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What is lava glaze?
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Lava glaze is a type of pottery produced mostly in West Germany during the 1960s. It features a very thick glaze and often shows off bright colors. You may also see it called fat lava pottery. Shop a range of lava glaze pottery 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