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1960s West-Germany bowl
Located in Oostende, BE
Signed by hand on the bottom
Category

Vintage 1960s German Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

1960s West-Germany bowl
1960s West-Germany bowl

1960s West-Germany bowl

$160
H 3.55 in Dm 8.27 in
West German Mosaic Pottery Bowl, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
West German Mosaic Pottery Bowl, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

West German Mosaic Pottery Bowl, 1960s
West German Mosaic Pottery Bowl, 1960s

West German Mosaic Pottery Bowl, 1960s

$587
H 2.36 in W 8.27 in D 7.09 in
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Bowl, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Bowl, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Bowl, 1960s
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Bowl, 1960s

Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Bowl, 1960s

$235
H 0.79 in W 4.33 in
West German Brutalist Pottery Bowl from WGP, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
West German Brutalist Pottery Bowl from WGP, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969
Category

20th Century German Brutalist Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

West German Brutalist Pottery Bowl from WGP, 1960s
West German Brutalist Pottery Bowl from WGP, 1960s

West German Brutalist Pottery Bowl from WGP, 1960s

$235
H 7.87 in Dm 2.36 in
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Bowl 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Bowl, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Bowl 1960s
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Bowl 1960s

Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Bowl 1960s

$587
H 1.97 in W 7.48 in D 7.48 in
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 Tönnieshof Square Bowl, West Germany Ceramics, 1960s
Carstens Tönnieshof Square Bowl, West Germany Ceramics, 1960s

Carstens Tönnieshof Square Bowl, West Germany Ceramics, 1960s

$240 Sale Price
20% Off
H 2.2 in W 10 in D 9.75 in
Mid-Century Modern West German Pottery WGP Bowl, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern West German Pottery WGP Bowl, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern West German Pottery WGP Bowl, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern West German Pottery WGP Bowl, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern West German Pottery WGP Bowl, 1960s

$431
H 1.18 in W 3.54 in D 3.54 in
Mid-Century Minimalist West German Pottery WGP Bowl, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Minimalist West German Pottery WGP Bowl, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Minimalist West German Pottery WGP Bowl, 1960s
Mid-Century Minimalist West German Pottery WGP Bowl, 1960s

Mid-Century Minimalist West German Pottery WGP Bowl, 1960s

$704
H 2.36 in W 11.81 in D 10.24 in
Mid-Century West German Dark Blue Pottery Bowl, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Dark Blue Pottery Bowl, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century West German Dark Blue Pottery Bowl, 1960s
Mid-Century West German Dark Blue Pottery Bowl, 1960s

Mid-Century West German Dark Blue Pottery Bowl, 1960s

$587
H 2.36 in Dm 10.24 in
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 Tönnieshof West German Midcentury Abstract Trailed Design Bowl
Carstens Tönnieshof West German Midcentury Abstract Trailed Design Bowl

Carstens Tönnieshof West German Midcentury Abstract Trailed Design Bowl

$344
H 2.37 in Dm 11.82 in
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Bowl from Steuler
By Steuler
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Bowl from Steuler, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Bowl from Steuler
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Bowl from Steuler

Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Bowl from Steuler

$587
H 3.94 in Dm 11.81 in
Bodo Mans Porcelain Bowl for Bay Keramik, West Germany
By Bay Keramik, Bodo Mans
Located in Bern, CH
Mid Century decorative porcelain bowl by Bodo Mans, produced by Bay Keramik (W.Germany) in the late
Category

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

Materials

Porcelain

Bodo Mans Porcelain Bowl for Bay Keramik, West Germany
Bodo Mans Porcelain Bowl for Bay Keramik, West Germany

Bodo Mans Porcelain Bowl for Bay Keramik, West Germany

$129
H 1.78 in W 3.35 in D 7.49 in
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Bowl from Silberdistel, 1960s
By Silberdistel
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Bowl from Silberdistel, 1960s, in Very Good conditions
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Bowl from Silberdistel, 1960s
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Bowl from Silberdistel, 1960s

Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Bowl from Silberdistel, 1960s

