Fat Lava Vase with White Textured Finish, West Germany, 1960s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Fat lava vase with white textured finish by Scheurich Keramik, West Germany, 1960s. Signature stamp
Ceramic
$738
H 5.91 in W 4.72 in D 4.72 in
West German Pottery WGP Fat Lava Planter from Dümler & Breiden, 1960s
By Dümler & Breiden
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern West German Pottery WGP Fat Lava Planter from Dümler & Breiden, 1960s, in Very
Ceramic
$112Sale Price|20% Off
H 5 in W 4.38 in D 3.63 in
Studio Ceramic Fat Lava Vase by Jasba Keramik, Germany, 1970s
By Jasba
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing midcentury studio art pottery vase with orange and brown lava glaze, Germany, circa
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
Pair of Huge Fat Lava Ceramic Floor Vases, West-Germany, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 2 huge fat lava ceramic vases, manufactured in 1960s in West-Germany. The individual
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern West German Pottery WGP Fat Lava Planter, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern West German Pottery WGP Fat Lava Planter, 1960s
Ceramic
Mid-Century W. Germany Ceramic Vase, Bold Glaze, Fat Lava Style
Located in High Point, NC
20th Century German “W. Germany” ceramic vase. This striking mid-century vase exemplifies the bold
Ceramic
Mid-Century German Ceramic Vase with Fat Lava Glaze, 20th Century
Located in High Point, NC
20th Century German ceramic vase. This striking mid-century vase exemplifies the bold glazing
Ceramic
$1,533 / set
H 11.03 in W 11.03 in D 3.55 in
Ceramic Fat Lava Mid-Century German wall lamps -set- 1960
Located in The Hague, NL
Characteristic Fat Lava ceramic wall lamps. Beautiful different tones of brown and orange colored
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century German Ceramic Vase, Textured Glaze, Fat Lava Style
Located in High Point, NC
characteristic of German “fat lava” pottery. The combination of rugged texture and vivid color variation gives
Ceramic
Green Lava Studio Ceramic Vase by Wilhelm & Elly Kuch, 1960s, Germany
By Wilhelm & Elly Kuch
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Green Lava Studio Ceramic Vase by Wilhelm & Elly Kuch, 1960s, Germany Very good condition
Ceramic
Scheurich West German Mid-Century Pitted Flat Lava Glazed Ceramic Vase
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Queens, NY
West German Mid-Century ceramic vase with a round bulbous form extending to a narrower neck with a
Ceramic
Pair of West German Pierced Fat Lava Lamps, circa 1965-1970
Located in COLMAR, FR
A striking pair of sculptural mid-century modern ceramic lamp bases produced in West Germany during
Clay
1960s German Fat Lava Ceramic Vase, Red Glaze, Mid-Century Style
Located in High Point, NC
German "Fat Lava" pottery. Featuring a vivid red glaze accented by textured black volcanic-like patterns
Ceramic
Extra Large Bay Keramik West German Jug Vase with Fat Lava Relief
By Bay Keramik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This substantial Bay Keramik jug vase presents in a classic West German two-tone treatment: a deep
Ceramic
1960s German Fat Lava Ceramic Vase, Red Glaze, Mid-Century Style
Located in High Point, NC
This 1960s German ceramic vase exemplifies the bold creativity of the Fat Lava pottery movement
Ceramic
Set of 2 Red Fat Lava Vases Scheurich Jura West Germany
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Poperinge, BE
A beautiful set of two red Fat Lava vases made by Scheurich. The design is called "Jura," West
Ceramic
$376
H 19.69 in Dm 5.52 in
1970s Fat Lava German Carstens Tönnieshof Turquoise & Brown Amoeba Jug Vase
By Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in London, England
A rare and unusual 1970s German "Fat Lava" pottery ceramic vase with a turquoise matt glaze
Ceramic, Pottery
Mid-Century Brutalist West German Pottery WGP Fat Lava Vase, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Brutalist West German Pottery WGP Fat Lava Vase from Jopeko, 1960s, in Very Good
Ceramic
Lamp Table Floor West German Figural, Lava, Massive, Pierced Motled
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Massive, West German, Mid-Century Modern, brown & white, pierced, motled ceramic, figural table
Pottery
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
Large Ceramic Brutalist Vase FAT LAVA Carstens Tönnieshof, Germany, 1970s
