Super Glaze Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase Objects by Otto Keramik, Germany 1970s
By Otto Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Fat lava art vase, heavy Brutalist glaze Producer: Otto Ceramic, Germany Decade: 1970s This original vintage vase was produced in the 1970s in ...
Ceramic
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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, West Germany pottery from the 70s, numbered at the bottom 408-40.
Ceramic
Rounded Black, White and Brown Volcanic Vessel with Lava Stone
By Alison Lousada
Located in London, GB
An individual Rounded black, white and brown volcanic vessel with added lava stone. Inspiration for the piece comes from the clay itself and the chemical relationships that glaze an...
Ceramic, Porcelain
Set of Fat Lava Ceramics by Strehla, East Germany, 1960s
By Strehla
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of East German pottery by Strehla.
Ceramic
Fat Lava Brutalist Style Hungarian Colored Ceramic Glazed Vase
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Peculiar and original Hungarian-colored ceramic vase; it has an innovative and modernist shape; the beautiful and vibrant colors are balanced and proportioned respecting a minimalist...
Ceramic
Important vase by Les 2 Potiers, in lava stone with enamel glaze circa 1960.
By Les 2 Potiers
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
The vase is excusted in "Lave émaillée, lava stone with enamel glaze. the color is a mix of blue and black as the lava it does use.
Lava
Large Mid-Century West German Porcelain Vase, Orange, Beige & Brown, 18" Tall
Located in Tarry Town, NY
A Very Large & striking mid-century West German drip lava glazed porcelain vase, beautifully showcasing the bold colors and modernist aesthetic characteristic of European ceramic...
Porcelain, Pottery
Large Mid-Century West German Porcelain Vase, Orange, Beige & Brown, 18" Tall
Located in Tarry Town, NY
A Very Large & striking mid-century West German drip lava glazed porcelain vase, beautifully showcasing the bold colors and modernist aesthetic characteristic of European ceramic...
Porcelain, Pottery
Wabi-Sabi Style Ceramic Vase by Carstens Tönnieshof, West Germany 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Wabi-Sabi style glazed ceramic fat lava vase, fabricated by Carstens Tönnieshof, West Germany 1960s.
Ceramic
Midcentury Cyclope Vase by Charles Cart
By Charles Cart
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
A beautiful blue glazed lava vase by the well-known artist Charles Cart.
Ceramic
Pair of West German Mid-Century Modern Scheurich Signed Ceramic Floor Vases
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
The larger vase is done in a red/orange gloss, with an accenting black fat lava glaze.
Ceramic
Red Ceramic Vase, German Design, 1960s, Manufactured By Scheurich
Located in St. Leonards-On-Sea, GB
Executed in rich shades of red and finished with the characteristic Fat Lava glaze, the vase exemplifies the bold and expressive aesthetic of West German pottery.
Ceramic
Beatrice Wood Signed Mid-Century California Pottery Dark Lava Crater Glaze Vase
By Beatrice Wood
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully designed work by famed American California Studio master ceramist Beatrice Wood featuring a gorgeous, dark, iridescent metallic volcanic lava crater muted glaze. A cla...
Earthenware
Beatrice Wood Signed Rare Mid-Century Luster Lava Glazed Minature Small Vase
By Beatrice Wood
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, absolute gem of a piece by famed American California studio ceramist Beatrice Wood featuring her highly desired gorgeous iridescent luster volcanic (crater) lava glaze. ...
Earthenware
Beatrice Wood Signed Mid-Century California Pottery Dark Lava Luster Glaze Vase
By Beatrice Wood
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully designed work by famed American California Studio master ceramist Beatrice Wood featuring a gorgeous, dark, iridescent metallic volcanic lava crater luster (lustre) gla...
Earthenware, Pottery
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 pottery.
Ceramic, Pottery
Mid Century Fat Lava Glaze Ceramic Vase/Jug - West Germany - Circa 1950's
Located in Chatham, ON
Mid Century extraordinary fat lava glaze ceramic vase/jug - indistinctly signed on the base - model number 805/46 - West Germany - circa 1950's.
Ceramic
Volcanic Lava Glaze Mid-Century Modern Dual Spout Large Italian Pottery Vase
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Volcanic Lava Glaze Mid-Century Modern Dual spout LARGE Italian Pottery Vase With spiral decoration.
Ceramic
Vintage Bo Fajans ‘Kulvas’ by Ewald Dahlskog – Scandinavian Art Deco Masterpiece
By Ewald Dahlskog, Bo Fajans
Located in Stockholm, SE
A globose vase designed by Ewald Dahlskog at Bo Fajans in Gefle in the 1930s with the beautiful "Lava"-glaze.
Ceramic, Stoneware
Collection of Four American Arts and Crafts Pottery Vessels
Located in Astoria, NY
Collection of Four American Arts and Crafts Pottery Vessels, comprising: two Peters & Reed Landsun bowls, a polychrome glazed ceramic cylindrical flaring vase, and a matte blue g...
Ceramic, Pottery
Vintage Ceramic Fat Lava Vase, impressed "W.Germany", 1960's
Located in Beirut, LB
This mid-century West German "Fat Lava" ceramic vase from the 1960s showcases a bold orange glaze with lava-like black drip detailing, characteristic of the era’s sought-after volcan...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Italian Ceramic Vase with Lava Work, Aqua Green
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
The combination of rough matte and glossy glazed finishes adds depth and visual contrast, highlighting the artistry of the lava technique.
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 chocolate brown glossy glaze covers the neck, handle, and lower body, while a wide ...
Ceramic
Large Mid-Century Modern German Fat Lava Vase by Ruscha Model 335
By Ruscha
Located in COLMAR, FR
A striking exemple of mid-century ceramics from German maker Ruscha Keramik, founded in 1948 by Rudolph Schardt. The company was known for their high-quality art pottery. This large...
Ceramic
Shapely Pair of West German Roth Keramik Art Pottery 'Fat Lava' Guitar Vases
By Roth Keramik
Located in San Francisco, CA
A shapely pair of West German Roth Keramik art pottery 'fat lava' guitar vases with red glaze; each with square mouth above a bulbous body all in a thick lava glaze with red glaze re...
Trude Carstens Ceramic Vase, West Germany, circa 1960
By Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual and beautiful lava style glazed ceramic vase by Trude Carstens.
Ceramic
1970s Bright Yellow West German Pottery Fohr Vase & Flower Pots Black Lava Glaze
By Fohr, ES Keramik
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
The bright yellow looks wonderful against the textured black fat lava drip glaze. A wonderfully fun vintage collectible set to brighten up your home.
Clay
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