Bottle vase, mid-century modern, green antico glass, designed by Z. Horbowy, Poland, 1970s

The 'Bottle' vase is a design by Zbigniew Horbowy, produced at the Polish Sudety Glassworks in the 1970s. It is an example of Polish vintage glass in a mid-century modern style with postmodern elements. Made of green antico glass, it attracts attention with its intense, saturated shade with a slightly cool tone. The bottle shape with a wide, rounded belly gently transitions into a tall, cylindrical neck, highlighting the proportions of the 1970s. The subtly semi-gloss surface reflects light, revealing air bubbles embedded in the glass mass, giving it a unique character and organic texture. The lack of additions, metal fittings, and decorations emphasizes the minimalist design concept; the thickened, stable base shows no signs of restoration or damage. The condition is very good – no cracks, chips, or visible signs of use. This vase seems to tell the story of an era when design was primarily a synthesis of form and function. The green glass, with visible bubbles, evokes associations with the artistic experiments of Zbigniew Horbowy, for whom the material was a field for exploration and free play with light. The organic surface details make the object appear as a reinterpretation of a classic bottle vessel, in the spirit of the optimistic modernism of the 1970s. Every light reflection on the semi-gloss glass seems to emphasize the joy of discovering new, bold materials and colours – the 'Bottle' vase quietly reminds us of the artistic freedom of that decade. It can be paired with light or walnut wood furniture to bring out the cool freshness of the green and highlight the geometric form. The vase works well as a solo piece on an oak console or alongside other glass vessels from the era, especially in spaces maintained in a mid-century modern or eclectic, collector's arrangement. It is worth combining it with ceramics in earthy tones or thickly woven fabrics to showcase the texture and luminosity of the glass – pairing it with a single branch or dry grass will emphasize the minimalist temperament of the design.