spread across the surface in various tones of red. The high-gloss finish emphasises its mirror-like character, while organic, wavy divisions create three distinct compartments at the edge of the circle. The black outline of the base stabilises the form and adds a framing colour effect. Thanks to its construction, which allows for the separation of small items, the organiser serves a practical function—sorting stationery or jewellery—while maintaining a unique artistic expression. No visible damage, chips, or discolouration—the item is in very good condition, with its original glass surface preserved. The form of this organiser speaks with the voice of the 1970s, when Polish glass craftsmanship dared to experiment with colour, light, and shape. The undulating divisions echo abstract colour fields, and the ruby tones recall the club-like glow of interiors and the collector's passion of the PRL era. Its massiveness and organic lines evoke a longing for free yet sensual form—a story of a time when applied art permeated everyday life. The 'Donkey' organiser can be paired with a mid-century desk or a modern console, where the ruby red will accentuate both monochromatic and warmer backgrounds. It fits well among geometric lamps, chrome accessories, or alongside ceramics from the 1960s–70s. In mid-century modern interiors, it can be a central accent on a shelf or sideboard, or a counterpoint in a collector's living room full of glass and porcelain—combine it with raw wood or marble to highlight the play of light and colour on the glass surface.