Mid Century Modern Vase by Strehla Keramik Germany
By Strehla
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful fat lava vase from the East German factory Strehla.
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Ceramic
Mid Century Modern Vase by Strehla Keramik Germany
By Strehla
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful fat lava vase from the East German factory Strehla.
Ceramic
Seventies Vase made by Schlossberg Keramik Germany
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nice Seventies fat lava vase by Schlossberg Keramik.
Ceramic
Scheurich West German Mid-Century Pitted Flat Lava Glazed Ceramic Vase
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Queens, NY
West German Mid-Century ceramic vase with a round bulbous form extending to a narrower neck with a pronounced lip and a pitted fat lava glaze that is red on top and black on the bott...
Ceramic
Ceramic Flower Wall Light, Germany, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
The style of the glaze is called 'Fat Lava'. Which means the glaze is thick on some parts, like lava.
Ceramic
Seventies Vase made by Scheurich Keramik Germany
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
In brown and orange glaze plus black fat lava.
Ceramic
Ceramic Wall Light by Pan Leuchten, Germany, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
The style of the glaze is called 'Fat Lava'. Which means the glaze is thick on some parts, like lava.
Ceramic
Seventies Vase (decor Prisma) by Scheurich Keramik Germany
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
A sought after in two tones Fat Lava vase by Scheurich Keramik.
Ceramic
ES KERAMIK - Mid Century Lava Glazed Ceramic Shallow Bowl - Germany - C. 1960's
By ES Keramik
Located in Chatham, ON
ES KERAMIK - Mid Century fat lava glazed ceramic shallow bowl or charger - featuring a vibrant textured blue glaze - unglazed feet - unsigned - Germany - circa 1960's.
Ceramic
Set of Blue and Soft Pink Ceramic Vases by Strehla, East Germany, 1970s
By Strehla
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of German fat lava ceramics in a rather rare and decorative color combination and pattern.
Ceramic
Green Ceramic Wall Light by Hustadt Keramik, Germany, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
The style of the glaze is called 'Fat Lava'. Which means the glaze is thick on some parts, like lava.
Ceramic
$459Sale Price / set|40% Off
Mid-Century Modern Scheurich Ceramic Vases, West Germany, 1960s
By Scheurich Keramik, West German Pottery
Located in Valencia, VC
Sheurich's Fat Lava vases are highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts of mid-century modern ceramics.
Ceramic, Earthenware
Scheurich Vase Red Brown Tan 203-18 West Germany
By West German Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
It is made of ceramic pottery in fat lava optic. Super rare in this coloration.
Pottery
1 of the 2 Trille Jørgensen Ceramic Lamps, Custom Made Lampshades by R. Houben
Located in Rijssen, NL
This ceramic lamp base brings rich visual appeal to any interior. With its beautiful fat lava style ceramic, it offers a unique presence.
Ceramic
1 of the 2 Ceramic Lamps by Trille Jørgense, Custom Lampshade by R. Houben
Located in Rijssen, NL
This ceramic lamp base brings rich visual appeal to any interior. With its beautiful fat lava style ceramic, it offers a unique presence.
Ceramic
1 of the 3 Pairs, Orange Brown, Ceramic Wall Lights, Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
The style of the glaze is called 'Fat Lava'. Which means the glaze is thick on some parts, like lava.
Ceramic
Tall Wabi-Sabi Organic Pattern Ceramic Floor Vase by Jasba, West Germany, 1960s
By Jasba
Located in Barcelona, ES
Tall fat lava floor vase produced by Jasba in the 1960s.
Ceramic
Seventies Vase “Spider web” made by Scheurich Keramik Germany
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Amazing spider web vase in a vibrant orange with black fat lava. These vases are very sought after and in this size difficult to find.
Ceramic
Handcrafted Italian Art Studio Large Stoneware Bowl Aqua Color
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Hand-made stoneware decorative plate with classic sandy fat lava glaze. This ceramics were known to collectors as 'fat lava' and were made during the 1960s and the 1970s Handcrafted ...
Ceramic
1 of the 3 Ceramic Wall Lights by Pan Leuchten, Germany, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
The style of the glaze is called 'Fat Lava'. Which means the glaze is thick on some parts, like lava.
Ceramic
Set of Fiery Orange West German Ceramic Flower Pots / Cachepots
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of three fiery orange ceramic flower pots / cachepots, "fat lava" style, fabricated in West Germany, 1970s.
Ceramic
1 of the 5 Ceramic Wall Lights by Pan Leuchten, Germany, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
The style of the glaze is called 'Fat Lava'. Which means the glaze is thick on some parts, like lava.
