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Large "Fat Lava" Art Pottery Vase by Scheurich, West Germany, 1960's
Large "Fat Lava" Art Pottery Vase by Scheurich, West Germany, 1960's

Large "Fat Lava" Art Pottery Vase by Scheurich, West Germany, 1960's

By Scheurich Keramik

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Large "Fat Lava" Art Pottery / Ceramic Vase 217-42 by Scheurich Keramik, West Germany, 1960's

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

20th Century German Fat Lava W. Germany Ceramic Jug
20th Century German Fat Lava W. Germany Ceramic Jug

20th Century German Fat Lava W. Germany Ceramic Jug

Located in High Point, NC

This 20th-century German “Fat Lava” ceramic jug embodies the bold, textural aesthetic that defined

Category

20th Century German Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Scheurich 1960s Vintage Floorvase Fat Lava Model 517-45
Scheurich 1960s Vintage Floorvase Fat Lava Model 517-45

Scheurich 1960s Vintage Floorvase Fat Lava Model 517-45

By Scheurich Keramik

Located in Mannheim, DE

. Matte off white glaze with colourful fat lava flowers pattern combined with shiny dark brown glaze

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vallauris French Midcentury Flower Vase Multicolored Fat Lava Style
Vallauris French Midcentury Flower Vase Multicolored Fat Lava Style

Vallauris French Midcentury Flower Vase Multicolored Fat Lava Style

Located in Miami, FL

This dazzling fat lava, glazed ceramic vase with multiple colors was handcrafted in Vallauris

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

German Fat Lava Vase in Dry Green Tones, West Germany, 1960s
German Fat Lava Vase in Dry Green Tones, West Germany, 1960s

German Fat Lava Vase in Dry Green Tones, West Germany, 1960s

By Scheurich Keramik

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Fat lava vase in dry green tones by Scheurich Keramik. Signature stamp on bottom.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Fat Lava Floor Vase by Carstens Tönnieshof, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Fat Lava Floor Vase by Carstens Tönnieshof, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Fat Lava Floor Vase by Carstens Tönnieshof, 1960s

By Carstens Tönnieshof

Located in Hamburg, DE

XXL Mid-Century Modern West German Pottery WGP Fat Lava Floor Vase from Carstens Tönnieshof, 1960s

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Fat Lava Brown and Red Ceramic Geometric Wall Light, West-Germany
Fat Lava Brown and Red Ceramic Geometric Wall Light, West-Germany

Fat Lava Brown and Red Ceramic Geometric Wall Light, West-Germany

Located in Rijssen, NL

'Fat Lava' style ceramic square wall light with bright red glaze. Manufactured in West-Germany in

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ceramic

Large Vallauris Blue White Ceramic Fat Lava Round Bowl / Ashtray, 1950s
Large Vallauris Blue White Ceramic Fat Lava Round Bowl / Ashtray, 1950s

Large Vallauris Blue White Ceramic Fat Lava Round Bowl / Ashtray, 1950s

By Vallauris

Located in Barcelona, ES

French mid-century Vallauris ashtray / bowl, Glazed Ceramic Beautiful fat lava glazed ceramic

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Tall Orange/Brown Fat Lava Vase by Scheurich, West-Germany 1960s
Tall Orange/Brown Fat Lava Vase by Scheurich, West-Germany 1960s

Tall Orange/Brown Fat Lava Vase by Scheurich, West-Germany 1960s

By Scheurich Keramik

Located in Barcelona, ES

Tall orange/brownish fat lava vase with geometric pattern, made by Scheurich, West-Germany 1970s.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

West German Scheurich Keramik Fat Lava Ceramic Vases / Jars, Set of Three
West German Scheurich Keramik Fat Lava Ceramic Vases / Jars, Set of Three

West German Scheurich Keramik Fat Lava Ceramic Vases / Jars, Set of Three

By Scheurich Keramik, West German Pottery

Located in Barcelona, ES

Colorful set of three West German fat lava brown and orange glazed ceramic vases. Germany 1960s

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Lava

French Handcrafted Ceramic Vase Fat Lava Style Stem Vase, Turquoise
French Handcrafted Ceramic Vase Fat Lava Style Stem Vase, Turquoise

French Handcrafted Ceramic Vase Fat Lava Style Stem Vase, Turquoise

Located in Miami, FL

A lovely handcrafted fat lava style ceramic glass stem vase in a stunning turquoise or sea blue

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century West German Pottery Fat Lava Vase, 1960s
Mid-Century West German Pottery Fat Lava Vase, 1960s

Mid-Century West German Pottery Fat Lava Vase, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century West German Pottery Fat Lava Vase, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

