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Carstens West Germany Vase 1525 - 28
By Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Bern, CH
Late 60's to mid-1970's Carstens West German Ceramic Vase with vibrant turquoise glaze. Numbered on
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Carstens West German Handled Art Pottery Vase with Cockerels
By Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Beautiful hand thrown West German glazed handled vase decorated with cockerels by Carstens
Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

XL Ceramic bamboo vase, West Germany 1960s
By West German Pottery
Located in ASNIÈRES-SUR-SEINE, FR
Ultra decorative vase / floor vase by Carstens West Germany.
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Large Orange Fat Lava Vase West Germany Carstens 7315-45
By Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful large orange fat lava vase, by Carstens, West Germany, 1960s-70s, numbered at the bottom
Category

Vintage 1960s German Space Age Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Sculptural West German Art Pottery Vase by Carstens Tönnieshof, c. 1950s
By West German Pottery, Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Valencia, VC
Sculptural West German Art Pottery Vase by Carstens Tönnieshof, c. 1950s A striking and highly
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Clay

Mid-Century Ceramic Vases by Carstens Tonnieshöf, West German Art Pottery, 1960s
By Carstens Tönnieshof, West German Pottery
Located in Valencia, VC
with a satin matte finish. Handmade in West Germany, circa 1960s. Dimensions: Handled vase (form code
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Garniture

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware

West Germany Carstens ceramic vase, 1960's
By Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in BELFORT, FR
West Germany Carstens vase made in the 1960's. Perfect condition.
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

West Germany Carstens ceramic vase, 1960's
West Germany Carstens ceramic vase, 1960's
H 5.91 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
Carstens Tonnieshof MCM West Germany Flower Vase
By Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Miami, FL
by many, to have been the best producers of West German Pottery and Dieter Peter was probably, the
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Trude Carstens Ceramic Vase, West Germany, circa 1960
By Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual and beautiful lava style glazed ceramic vase by Trude Carstens. A note about the potter
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Carstens Tönnieshof Square Bowl, West Germany Ceramics, 1960s
By Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
located in Freden an der Leine (West Germany), and designers included Trude Carstens (wife of Ernst
Category

Mid-20th Century German Organic Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Gold

Carstens Vase Fat Lava, West Germany, circa 1962
By Carsten Atelier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Carstens Vase Fat Lava. Glaze in different tones of off whites, copper and brown. Made in West
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Carstens Tönnieshof West German Midcentury Abstract Trailed Design Bowl
By Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish midcentury West German Ceramic bowl applied with an abstract trailed design on a matted
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Carstens Vintage, Ceramic Rectangular Vase Marked W Germany 7802-30
By Carstens Tönnieshof, West German Pottery
Located in Verviers, BE
These original Carstens vintage vase was produced in the 1960s in Germany. It is made of ceramic
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Carstens 1950s Vintage Midcentury Turquoise Black & Gold West German Vase
By Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Beautiful vintage midcentury West German vessel or vase by Carstens Tonnieshof made post war circa
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Vintage Orange and Blue Glazed West Germany Vase Carstens 116-2L
By Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage orange and blue glazed West Germany vase, by Carstens Tönnieshof, 1960s, marked and
Category

Vintage 1960s German Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Carstens Tönnieshof Set of Bowl and Vase, West Germany Ceramics, 1960s
By Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
factory was located in Freden an der Leine (West Germany), and designers included Trude Carstens (wife of
Category

Mid-20th Century German Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Gold

Pair of 1970s Vintage Midcentury West German Ceramic Carstens Table Lamps
By Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Regensburg, DE
Gorgeous WGP set consisting of two West German Pottery Table Lamps by Carstens Tönnieshof from the
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Large Mid-Century Modern West German Pottery Floor Vase from Carstens Tönnieshof
By Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large Mid-Century Modern West German Pottery Floor Vase from Carstens Tönnieshof, 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Carstens Tönnieshof Set of Large Bowl and Vase, West Germany Ceramics, 1960s
By Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
factory was located in Freden an der Leine (West Germany), and designers included Trude Carstens (wife of
Category

Mid-20th Century German Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Gold

1963 Modernist Blue and Gray Ceramic German Vase by Carstens Tonnieshof
By Carstens Tönnieshof, West German Pottery
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A blue and gray ceramic big vase designed and manufactured in Germany by Carstens Tonnieshof, it's
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century 1960s West German Large Fat Lava Ceramic Vase by Carstens Tönnieshof
By Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in COLMAR, FR
This authentic mid-century modern ceramic vase was made by the West German art pottery producer
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Carstens Luxus Designer Range Vase Fat Lava, West Germany, circa 1962
By Gerda Heuckeroth, Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Pymble, NSW
. This style of ceramic from West Germany has become known generically as 'Fat Lava'.
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

1970s Large Green Lava Glazed West German Pottery Floor Vase by Carstens Atelier
By Carsten Atelier, Heinz Siery, Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
circa 1965. Carstens are considered to be one of the finest producers of West German pottery from the
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Carstens Tönnieshof Set of Bowl and Vase, West Germany Ceramics 1960s
By Scheurich Keramik, Bay Keramik, Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Haldensleben. The Carstens Tonnieshof factory was located in Freden an der Leine (West Germany), and designers
Category

