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What is a fat lava vase?
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A fat lava vase is a nickname for West Germany pottery. The vases feature very thick flowing glazes. When eBay first came into popularity, German sellers often mistranslated their descriptions, calling the finish fat instead of thick. Collectors soon adopted the term. Shop a variety of fat lava vases on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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German Fat Lava Volcanic Glazed Vase
Located in Miami Beach, FL
German Fat Lava Vase with volcanic glaze finish in blue and black. 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
Mid-Century Ubelacker Fat Lava Vase
By Ü Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful fat lava vase by Ubelacker Keramik with a sort of geometric pattern.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Oversize West German "Fat Lava" Vase
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Highland, IN
Fantastic large West German vase with vivid textural "Fat Lava" glaze by Scheurich.
17.5"h X 8.5"d
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Scheurich Fat Lava Extra Large Vase
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Extra large beautifully decorated fat lava blue and grey vase from the 1970s marked 281-39 W
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Dümler & Breiden Fat Lava Vase
By Dümler & Breiden
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Stunning fat lava hole vase - vibrant orange with crusty thick fat lava glaze in bronze/brown
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Dümler & Breiden Fat Lava Vase
By Dümler & Breiden
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Stunning fat lava hole vase - vibrant orange with crusty thick fat lava glaze in bronze/brown
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
