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By C & E Carstens 1

Located in South Cotswolds, GB

1980s German pottery vase 1980s Carstens Porzellan-West Germany pottery vase.

Category

20th Century German American Classical Vases

Materials

Porcelain

West Germany Carstens Tonnieshof Signed XL Ceramic Vase 1960s
West Germany Carstens Tonnieshof Signed XL Ceramic Vase 1960s

West Germany Carstens Tonnieshof Signed XL Ceramic Vase 1960s

By West German Pottery, Carstens Tönnieshof

Located in Valencia, VC

Vintage West Germany white glazing Carstens Tönnieshof extra large ceramic jug-vase.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Post-War West Germany Orange Carstens Fat Lava Vase
Post-War West Germany Orange Carstens Fat Lava Vase

Post-War West Germany Orange Carstens Fat Lava Vase

By Carstens Tönnieshof

Located in Queens, NY

Post-War West Germany squat cylindrical shaped orange and umber "fat lava" vase.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1970s Midcentury West German Abstract Pottery Vase by Carstens Tönnieshof
1970s Midcentury West German Abstract Pottery Vase by Carstens Tönnieshof

1970s Midcentury West German Abstract Pottery Vase by Carstens Tönnieshof

By Carsten Atelier, Carstens Tönnieshof

Located in London, England

1970s jug vase from Carstens Tönnieshof, West Germany. The exterior is covered with thin brown horizontal lines with silver, raised, glazed lines and abstract squares over the top.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1970s West German Fat Lava Carstens Tonniesh of Floor Vase
1970s West German Fat Lava Carstens Tonniesh of Floor Vase

1970s West German Fat Lava Carstens Tonniesh of Floor Vase

By Carstens Tönnieshof

Located in London, England

1970s West German pottery vase with a green, blue and yellow abstract glaze to the textured front and back framed with brown sides and neck by Carstens Tonnieshof.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Carstens #7801-40 Brown Pottery Vase with Raised Decoration, West Germany 1960s
Carstens #7801-40 Brown Pottery Vase with Raised Decoration, West Germany 1960s

Carstens #7801-40 Brown Pottery Vase with Raised Decoration, West Germany 1960s

By Carstens Tönnieshof

Located in New York, NY

Founded by brothers Christian and Ernst Carstens. The Carstens Tonnieshof factory was located in Freden an der Leine (West Germany).

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Brutalist XL Ceramic Vase by Carstens Tönnieshof, West Germany Art Pottery
Brutalist XL Ceramic Vase by Carstens Tönnieshof, West Germany Art Pottery

Brutalist XL Ceramic Vase by Carstens Tönnieshof, West Germany Art Pottery

By Heinz Siery, Carstens Tönnieshof, West German Pottery

Located in Valencia, VC

During the 1950s and 1960s, Carstens Tönnieshof emerged as one of the leading producers of West German art pottery.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Brutalist Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Clay

Carstens Tönnieshof Polychrome Glazed Relief Pottery Vase
Carstens Tönnieshof Polychrome Glazed Relief Pottery Vase

Carstens Tönnieshof Polychrome Glazed Relief Pottery Vase

By Carstens Tönnieshof

Located in Chicago, IL

Carstens Tönnieshof, West German, hour glass shaped art pottery vase.

Category

Vintage 1950s German Vases

1960s Carstens Tonnieshof West German Vase
1960s Carstens Tonnieshof West German Vase

1960s Carstens Tonnieshof West German Vase

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1960s Carstens Tonnieshof vase. Beautiful pattern on these vases. There are about 40 available .All slightly different colors and patterns. These vases were found in a warehouse in a...

Category

Vintage 1960s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Fat Lava Vase by Carstens Tonnieshof 'W-Germany' 7324-20, W-Germany, 1960's
Fat Lava Vase by Carstens Tonnieshof 'W-Germany' 7324-20, W-Germany, 1960's

Fat Lava Vase by Carstens Tonnieshof 'W-Germany' 7324-20, W-Germany, 1960's

By West German Pottery, Carstens Tönnieshof

Located in Verviers, BE

Fat lava vase by Carstens Tonnieshof (W-Germany) 7324-20, 1960-70s. Hand-painted decor with unusual purple and blue drip-glazes. Stamped on base. 7324-20 and W-Germany. 21 x 17 cm...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1960s Carstens Tonnieshaf West German Vase
1960s Carstens Tonnieshaf West German Vase

1960s Carstens Tonnieshaf West German Vase

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Beautiful tortoise shell pattern on these Mid-Century West German vases. The're are 12 of these available, all slightly different in color and pattern. They were found in a crate, un...

