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What is a fat lava glaze?

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What is a fat lava glaze?
A fat lava glaze refers to a specific type of very thick, lava-like glaze that were commonly used by West German potteries from 1949-1990. Fat lava is sometimes used as a synonym for all West German pottery, although only some examples have the true fat lava style. Shop a collection of antique fat lava glazed pottery from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Vintage brown green Fat Lava ceramic lamp East Germany 1960s Scheurich
By West German Pottery
Located in Valladolid, ES
Amazing Fat Lava ceramic piece, East Germany, 1960s, by Scheurich Keramic ,Original lampshade. Fat
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Cotton, Fabric

Fat Lava Brown Red Ceramic Table Lamp, Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Red brown ceramic wall lights in Fat Lava style. Manufactured by Hustadt Leuchten Keramik, Germany
Category

Mid-20th Century German Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Fat Lava Table Lamp, West Germany circa 1960
Located in Culver City, CA
Germany, 1960 Glazed ceramic table lamp with newly made burlap shade. 17.5”dia x 49.5”h Ref. L5224
Category

Vintage 1960s German Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Burlap

20th Century German Green Fat Lava Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th-century German ceramic table lamp features a rich green glaze in the distinctive “Fat
Category

20th Century German Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

20th Century German Red Fat Lava Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th-century German ceramic table lamp showcases the iconic "Fat Lava" glaze in a striking red
Category

20th Century German Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Exceptional Fat Lava Green Brown Orange Ceramic Lamp, West-Germany
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
'Fat Lava' style ceramic large table or floorlamp with glaze. Manufactured in West-Germany in the
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Silk

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