Cora vase, mid-century modern, transparent glass, Ząbkowice, Poland, 1970s

The 'Cora' vase, produced in the 1970s by the Ząbkowice Glassworks, is an example of Polish utilitarian design, featuring bold and functional forms. The pressed transparent glass creates a regular, vertically grooved surface with a texture reminiscent of tree bark or flowing water. The vase's silhouette—with a wide open bowl at the top, stable base, and strong ringed stem—reflects the mid-century modern aesthetic, where simplicity is combined with organic decorative accents. The glass colour is a cool, clear white with high transparency, and the semi-matte surface subtly diffuses light, creating occasional point reflections. All elements are original and show no signs of wear. Condition: excellent, with no visible discolouration or cracks. This vase carries the spirit of the 1970s, evoking the calm of everyday interiors in Polish modernism. The rhythmic grooves are inspired by nature, and the cool glass body recalls mornings by the window, where light sculpts itself on the glass surface. The simple, rhythmic pattern embodies the tradition of Ząbkowice—an object that seems to whisper about function, turning the ordinary into a tranquil presence. The 'Cora' vase can be paired with single branches or flowers with expressive forms—iris, magnolia, or a few monstera leaves will gain a strong context in it. It fits well in both mid-century modern spaces and more eclectic living rooms, where the contrast of textures and lightness of details matter. It can be combined with smooth ceramics, aluminium candlesticks, or minimalist wall graphics. Placed on a light or oak tabletop, the glass texture will gain a distinctive setting.