Category

Vintage 1960s Ceramics

Large 1970s German Carstens Toennishof Brown & Orange Unglazed Fat Lava Jug Vase
Large 1970s German Carstens Toennishof Brown & Orange Unglazed Fat Lava Jug Vase

Large 1970s German Carstens Toennishof Brown & Orange Unglazed Fat Lava Jug Vase

By Carstens Tönnieshof

Located in London, England

Large 1970s orange and brown "Fat Lava" jug vase manufactured by Carstens Tönnieshof in West Germany. Model No: 7315-45.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Group of Iconic Ceramic West-Germany Vases
Group of Iconic Ceramic West-Germany Vases

Group of Iconic Ceramic West-Germany Vases

By Carstens Tönnieshof

Located in Antwerp, BE

Iconic West German ceramic pottery dating from the 1960s/70s from Carstens Tonnieshof.Designmodel:1531.20/H.20 cm: 108.20/H.20 cm:242.22:H.22 cm.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Garniture

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Black West German Pottery Vase by Carstens
Mid Century Black West German Pottery Vase by Carstens

Mid Century Black West German Pottery Vase by Carstens

Located in Fairfield, CA

A mid century West German Pottery vase by Carstens. Textured geometric design in contrasting black and matte gray glazes.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Large West German Pottery Vase
Large West German Pottery Vase

Large West German Pottery Vase

By Scheurich Keramik, Carstens Tönnieshof

Located in New Windsor, NY

Decorated in an autumnal palette. Fully signed on the bottom. Probably Scheurich Keramiks. Excellent, original condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Large West German Vase by Scheurich in Green Glaze
Large West German Vase by Scheurich in Green Glaze

Large West German Vase by Scheurich in Green Glaze

By Ceramano, Scheurich & Carstens

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Large west German vase by Scheurich in green glaze. Circa 1970's. In very good condtion. Add to the collection or use to decorate.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Modern Klinker Pottery West German Vase 1960s
Mid Century Modern Klinker Pottery West German Vase 1960s

Mid Century Modern Klinker Pottery West German Vase 1960s

By Ceramano, Scheurich & Carstens

Located in Miami, FL

Large Klinker German Mid Century Modern Pottery Vase 1960s. The body of the vase is painted with a dark chocolate brown glaze and incised into the clay are bands that uncover the re...

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

West German "Patchwork" Vase
West German "Patchwork" Vase

West German "Patchwork" Vase

By Ceramano, Scheurich & Carstens, Dümler & Breiden, Scheurich Keramik, Bay Keramik, Jasba

Located in New Windsor, NY

Light gray ceramic body decorated with a mosaic pattern. Nice lines and unusual form. Fully signed and numbered on the bottom. Circa 1950-60. Good condition with no visible chips, cr...

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Group of Four 1970s Tall Ceramic Candleholders or Vases by Carstens
Group of Four 1970s Tall Ceramic Candleholders or Vases by Carstens

Group of Four 1970s Tall Ceramic Candleholders or Vases by Carstens

Located in London, GB

Group of four ceramic candlestick or vases in exceptional heights, glazed in earth colors, by Carstens, 1960s, West German Pottery Studio. Complementary handmade beeswax candles wit...

Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Fat Lava Vase from West Germany
Fat Lava Vase from West Germany

Fat Lava Vase from West Germany

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

Some of the factories worth mentioning are Dümler & Breiden, Jasba, Ruscha, Tönnieshof, Scheurich and Carstens, the term “West German pottery” remains a generic term for their cerami...

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Fat Lava Vase from West Germany, 1960s
Fat Lava Vase from West Germany, 1960s

Fat Lava Vase from West Germany, 1960s

By Scheurich Keramik

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

Some of the factories worth mentioning are Dümler & Breiden, Jasba, Ruscha, Tönnieshof, Scheurich and Carstens, the term “West German pottery” remains a generic term for their cerami...

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Collection of 4 Classic Vintage W. German Art Vases
Collection of 4 Classic Vintage W. German Art Vases

Collection of 4 Classic Vintage W. German Art Vases

By West German Pottery

Located in Søborg, DK

During its heyday from the 1950s until the 1970s, over 100 pottery and porcelain companies and studio potters were actively producing art pottery in West Germany. Scheurich, Carstens...

