What is AS Ćmielów and how does it relate to the main Ćmielów factory?

AS Ćmielów is an artistic porcelain studio that grew from the tradition of twentieth-century Polish figurines. While the main factory in Ćmielów concentrates on tableware and standard decorative items within the large corporate group, AS Ćmielów focuses on sculptural pieces produced in smaller runs. The studio revives classic designs from the 1950s and 1960s created for the Institute of Industrial Design and later manufactured in Ćmielów, and it also commissions new figurines from contemporary artists. Many of these sculptures show slender human figures or stylised animals with elongated forms and bold colour blocking, echoing the “New Look” aesthetic. Production uses high-quality porcelain bodies and hand decoration, and pieces often come with certificates that link them to specific designers. Collectors who love the historic figurines from mid-century Poland view AS Ćmielów as a continuation of that line, connected by location, material and shared design heritage.