$492
H 1.97 in Dm 10.24 in
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Bowl from Jasba, 1960s
By Jasba
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Bowl from Jasba, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Bowl from Jasba, 1960s
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Bowl from Jasba, 1960s

Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Bowl from Jasba, 1960s

$587
H 2.36 in W 9.06 in D 9.45 in
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Bowl from Steuler, 1960s
By Steuler
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Bowl from Steuler, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Bowl from Steuler, 1960s
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Bowl from Steuler, 1960s

Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Bowl from Steuler, 1960s

$469
H 3.15 in W 10.24 in D 10.63 in
Scheurich Large Red and Brown Glaze Bowl, West Germany Pottery
By Carstens Tönnieshof, Scheurich Keramik, Bay 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

Ceramic, Pottery

Scheurich Large Red and Brown Glaze Bowl, West Germany Pottery
Scheurich Large Red and Brown Glaze Bowl, West Germany Pottery

Scheurich Large Red and Brown Glaze Bowl, West Germany Pottery

$370
H 2.5 in Dm 10.38 in
Mid-Century Modern West German Pottery WGP Bowl from Steuler, 1960s
By Steuler
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern West German Pottery WGP Bowl from Steuler, 1960s, in Very Good conditions
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern West German Pottery WGP Bowl from Steuler, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern West German Pottery WGP Bowl from Steuler, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern West German Pottery WGP Bowl from Steuler, 1960s

$615
H 1.97 in W 11.42 in D 5.91 in
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Jar Bowl with Lid, 1960s
By Dümler & Breiden
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Jar Bowl with Lid from Dümler & Breiden, 1960s, in Very Good
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Jar Bowl with Lid, 1960s
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Jar Bowl with Lid, 1960s

Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Jar Bowl with Lid, 1960s

$704
H 4.72 in Dm 5.51 in
Vintage WGP Pottery Kangaroo Bowl from Pan Keramik, West Germany, 1970s
By PAN Keramik
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage WGP Pottery Kangaroo Bowl from Pan Keramik, West Germany, 1970s, in Very Good conditions
Category

20th Century German Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage WGP Pottery Kangaroo Bowl from Pan Keramik, West Germany, 1970s
Vintage WGP Pottery Kangaroo Bowl from Pan Keramik, West Germany, 1970s

Vintage WGP Pottery Kangaroo Bowl from Pan Keramik, West Germany, 1970s

$1,407
H 7.48 in W 5.51 in D 6.3 in
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

Carstens Tönnieshof Set of Bowl and Vase, West Germany Ceramics, 1960s
Carstens Tönnieshof Set of Bowl and Vase, West Germany Ceramics, 1960s

Carstens Tönnieshof Set of Bowl and Vase, West Germany Ceramics, 1960s

$575 / set
H 8.5 in W 6.25 in D 6.25 in
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

Carstens Tönnieshof Set of Bowl and Vase, West Germany Ceramics 1960s
Carstens Tönnieshof Set of Bowl and Vase, West Germany Ceramics 1960s

Carstens Tönnieshof Set of Bowl and Vase, West Germany Ceramics 1960s

$470 / set
H 2.63 in W 8.25 in D 8.25 in
1970s Glass Snack Bowl ''Bolero Bubbles'' by Walther Glas, West Germany
By Walther Glass
Located in Andernach, DE
A true star of 70s design is this glass snack bowl from the ''Bolero Bubble'’ collection by Walther
Category

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

Materials

Glass

1970s Glass Snack Bowl ''Bolero Bubbles'' by Walther Glas, West Germany
1970s Glass Snack Bowl ''Bolero Bubbles'' by Walther Glas, West Germany

1970s Glass Snack Bowl ''Bolero Bubbles'' by Walther Glas, West Germany

$202
H 2.17 in Dm 9.26 in
Oval Studio Ceramic Bowl, Centerpiece by Jasba, West Germany ca. 1960
By Jasba
Located in Andernach, DE
An unusual piece of art is this oval, shallow bowl or serving plate by Jasba from ceramic
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Oval Studio Ceramic Bowl, Centerpiece by Jasba, West Germany ca. 1960
Oval Studio Ceramic Bowl, Centerpiece by Jasba, West Germany ca. 1960

