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How can you tell German pottery?

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How can you tell German pottery?
To tell German pottery, look on the bottom or inside for a maker's marking. Using trusted online resources, you can then research the marking and identify both the maker and the country in which it operates or operated. Some well-known makers of German pottery include Villeroy & Boch, Meissen, Dresdner Porzellan, Königliche Porzellan Manufaktur, Rosenthal, Fuerstenberg, Nymphenburg, Wallendorfer, Scheurich and ES Keramik. Explore a large collection of German pottery on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
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19th Century Westerwald German Salt Glazed Stoneware Crock
Located in Pearland, TX
An antique 19th-Century German Westerwald salt glazed gray stoneware crock or jar with charming applied handles and cobalt blue scrolls and flowers. It would be lovely with a bouquet...
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Antique Late 19th Century German Pottery

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Stoneware

Tapio Wirkkalla for Rosenthal Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Black 'Pollo' Vase
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Beautiful sculptural Midcentury Modern vintage matt black 'Pollo' vase designed by Finish designer Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Germany as part of their 'studioline' in the early 196...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Porcelain

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase by Schramberg, Hand-Painted, Germany
By Schramberg Majolica
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful polychrome ceramic vase of circular form Entirely hand-painted with floral motifs. Signed on the base Excellent condition This artwork, never before on the market, comes ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Pottery

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Ceramic

Katharina Eichler Signed German Art Studio Stoneware Nerikomi Pottery Vase #3
By Katharina Eichler
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
We are very proud to be able to present and offer this exceptional, stunning and large sculpture vase by German artist Katharina Eichler (b.1971). This piece of European Art sculptuu...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Stoneware, Clay, Pottery

Katharina Eichler Signed German Art Studio Stoneware Nerikomi Pottery Vase #2
By Katharina Eichler
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
We are very proud to be able to present and offer this exceptional, stunning and large sculpture vase by German artist Katharina Eichler (b.1971). This piece is from 2023 and was for...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Vintage “Les Jardin De Versace” for Rosenthal Dinner Plates Z- Set of 10
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Experience the height of high-fashion dining with this exquisite set of ten dinner plates from the iconic "Le Jardin des Papillons" collection, a legendary collaboration between the ...
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Late 20th Century German Hollywood Regency Pottery

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Porcelain

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