1960s Mid-Century Modern German Lava Glaze Vase
Located in High Point, NC
lava. Frozen in motion, the liquid laze and organic form capture the fluidity of ceramic material. An
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
German Lava
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Lamp Table Floor West German Lava Pierced Patterned Hexagonal
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
LArge, West German, Mid-Century Modern, brown & white, pierced & patterned, ceramic, hexagonal lava
Category
Vintage 1960s German Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
Dümler & Breiden German Lava Glazed Twin Handled Moon Vase
By Dümler & Breiden
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish and unusual German mid-century art pottery moon shaped twin handled vase decorated in
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
German Lava Glaze Ceramic Sconce Attributed to PAN Keramik, 1970s - 12 Available
$1,200 / item
H 11.5 in W 11.5 in D 3 in
German Lava Glaze Ceramic Sconce Attributed to PAN Keramik, 1970s - 12 Available
By PAN Keramik
Located in Chicago, IL
A German ceramic sconce from the 1970s, attributed to PAN Keramik. The hexagonal form is finished
Category
Vintage 1970s German Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
Tall Vintage Decorative Jug, German, Lava, Serving Ewer, Vase, Late 20th, C.1970
$898
H 17.92 in W 7.29 in D 8.67 in
Tall Vintage Decorative Jug, German, Lava, Serving Ewer, Vase, Late 20th, C.1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a tall vintage decorative jug. A German, ceramic lava pattern serving ewer or vase, dating
Category
Late 20th Century German Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Lamp Table Floor West German Lava Original Shade Brown Stone Gold 62cm/24.5"high
$2,088
H 24.41 in Dm 7.49 in
Lamp Table Floor West German Lava Original Shade Brown Stone Gold 62cm/24.5"high
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
WEST GERMAN, MID-CENTURY MODERN, BROWN & STONE, CERAMIC VASE LAVA TABLE LAMP WITH ORIGINAL GOLD
Category
Vintage 1960s German Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
Near Pair of Vintage Lava Vases, German, Ceramic, Flower Sleeve, Stick Stand
$1,031
H 15.95 in Dm 6.5 in
Near Pair of Vintage Lava Vases, German, Ceramic, Flower Sleeve, Stick Stand
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a near pair of vintage lava vases. A German, ceramic flower sleeve or stick stand, dating
Category
Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
A set of 3 mid-century Scheurich ceramic vases, West-Germany
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Zemst, BE
A wonderful set of 3 Scheurich Keramik vases Typical post war German lava ceramic The smallest
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Scheurich Ceramic Mid-Century Modern Floor Vase, Germany, 1960s
By Ceramano, Scheurich & Carstens
Located in Miami, FL
Large and impressive 1960s Mid-Century Modern German lava glaze pottery floor vase from Scheurich
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Large Vintage Decorative Amphora, German, Ceramic, Serving Jug, Vase, circa 1970
$974
H 17.72 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Large Vintage Decorative Amphora, German, Ceramic, Serving Jug, Vase, circa 1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
late 20th century, circa 1970. Striking, bright example of West German lava ceramics Displaying a
Category
Late 20th Century German Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage ceramic vase Lava, West Germany, 1970
By West German Pottery
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Beautiful ceramic vase or jug Lava, made in West Germany in the 1970s. The ceramic vase is in very
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Charming Large West Germany Flowered Fat Lava Vase
By West German Pottery
Located in Voorburg, NL
Unique West Germany Fat Lava Vase, hand painted. The vase and the glaze are in perfect condition
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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, Cotton, Fabric
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
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
West German Scheurich Keramik Fat Lava Ceramic Vases / Jars, Set of Three
$2,300 / set
H 15.75 in Dm 9.45 in
West German Scheurich Keramik Fat Lava Ceramic Vases / Jars, Set of Three
By West German Pottery, Scheurich Keramik
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
1960s Germany Large 24" Doria Lava Flush Mount Chandelier Murano Glass & Brass
$3,250
H 11.82 in Dm 23.63 in
1960s Germany Large 24" Doria Lava Flush Mount Chandelier Murano Glass & Brass
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant, star-shaped, flush-mounted chandelier with 75 hand-blown lava Murano glass tubes in two
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Nickel
1960 Germany Doria Lava Flush Mount Chandelier Murano Glass Tubes & Brass
