UFO Vase by Zbigniew Horbowy for Barbara Glassworks, Poland, 1970s

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Exceptional "Ufo" vase, designed by renowned Polish glass artist Zbigniew Horbowy for the Barbara Glassworks in Polanica Zdrój. This elegant … more Exceptional "Ufo" vase, designed by renowned Polish glass artist Zbigniew Horbowy for the Barbara Glassworks in Polanica Zdrój. This elegant vase, standing 41 cm tall, is crafted from hand-formed soda glass, in-mass colored, giving it a deep and lasting color. It exemplifies Polish design from the 1970s, combining a modern form with advanced artistic glass technology.

Product Details:
Designer: Zbigniew Horbowy (1935–2019) – a distinguished Polish glass artist who revolutionized Polish functional glass by introducing innovative shapes and coloring techniques.
Manufacturer: Barbara Glassworks, Polanica Zdrój, Poland
Date: 1970s
Material: Soda glass, in-mass colored – layered to achieve vibrant, fade-resistant colors.
Production Technique: Hand-formed glass – each piece is unique, thanks to the hand-blown and in-mass coloring process, which involves adding pigments to the hot glass mass, creating a deep color effect and smooth tonal transitions.
Color: Red to orange gradient, transitioning from deep red at the base, through intense orange shades, to subtle transitions at the top. The layered effect gives the colors depth and dimension.
Shape: Distinctive "Ufo" shape – a solid base that narrows upwards, transitioning to a cylindrical main body, giving the vase a modern and stylish appearance.
Dimensions:
Height: 41 cm
Base Diameter: 14 cm I have official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs,
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