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Fat Lava Vase from Scheurich, West Germany, 1960s
Fat Lava Vase from Scheurich, West Germany, 1960s

Fat Lava Vase from Scheurich, West Germany, 1960s

By Scheurich Keramik

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

Some of the factories worth mentioning are Dümler & Breiden, Jasba, Ruscha, Tönnieshof, Scheurich and Carstens, the term “West German pottery” remains a generic term for their cerami...

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Carstens Tönnieshof Impressive West German Stylized Art Pottery Vase
Carstens Tönnieshof Impressive West German Stylized Art Pottery Vase

Carstens Tönnieshof Impressive West German Stylized Art Pottery Vase

By Carstens Tönnieshof

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A large and impressive Midcentury West German tall abstract floral design art pottery vase by renowned makers Carstens Tönnieshof (1946-1977) and probably dating from around 1960.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Carstens 'Ankara' Vintage Midcentury Graphite and Blue West German Vase, 1950s
Carstens 'Ankara' Vintage Midcentury Graphite and Blue West German Vase, 1950s

Carstens 'Ankara' Vintage Midcentury Graphite and Blue West German Vase, 1950s

By Carstens Tönnieshof

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Carstens Tonnieshof were one of the finest producers of West German Pottery from 1954 until 1984.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century West Germany Ankara Decor Vases by Carstens Tönnieshoff, 1950s
Mid Century West Germany Ankara Decor Vases by Carstens Tönnieshoff, 1950s

Mid Century West Germany Ankara Decor Vases by Carstens Tönnieshoff, 1950s

By Carstens Tönnieshof

Located in Valencia, VC

These West Germany Art Pottery Ankara Decor vases by Carstens Tönnieshoff from the 1950s are indeed exquisite pieces of Mid Century Modern design.

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp by Carstens Tönnieshof, West Germany, c. 1950
Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp by Carstens Tönnieshof, West Germany, c. 1950

Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp by Carstens Tönnieshof, West Germany, c. 1950

By Carstens Tönnieshof

Located in New York, NY

Striking deep green and pale yellow table lamp, created by Carstens Tönnieshof. Newly rewired with a 3 way dimmer and an 8 ft black twisted-silk cord. - Materials: Glazed Ceramic...

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern West Germany Flower Vase, by Peter Dieter for Carstens
Mid-Century Modern West Germany Flower Vase, by Peter Dieter for Carstens

Mid-Century Modern West Germany Flower Vase, by Peter Dieter for Carstens

By Carstens Tönnieshof

Located in Miami, FL

Carstens are considered by many, to have been the best producers of West German Pottery and Peter Dieter was probably, the top designer of that era alongside Bodo Mans, who was worki...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Carstens 1950s Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Graphite & Blue West German Vases
Carstens 1950s Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Graphite & Blue West German Vases

Carstens 1950s Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Graphite & Blue West German Vases

By Carstens Tönnieshof

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Beautiful midcentury pair of West German vessels or vases by Carstens Tonnieshof as part of the 'Ankara' range produced circa 1958 in graphite dark grey and blue.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Carstens Tönnishof West German Fat Lava Space Age Design Art Pottery Vase
Carstens Tönnishof West German Fat Lava Space Age Design Art Pottery Vase

Carstens Tönnishof West German Fat Lava Space Age Design Art Pottery Vase

By Carstens Tönnieshof

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A stunning West German space age art pottery vase with fat lava red glazed wheel shaped patterning by Carstens, Tönnishof, and dating from the latter 1960's/70's.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

1960s Large Red and Blue Glazed West German Pottery Floor Vase by Carstens
1960s Large Red and Blue Glazed West German Pottery Floor Vase by Carstens

1960s Large Red and Blue Glazed West German Pottery Floor Vase by Carstens

By Carstens Tönnieshof

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Beautifully turned and glazed floor vase by Carstens Tonniesh of circa 1960-1970. Carstens are considered to be one of the finest producers of West German Pottery from the Mid-Centur...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Mid-Century Modern West German White 'Reptile' Vase by Dieter Peter for Carstens
Mid-Century Modern West German White 'Reptile' Vase by Dieter Peter for Carstens

Mid-Century Modern West German White 'Reptile' Vase by Dieter Peter for Carstens

By Dieter Peter, Carstens Tönnieshof

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

This beautiful vase was designed by Dieter Peter for Carstens Tonnieshof, circa 1960-1969. Carstens are considered by many, to have been the best producers of west German pottery ...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Mid-Century Modern West German Pottery Vase by Dieter Peter for Carstens, 1970s
Mid-Century Modern West German Pottery Vase by Dieter Peter for Carstens, 1970s

