Brutalist Fat Lava Pottery Vase from Ruscha, West Germany, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Brutalist Fat Lava Pottery Vase from Ruscha, West Germany, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed
Ceramic
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
Ceramic, Earthenware, Porcelain
Pair of Fat Lava Wall Lamps by Hustadt Leuchten, Orange Ceramic, Germany, 1960
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very beautiful and rare pair of fat lava wall lamps designed and produced by hustadt leuchten in
Ceramic, Earthenware, Porcelain
Rare Green Floor Vase Fat Lava "Onion" Vase by Scheurich, Germany, 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Fat lava art vase Producer: Scheurich, Germany Design: Nr. 285-30
Ceramic
Extra Large Vintage Vienna Fat Lava Vase Made by Scheurich, Germany, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Extra large fat lava art vase. Measures: 48cm Model: 428 48 Vienna Producer
Ceramic
Large Multi-Color Vase Fat Lava "Onion" Vase by Scheurich, Germany, 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Fat lava art vase Producer: Scheurich, Germany Design: Nr. 285-30
Ceramic
Mobach Utrecht Fat Lava Bowl Mid-century Modern Netherland Ceramics
By Piet Knepper
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Large ceramic bowl with cream-colored fat lava glaze on brown background was handmade by Mobach
Ceramic, Pottery
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
Ceramic, Pottery
1970s Mid Century German Scheurich Keramik Burnt Orange & Brown Fat Lava Vase
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in London, England
1970s "Fat Lava" ceramic pottery glazed floor vase manufactured in Germany by Scheurich Keramik
Ceramic, Pottery
Set of Red West German Fat Lava Ceramic Vases by Scheurich, WG, 1960s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of three radiant red and black fat lava glazed ceramic vases, fabricated by Scheurich, West
Ceramic
Large Pottery Super Multi-Color Fat Lava Vase Scheurich WGP, 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Fat lava art vase extra large version Model: 408-40 Producer: Scheurich
Ceramic
Pair of West German Pierced Fat Lava Lamps, circa 1965-1970
Located in COLMAR, FR
the celebrated Fat Lava pottery period of the late 1960s and early 1970s. These highly decorative
Clay
Two West German Roth Keramik Art Pottery 'Fat Lava' Guitar Vase
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two West German Roth Keramik art pottery 'fat lava' vases with orange glaze; Guitar vase with
Ceramic
Extraordinary Zig Zag Lora Pottery Fat Lava Vase by Scheurich, Germany, 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Fat lava art vase super rare LORA DECOR. Producer: Scheurich, Germany Decade
Ceramic
$304Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Fat Lava Ashtray or Vide-Poche by Jan Van Erp
By Copper Shop & Van Erp Studio
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Mid-Century Modern Fat Lava Asbak by Jan Van Erp This vintage ashtray is a strong example of the
Ceramic
Super Color Crusty Fat Lava Blue Floor Vase Scheurich, Germany WGP, 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Fat lava art vase, heavy Brutalist glaze Producer: Scheurich, Germany
Ceramic
Extraordinary Zig Zag Pottery Fat Lava Vase Made by Scheurich, Germany, 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Fat lava art vase super rare zig zag Producer: Scheurich, Germany
Ceramic
Set of Two Pottery Fat Lava Vases "Lines" by Scheurich, Germany, 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Set of two fat lava art vases Producer: Scheurich, Germany Decade
Ceramic
Set of Five Vintage Pottery Fat Lava "Multicolor" Vases by Scheurich, Germany
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Set of five fat lava art vases Model: 414-16 Producer: Scheurich
Ceramic
Set of Five Vintage Pottery Fat Lava "multicolor" Vases by Scheurich, Germany
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Set of five fat lava art vases Model: 414-16 Producer: Scheurich