$2,750
H 9.85 in Dm 15.36 in
1960 Germany Doria Lava Flush Mount Chandelier Murano Glass Tubes & Brass
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant flush mount chandelier with twenty-four handblown Lava Murano glass tubes in three
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Vintage, Large Ceramic Fat Lava Henkel Vase Marked 606-24 W Germany
By West German Pottery
Located in Verviers, BE
These original vintage Henkel vase was produced in the 1960s in Germany. It is made of ceramic
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Ceramic
Fat Lava Rectangular Vase with Decor and Stamp 399-15, W-Germany' 1960s
$254
H 5.91 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Fat Lava Rectangular Vase with Decor and Stamp 399-15, W-Germany' 1960s
By West German Pottery
Located in Verviers, BE
Fat Lava Vase with Decor and stamp 393-15, W-Germany' 1960s W Germany Glazed pottery. Stamped on
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 2 Dümler & Breiden Lava Vases, West German Pottery
By Dümler & Breiden, West German Pottery
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Set of 2 Mid Century Modern vases feature textured lava glaze in mocha and off-white colors on
Category
Mid-20th Century German Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Vintage Steuler 'Stamp' Pitcher Fat Lava Hand Decorated Glaze, W-Germany, 1960s
$326
H 9.85 in Dm 6.3 in
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
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Scheurich Amsterdam 2 Vases Lava Glaze West German Pottery 1970s
By Heinz Siery, West German Pottery, Scheurich Keramik
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Set of 2 vintage West German pottery vases features molded Amsterdam decor, often referred to as
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Large Fat Lava Ceramic Floor lamp by Walter Gerhards for West Germany 1970s
$1,150
H 61.42 in Dm 14.18 in
Large Fat Lava Ceramic Floor lamp by Walter Gerhards for West Germany 1970s
By Walter Gerhards, West German Pottery
Located in Den Haag, NL
This large colorful XL ceramic Fat lava floor lamp is designed by Walter Gerhards for West-Germany
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
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
Fat Lava Scheurich Vase with Decor and Stamp 282-26, W-Germany, 1960s
By West German Pottery, Scheurich Keramik
Located in Verviers, BE
Fat Lava Scheurich vase with decor and stamp 282-26, W-Germany' 1960s. W Germany glazed pottery
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Ceramic
Oversize West German "Fat Lava" Vase
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Highland, IN
Fantastic large West German vase with vivid textural "Fat Lava" glaze by Scheurich. 17.5"h X 8.5"d
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Karlsruhe Fat Lava Vase Germany 1960s
By Karlsruher Majolika
Located in Debrecen, HU
This stunning, original vintage vase was crafted by the renowned German manufacturer Karlsruhe
Category
Antique 1660s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Fat Lava Floor Vase with Red Drip-Glaze 'Scheurich 279-38, W-Germany' 1960s
$399
H 14.97 in Dm 9.06 in
Fat Lava Floor Vase with Red Drip-Glaze 'Scheurich 279-38, W-Germany' 1960s
By Scheurich Keramik, West German Pottery
Located in Verviers, BE
Classic fat lava red drip-glaze on charcoal background. Floor vase with handle. Vintage Scheurich
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Ceramic
20th Century German Fat Lava Ceramic Vase
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th Century German fat lava ceramic vase embodies the bold color and dramatic texture that
Category
20th Century German Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Large Fat Lava Floor Vase with Cobalt Blue Drip-Glaze 88-40 W-Germany'
$472
H 19.69 in Dm 10.24 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Ceramic
Crusty German Fat Lava Pitcher Vase, 1960s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Foamy cream and brown German Fat Lava Pitcher, 1960s Made by Scheurich, West Germany. Base is
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Pottery, Ceramic
Fat Lava Brown Ceramic Glazed Chandelier, Germany
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Mid-century "Fat lava" style chandelier, made in West-Germany around 1960's. The light is made of
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century German Fat Lava Vase, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Fat Lava Vase, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Vase Germany Fat Lava
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nice mid-century vase, good condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
German Fat Lava Vase in Brown Hues, West Germany, 1960s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Fat lava vase made in West Germany in 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
