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What is German pottery called?
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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.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
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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....
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Folk Art Pottery
Materials
Pewter
Figural Majolica Erphila Dachshund Dog Teapot c.1920-1940 Made in Germany
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Whimsical German Erphila Figural Daschund Teapot. Has typical crazing to the high gloss finish, no chips, cracks or repairs.
Category
20th Century German Art Deco Pottery
Materials
Majolica, Pottery
Monumental Mid-Century Modern Ribbed Ceramic Floor Vase with Drip Glaze
Located in Miami, FL
Monumental Mid-Century Modern Ribbed Ceramic Floor Vase with Drip Glaze, West Germany Style
A striking monumental ceramic floor vase executed in a classic Mid-Century Modern West Ge...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Carstens Tonnieshof MCM West Germany Flower Vase
By Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful vase designed by Dieter Peter for Carstens Tonnieshof in the late 1960s-early 1970s. This hand-crafted vase is identified as the "Mooncra...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
