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 Emons & Söhne. The company was split in 1948 (due to financial difficulties resulti...
Ceramic
$230
H 1.19 in W 17.13 in D 17.13 in
colorful vintage 17" gruenstadt ceramic PLATTER plate 1960s 70s fat lava
Located in Mannheim, DE
Outstanding large mid century ceramic plate in bright colors combined with a shimmering copper glaze and black fat lava glaze. Manufactured by Grünstadt Keramik, 1960s to 1970s. Incl...
Ceramic
$89,900 / item
H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 157.49 in
Tel Aviv Dining Table by Gisbert Pöppler, Glazed Lava Stone & Steel
Located in Geneve, CH
The tabletop has a vibrant appearance due to this surface treatment, which is countered by the dark polished lava stone of the trigonal legs celebrating the powerful Mediterranean pl...
Stone, Stainless Steel
$1,236 / set
H 10.63 in W 10.63 in D 5.91 in
Set of 2 Ochre 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 1970s.
Ceramic
Mid Century, Space Age 'Fat Lava' Ceramic Floor Lamp 1960s
Located in Herentals, BE
Large floor lamp in caramel-colored fat lava ceramic with beige and brown accents. The lamp has a light beige shade with a border at the bottom and top in the same shades as the sha...
Ceramic, Fabric
Mid-century Modern Fat Lava Vase by Carstens Keramik
By Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
A beautiful, so called Coral vase by Carstens Tonnieshof Keramik.
Ceramic
Mid-Century Vintage Fat Lava Vase by Scheurich Keramik
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Rare vase from Scheurich Keramik, in a very good condition.
Ceramic
$447 / set
H 1.07 in Dm 11.15 in
1970s Renée Neue for Hutschenreuther ''Solar'' Series, 2 Wall Plates, Fat Lava
By Hutschenreuther
Located in Andernach, DE
For all fans of German Fat Lava ceramics from the mid century here is a wonderful rarity by Renée Neue for Hutschenreuther.
Ceramic
A rare mcm lava glaze ashtray by Fohr Keramik, mid 20th century
By Fohr
Located in View Park, CA
A very rare mid century ceramic lava glaze ashtray by Fohr Keramik, Germany 20th century.
Ceramic
$171
H 14.38 in W 14.38 in D 1.38 in
large vintage ruscha BOWL 70s wall plate flower decor fat lava glaze
By Ruscha
Located in Mannheim, DE
Beautiful 1970s wall plate or bowl manufactured by Ruscha-Keramik. Floral decor in different colors, combined with black lava glaze and brown metallic glaze. Model 717/3. Dimensions...
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 Utrecht. The outer surfaces are finished with semi-matte solid brown glaze. A stunnin...
Ceramic, Pottery
$301Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.94 in Dm 6.5 in
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 PERIODO Anni 70 MARCA STREHLA Keramik. E' riportata anche una firma alla base ma non...
Ceramic
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 Decade: 1970s Description: This original vintage vase was produced in ...
Ceramic
$1,790Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.11 in Dm 17.72 in
Large Lava Ceramic Table Lamp from 1960 with Illuminated Base
Located in Vienna, Austria
Large and dramatic table lamp made from ceramic with a lava glaze. The lamp shade is oval in form and in burnt orange linen. The base also has a light bull inside. When illuminated...
Ceramic, Textile
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: 1970s This original vintage vase was produced in the 1970s in Germany.
Ceramic
$1,118 / item
H 8.67 in W 8.67 in D 4.73 in
1 of the 5 Square Ceramic Wall Lights Fat Lava Style, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful square ceramic wall lights, manufactured in Germany around the 1970s. The wall lights have a brown and beige speckled glaze, creating a neutral but playful whole. We used...
Ceramic
$812 / item
H 10.63 in W 10.63 in D 5.91 in
1 of the 3 Square Ceramic Wall Lights Fat Lava Style, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful square ceramic wall lights, manufactured in Germany around the 1970s. The wall lights have a yellow glaze, the grooves and accents of the lamp are accentuated with a black...