West German Fat Lava Vase by Dumler & Breiden, 1960's
West German Fat Lava Vase by Dumler & Breiden, 1960's

West German Fat Lava Vase by Dumler & Breiden, 1960's

By Otto Meier, Dümler & Breiden, Heinz Siery, Scheurich Keramik

Located in Philadelphia, PA

West German Fat Lava Vase by Dümler & Breiden, 1960's The vase is grey, brown and dark green

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Huge Fat Lava Ceramic Vases, West-Germany, 1960s
Pair of Huge Fat Lava Ceramic Vases, West-Germany, 1960s

Pair of Huge Fat Lava Ceramic Vases, West-Germany, 1960s

Located in Berlin, DE

Set of 2 huge fat lava ceramic vases, manufactured in 1960s in West-Germany. The individual

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century German Brutalist Fat Lava Copper Vase, 1960s
Mid-Century German Brutalist Fat Lava Copper Vase, 1960s

Mid-Century German Brutalist Fat Lava Copper Vase, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century German Brutalist Fat Lava Copper Vase, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Metal

Signed German Fat Lava Glass pitcher Mint green and dark grey
Signed German Fat Lava Glass pitcher Mint green and dark grey

Signed German Fat Lava Glass pitcher Mint green and dark grey

By West German Pottery

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Mid Century 1960s West German fat lava pottery pitcher. Mint green bubbly glaze on smooth

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Italian Fat Lava Vase, Attributed to Marcello Fantoni
Mid-Century Modern Italian Fat Lava Vase, Attributed to Marcello Fantoni

Mid-Century Modern Italian Fat Lava Vase, Attributed to Marcello Fantoni

By Marcello Fantoni

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

By Marcello Fantoni, a beautiful vase with two figures outlined in rough fat lava with sgraffito

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vallauris Majolica Orange Brown Ceramic Fat Lava Pitcher , 1950s
Vallauris Majolica Orange Brown Ceramic Fat Lava Pitcher , 1950s

Vallauris Majolica Orange Brown Ceramic Fat Lava Pitcher , 1950s

By Vallauris

Located in Barcelona, ES

brown color with fat lava decoration in beige and vibrant orange glaze. The interior in bright orange is

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

Brown green Fat Lava ceramic lamp East Germany 1960s Scheurich
Brown green Fat Lava ceramic lamp East Germany 1960s Scheurich

Brown green Fat Lava ceramic lamp East Germany 1960s Scheurich

By West German Pottery

Located in Valladolid, ES

Amazing Fat Lava ceramic piece, East Germany, 1960s, by Scheurich Keramic ,Original lampshade. Fat

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric, Cotton

Vallauris Large Ceramic Fat Lava Footed Vase 1950s Charles Cart Style
Vallauris Large Ceramic Fat Lava Footed Vase 1950s Charles Cart Style

Vallauris Large Ceramic Fat Lava Footed Vase 1950s Charles Cart Style

By Charles Cart, Vallauris

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

A sought after Fat Lava ceramic vase handcrafted in Vallauris.Large Vallauris ceramic fat lava

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Fat Lava Ceramic Vases by Scheurich, West Germany, 1960s
Pair of Fat Lava Ceramic Vases by Scheurich, West Germany, 1960s

Pair of Fat Lava Ceramic Vases by Scheurich, West Germany, 1960s

By Scheurich Keramik

Located in Barcelona, ES

A pair of fat lava ceramic vases made by Scheurich, West Germany, 1960s. Very similar to each other

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vallauris Yellow White Brown Ceramic Fat Lava Round Bowl / Ashtray, 1950s
Vallauris Yellow White Brown Ceramic Fat Lava Round Bowl / Ashtray, 1950s

Vallauris Yellow White Brown Ceramic Fat Lava Round Bowl / Ashtray, 1950s

By Vallauris

Located in Barcelona, ES

French Mid-Century Vallauris ashtray / bowl in glazed ceramic. Beautiful fat lava glazed ceramic

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Vallauris Orange Amber Brown Ceramic Fat Lava Round Ashtray / Bowl, 1950s
Vallauris Orange Amber Brown Ceramic Fat Lava Round Ashtray / Bowl, 1950s

Vallauris Orange Amber Brown Ceramic Fat Lava Round Ashtray / Bowl, 1950s

By Vallauris

Located in Barcelona, ES

French mid-century Vallauris ashtray / bowl in multicolor glazed ceramic. Beautiful fat lava

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Seventies Fat Lava Vase by Dieter Peter for Carstens Keramik Germany
Seventies Fat Lava Vase by Dieter Peter for Carstens Keramik Germany