West German Earth Tones Lava Vessel, Germany 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Lovely shape and interesting glaze. Marked.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Lava Glazed Large German Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
1960s large lava glassed German table lamp. Shade for photography only. Height to light
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Fat Lava Vase by Walter Becht Germany
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nice vase from the Walter Becht company Germany.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
20th Century German Brown Lava Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th Century German brown lava ceramic table lamp showcases the rich, textural glazing that
Category
20th Century German Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Fat Lava Brown Red Ceramic Table Lamp, Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Red brown ceramic wall lights in Fat Lava style. Manufactured by Hustadt Leuchten Keramik, Germany
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Seventies Fat Lava Vases Germany (3 pcs)
By Carstens Tönnieshof, Bay Keramik, Scheurich Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Three vibrant colored vases. The highest vase is from Scheurich Keramik and the height is 28 cm The orange vase is from Bay Keramik and its height is 20 cm The triangle vase is fro...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Brutalist Fat Lava Pottery Vase, West Germany, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Brutalist Fat Lava Pottery Vase from Ruscha, West Germany, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed
Category
20th Century German Brutalist Vases
Materials
Ceramic
1990s Modernist Black Fat Lava Ceramic German Bison
By Scheurich Keramik, Otto Keramik
Located in Aci Castello, IT
the design aesthetics of the era. Created by the renowned German pottery studio Otto Keramik, this
Category
Late 20th Century German Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Fat Lava German Colored And Glazed Ceramic Pitcher
Located in Prato, Tuscany
porcelain and ceramic production. "Fat lava" is the name given to a certain style of East German art pottery
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Huge Fat Lava West Germany Ceramic Vase 1960s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Fat Lava Ceramic Vase West Germany 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Seventies Fat Lava Vase by Scheurich Keramik Germany
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nicely colored in orange, brown and black Fat Lava vase from the Seventies.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Ruscha Keramik fat lava wall plate mushrooms 717/3, West Germany 1970s
$665
H 1.97 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
Ruscha Keramik fat lava wall plate mushrooms 717/3, West Germany 1970s
By Ruscha
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Germany / 1970s / plate / Ruscha mushrooms 717/3 / ceramic / Vintage / Mid-century / Modernist
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Lava
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
20th Century German Fat Lava Ceramic Jug
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th-century German Fat Lava ceramic jug embodies the bold, expressive aesthetic that defined
Category
20th Century Belgian Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Scheurich fat lava vaas west germany jaren'70
Located in Amstelveen, NL
A beautiful Fatlava floor vase from the 1970s, made by the German manufacturer Scheurich, decorated
Category
Mid-20th Century German Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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
Seventies Fat Lava Vase by Scheurich Keramik Germany
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nicely colored Fat Lava vase from the Seventies.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Fat Lava Style German Colored Ceramic Glazed Vase
Located in Prato, Tuscany
and ceramics. "Fat lava" is the name given to a certain style of East German art pottery that spread
Category
Late 20th Century German Brutalist Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Large West German Pottery Pitcher in Red Lava Design
Located in New York City, NY
Bright Red Lava Glazed Pitcher with Black glazed interior from West Germany, this shape + size was
Category
Vintage 1970s German Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Two of Lava Vases, Germany, 1960s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of lava vases. Tall one, in white textured glaze. Not signed on the bottom. Short one, with
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Fat Lava Ceramic Vase Carstens Tönnieshof, Germany, 1960s
By Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Antwerp, BE