Ceramic
Giant Ruscha Fat Lava Wall Disc Sculpture Mid Century Modern Pottery Art
By Ruscha
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This striking, extra-large Ruscha wall disc sculpture showcases the distinctive craftsmanship of mid-century German art pottery. Designed with a vibrant fat lava glaze, this piece di...
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery
$765
H 15.75 in W 9.45 in D 7.88 in
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, Germany Decade: 1970s This original vintage vase was produced in ...
Ceramic
$587
H 6.69 in W 8.66 in D 7.87 in
Mid-Century Minimalist Pottery Fat Lava Carafe Vase from Otto Keramik, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Minimalist Pottery Fat Lava Carafe Vase from Otto Keramik, West Germany, 1970s, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
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 shouldn’t be used as a vase but more as a sculpture.
Ceramic
Midcentury Bay Keramik Fat Lava ‘Bubble’ Vase by Bodo Mans
By Bodo Mans, Bay Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Vibrant Orange Seventies tall Bay vase, quite rare decor and to my opinion the most attractive vase from this period. I have a similar (large) one for sale in another color scheme....
Ceramic
$1,500 / set
H 7 in W 4.25 in D 2.5 in
Collection of Three Roth Keramik “Fat Lava” Vases, Models 308, 309 & 403 & Book
By Roth Keramik
Located in San Diego, CA
A highly cohesive and visually striking collection of West German “Fat Lava” ceramics by Roth Keramik, comprising models 308, 309, and 403, accompanied by a reference volume on the m...
Ceramic
$601
H 16.54 in Dm 10.24 in
1976 Modernist Red and black Fat Lava Ceramic Stromboli Big Vase by Ceramano
By Ceramano
Located in Aci Castello, IT
The term "Fat Lava" refers to a style of West German pottery that was popular in the 1960s and 1970s.
Ceramic
$750
H 9 in W 5.75 in D 2.25 in
Roth Keramik “Fat Lava” Vase, Model 313, Black and Red Volcanic Glaze, 1960s
By Roth Keramik
Located in San Diego, CA
A highly sculptural West German ceramic vase by Roth Keramik, model 313, executed in the iconic “Fat Lava” style of the late mid-century period.
Ceramic
$819Sale Price|20% Off
H 13 in Dm 4.73 in
Cylindric Handmade Brutalist Ceramic Vase Mid Century Modern Fat Lava Ikebana
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This Mid Century ceramic vase is a stunning piece from the 1960s, featuring a distinctive beige-brown Fat Lava glaze. Its most notable feature is the unique opening in the body, whic...
Ceramic, Pottery
$539
H 20.87 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Striking tall handmade ceramic vase by Scheurich with "fat lava" green glaze
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in London, GB
This is a tall striking four sided vase by the renowned modernist German ceramicist Schuerich in stunning "fat lava" bottle green glaze with deep 5mm carved circular patterns to all...
Ceramic
$647
H 15.75 in W 9.85 in D 8.67 in
Large Pottery Fat Lava Multi Color Floor Vase Made by Scheurich, 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Fat lava art vase extra large version Producer: Scheurich, Germany Decade: 1970s Description: This original vintage vase was produced in the 197...
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: 1970s This original vintage vase was produced in the 1970s in Germany.
Ceramic
$765
H 14.97 in W 9.45 in D 8.27 in
Large Pottery Fat Lava Multi-Color Floor Vase Made by Scheurich, 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Fat lava art vase extra large version Producer: Scheurich, Germany Decade: 1970s Description: This original vintage vase was produced in the 197...
Ceramic
$188
H 10.63 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in
mid century scheurich VASE colorful fat lava flower decor model 484-27
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Mannheim, DE
Very beautiful mid century vase manufactured by Scheurich West-Germany in the 1960's. Marked to bottom with model number 484-27.
Ceramic
Large Pottery Fat Lava Multicolor 286-42 Vase Made by Scheurich, 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Fat lava art vase extra large version Model: 286-42 Producer: Scheurich, Germany Decade: 1970s Description: This original vintage vase was ...