Seventies Fat Lava Vase by Dieter Peter for Carstens Keramik Germany

By Carstens Tönnieshof, Dieter Peter

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Beautiful rare Carstens Keramik vase. Teal fat lava glaze with circular fonds in 3D relief

Category

Vintage 1970s German Space Age Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Fat Lava Vase (rare decor) by Scheurich Keramik
Mid-Century Modern Fat Lava Vase (rare decor) by Scheurich Keramik

Mid-Century Modern Fat Lava Vase (rare decor) by Scheurich Keramik

By Scheurich Keramik

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

A sought after Fat Lava vase by Scheurich Keramik. The stunning vase is hugh and to my opinion, it

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Fat Lava Vase in Brown and Textured Grey Tones, West Germany, 1960s
Fat Lava Vase in Brown and Textured Grey Tones, West Germany, 1960s

Fat Lava Vase in Brown and Textured Grey Tones, West Germany, 1960s

By Scheurich Keramik

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Fat lava vase in brown and textured grey tones. Made in West Germany in 1960s. Signature stamp on

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

large 23cm colorful Pottery Fat Lava Vase by Scheurich, Germany, 1950s
large 23cm colorful Pottery Fat Lava Vase by Scheurich, Germany, 1950s

large 23cm colorful Pottery Fat Lava Vase by Scheurich, Germany, 1950s

By Scheurich Keramik

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Fat lava art vase super rare decor Producer: Scheurich, Germany Decade: 1950s

Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Pottery Fat Lava Multi-Color "814" Vase Made by Ruscha, 1970s
Pottery Fat Lava Multi-Color "814" Vase Made by Ruscha, 1970s

Pottery Fat Lava Multi-Color "814" Vase Made by Ruscha, 1970s

By Ruscha

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Fat lava art vase Model: 814 Producer: Ruscha, Germany Decade

Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Huge Fat Lava Ceramic Floor Vases, West-Germany, 1960s
Pair of Huge Fat Lava Ceramic Floor Vases, West-Germany, 1960s

Pair of Huge Fat Lava Ceramic Floor Vases, West-Germany, 1960s

Located in Berlin, DE

Set of 2 huge fat lava ceramic vases, manufactured in 1960s in West-Germany. The individual

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

1960s Fat Lava Pottery Table Lamp Ceramic Drip Glaze Denmark
1960s Fat Lava Pottery Table Lamp Ceramic Drip Glaze Denmark

1960s Fat Lava Pottery Table Lamp Ceramic Drip Glaze Denmark

By Raymor

Located in Chula Vista, CA

AMBIANIC presents Scandinavian Modern Pottery Fat Lava Table Lamp Ceramic Drip Glaze from Denmark

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Mid-Century Fat Lava Vase by ES Keramik
Mid-Century Fat Lava Vase by ES Keramik

Mid-Century Fat Lava Vase by ES Keramik

By Emons and Söhne 1

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Nice Fat Lava Vase by ES Keramik. This model is sought after. ES Keramik was founded in Rheinbach

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage, Pitcher Fat Lava Hand Decorated Glaze, W-Germany, 1960s Signed
Vintage, Pitcher Fat Lava Hand Decorated Glaze, W-Germany, 1960s Signed

Vintage, Pitcher Fat Lava Hand Decorated Glaze, W-Germany, 1960s Signed

By West German Pottery

Located in Verviers, BE

A classic 60s design. Of fat lava handled vase, pitcher in the classic sixties decor; with a rough

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Jasba Vase Fat Lava West Germany Ceramics 02010-24
Vintage Jasba Vase Fat Lava West Germany Ceramics 02010-24

Vintage Jasba Vase Fat Lava West Germany Ceramics 02010-24

By Jasba

Located in Poperinge, BE

Vintage Jasba fat lava vase, orange and brown glazed ceramic with a central dark fat lava band

Category

Vintage 1960s German Vases

Materials

Ceramic

West German Fat Lava Ceramic Jug, Brown Reactive Glaze, 490-42
West German Fat Lava Ceramic Jug, Brown Reactive Glaze, 490-42

West German Fat Lava Ceramic Jug, Brown Reactive Glaze, 490-42

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Extra large West German ceramic water jug demonstrates the Fat Lava movement's emphasis on dramatic

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Brutalist West German Pottery Fat Lava Vase, 1960s
Mid-Century Brutalist West German Pottery Fat Lava Vase, 1960s

Mid-Century Brutalist West German Pottery Fat Lava Vase, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Brutalist West German Pottery Fat Lava Vase, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vallauris Ceramic Orange Amber Brown Fat Lava Round Astray / Bowl,  1950s
Vallauris Ceramic Orange Amber Brown Fat Lava Round Astray / Bowl,  1950s