Mid-Century Modern West German Pottery Vase by Dieter Peter for Carstens, 1970s

By Dieter Peter, Carstens Tönnieshof

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Carstens are considered by many, to have been the best producers of West German Pottery and Dieter Peters was, probably, the top designer of that era alongside Bodo Mans, who was wor...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Midcentury Pair of West German Grey Reptile Vases by Dieter Peter for Carstens
Midcentury Pair of West German Grey Reptile Vases by Dieter Peter for Carstens

Midcentury Pair of West German Grey Reptile Vases by Dieter Peter for Carstens

By Dieter Peter, Carstens Tönnieshof

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

These beautiful pair of vases were designed by Dieter Peter for Carstens Tonnieshof, circa 1970-1979. Carstens are considered by many, to have been the best producers of west Germ...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Striped Ceramic Vase from Carstens Tönnieshof, Germany, 1950s
Striped Ceramic Vase from Carstens Tönnieshof, Germany, 1950s

Striped Ceramic Vase from Carstens Tönnieshof, Germany, 1950s

By Carstens Tönnieshof

Located in Esbjerg, DK

It was made during the 1950s by Carstens Tönnieshof in West Germany. Imprinted/signed base.

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1960s W. German Carstens Tönnieshof Fat Lava Glazed Orange Ochre Floor Vase
1960s W. German Carstens Tönnieshof Fat Lava Glazed Orange Ochre Floor Vase

1960s W. German Carstens Tönnieshof Fat Lava Glazed Orange Ochre Floor Vase

By Carstens Tönnieshof

Located in London, England

The neck and the interior of the vase is brown glaze. Manufactured by Carstens Tonnieshof in West Germany. Model no. 7600-50.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

PC Consolidated Listing, 4 Vases
PC Consolidated Listing, 4 Vases

PC Consolidated Listing, 4 Vases

Located in Queens, NY

Including: Modernist Black and White Ceramic Vase , 14.5 x 6 ,f_16865382 , Price: $1188 Post-War West Germany Blue and Black Drip Glaze Vase , 14 x 7.5 ,f_16866492 , Price: $760 Po...

Category

20th Century Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Giant Carstens West German Vase
Giant Carstens West German Vase

Giant Carstens West German Vase

Located in Southfield, MI

Superb blue/turquoise ringed Carstens vase, measuring an impressive 20" in height, dating to about 1960. Fantastic form with original foil label still present, base signed as well.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Vases

Materials

Pottery

"Peking" vase by Gerda Heuckeroth for Carstens Tonnieshof - West Germany
"Peking" vase by Gerda Heuckeroth for Carstens Tonnieshof - West Germany

"Peking" vase by Gerda Heuckeroth for Carstens Tonnieshof - West Germany

By Carstens Tönnieshof, Gerda Heuckeroth

Located in Monza, Monza e Brianza

Altezza cm 20, diametro cm 22 CARSTENS Tonnieshof è costituita nel 1946 da Ernst e Christian Carstens.

Category

Vintage 1960s Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Brutalist vase from the Carstens Tonnieshof manufactory 1960 - West Germany -
Brutalist vase from the Carstens Tonnieshof manufactory 1960 - West Germany -

Brutalist vase from the Carstens Tonnieshof manufactory 1960 - West Germany -

By West German Pottery

Located in Budapest, HU

Vintage West Germany Carstens Tonnieshof Mid-Century brutalist style vase from the 1950s-60s" Description: Experience the timeless elegance of mid-century design with this decorat...

Category

Vintage 1960s German Brutalist Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Red Floor Vase by Carstens Tönnieshof, West Germany, Large Size
Red Floor Vase by Carstens Tönnieshof, West Germany, Large Size

Red Floor Vase by Carstens Tönnieshof, West Germany, Large Size

By Carstens Tönnieshof

Located in Retie, BE

Large handled floor vase by Pottery Carstens Tönnieshof, West Germany. Vintage fat lava red ceramic vase.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

West German Floor Vase
West German Floor Vase

West German Floor Vase

By Carstens Tönnieshof

Located in New York, NY

Large-scale, green glazed earthen ware jug with makers mark on the bottom; for Carstens Tonnieshof, West Germany. Versatile piece that can be a floor vase or umbrella stand.

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal carsten west for your home. Each carsten west for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, clay and pottery. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer carsten west, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each carsten west bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made carsten west over the years, but those crafted by Carstens Tönnieshof, Dieter Peter and Carsten Atelier are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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