An orange, brown fat lava ceramic vase designed and manufactured in Germany by Carstens in perfect
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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Mid-century Scheurich Keramik West German Lava Pottery Ceramic Colourful Drink
Unavailable
H 7.88 in Dm 1.19 in
Mid-century Scheurich Keramik West German Lava Pottery Ceramic Colourful Drink
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in London, GB
A beautiful mid-century Scheurich West German 'Lava' pottery ceramic colourful drink set of 6. By
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
West German Lava Floor Vases
Unavailable
West German Lava Floor Vases
Located in Stamford, CT
Glazed vases from the 1960's . great condition .A lovely way to add color to any decor. Priced individually.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Vases
Large Scheurich Keramik Germany Lava Pottery Floor Vase 1960s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Stamford, CT
Grat looking and substantial lava pot/ floor vase with orange/red and black detail. A terrific
Category
Vintage 1960s German Pottery
Materials
Clay, Paint
A Selection of West German Lava Pottery Floor Vases
Located in Stamford, CT
A selection of German floor vases from the 1960's. Each is fire-glazed and makes a great, colorful
Category
Vintage 1960s German Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Grand and Brilliant Blue Lava Glazed Vase by Scheurich Keramic of West Germany
Unavailable
H 19.5 in W 7.5 in D 4.5 in
Grand and Brilliant Blue Lava Glazed Vase by Scheurich Keramic of West Germany
By Scheurich Keramik, West German Pottery
Located in Portland, OR
A vibrant and monumental vase by Scheurich Keramic of West German .Signed 281-49 W GERMANY on
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Lava
West German Dumler and Breiden Fat Lava Pottery Floor Vase
By West German Pottery
Located in Waverveen, Utrecht
Vintage Keramik ceramic West German Dumler and Breiden fat lava pottery floor vase. Made in West
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Walter Gerhards Mid-Century Modern Fat Lava West German Pottery Floor Vase
Unavailable
H 14.2 in W 7.1 in D 4.7 in
Walter Gerhards Mid-Century Modern Fat Lava West German Pottery Floor Vase
By West German Pottery
Located in Waverveen, Utrecht
Walter Gerhards Mid-Century Modern Fat Lava West German Pottery floor vase. Made in West Germany
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
1970s German Postwar "Fat Lava" Ceramic Vase
By ES Keramik
Located in Winnetka, IL
A postwar German ceramic vase by ES Keramik in the bold, distinctive style, "Fat Lava." The name is
Category
Vintage 1970s German Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Blue Fat Lava Vase, West Germany, 1970s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Chicago, IL
Cylindrical West German vase in Klein blue with fat lava glaze, made in the 1970s. Impressive
Category
20th Century German Vases
Materials
Ceramic
1960s German Fat Lava Potteries Vases, Series "Polar" by Dümler & Breiden
Unavailable
H 10.25 in W 11.5 in D 4.25 in
1960s German Fat Lava Potteries Vases, Series "Polar" by Dümler & Breiden
By Dümler & Breiden
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful 60s German Fat potteries Lava vases series " Polar ", by Dümler & Breiden uncommonly
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Lava
West German Cobalt Blue and Lava Glaze Vase
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in New York, NY
West German Cobalt Blue and Lava Glaze Vase
Category
Vintage 1960s German Vases
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Scheurich Fat Lava West German Pottery Vase
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Greenport, NY
This vintage Scheurich shelf vase features alternating gloss and matte fat lava banding in black
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Scheurich West Germany Midcentury Lava Vase with Animals
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Charlevoix, MI
Large bodied modern vase with three large bright colored horned animals over heavy lava glaze
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
Large West German Fat Lava Vase by BAY Keramik
By Bay Keramik
Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire
A very nice large original West German fat lava pottery lamp by BAY Keramik and is model number 216
Category
Vintage 1960s German Vases
Materials
Pottery
German Ruscha Keramic Mushroom and Lava Pottery Charger, 1970s
By Ruscha
Located in Brooklyn, NY
German Ruscha Keramic charger applied with mushrooms to the center in high-relief, enameled in
Category
Vintage 1970s German Brutalist Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Midcentury Large Fat Lava Vase from Scheurich, 1960s, Germany
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Riga, Latvia
Fat Lava design refers specifically to a type of thick glaze that gives the object a thick lava