By Heinz Siery, Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: ceramic pottery vase. Origin: Germany. Designer: Heinz Siery. Producer: Carstens
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
$284Sale Price|20% Off
H 15.75 in W 10.63 in D 8.67 in
Vintage West Germany Pottery Scheurich Blue Orange Fat Lava 408-40
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Poperinge, BE
Large vintage Scheurich vase, blue glazed ceramic with an orange fat lava band along the middle
Ceramic
$404Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.8 in W 9.8 in D 9.8 in
20th Century West German Ceramic Vase in Vibrant Lava Glaze Style
Located in High Point, NC
This striking 20th-century West German ceramic vase is a captivating example of the iconic lava
Ceramic
Stunning Mid Century Pottery Fat Lava Vase Scheurich, Germany 1960s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing midcentury studio art pottery vase made in Germany, circa 1960s by Scheurich Keramik
Ceramic
$284Sale Price|20% Off
H 15.75 in W 10.63 in D 8.67 in
Vintage West Germany Pottery Scheurich Blue Orange Fat Lava 408-40
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Poperinge, BE
Large vintage Scheurich vase, blue glazed ceramic with an orange fat lava band along the middle
Ceramic
Purple Ceramic Brutalist Vase Fat Lava Carstens Tönnieshof, Germany, 1970s
By Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: ceramic pottery vase. Origin: Germany. Producer: Carstens Tönnieshof, Germany
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
$118Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.91 in Dm 6.3 in
Small Fat Lava Vase Dumler Breiden West Germany Pottery 644-15
By Dümler & Breiden
Located in Poperinge, BE
Small vintage vase with beige and brown volcanic fat lava drip glaze, by Dumler & Breiden, West
Ceramic
Small Mid Century Lava Glaze Ceramic Bowl - West Germany - Circa 1960
Located in Chatham, ON
Mid Century Modern - small stoneware bowl - taupe glaze and hand painted yellow lava glaze spots
Ceramic
Huge Mid-Century Fat Lava Ceramic Vase by Scheurich, Germany
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
West German ceramic vase by Scheurich Vase by Scheurich, Germany. Base is marked. No chips
Ceramic
$425 / set
H 8.38 in W 5.5 in D 5 in
1958 Grouping of 3 Jopeko Keramik Crinkled Lava Glaze Ceramics Germany
By Jopeko Keramik
Located in Miami, FL
Great Modern 1958 set of 3 Mid Century Jopeko Keramik crinckled Lava glaze ceramic pieces
Ceramic, Pottery
$1,509
H 15.75 in W 12.21 in D 10.63 in
Large German Ceramic Fat Lava Vase, Drip Glaze Brown & Green, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
West German pottery, mid-century German ceramics, drip glaze vase, fat lava era, vintage German vase
Ceramic
$319
H 10.63 in Dm 4.73 in
Extraordinary "Abstract Line" Tube Pottery Fat Lava Vase Scheurich Germany 1970
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Fat lava art vase Producer: Scheurich, Germany Decade: 1970s This original
Ceramic
Large Ceramic Brutalist Vase Fat Lava Carstens Tönnieshof, Germany, 1970s
By Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: ceramic pottery vase. Origin: Germany. Designer: Heinz Siery
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Large Ceramic Brutalist Vase Fat Lava Carstens Tönnieshof, Germany, 1970s
By Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: ceramic pottery vase. Origin: Germany. Designer: Heinz Siery
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Large Ceramic Brutalist Vase FAT LAVA Carstens Tönnieshof, Germany, 1970s
By Carstens Tönnieshof, Heinz Siery
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: ceramic pottery vase. Origin: Germany. Designer: Heinz Siery
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
$520
H 12.21 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Fat Lava Style German Colored and Glazed Ceramic Pitcher with Handle
Located in Prato, Tuscany
production of porcelain and ceramics. "Fat lava" is the name given to a certain style of West-German art
Ceramic
large 23cm colorful Pottery Fat Lava Vase by Scheurich, Germany, 1950s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Fat lava art vase super rare decor Producer: Scheurich, Germany Decade: 1950s
Ceramic
Set of Fat Lava Ceramics by Strehla, East Germany, 1960s
By Strehla
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of East German pottery by Strehla.