Ceramic
$828Sale Price|20% Off
Cylindric Handmade Brutalist Ceramic Vase Mid Century Modern Fat Lava Ikebana
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
-brown Fat Lava glaze. Its most notable feature is the unique opening in the body, which not only sets it
Ceramic, Pottery
Extra Large Vintage Pottery Fat Lava Vase Made by Scheurich, Germany, 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Extra large fat lava art vase. Measures: 48 cm Model: 428 48 Vienna
Ceramic
Extra Large Vintage Pottery Fat Lava Vase Made by Scheurich, Germany, 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Extra large fat lava art vase. Measures: 48 cm Model: 428 48 Vienna
Ceramic
Dümler & Breiden Mid-Century West German Fat Lava & Pitted Glazed Ceramic Vase
Located in Queens, NY
West German Mid-Century ceramic vase with a shaped body featuring two pitted \"fat lava\" gray zig
Ceramic
German Mid-Century Modern Fat Lava Ceramic Pendant Light, circa 1970s
Located in Barntrup, DE
A sculptural German Fat Lava pendant from the 1970s, combining expressive ceramic glazing with warm
Metal, Brass
Pair of Unique Ceramic Vases Fat Lava Style with Art Nouveau/Art Deco Influence
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of Unique Mid-Century Ceramic Vases – Fat Lava Style with Art Nouveau/Art Deco Influences A
Ceramic, Majolica
Mid-Century Modern Fat Lava Vase, Red and Black Ceramic, Germany, 1970
By Ceramano, Scheurich & Carstens
Located in Aci Castello, IT
are red and black, reflecting the typical palette of Fat Lava ceramics. The vibrant red and the black
Ceramic
Vintage Steuler 'Stamp' Pitcher Fat Lava Hand Decorated Glaze, W-Germany, 1960s
By Steuler, West German Pottery
Located in Verviers, BE
A classic 60s Steuler (Stamp) design. Of fat lava handled vase, pitcher in the classic sixties
Ceramic
Striking tall handmade ceramic vase by Scheurich with "fat lava" green glaze
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in London, GB
stunning "fat lava" bottle green glaze with deep 5mm carved circular patterns to all sides and this rimmed
Ceramic
Scheurich Keramik West German Fat Lava Orange Black and Red Glazed Ceramic Vase
Located in Queens, NY
West German mid-century ceramic vase with a fat lava-style glaze in orange, red, brown, and black
Ceramic
Extraordinary Superglaze Pottery Fat Lava Vase by Es Keramik, Germany, WGP 1970s
By ES Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Fat lava art vase Producer: ES Ceramics, Germany Decade: 1970s Description
Ceramic
Set of 2 Oval Ceramic Wall Lights Fat Lava Style, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful set of two oval ceramic wall lights in Fat Lava style. Manufactured in Germany around the
Ceramic
Extraordinary Vintage Pottery Fat Lava Vase Made by Es Keramik, Germany, 1970s
By ES Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Fat lava art vase Producer: ES Ceramics, Germany Decade: 1970s This original
Ceramic
Extraordinary Superglaze Pottery Fat Lava Vase by Es Keramik, Germany, WGP 1960
By ES Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Fat lava art vase Producer: ES Ceramics, Germany (see label) Decade: 1970s
Ceramic
Set of Two Pottery Fat Lava Vases "Desert" by Scheurich, Germany, 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Set of two fat lava art vases. Producer: Scheurich, Germany Decade
Ceramic
Super Color Crusty Fat Lava Blue Floor Vase Scheurich, Germany WGP, 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Fat lava art vase, heavy Brutalist glaze Producer: Scheurich, Germany
Ceramic
Set of Two Pottery Fat Lava Vases "FLORAL" by Scheurich, Germany, 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Set of two fat lava art vases Producer: Scheurich, Germany Decade
Ceramic
Set of Two Pottery Fat Lava Vases "Orange" by Scheurich, Germany, 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Set of two fat lava art vases Producer: Scheurich, Germany Decade
Ceramic
West German “Fat Lava” Studio Pottery Vase, Bauhaus-Inspired, circa 1960s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