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Large Ceramic Vase, ‘1970’s Fat Lava, Scheurich, West-Germany
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Achterveld, NL
This vase has a beautiful orange fat lava pattern, Scheurich West-Germany, 1970. The inside is
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Red Fat Lava Horses Vase by Scheurich, Western Germany, 1960s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Retie, BE
1960s Red Fat Lava vase with horses. This Western Germany Art Pottery Vase by Scheurich has the
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Scheurich West German Pottery Fat Lava Gladiator Xxl Floor Vase
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Waverveen, Utrecht
Mid-Century west German pottery fat lava Scheurich gladiator XXL vase. Made in West Germany
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
Large Fat Lava Floor-Vase 517-38 by Scheurich, Germany, 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Beirut, LB
Stunning fat lava floor vase from the 70's by german manufacturer Scheurich. Form number 517-38
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Large fat Lava Glazed Pitcher chocolate & red by Scheurich Germany 1970
Unavailable
H 13.78 in Dm 6.5 in
Large fat Lava Glazed Pitcher chocolate & red by Scheurich Germany 1970
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Introducing a stunning example of mid-20th century ceramic artistry: a large fat lava glazed
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic
German Brutalist Geometrical Fat Lava Ceramic Vase Table Lamp, 1960s
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
German Brutalist Geometrical Fat Lava Ceramic Vase Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Brussels, Ixelles
Decorative and colorful extra large sized table lamp from west German brand. Grey blue overglazed
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
German Ceramic Spara Fat Lava Table Lamp by Halidan Kutlv, 1960s
By Spara
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
A Vintage Red SPARA KERAMIK Fat Lava Lamp with Relief Decor Design By Halidan Kutlv West German
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Very Large Retro Vintage West Germany Scheurich Fat Lava Vase / Floor Vase / Ear
Unavailable
H 17.72 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in
Very Large Retro Vintage West Germany Scheurich Fat Lava Vase / Floor Vase / Ear
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Tilburg, NL
Very large retro vintage West Germany Scheurich Fat Lava vase / floor vase / ear vase Retro
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 8 Scheurich Fat Lava Vases, West German Pottery - 1960s-1970s
Unavailable
H 11.03 in Dm 10.24 in
Set of 8 Scheurich Fat Lava Vases, West German Pottery - 1960s-1970s
By Scheurich Keramik, Heinz Siery
Located in Søgne, NO
example of West German "Fat Lava" pottery, this Scheurich vase (model 201-18) embodies the experimental
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 3 Mid-Century Modern "West-Germany" Ceramic Vases, European Design, 1950s
Unavailable
H 7.68 in Dm 3.94 in
Set of 3 Mid-Century Modern "West-Germany" Ceramic Vases, European Design, 1950s
By West German Pottery
Located in Amsterdam, NL
other items. The pottery is also known as "Fat Lava". West German pottery is becoming more popular among
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Vase White Lava Glaze and Motiv of Red Flowers, from W-Germany
Unavailable
H 20.08 in Dm 7.09 in
Midcentury Vase White Lava Glaze and Motiv of Red Flowers, from W-Germany
By Bay Keramik
Located in Odense, Denmark
High slim ceramic vase with white lava glaze with motif of red flowers by West Germany No. 016-50
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Mid-Century German Fat Lava Vase Bold Red Glaze and Textured Scheurich
Unavailable
H 17.72 in Dm 9.85 in
Vintage Mid-Century German Fat Lava Vase Bold Red Glaze and Textured Scheurich
By Scheurich & Greulich Keramik, Scheurich Keramik
Located in Alsdorf, NW
example of West German Fat Lava pottery at its most expressive. Standing an impressive 45 cm (17.7 inches
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 3 Retro Vintage West Germany Scheurich Fat Lava Vases / Ear Vases
Unavailable
H 15.75 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in
Set of 3 Retro Vintage West Germany Scheurich Fat Lava Vases / Ear Vases
By Scheurich & Greulich Keramik
Located in Tilburg, NL
Set of 3 retro vintage West Germany Scheurich Fat Lava vases / ear vases. Color green-brown. Model
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Set of two Vintage Vasen Vase Fat Lava 25 and Scheurich 281 19 W.Germany
Unavailable
H 7.49 in W 7.09 in D 3.15 in
Set of two Vintage Vasen Vase Fat Lava 25 and Scheurich 281 19 W.Germany
By Hutschenreuther
Located in Berlin, DE
. Abmessungen: 25 H x 11 D cm Beide Vasen ist mit "Made in Germany" .