Oval Studio Ceramic Bowl, Centerpiece by Jasba, West Germany ca. 1960

$101 Sale Price
50% Off
H 1.78 in W 13.78 in D 7.72 in
Mid-Century Brutalist Fat Lava Bowl from WGP West German Pottery, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Brutalist Fat Lava Bowl from WGP West German Pottery, 1960s, in Very Good conditions
Category

20th Century German Brutalist Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Brutalist Fat Lava Bowl from WGP West German Pottery, 1960s
Mid-Century Brutalist Fat Lava Bowl from WGP West German Pottery, 1960s

Mid-Century Brutalist Fat Lava Bowl from WGP West German Pottery, 1960s

$469
H 2.36 in W 11.81 in D 9.84 in
Carstens Tönnieshof Set of Large Bowl and Vase, West Germany Ceramics, 1960s
By Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
. The pieces are signed with "Made in West Germany", "W. Germany", and model numbers on the bottoms; the
Category

Mid-20th Century German Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Gold

Carstens Tönnieshof Set of Large Bowl and Vase, West Germany Ceramics, 1960s
Carstens Tönnieshof Set of Large Bowl and Vase, West Germany Ceramics, 1960s

Carstens Tönnieshof Set of Large Bowl and Vase, West Germany Ceramics, 1960s

$725 / set
H 8.5 in W 6.25 in D 6.25 in
1980s Crystal Bowl 'Akzent' by Peill & Putzler with Purple Accent, West Germany
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Andernach, DE
Peill and Putzler – original drop shaped bowl ''Akzent''. A classic modern 80s design, artist made
Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Crystal

1980s Crystal Bowl 'Akzent' by Peill & Putzler with Purple Accent, West Germany
1980s Crystal Bowl 'Akzent' by Peill & Putzler with Purple Accent, West Germany

1980s Crystal Bowl 'Akzent' by Peill & Putzler with Purple Accent, West Germany

$339 Sale Price
25% Off
H 2.92 in W 11.07 in D 7.49 in
Mid-Century Art Deco Style West German Pottery WGP Bowl from Steuler, 1960s
By Steuler
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Art Deco Style West German Pottery WGP Bowl from Steuler, 1960s, in Very Good
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Art Deco Style West German Pottery WGP Bowl from Steuler, 1960s
Mid-Century Art Deco Style West German Pottery WGP Bowl from Steuler, 1960s

Mid-Century Art Deco Style West German Pottery WGP Bowl from Steuler, 1960s

$821
H 1.97 in W 10.24 in D 5.51 in
Mid-Century West German Pottery Bowl by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik, 1960s
By Bodo Mans
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Pottery Bowl by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik, 1960s, in Very Good conditions
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century West German Pottery Bowl by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik, 1960s
Mid-Century West German Pottery Bowl by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik, 1960s

Mid-Century West German Pottery Bowl by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik, 1960s

$587
H 3.54 in W 10.24 in D 4.33 in
Set of 10 Mid-Century Brutalist German Pottery WGP Punch Bowl and Cups, 1960s
By Dümler & Breiden
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Brutalist West German Pottery WGP Punch Bowl and Cups from Dümler & Breiden, 1960s, Set
Category

20th Century German Brutalist Tableware

Materials

Metal

Set of 10 Mid-Century Brutalist German Pottery WGP Punch Bowl and Cups, 1960s
Set of 10 Mid-Century Brutalist German Pottery WGP Punch Bowl and Cups, 1960s

Set of 10 Mid-Century Brutalist German Pottery WGP Punch Bowl and Cups, 1960s

$2,345 / set
H 7.48 in Dm 9.06 in

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Eggplant & Vivid Orange Glazed Ceramic Bowl from West Germany
Located in North Miami, FL
This wide lipped glazed ceramic West German bowl features vivid orange central coloring surrounded
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Eggplant & Vivid Orange Glazed Ceramic Bowl from West Germany
Eggplant & Vivid Orange Glazed Ceramic Bowl from West Germany