West German “Fat Lava” Studio Pottery Vase, Bauhaus-Inspired, circa 1960s A striking mid-century
Ceramic
Large Pottery Fat Lava Multi-Color "830" Vase Made by Ruscha, 1970s
By Ruscha
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Fat lava art vase Model: 830 Producer: Ruscha, Germany Decade
Ceramic
Scheurich West German Mid-Century Fat Lava Red and Black Glazed Ceramic Pitcher
Located in Queens, NY
West German Mid-Century ceramic pitcher with a fat lava-style red and black glaze. (SCHEURICH
Ceramic
Extraordinary LORA Zig Zag Pottery Fat Lava Vase by Scheurich, Germany, 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Fat lava art vase super rare black white red LORA DECOR. Producer: Scheurich
Ceramic
Set of Two Pottery Fat Lava "Supercolor" Vases by Scheurich Germany WGP
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Set of two fat lava art vases Producer: Scheurich, Germany Decade
Ceramic
Vintage Ceramic Fat Lava Vase, impressed "W.Germany", 1960's
Located in Beirut, LB
This mid-century West German "Fat Lava" ceramic vase from the 1960s showcases a bold orange glaze
Ceramic
Pair of Vallauris-Style Fat Lava Ceramic Vases with Orange Glaze
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
, graphic silhouette. The surface is finished in a textured “fat lava” glaze in sandy beige and brown tones
Ceramic, Pottery
Pair of 1970s German Fat Lava Hustadt Brown & White Ceramic Wall Lights
Located in London, England
Pair of 1970s "Fat Lava" brown and off-white ceramic wall lights or sconces which were manufactured
Metal, Chrome
Small Mid-Century Fat Lava Vase by ES Keramik
By Emons and Söhne 1
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Charming little Fat Lava Vase by ES Keramik. ES Keramik was founded in Rheinbach in 1921 by Josef
Ceramic
1970s Modernist Red and Black Fat Lava Ceramic German Vase by WGP
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A fat lava ceramic vase manufactured in germany in the Seventies by WGP, it's in lovely conditions
Ceramic
$304Sale Price|20% Off
Ciotola con coperchio in maiolica smaltata firmata STREHLA Keramik. Fat Lava.
By Strehla
Located in Torino, IT
Ciotola con coperchio in maiolica smaltata firmata STREHLA Keramik. Fat Lava. ORIGINE Germania
Ceramic
Vintage Large Fat Lava Floor Vase with Cobalt Blue Drip-Glaze 88-40 W-Germany'
By Bay Keramik, West German Pottery
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage Large Fat Lava Floor Vase with Cobalt Blue Drip-Glaze 88-40 W-Germany' Large Bay W Germany
Ceramic
Fat Lava Brown and Red Ceramic Table Lamp, West-Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
'Fat Lava' style ceramic table lamp with brown with red and orange glaze. Manufactured in West
Ceramic, Pottery, Fabric, Silk
$600Sale Price|24% Off
Mid Century Large Fat Lava Op Art Vase by Bay Ceramics, Germany
By Bay Keramik
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning mid-century large fat lava vase. This beautiful piece is glazed in a deep ocean blue with
Ceramic
Vintage Fat Lava Vase, German, Ceramic Baluster, Magma Finish, Mid Century, 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage fat lava vase. A German, ceramic baluster vase with magma finish, dating to the
Ceramic
Vallauris Fat Lava Orange Ceramic Pitcher, Mid-20th Century
By Vallauris
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
areas of highly textured fat lava glazing in shades of grey and white. The contrast between the smooth
Ceramic, Pottery
Rare Blue "Zigzag" 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
Ceramic
Fat Lava Multi-Color Floral Vase Scheurich Europ Linie Germany WGP, 1970
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Fat lava art vase, abstract floral illustration Producer: Scheurich, Germany
Ceramic
Rare Super Color Fat Lava Multi-Color Vase Scheurich, Germany WGP, 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Fat lava art vase, heavy Brutalist glaze Producer: Scheurich, Germany
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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