Fruit bowl, mid-century modern, orange glass, designed by M. Słaboń, Poland, 1970s

A fruit bowl from the 1970s designed by Maria Słaboń for Huta Krosno perfectly captures the spirit of mid-century modern. Made of coloured glass, it features a smooth gradient: from deep orange at the solid, wide base to a slightly translucent amber at the wide, rounded edges. The form is open and shallow, with four large oval cut-outs in the corners – each serving as a convenient handle and introducing rhythm and light to the composition. The whole is topped with a delicate glass sheen that enlivens the surface and intensifies the reflection of light. The precision of craftsmanship is expressed in smooth transitions and seamless edges. The bowl is in excellent collector's condition, with no signs of damage or scratches. This vessel tells the story of Polish design from the 1970s: a time when coloured glass was an expression of modernity and boldness, but also a pragmatic approach to everyday objects. The fluid line and dynamic proportions seem to be captured in motion, as if the glass has trapped a ray of light. The minimalist form, devoid of unnecessary decoration, carries a story of the joy of experimenting with material: amber-orange tones brighten the interior, subtly referencing the optimistic aesthetics of the mid-20th century. Maria Słaboń's bowl can appear on a living room table or on a sideboard among other glass decorations from the era, especially those in muted or contrasting colours. It also works well paired with minimalist ceramics, and as a vessel for displaying fruit or small floral arrangements. Today, it can be combined with vintage-style furniture, lacquered veneer or matte white – such a combination will highlight both the transparency of the glass and the graphic character of the form. The vessel will fit both in a collector's interior and in modern, eclectic spaces, where it will emphasise sensitivity to the history of design.