Eggplant & Vivid Orange Glazed Ceramic Bowl from West Germany

H 2.25 in Dm 12.5 in
West German Matte Green Pottery Bud Vase/ Bowl
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely West German pottery bowl and bud vase features 4 varying sizes flower bud holders. The
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Pottery

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Pottery

West German Matte Green Pottery Bud Vase/ Bowl
West German Matte Green Pottery Bud Vase/ Bowl

West German Matte Green Pottery Bud Vase/ Bowl

H 3.5 in Dm 10.5 in
Vintage West German Ceramic Bowl w/ 3 Woven Handles
Located in North Miami, FL
This ceramic bowl with three beautifully woven handles in green tones, highlight the richness of
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage West German Ceramic Bowl w/ 3 Woven Handles
Vintage West German Ceramic Bowl w/ 3 Woven Handles

Vintage West German Ceramic Bowl w/ 3 Woven Handles

H 3.5 in Dm 13 in
Beyer Bleikristall Crystal Bowl Sectioned Serving Dish West Germany, 1950s
By Bleikristall
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Crystal Dish Beyer Bleikristall from Germany crystal sectioned bowl serving dish Measures: 8.13 x
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Glass

Beyer Bleikristall Crystal Bowl Sectioned Serving Dish West Germany, 1950s
Beyer Bleikristall Crystal Bowl Sectioned Serving Dish West Germany, 1950s

Beyer Bleikristall Crystal Bowl Sectioned Serving Dish West Germany, 1950s

H 3 in Dm 8.13 in
Ceramic Vintage German Graphic Dish/ Bowl
Located in North Miami, FL
This colorful west German vintage dish/bowl has a wonderful modernist graphic on the top. The
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Ceramic Vintage German Graphic Dish/ Bowl
Ceramic Vintage German Graphic Dish/ Bowl

Ceramic Vintage German Graphic Dish/ Bowl

H 1.5 in W 5.85 in D 5.85 in
Big West Germany Ceramic Table Lamp with Glass Shade
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
A very big, brown west germany table lamp (and 'bowl') with a big opaline glass shade. The glass
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Vintage 1970s German Space Age Table Lamps

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Glass, Ceramic

Big West Germany Ceramic Table Lamp with Glass Shade
Big West Germany Ceramic Table Lamp with Glass Shade

Big West Germany Ceramic Table Lamp with Glass Shade

H 14.97 in Dm 14.18 in
West Germany, Lidded Jar / Bowl, Semi-Glazed Stoneware, Germany, 1960s
By West German Pottery
Located in High Point, NC
A lidded jar / decorative bowl / vessel. Stamped W. Germany. Blue / turquoise glaze, contrasting
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

West Germany, Lidded Jar / Bowl, Semi-Glazed Stoneware, Germany, 1960s
West Germany, Lidded Jar / Bowl, Semi-Glazed Stoneware, Germany, 1960s

West Germany, Lidded Jar / Bowl, Semi-Glazed Stoneware, Germany, 1960s

H 4.53 in Dm 5.52 in
Volcanic Glaze Bowl
Located in Southampton, NY
Wonderful rough textured light green and dark blue volcanic glaze ceramic bowl. probably West
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Vintage 1970s Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Volcanic Glaze Bowl
Volcanic Glaze Bowl

Volcanic Glaze Bowl

H 3.75 in Dm 9.25 in

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West German Bowl For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the west German bowl you’re looking for. Frequently made of ceramic, glass and metal, every west German bowl was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a west German bowl, we have 17 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the west German bowl you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each west German bowl bearing mid-century modern, Art Deco or louis xv hallmarks is very popular. A well-made west German bowl has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Eugen Zint, Bleikristall and Carstens Tönnieshof are consistently popular.

How Much is a West German Bowl?

The average selling price for a west German bowl at 1stDibs is $1,898, while they’re typically $45 on the low end and $26,275 for the highest priced.

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Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style. 

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

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To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.

Questions About West German Bowl
  • What brands are West German pottery?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How do you identify West German pottery?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What are the markings on West German pottery?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Are West German vases worth anything?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What do the numbers mean on West German pottery?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Is West German pottery worth anything?
    1 Answer
    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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