Latticino mid-century modern vase, white glass, Ząbkowice, Poland, 1970s

Latticino vase made of milk glass, produced by the HSG Ząbkowice glassworks in the 1970s, represents Polish mid-century modern design. Its slender, balanced silhouette smoothly transitions from a strong, rounded base to a gently flared neck. The dominant cool, pure shade of white is highlighted by a glossy finish, and the surface is decorated with a widely spread lattice, felt as a raised, geometric diamond pattern. The dense glass, formed without visible seams, demonstrates a high level of craftsmanship – a detail typical of the era and the renowned HSG Ząbkowice production. The vase is in excellent vintage condition, with a clear shine and no damage or signs of use. The quiet voice of this form recalls a decade when the Polish school of glass and ceramics sought modern elegance through raw geometry and brightness of colour. This version of latticino is like a snapshot from those times – present in both simple interiors and those aspiring to artistic order. The characteristic diamond relief seems to play with rays of light, telling of the desire for simplicity and expressive texture, which were at the heart of Polish design in the 1970s. This vase can be set against raw wood or darker stone to accentuate the cool white of the glass and deepen the play of light on the raised surface. It works well as a single, graphic accent on a console in the living room or as a soloist among several glass and ceramic objects from the 1960s and 1970s. Surrounded by plants with intensely green leaves, it gains a contrasting character, and in minimalist arrangements, it emphasises the architectural discipline of the interior.