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic
LAVA COLLECTION FLOOR VASES
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in California, LA
COLLECTION OF THREE LAVA ORANGE AND BROWN HIGH GLAZED FLOOR VASES. SIZES FROM HIGHEST TO
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Vintage 1960s German Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Large Ceramic Lava Leaf Fruit Bowl
Located in Frisco, TX
A large ceramic lava leaf ceramic fruit bowl in form of a leave. With beautiful glazing and lava
Category
Vintage 1970s German Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Marei Keramik Fat Lava vase, 1970s
By Marei Keramik
Located in HEILOO, NL
Vintage ceramic Fat lava vase produced by Marei Keramik, West Germany. 1970s. Beautiful jug vase
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Scheurich Vintage Yellow Fat Lava Floor Vase
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in New York, NY
The hallmarks of this distinctive German pottery style are several layers of thick glazes, with one
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Scheurich Vintage Green Fat Lava Floor Vase
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in New York, NY
The hallmarks of this distinctive German pottery style are several layers of thick glazes, with one
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Scheurich Vintage Red Fat Lava Floor Vase
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in New York, NY
The hallmarks of this distinctive German pottery style are several layers of thick glazes, with one
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
'Fat Lava' Vase by Carstens Tönnieshof, 1960s
By Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Genova, IT
Vaso 'fat lava' di produzione tedesca degli anni '60. Disegnato da Rudolf Christmann per Carstens
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Vintage 1960s German Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Large Lava Scheurich Vases, 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Krakow, małopolskie
A pair of two monumental vases in beautiful indigo colors. The well-known German brand Scheurich
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Bright Yellow ES Keramik Fat Lava Vase, 1970s
By ES Keramik
Located in Winnetka, IL
A stunning, postwar German ceramic vase by ES Keramik (J. Emons & Sohne) in the bold, distinctive
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Vintage 1970s German Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Otto Keramik Red fat lava Glatze WGP Ceramic 60ies
By Gmundner Keramik
Located in Berlin, DE
Otto Keramik Red fat lava Glatze WGP Ceramic 60ies
Category
Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Ceramic
White and Grey Jasba Fat Lava Floor Vase with Handle
By Jasba
Located in Retie, BE
Large White en Grey Fat Lava Floor Vase with Handle by Jasba Keramik, W- Germany. A german Fat
Category
Mid-20th Century German Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
COR Lava Fabric Sofa Red Brown Corner Sofa Modular Sofa Couch
Unavailable
H 33.08 in W 117.33 in D 110.63 in
COR Lava Fabric Sofa Red Brown Corner Sofa Modular Sofa Couch
By COR
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a Cor Lava fabric sofa red brown corner sofa modular sofa couch. Product
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Modernist Fat Lava Ceramic Lozenge 309 Vase, 1970s Dorothea Roth
Unavailable
H 7.09 in W 3.94 in D 1.97 in
Modernist Fat Lava Ceramic Lozenge 309 Vase, 1970s Dorothea Roth
By Dorothea Roth
Located in Halstead, GB
Modernist fat lava ceramic lozenge 309 vase, 1970s Dorothea Roth Founded in the 1970s by Edmund
Category
Vintage 1970s German Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century German Table Lamp with Custom Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century German table lamp with custom made string shade. Possibly Scheurich. Excellent vintage
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Lava
Set of three Lava Vases Dümler & Breiden 1975 Pop Art Ceramics
By Hutschenreuther
Located in Berlin, DE
All ceramics are in a very good condition, created in the 70ies by Studio 43. The design and the colours from Renee Neue make them to real eyecatchers. Bowl: Hight: 17 cm diameter: 2...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Modernist European Fat Lava Vintage Ceramic Vases, Mid-1960s
Unavailable
H 16.54 in Dm 7.09 in
Pair of Modernist European Fat Lava Vintage Ceramic Vases, Mid-1960s
By Ruscha
Located in Halstead, GB
Italian Studio Pottery ‘Fat Lava’ signed to base This piece is suitable as a floor vase as it is 42 cms
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
1970's Ceramano Scheurich Carstens Large Lava Vase Glazed Ceramic Red and Black
Unavailable
H 25.6 in W 9.06 in D 5.91 in
1970's Ceramano Scheurich Carstens Large Lava Vase Glazed Ceramic Red and Black
By Ceramano, Scheurich & Carstens
Located in Wendeburg, DE
Very nice and big floor vase from real West-Germany Company „Scheurich“ original from 70s. Great
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
Crucifix in Red, Black and Grey, Wall Hanging. 1970s Ceramic Cross Fat Lava
Unavailable
H 4.33 in W 6.3 in D 0.39 in
Crucifix in Red, Black and Grey, Wall Hanging. 1970s Ceramic Cross Fat Lava
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Tilburg, NL