Ceramic
$843Sale Price|20% Off
H 15.75 in W 6.89 in D 6.89 in
Vintage Decorative Lava Vase, German, Ceramic, Flower Stand, Mid Century, 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage decorative lava vase. A German, ceramic flower stand with the distinctive mid
Ceramic
$828 / item
H 12.21 in W 9.85 in D 3.15 in
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
Tall Orange/Brown Fat Lava Vase by Scheurich, West-Germany 1960s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Barcelona, ES
Tall orange/brownish fat lava vase with geometric pattern, made by Scheurich, West-Germany 1970s.
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Fat Lava Vase, Red and Black Ceramic, Germany, 1970
By Ceramano, Scheurich & Carstens
Located in Aci Castello, IT
provide contrast and definition to the design. The vase has German origin, as Fat Lava ceramics were
Ceramic
$295
H 12.8 in W 4.7 in D 4.7 in
1960s German Ceramic Vase, Fat Lava Design, Black & Green, Mid-Century
Located in High Point, NC
Immerse your space in the retro allure of this 1960s German "W. Germany" Ceramic Vase. The
Ceramic
$414
H 11.03 in Dm 4.34 in
Extraordinary "Abstract Line" Tube Pottery Fat Lava Vase Scheurich Germany 1970
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Fat lava art vase super rare brown "LINES" DECOR. Producer: Scheurich, Germany
Ceramic
$383
H 20.08 in W 7.09 in D 5.91 in
1970s German Fat Lava Scheurich Keramik Red & Black Handled "Jura" Pottery Vase
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in London, England
A wonderful Scheurich Keramik "Fat Lava" pottery red and black vase or floor vase, in the
Pottery
ES Keramik Mid-Century Modern Blue Lava Vase, Ceramic, Germany, 1960s
By ES Keramik
Located in New York, NY
Blue vase by ES Keramik, the variation of blue and white in the matte lava glaze makes for a
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern German Ceramic Vase in Red & Black Fat Lava Style
Located in High Point, NC
color and texture exemplifies the “Fat Lava” style that became synonymous with West German ceramics
Ceramic
Rare "Graphic" Fat Lava Multi-Color Vase Scheurich, Germany WGP, 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Fat lava art vase Producer: Scheurich, Germany Decade: 1970s
Ceramic
$710
H 12.21 in W 7.88 in D 3.55 in
Rare Multicolor Fat Lava Sculptural Pottery Vase by Jopeko, Germany, 1970s
By Jopeko Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Fat lava art vase Producer: Jopeko, Germany Design: Nr. 7101-32
Ceramic
Scheurich West German Studio Pottery Vase – Brown & Ochre Fat Lava Glaze
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This vintage West German Scheurich pottery vase exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and earthy
Ceramic
$900
H 6.5 in W 8 in D 2.5 in
Vintage Roth Keramik Fat Lava "Brick" Vase, Model #310, West German, 1960s
By Roth Keramik
Located in San Diego, CA
A striking West German “Fat Lava” art pottery vase by Roth Keramik, model 310, produced circa 1970
Ceramic
$485
H 9.85 in W 8.67 in D 3.94 in
Seventies Fat Lava Vase by Dieter Peter for Carstens Keramik Germany
By Dieter Peter, Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful rare Carstens Keramik vase. Teal fat lava glaze with circular fonds in 3D relief
Ceramic
$668Sale Price|20% Off
H 14.77 in W 6.89 in D 6.89 in
Vintage Decorative Vase, German, Ceramic, Lava, Flower, Mid Century, circa 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage decorative vase. A German, ceramic ‘lava' painted flower vase, dating to the mid
Ceramic
$1,250
H 12 in W 9.75 in D 3 in
Vintage Roth Keramik “Guitar” Fat Lava Vase, Model #312, West German, 1960s
By Roth Keramik
Located in San Diego, CA
A striking and highly collectible Roth Keramik “Guitar” vase, model 312, produced in West Germany
Ceramic
20th Century German Fat Lava Vase with Textured Red and Black Glaze
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th Century German fat lava ceramic vase embodies the bold color and dramatic texture that
Ceramic
$766Sale Price|20% Off
H 16.74 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Vintage Stick Stand, German, Ceramic, Magma, Lava, Decorative Vase, circa 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a distinctive vintage stick stand. A German, ceramic magma or lava decorative vase, dating
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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