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What is German pottery called?

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What is German pottery called?
What German pottery is called depends on its style. Pieces with embossed surfaces and thick, chunky glaze produced in West Germany are nicknamed "Fat Lava." Hard-paste porcelain produced in Germany is sometimes referred to as Meissen or Dresden porcelain, depending on its manufacturer. Early 20th-century pieces that show off naturalistic motifs inspired by the Art Nouveau movement may be called Jugendstil pottery. Shop a large collection of German pottery on 1stDibs.
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Antique Germany Lidded Beer Stein glazed Ceramic, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous beer stein, made in Germany. This beer stein has been made in Germany, circa 1900s. Absolutely gorgeous piece still in great condition, without damage. Lid works properly....
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Antique Early 1900s German Folk Art Pottery

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Pewter

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

Materials

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

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Modern Dark Green West German Floor Vase 268-40 by Scheurich 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large 40cm tall 16" vintage midcentury modern West German pottery floor vase by Scheurich Keramik (ceramic), Germany, circa 1970. Beautiful deep dark moss green color glaze with embo...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery

Vintage West German Bitossi Style Vase by Bodo Mans for Bay Pottery, circa 1970
By Bay Keramik, Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Bodo Mans
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Beautiful vintage vase by Bodo Mans and produced by Bay Keramik in the early to mid-1970s. The Aldo Londi for Bitossi style relief pattern, captured in 'Rhimini' blue and aquamarine / turquoise has a quintessentially vintage. 1970s vibe whilst maintaining a modern feel. This vintage midcentury vase...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

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

Materials

Porcelain

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