Mid-20th Century German Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Gold

1960s Carstens Tonnieshof West German Vase
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s Carstens Tonnieshof West German vase.
Category

Vintage 1960s Ceramics

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
Category

Vintage 1960s Ceramics

Large 1970s German Carstens Toennishof Brown & Orange Unglazed Fat Lava Jug Vase
By Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in London, GB
Large 1970s orange and brown "Fat Lava" jug vase manufactured by Carstens Tönnieshof in West
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Brown Ceramic Vase by Carstens-tönnieshof
By Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
year later, in 1946, the brothers established themselves as CARSTENS-TÖNNIESHOF and moved to West
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Wabi-Sabi Style Ceramic Vase by Carstens Tönnieshof, West Germany 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Wabi-Sabi style glazed ceramic fat lava vase, fabricated by Carstens Tönnieshof, West Germany 1960s
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Large Ceramic Graphite and Blue Vase, West Germany 1970's
By C & E Carstens 1
Located in London, GB
A stunning vase attributed to Carstens and produced in West Germany in the 1970's. The Carstens
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Carstens Midcentury West German Ceramic Lava Glazed Brown Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century (1960s) West German ceramic table lamp fired in a Lava glaze featuring an extended
Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

mid century VASE carstens model 7161-30 flower relief decor
By Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Mannheim, DE
Very beautiful 1960s ceramic vase manufactured by Carstens Toennishof West-Germany. Model 7161-30
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Shoulder Vase by Carstens-Tönnieshof Atelier Series, Modernist c. 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
Brandenburg, East Germany, the ceramics business of Ernst Carstens was close to collapse by the end of World
Category

1960s Post-War More Art

Materials

Ceramic

fantastic 1960's carstens VASE with outstandig rough glaze model 29-30 A
By Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Mannheim, DE
. Model 29-30 A made by Carstens Toennishof West-Germany in 1964. More mid century and fat lava pottery
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Large Carstens 1960s Mid-Century Modern West German Ceramic Pottery Vase Bamboo
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
series and “W. GERMANY” mark. Carstens manufactured vases from red brown clay. Carstens clearly signed
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Carstens Mid-Century West German Ceramic Taupe Fat Lava Glazed Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century (1960s) West German ceramic table lamp fired in Fat Lava glaze featuring an extended
Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp, West Germany
By Bay Keramik, Carstens Tönnieshof, Scheurich Keramik
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
West German pottery table lamp with abstract geometric pattern is decorated with mottled off-white
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1970s Modernist Fat Lava Brown and Orange Ceramic West German Jug
By Ceramano, Scheurich & Carstens
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a 1970s Modernist West German ceramic jug, often referred to as "Fat Lava" pottery. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

SET of 2 SCHEURICH West German Pottery White Ceramic Heads 1970s one:opalescent!
By Ceramano, Scheurich & Carstens
Located in Landshut, BY
.... t t t t .. trippy ~*~ isn´t it ! ---------------------------------------------- measurements: red one : 30 cms high ~ 21x14 cms at widest points . ~ dm base 1...
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Pottery

Rustic Pitcher Vase by Carstens Luxus, Fat Lava, Mid-Century Modern c. 1967
Located in Chicago, IL
newly formed border in 1945. Carstens relocated to West Germany and began manufacturing anew in 1947
Category

1960s Modern More Art

Materials

Ceramic

Carstens of Tönnieshof West German Two-Lobed Form Orange and Black Fat Lava Vase
Located in Queens, NY
West German mid-century two-lobed form ceramic vasew with an abstract striped orange and black fat
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Scheurich Large Red and Brown Glaze Bowl, West Germany Pottery
By Bay Keramik, Carstens Tönnieshof, Scheurich Keramik
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Germany. The bowl is marked on the bottom with the mold number and West Germany, as it was customary for
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Pottery, Ceramic

Midcentury Marbella Style White Ceramic, Brass, and Wicker Table Lamp, 1960s
By West German Pottery, Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Valencia, VC
functionality. The base is a vintage West German ceramic vase by Carstens Tönnieshof, finished in a clean white
Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

West German Pottery Pot Attributed to Carstens
By West German Pottery, Ceramano, Scheurich & Carstens
Located in Vancouver, BC
Pot signed "12/3 Made in West Germany," attributed to maker "Carstens." Beautiful original
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Pottery

West German Carstens Textured Ceramic Lamp by Gerda Heuckeroth
By West German Pottery
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
This striking West German large-scale pottery lamp is in gorgeous rich shades of cobalt blue
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Midcentury West German Ceramic Floor Vase from Carstens Tonnieshof
By Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Riga, Latvia
Midcentury West German ceramic floor vase from Carstens Tonnieshof. - Vase number 83-50 - Grey
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1960s West German Carstens Tonnieshof Moon Crater Pottery Vases
By Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba
A rare set of three West German pottery vases from the 1960s by Carstens Tonnieshof Luxus. From the
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