Ceramic
$459
H 11.62 in Dm 4.93 in
Vintage 1970s Ceramic West German Studio Pottery by Scheurich, Germany, Bauhaus
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Pottery ceramic vase Fat lava Producer: Scheurich, Germany Decade: 1970s Origin: Germany Original vintage 1970s pottery ceramic vase in ...
Ceramic
$3,768
H 22.84 in Dm 9.06 in
Fat Lava Carstens Tonnieshof Ceramic Pottery RareLarge 'Atelier' Floor Jug Lamp
By Gerda Heuckeroth
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
This Carstens mid-century large 'Atelier' floor jug lamp was designed in 1968 by Gerda Heuckeroth for Carstens Tonnieshof Germany. The prehistoric style design 'Atelier' is rare and ...
Ceramic
Pottery Super Yellow Color Fat Lava Multi-Color Vase Scheurich WGP, 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Fat lava art vase, heavy Brutalist glaze Producer: Scheurich, Germany Decade: 1970s This original vintage vase was produced in the 1970s in Ger...
Ceramic
$341
H 2.49 in W 11.82 in D 10.87 in
Mid Century Modern Ruscha "Marocco" Decorative Bowl, 1950s, Fat Lava WGP Design
By Roger Capron, Ruscha, Hans Welling
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
The piece is a fine example of West German Pottery (WGP) and incorporates Ruscha's celebrated "Fat Lava" style elements, making it a striking addition to any collection of mid-centur...
Ceramic
Large Pottery Fat Lava Multicolor 546-40 Vase Made by Scheurich, 1960s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Fat lava art vase Model: 546-40 Producer: Scheurich, Germany Decade: 1960s Description: This original vintage vase was produced in the 1960...
Ceramic
Vintage German Table Lamp by Krösselbach
Located in London, GB
Their iconic ceramic table lamps featured striking, handcrafted ceramic bases in the textured glazes popular during the West German "Fat Lava" era. Pieces from this era are highly so...
Ceramic
$1,220
H 19 in Dm 11 in
Monumental Fat Lava Metallic Floor Vase Midcentury by Otto Keramik Ceramic 1960s
By Otto Keramik
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing lava glazed ceramic Mid-Century Modern floor vase in the shape of a mushroom, made in Germany, circa 1960s by Otto Keramik.
Ceramic
Midcentury Bay Keramik Large Fat Lava ‘Bubble’ Vase by Bodo Mans
By Bay Keramik, Bodo Mans
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Vibrant Orange and Brown Seventies tall Bay vase, quite rare decor and to my opinion the most attractive vase from this period. Original label. I have a similar one for sale in ano...
Ceramic
$382
H 21.46 in W 13 in D 13 in
large 21" VASE floor vase 1970s fat lava glaze ornamental decor model 100
Located in Mannheim, DE
Impressive large floor vase from the 1970s. Beige-brown fat lava glaze, interspersed with ornamental decorative elements in two shades of brown. Model no. 100, presumably Jopeko. Di...
Ceramic
$706
H 15.36 in Dm 7.29 in
Large 39cm Pottery Fat Lava "white-rings" Floor Vase Made by Scheurich, 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Fat lava art vase extra large version Producer: Scheurich, Germany Decade: 1970s Description: This original vintage vase was produced in the 1970s in Germany.
Ceramic
Large 38cm Pottery Fat Lava "blue-blue" Floor Vase Made by Scheurich, 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Fat lava art vase extra large version Producer: Scheurich, Germany Decade: 1970s Description: This original vintage vase was produced in the 1970s in Germany.
Ceramic
$1,059
H 15.16 in Dm 8.08 in
Large Pottery Fat Lava "Strawberry" 517-38 Floor Vase Made by Scheurich, 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Fat lava art vase extra large version Model: 517-38 Producer: Scheurich, Germany Decade: 1970s Description: This original vintage vase was produced in the 1970s...
