Soviet Union period

The Soviet Union era (1920s–1980s) was marked by dramatic shifts in society, design, and material culture. Early Soviet aesthetics embraced avant-garde and constructivist styles, later evolving into the grand, state-approved art of Stalinist Empire and the clean lines of mid-century modernism. Everyday objects—porcelain, glassware, silver, and decorative pieces—were produced by state-run factories with remarkable craftsmanship, often blending utilitarian function with striking artistic design. These items offer a glimpse into the ideals, contradictions, and changing tastes of life behind the Iron Curtain. Today, they stand as bold and tangible relics of a complex, ideologically charged, yet artistically rich era.