Ceramic
Brown White Red Ceramic Wall Lights Hustadt Keramik, Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
The style of the glaze is called 'Fat Lava'. Which means the glaze is thick on some parts, like lava.
Ceramic
A Pair of Square Ceramic Wall Lights Kaiser Leuchten, Germany
By Kaiser Keramik
Located in Rijssen, NL
The style of the glaze is called 'Fat Lava'. Which means the glaze is thick on some parts, like lava.
Ceramic
Flower Shell White Sand Ceramic Wall Light by Hustadt Keramik, Germany, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
The style of the glaze is called 'Fat Lava'. Which means the glaze is thick on some parts, like lava.
Ceramic
Large Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery in Bright Orange Glaze Brutalist 1960s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Ashtray in Bright Orange Glaze – Brutalist Fat Lava Bowl, 1950s–60s This striking Mid-Century Modern Danish studio pottery ashtray is a rare a...
Ceramic, Pottery
Set of Oval Red Brown Green Ceramic Wall Lights, Germany 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
The style of the glaze is called 'Fat Lava'. Which means the glaze is thick on some parts, like lava.
Ceramic
Pair of Brown Taupe Red Square Ceramic Wall Lights by Hustadt Keramik, Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
The style of the glaze is called 'Fat Lava'. Which means the glaze is thick on some parts, like lava.
Ceramic
Brown Beige Square Ceramic Wall Lights by Hustadt Keramik, Germany, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
The style of the glaze is called 'Fat Lava'. Which means the glaze is thick on some parts, like lava.
Ceramic
1 of 2 Orange Brown Star Wall Lights Flush Mounts Kaiser Leuchten, Germany
By Kaiser Keramik
Located in Rijssen, NL
The style of the glaze is called 'Fat Lava'. Which means the glaze is thick on some parts, like lava.
Ceramic
1 of 2 Oval Grey Brown Ceramic Wall Lights by Hustadt Keramik, Germany, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
The style of the glaze is called 'Fat Lava'. Which means the glaze is thick on some parts, like lava.
Ceramic
Brown Ceramic Wall Lights by Hustadt Keramik, Germany, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
The style of the glaze is called 'Fat Lava'. Which means the glaze is thick on some parts, like lava.
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Bowl by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik Germany
By Bay Keramik, Bodo Mans
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
A zig zag stained glass design with panels of different colors on a bubbled fat lava background.
Ceramic
1 of the 2 Red and Brown Ceramic Wall Lights by Hustadt Keramik, Germany, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
The style of the glaze is called 'Fat Lava'. Which means the glaze is thick on some parts, like lava.
Ceramic
Extra Large 1960s Ceramic West German Studio Pottery Vase, Germany Bauhaus
By Roth Keramik, Ruscha
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
It is made of porcelain in Fat Lava Optic. Super rare in this multi-color coloration.
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Bowl by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik Germany
By Bodo Mans, Bay Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
A zig zag stained glass design with panels of different colors on afremt blue bubbled fat lava background.
Ceramic
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
Dümler & Breiden Mid-Century Ceramic Vase, Red & Gray, Germany
Located in Queens, NY
West German mid-century abstract ribbed form ceramic vase with an alternating red and orange fat lava glaze with a mottled gray glazed vase.
Ceramic
Decorative West German pottery Vase / Jug by Dümler & Breiden, Model 277/23
By Dümler & Breiden
Located in Bern, BE
The vase is finished in a rich brown glaze with finely incised vertical white lines, creating a striking textured surface typical of the Fat Lava and studio pottery designs of the 19...
Ceramic
Bordeaux Red Drip Glaze Vase, American Art Studio Pottery, Vintage
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Fat lava glaze was done in cranberry red with light blue speckles; the top of the lava glaze band is delineated with light brown matte and light green semi-matte glazes, and bottom -...
Ceramic, Pottery
Red Ceramic Vase, German Design, 1960s, Manufactured By Scheurich
Located in St. Leonards-On-Sea, GB
Executed in rich shades of red and finished with the characteristic Fat Lava glaze, the vase exemplifies the bold and expressive aesthetic of West German pottery.
Ceramic
Large Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase by ES Keramik, Germany, 1960s
By ES Keramik
Located in Dallas, TX
Large vintage fat lava vase, ES Keramic Germany 1960s. The mid century vase is beige - kaki, with a brown and orange zig zag decor.
Ceramic
Jasba Vase Vintage W-Germany, 1960s
By Jasba
Located in Verviers, BE
A classic 60s design. Of Fat lava handled vase in the classic sixties decor; with a rough glaze of dark earth-colour From the Jasba W-Germany.