Ceramic
$647
H 8.67 in W 8.67 in D 7.88 in
rare Pottery Super Color Fat Lava Multi-Color "ZIGZAG" Vase Scheurich WGP, 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Fat lava art vase ZIG ZAG Producer: Scheurich, Germany Decade: 1970s This original vintage vase was produced in the 1970s in Germany.
Ceramic
$647
H 8.67 in W 8.67 in D 7.88 in
rare Pottery Super Color Fat Lava Multi-Color 484 Vase Scheurich WGP, 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Fat lava art vase with rare colorful glaze Producer: Scheurich, Germany Decade: 1970s This original vintage vase was produced in the 1970s in Germany.
Ceramic
$942
H 14.97 in W 9.85 in D 8.27 in
Large Pottery Fat Lava "Abstract" 279-38 Floor Vase by Scheurich, WGP 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Fat lava art vase extra large version Model: 279-38 Producer: Scheurich, Germany Decade: 1970s Description: This original vintage vase was produced in the 1970s...
Ceramic
$618
H 8.27 in W 5.52 in D 3.15 in
1970s Modernist Fat Lava Purple Black White Ceramic Square Vase by Marei Keramik
By Marei Keramik
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
A rare fat lava ceramic ''chimney'' art vase designed and manufactured in Germany by Marei Keramik.
Ceramic
$765
H 15.75 in Dm 9.45 in
Large Pottery Fat Lava Multi-Color "FLORAL" Floor Vase Made by Scheurich, 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Producer: Scheurich, Germany Decade: 1970s Description: This original vintage vase was produced in the 1970s in Germany.
Ceramic
$812
H 17.52 in Dm 8.67 in
Large Pottery Fat Lava Multi-Color "Sailing Boats" Floor Vase by Scheurich, 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Producer: Scheurich, Germany Decade: 1970s Description: This original vintage vase was produced in the 1970s in Germany.
Ceramic
$577
H 7.09 in W 7.68 in D 5.71 in
Brutalist WGP Pottery Fat Lava Multi-Color "305" Vase Object by Ruscha, 1970s
By Ruscha
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Fat lava art vase Model: 305 Producer: Ruscha, Germany Decade: 1970s This original vintage vase was produced in the 1970s in Germany.
Ceramic
$647
H 13.39 in Dm 8.67 in
Large Pottery Fat Lava Multi-Color "FLORAL" Floor Vase Made by Scheurich, 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Fat lava art vase extra large version Producer: Scheurich, Germany Decade: 1970s Description: This original vintage vase was produced in the...
Ceramic
$650
H 32.25 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
1960's Walter Gerhards Fat Lava Ceramic Table Lamp with New Linen Shade
By Walter Gerhards, Herda
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great West German fat lava glazed ceramic table lamp by Walter Gerhards for Herda with interesting swirl design and a new linen shade.
Ceramic, Linen
$170
H 12.01 in W 4.93 in D 4.93 in
scheurich mid century ceramic VASE fat lava brown ochre white model 517-30
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Mannheim, DE
Mid century ceramic vase manufactured by Scheurich Keramik, West-Germany, in the 1960s. Model 517-30, shiny brown glaze fat lava pattern, combined with ochre and white.
Ceramic
$300
H 5.99 in W 3.47 in D 2.21 in
Midcentury Modern Blue and White Striped Fat Lava Stoneware Vase by Jasba, 1960s
By Jasba
Located in Grythyttan, SE
The combination of bold colors and innovative shapes made Jasba a standout in West German art pottery, and their pieces, especially from the "Fat Lava" period, remain highly sought a...
Stoneware, Ceramic
$282
H 16.15 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in
scheurich floor VASE blue with white swirl pattern fat lava model no. 546-41
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Mannheim, DE
Vintage ceramic vase manufactured by Scheurich Keramik in the 1960s. Model No. 546-41 with a glossy glaze in shades of blue and a swirl pattern of white drip glaze and black lava gla...
Ceramic
Large Pottery Fat Lava Multi-Color 239-41 Vase Made by Scheurich, 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Fat lava art vase extra large version Model: 238-41 Producer: Scheurich, Germany Decade: 1970s Description: This original vintage vase was ...
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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