1960s Large West German Pottery Vase by Carstens Tonnieshof Luxus
By Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba
A rare West German pottery vase from the 1960s Mid-Century Modern era by Carstens Tonnieshof Luxus
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Red Clay Vase by Carstens Tonnieshof, Mid-Century, West German
By Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in New York, NY
Large vase made by Carstens Tönnieshof in West Germany. Makers mark is apparent on the bottom of
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Carstens Tönnieshof West Germany Luxus Series Designed by Dieter Peter Vases
By Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Waverveen, Utrecht
Mid-Century ceramic vases created by Carstens Tönnieshof West Germany. It was part of their Luxus
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

1960s West Germany Handmade Ceramic Vase
By Carstens Tönnieshof, Jasba, Bay Keramik
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1960s West Germany Handmade Ceramic Vase with amazing orange color
Category

Vintage 1960s European Space Age Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1960s West Germany Handmade Ceramic Vase
By Bay Keramik, Jasba, Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1960s West Germany Handmade Ceramic Vase with beige and black color
Category

Vintage 1960s European Space Age Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1960s West Germany Handmade Ceramic Vase
By Carstens Tönnieshof, Jasba, Bay Keramik
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1960s West Germany Handmade Ceramic Vase with beige, black and oliv green color
Category

Vintage 1960s European Space Age Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1960s West Germany Handmade Ceramic Vase
By Jasba, Bay Keramik, Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1960s West Germany Handmade Ceramic Vase with orange black color outside and deep black glaze
Category

Vintage 1960s European Space Age Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1960s West Germany Handmade Ceramic Vase
By Bay Keramik, Carstens Tönnieshof, Jasba
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1960s West Germany Handmade Ceramic Vase with beige and brown color outside an beautiful sunny
Category

Vintage 1960s European Space Age Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1960s West Germany Handmade Ceramic Vase
By Carstens Tönnieshof, Bay Keramik, Jasba
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1960s West Germany Handmade Ceramic Vase with orange and oliv color outside and beautiful and
Category

Vintage 1960s European Space Age Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1960s West Germany Handmade Ceramic Pitcher Vase
By Carstens Tönnieshof, Bay Keramik, Jasba, Scheurich Keramik
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1960s West Germany Handmade Ceramic Pitcher Vase with black, red, almond green color outside
Category

Vintage 1960s European Space Age Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1960s West Germany Handmade Ceramic Vase Copper And Gold Color Finishes
By Carstens Tönnieshof, Jasba, Bay Keramik, Dümler & Breiden
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1960s West Germany Handmade Ceramic Pitcher Vase with black, red, copper and gold color outside
Category

Vintage 1960s European Space Age Vases

Materials

Ceramic

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Carstens West German For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal carstens west German for your home. A carstens west German — often made from ceramic, clay and pottery — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect carstens west German — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A carstens west German made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made carstens west German over the years, but those crafted by Carstens Tönnieshof, Dieter Peter and Carsten Atelier are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Carstens West German?

A carstens west German can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $475, while the lowest priced sells for $250 and the highest can go for as much as $1,250.
Questions About Carstens West German
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    A number of brands are West German pottery. Among them are Scheurich, Bay, Carstens, Otto, Ceramano and Dumler and Breiden. Basically, any pottery company that operated in western Germany between 1949 and 1990 can be categorized as West German. On 1stDibs, explore an assortment of pottery from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify West German pottery, look on the bottom or interior for markings. Many pieces will have markings with the words "West Germany.” Others may instead or also have markings with the maker's name. By researching the maker's mark, you can determine whether the manufacturer was a West German company. Well-known West German pottery manufacturers include Scheurich, ES Keramik, Ceramano and Ruscha. Some pottery also has an item or piece number on it; this can be used to learn more about your piece's age, style or line name and other characteristics. If you can't find any markings on your piece, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer help you with identifying it. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of West German pottery.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    The markings on West German pottery vary. Nearly all pieces will include the words "West Germany," indicating the place of origin. Some also feature a piece or style number and/or a company logo or marking. You can compare the markings on your pottery to images posted on trusted online resources to identify pieces. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of West German pottery.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    Yes, some West German vases may be worth something. Fat Lava vases, so named for their thick, chunky glaze, are particularly sought-after among collectors and may be valuable. In general, the style, age, condition, rarity and other factors influence the potential value of a West German piece. To determine how much your vase may be worth, you can review selling prices for similar pieces using trusted online resources or consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find a collection of West German vases on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    What the numbers mean on West German pottery varies. In some cases, the numbers represent the date of production. More often, the numbers represent the piece number — indicating what order it was produced in — or the style of the pottery. On 1stDibs, explore a range of West German pottery.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    Yes, some West German pottery is worth something. Fat Lava-style pieces are particularly popular among some collectors, and there is often a demand for pottery produced by specific West German makers, such as Scheurich, ES Keramik, Ceramano and Ruscha. Generally, the age, style, type and condition will influence how much a particular piece may be worth. To get an estimated value for a particular item, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of West German pottery.

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