Vallauris Ceramic Orange Amber Brown Fat Lava Round Astray / Bowl, 1950s

By Vallauris

Located in Barcelona, ES

French mid-century Vallauris ashtray / bowl in glazed ceramic. Beautiful fat lava glazed ceramic

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Vintage fat lava vase in ceramic by Dümler & Breiden, 1960s
Vintage fat lava vase in ceramic by Dümler & Breiden, 1960s

Vintage fat lava vase in ceramic by Dümler & Breiden, 1960s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Striking 'fat lava' ceramic vase by Dümler & Breiden. Beautiful red colour with a nice reliëf

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century German Brutalist Fat Lava Pottery Ufo Vase, 1960s
Mid-Century German Brutalist Fat Lava Pottery Ufo Vase, 1960s

Mid-Century German Brutalist Fat Lava Pottery Ufo Vase, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century German Brutalist Fat Lava Pottery Ufo Vase, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

E S Keramik Fat Lava Vase, West Germany
E S Keramik Fat Lava Vase, West Germany

E S Keramik Fat Lava Vase, West Germany

By ES Keramik

Located in Hastings, GB

E S Keramik fat lava vase 1921-1974 Good sized vase with Classic red patl shapes to the front and

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

German Fat Lava Orange and Brown Ceramic Flush Mount or Sconce, 1970s
German Fat Lava Orange and Brown Ceramic Flush Mount or Sconce, 1970s

German Fat Lava Orange and Brown Ceramic Flush Mount or Sconce, 1970s

By PAN Keramik

Located in Barntrup, DE

German fat lava orange and brown ceramic flush mount or sconce, 1970s. A beautiful German Ceramic

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century German Pottery Fat Lava Bowl from Scheurich, 1960s
Mid-Century German Pottery Fat Lava Bowl from Scheurich, 1960s

Mid-Century German Pottery Fat Lava Bowl from Scheurich, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century German Pottery Fat Lava Bowl from Scheurich, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Large Pottery Fat Lava Ochre Floor Vase Made by Scheurich, 1970s
Large Pottery Fat Lava Ochre Floor Vase Made by Scheurich, 1970s

Large Pottery Fat Lava Ochre Floor Vase Made by Scheurich, 1970s

By Scheurich Keramik

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Fat lava art vase version Model: 288-40 Producer: Scheurich, Germany

Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Rare "Graphic" Fat Lava Multi-Color Vase Scheurich, Germany WGP, 1970s
Rare "Graphic" Fat Lava Multi-Color Vase Scheurich, Germany WGP, 1970s

Rare "Graphic" Fat Lava Multi-Color Vase Scheurich, Germany WGP, 1970s

By Scheurich Keramik

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Fat lava art vase Producer: Scheurich, Germany Decade: 1970s

Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Fat Lava Wall Lamps by Hustadt Leuchten, Red Ceramic, Germany, 1960
Pair of Fat Lava Wall Lamps by Hustadt Leuchten, Red Ceramic, Germany, 1960

Pair of Fat Lava Wall Lamps by Hustadt Leuchten, Red Ceramic, Germany, 1960

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Very beautiful and rare pair of fat lava wall lamps designed and produced by Hustadt Leuchten in

Category

Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Porcelain

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Fat Lava For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the fat lava you’re looking for. A fat lava — often made from ceramic, pottery and metal — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer fat lava, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A fat lava is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Arts and Crafts styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made fat lava over the years, but those crafted by Scheurich Keramik, Bay Keramik and Carstens Tönnieshof are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Fat Lava?

Prices for a fat lava can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $78 and can go as high as $2,950, while the average can fetch as much as $622.

A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture

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.

Questions About Fat Lava
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Scheurich pottery is the name of earthenware produced by the German manufacturer Scheurich. Its mid-century pieces featuring thick glaze are especially popular among collectors, but the company has manufactured vases, planters and other decorative objects for more than 90 years. You'll find a range of Scheurich pottery on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A fat lava glaze refers to a specific type of very thick, lava-like glaze that were commonly used by West German potteries from 1949-1990. Fat lava is sometimes used as a synonym for all West German pottery, although only some examples have the true fat lava style. Shop a collection of antique fat lava glazed pottery from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A fat lava vase is a nickname for West Germany pottery. The vases feature very thick flowing glazes. When eBay first came into popularity, German sellers often mistranslated their descriptions, calling the finish fat instead of thick. Collectors soon adopted the term. Shop a variety of fat lava vases on 1stDibs.