specific makers, the more generic term "West German pottery" remains in common use. "Fat Lava" is a popular
Category
Vintage 1960s German Space Age Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Three-Piece Collection UFOs by Otto Keramik Blistered Glaze 'Fat Lava'
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H 5.52 in Dm 5.91 in
Three-Piece Collection UFOs by Otto Keramik Blistered Glaze 'Fat Lava'
By Otto Keramik
Located in Halstead, GB
Three-piece Collection UFOs by Otto Keramik Blistered glaze (Fat Lava) 1964-Present Founded by
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1990s German Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Fat Lava Collection Dümler & Breiden, Ruscha by Kurst Tcshorner and Jopeka, 1960
Unavailable
H 5.91 in Dm 7.88 in
Fat Lava Collection Dümler & Breiden, Ruscha by Kurst Tcshorner and Jopeka, 1960
By Ruscha
Located in Halstead, GB
Fat Lava collection Dümler & Breiden, Ruscha by Kurst Tcshorner and Jopeka 1960 Ruscha 313 by
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Fat Lava Collection Walther Gerhards Vase with Two Smaller Pieces from Vallauris
Unavailable
H 10.24 in Dm 4.34 in
Fat Lava Collection Walther Gerhards Vase with Two Smaller Pieces from Vallauris
By Walter Gerhards
Located in Halstead, GB
Fat Lava collection Walther Gerhards vase with two smaller pieces from Vallauris mid to late 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
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Ceramic
Large 1960s Fat Lava Vase in Red & Volcanic Glaze – Mid-Century Flowers pottery
Unavailable
H 18.12 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in
Large 1960s Fat Lava Vase in Red & Volcanic Glaze – Mid-Century Flowers pottery
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Alsdorf, NW
This stunning Mid-Century Modern Fat Lava vase, crafted in West Germany during the 1960s or 1970s
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Lacquer
Modernist Fat Lava Space Age Collection of Ceramic Vases by Roth/Marei 1970s
Unavailable
H 7.88 in Dm 7.88 in
Modernist Fat Lava Space Age Collection of Ceramic Vases by Roth/Marei 1970s
By Dorothea Roth
Located in Halstead, GB
Modernist fat lava Space Age collection consisting of 3 red ceramic vases by Roth/Marei, 1970s
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Vintage 1970s German Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Modernist Fat Lava Ceramic Vases by Roth Banjo 313 and Lozenge 309 Vases, 1970s
Unavailable
H 7.09 in Dm 3.94 in
Modernist Fat Lava Ceramic Vases by Roth Banjo 313 and Lozenge 309 Vases, 1970s
By Dorothea Roth
Located in Halstead, GB
Modernist fat lava ceramic vases by Roth Banjo 313 and Lozenge 309 vases, 1970s, Dorothea Roth
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Vintage 1970s German Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Glazed West German Nava Pottery Vase Lamp
Located in Oisterwijk, NL
Beautifully glazed West German pottery vase mounted as a lamp. Bottle shaped base, at once
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Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
Handmade Studio Vase by Pottery Hartwig Heyne Also Known as Hoy Pottery, 1960s
Unavailable
H 10.63 in Dm 4.73 in
Handmade Studio Vase by Pottery Hartwig Heyne Also Known as Hoy Pottery, 1960s
Located in Halstead, GB
-Erkenschwick near Gelsenkirchen, closed its doors at 2004 West German fat lava cylindrical vase Measures
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Copper
Ceramic Glazed Cubes Lamp with Custom Shade
Located in Oisterwijk, NL
trade net price, purchasing and shipping, please contact us. Hot lava, unique German pottery of the
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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German Lava For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the German lava you’re looking for. Frequently made of ceramic, pottery and metal, every German lava was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a German lava, we have 350 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect German lava — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A German lava made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. A well-made German lava has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Scheurich Keramik, Bay Keramik and Carstens Tönnieshof are consistently popular.
How Much is a German Lava?
Prices for a German lava can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $78 and can go as high as $6,018, while the average can fetch as much as $653.
A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture
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- Emerged during the mid-20th century
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- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
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- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
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- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
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- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
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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.
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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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