Vintage Fat Lava Vase, German, Ceramic, Magma Finish, Stick Stand, Mid Century

This is a distinctive vintage stick stand. A German, ceramic magma or lava decorative vase, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1960. Vivaciou...

This is a large vintage stick stand. An Oriental, ceramic umbrella or hallway stand with charming figural decor, dating to the late 20th century. ...

This is a mid-20th century vintage umbrella stand, a deep, floral ceramic stick pot. Attractively decorated with loose-hand flowers and foliage Blue ba...

This is a colorful vintage decorative vase. A German, ceramic lava pattern flower vase or hallway stick stand, dating to the mid 20th century, ...

This is a vintage flower vase. A German, ceramic lava decorative hall stick stand, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960. Graced with a dis...

This is a vintage decorative lava vase. A German, ceramic flower stand with the distinctive mid-century finish, circa 1960. Decorated with the ...

Mid 20th century ceramic stick stand circa 1950. Good quality chinese export blue and white stick stand.  Off white base colour with hand decorated in blue.  Symbols such as yin and...

19th century ceramic stick stand with persimmon and moss toned drip glaze from a studio pottery workshop in France. The organic shape and soft glaz...

Vintage 1970s 'fat lava' bay pottery, ceramic, vase which was made in Germany. This large square vase has a wonderful deep green / brown base colour with an...

A fabulous Mid-Century bamboo and rattan footed umbrella or walking stick stand. This chic umbrella stand is well made and sturdy with a stylish Mid-Century Modern design. It would b...

Vintage umbrella / walking stick stand depicting a Neo Classical black and white design topped with a leather rim.

This mid-century wall cross embodies the distinctive European design ethos of the 1950s, masterfully handcrafted by a studio pottery artist. The piece features a "fat lava" glaze, a hallmark of the period, renowned for its thick, bubbly texture that creates a dramatic and tactile surface. This particular cross showcases a grey-white glaze overlying the robust terra cotta red of the clay body, presenting a striking visual contrast that is both rugged and delicate. The form of the cross itself is slender and minimalist, a design choice reflective of the modernist movement's lean towards simplicity and functional beauty. This minimalist form is artfully juxtaposed with the maximalist texture of the fat lava glaze, offering a visual and tactile play between excess and restraint. This texture, reminiscent of volcanic surfaces, gives the cross an almost otherworldly appearance, while the grey and white tones evoke a sense of tranquility and reverence suitable for a devotional object. The cross's slim profile, combined with the depth of the glaze's texture, allows it to stand out as a significant piece of both religious significance and artistic innovation. As a representation of mid-century European studio pottery, this ceramic cross...