Pair of Art Deco dessert bowls, uranium glass, Niemen Glassworks, Poland, 1930s

A pair of dessert bowls from the 1930s, made of uranium glass by Niemen Glassworks in Poland, presents the characteristic Art Deco synthesis of decorativeness and functionality. The transparent, pale green colour of the glass, highlighted by its shine and high degree of transparency, reveals the craftsmanship of the material. The bowls' form is based on geometric symmetry: the fluted, wide rim creates rounded segments resembling petals, outlined by a thicker, dark green band of glass. The side walls are decorated with vertical facets, giving a prismatic effect and depth, while the pressed star motif on the bottom directly references Art Deco ornamentation. The set is in very good condition – no damage, chips, or visible signs of use. In the light, the bowls reveal a quiet story of the interwar years, when transparent glass with uranium fascinated with its unusual colour and subtle luminescence. Their profile recalls a time when geometric forms and symmetrical repetition symbolised the pursuit of harmony and modernity. Each facet reflects light in a way that evokes the atmosphere of salons and tables from almost a hundred years ago – uranium glass pulses with cool green, as if wanting to retain the glow of those years. The bowls can be used for serving desserts, fruits, or small snacks during elegant gatherings, or as a decorative accent on a console or in a glass cabinet. They pair well with other Art Deco objects – such as glasses with geometric cuts or metallic trays – to emphasise the heritage of the era. They fit well in classic interiors with modernist elements or in collector's arrangements where the quality and history of materials matter.