Sekacz vase, mid-century modern, multicolour glass, Huta Krosno, Poland, 1970s

A crumpled glass vase from the 1970s, produced by Huta Krosno, stands out with its tall, slender silhouette and dynamic, organic form. The rim is shaped into four asymmetrical, wavy protrusions, the result of hand-moulding while hot. The base is transparent glass, providing a backdrop for vivid streaks and bands in shades of red, blue, green, yellow, and white. The multicoloured and irregular, abstract arrangement of colours refers to the mid-century modern aesthetic and Polish design of the 1970s. The surface is glossy, and the characteristic undulations and distortions reflect the process of making crumpled glass, giving each piece a unique character. The edges are smoothly and carefully finished, and the vase stands stably on a slightly convex, rounded base. No visible seams, chips, or cracks. The condition is very good – with no significant signs of use. This is an item that speaks the language of late modernist optimism: the glass form seems to freeze in motion, as if time has stopped the dynamics of colours and lines. The vase evokes the mood of an era when applied art brought bold colours and the freedom of experimentation into everyday interiors. Its transparent mass and colourful, irregular streaks echo Polish glassworks, where craft tradition merged with the modern expression of the 1970s. The vase can be displayed as a soloist on a sideboard in the living room or on a console by the window, where daylight will highlight the glass's transparency and play with colour on the wall. It fits perfectly among light wood furniture, as well as in combination with ceramics in neutral or contrasting colours. It will work as a decorative accent in retro, mid-century modern, or eclectic, collector's interiors, where it will emphasise a sentimental yet modern character of the arrangement.