Ceramic
$452Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Italian Bitossi Studio Pottery Ashtray
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in San Diego, CA
This piece is a rare abstract fat lava glaze textured piece. A truly unique piece that will add style to your décor.
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.
Ceramic
Hex-shaped Star Ceramic Wall Lights, Germany, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
The style of the glaze is called 'Fat Lava'. Which means the glaze is thick on some parts, like lava.
Ceramic
Super Glaze Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase Objects by Otto Keramik, Germany 1970s
By Otto Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
It is made of ceramic pottery in fat lava optic with abstract illustration in very strong colorations of different orange and black glaze tones.
Ceramic
Collection of Four American Arts and Crafts Pottery Vessels
Located in Astoria, NY
Collection of Four American Arts and Crafts Pottery Vessels, comprising: two Peters & Reed Landsun bowls, a polychrome glazed ceramic cylindrical flaring vase, and a matte blue g...
Ceramic, Pottery
$294Sale Price / set|40% Off
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Jugs by Marei Keramiks, 1960s Germany
By Marei Keramik, West German Pottery
Located in Valencia, VC
Vintage Mid-Century Fat Lava ceramic jugs by Marei Keramiks, handmade in West Germany circa the 1960s.
Ceramic
Vintage, Scheurich Sundown Vase, whit handle , W-Germany, 1960s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Verviers, BE
A classic 60s design. Of Fat lava handled vase in the classic sixties 'Sundown' decor; with a rough glaze of dark earth-colour over the yellow and red.
Ceramic
$120Sale Price|48% Off
Ruscha Keramik Brutalist Advents Candle Holder - West Germany, 1960's
By Ruscha
Located in Bern, BE
Diameter: ca. 33cm. Height: 5cm. Fat Lava style (candles not included). In prime condition with no defects.
Ceramic
$192Sale Price / set|49% Off
Danish Brutalist Glazed Ceramic Planters, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pot shaped bowl/planter from Dot keramik in Denmark circa 1970 and an unknown square fat-lava vase or small planter from the the early 1970s.
Ceramic
Pair Green Square Ceramic Wall Lights, Germany, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
The style of the glaze is called 'Fat Lava'. Which means the glaze is thick on some parts, like lava.
Ceramic
$840Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Decorative Lava Vase, German, Ceramic, Flower Stand, Mid Century, 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Decorated with the unusual 'fat lava' finish Displays a desirable aged patina and free of marks Glazed ceramic finished with a bright white ground Presented with a mottled finish ...
Ceramic
$600Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Large Ceramic Relief Tile Plaque by Helmut Schaffenacker
By Helmut Friedrich Schäffenacker
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern large relief tile handmade fat lava Helmut Schaffenacker ceramic wall plaque sail boats colorful abstract West German art.
Ceramic
Pair of Orange Square Ceramic Wall Lights, Germany, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
The style of the glaze is called 'Fat Lava'. Which means the glaze is thick on some parts, like lava.
Ceramic
Large Floor Lamp Gerda Heuckeroth for Carstens Tönnieshof, 1960s, Germany
By Carstens Tönnieshof, Gerda Heuckeroth
Located in Den Haag, NL
Rare large Gerda Heuckeroth for Carstens Tönnieshof 'Prehistoric' Series floor lamp features fat lava glaze in saturated orange/red with abstract relief patterning in grey.
Ceramic
Otto Keramiek Buffalo Figurine by Otto Gerharz
By Otto Keramik, Otto Gerharz
Located in Verviers, BE
The Otto factory is famed for new and innovative glazes (particularly fat lava and matte glazes) and was taken over by Otto's son in 1994.
Earthenware
Super Glaze Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase Objects Otto Keramik Germany 1970s
By Otto Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
It is made of ceramic pottery in fat lava optic with abstract illustration in very strong colorations of different purple pink and black glaze tones.
Ceramic
Charles Cart Vallauris Turquoise Ceramic Fruit Bowl, c. 1960s
By Vallauris, Charles Cart
Located in Valencia, VC
A striking Vallauris ceramic fruit bowl or centerpiece by Charles Cart for his celebrated Émaux des Glaciers series, featuring the artist's signature "fat lava" glaze in vivid turquo...
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware
$1,194Sale Price|20% Off
Tall Vintage Lava Stick Stand, German, Ceramic, Hall, Umbrella, Large Vase, 1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Appealing West German decor with wonderful period colour Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good, original order Quality ceramic finished in the distinctive 'fat lava' manner ...
Ceramic
XL Red Taupe Ceramic Table Lamp, Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
The style of the glaze is called 'Fat Lava'. Which means the glaze is thick on some parts, like lava.
Ceramic
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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