Large floor vase, Scheurich, 1970's, Germany
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large floor vase made by Scheurich, Germany, in the 1970's. Glazed earthenware on a golden ochra colour, with a geometrical pattern along the base. Good original condition. Marked...
Ceramic
1960S Modernist Green Ceramic German Vase by Scheurich
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Aci Castello, IT
It's marked on the bottom West Germany and a number. The 1960s Scheurich Vase is a distinctive and iconic representation of the mid-century modern design aesthetic.
Ceramic
1950s Scheurich Ceramic Tall Glazed Ceramic Jug
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Chicago, IL
Large glazed ceramic brown jug with mottled taupe glaze and concentric circle detail by Scheurich Keramik West, Germany. Originally sold through Raymor. Measures: 20".
Ceramic
Fat Lava Vase by Scheurich Keramik
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nice colored vase from the seventies.
Ceramic
$800Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 15.75 in Dm 7.09 in
Mid-Century White Glazed West Germany Large Ceramic Vases by Scheurich, 1950s
By Scheurich Keramik, West German Pottery
Located in Valencia, VC
Pair of Mid-Century Modernist White Glazed Ceramic Vases by Scheurich, West Germany – “Inka” Decor A stunning pair of mid-century modern ceramic vases by renowned West German manufa...
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware
Midcentury Fat Lava Vase by Scheurich Keramik
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
A vibrant blue with zebra stripes 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
Large Scheurich Ceramic Vase with Yellow Lava Glaze
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Chicago, IL
Scheurich ceramic vase small tight hairline on top rim (as shown).
Ceramic
Pair of Fat Lava Vases by Scheurich Keramik
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of small, West German, fat lava vases by Scheurich Keramik feature striking, red and black brutalist glazes with black interiors. Their openings measure 2.5 inches diameter.
Ceramic
Scheurich West German Amber-Brown Onion Vase with Handle
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Scheurich produced this tall cylindrical vase with a repeating relief-molded onion pattern — elongated ogee shapes running vertically across the body and echoed on the wide flared ri...
Ceramic
Ceramic Pot, by Scheurich, West Germany, 1930's
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage ceramic pot, by Scheurich, in West Germany, in the 1930's. Made of ceramic. Repolished, cleaned, with near to no signs of use. In original condition.
Ceramic
1960s Large Patterned Vase by Scheurich Keramik
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
A striking example of West German Pottery, this large mid-century vase was crafted by Scheurich Keramik, the most prolific producer of the WGP movement.
Ceramic
West German Scheurich Handled Vase, Amber Glaze with Relief Medallions
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Scheurich produced this handled vase during West Germany's golden age of ceramic production, when over 100 manufacturers explored experimental glazes and forms between the 1950s and ...
Ceramic
1960's Scheurich West Germany 'Onion' Ceramic Vase
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Bern, CH
1960’s Scheurich Keramik West German 'Onion' Ceramic Vase. With ochre glaze. Very small chip to handle as shown.
Ceramic
Seventies Vase (decor Prisma) by Scheurich Keramik Germany
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
A sought after in two tones Fat Lava vase by Scheurich Keramik.
Ceramic
West German Scheurich Koralle Floor Vase, Brown Cream Glazed Ceramic
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Scheurich produced this Koralle series floor vase during West Germany's celebrated art pottery period. The manufacturer employed relief molding techniques to create the repeating elo...
Ceramic
Post-War Scheurich Purple Ceramic Zig Zag Vase
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Queens, NY
Post-War West Germany cylindrical tiered brown ceramic vase with a purple drip glaze ripple zig zag pattern (original SCHEURICH label attached).
Ceramic
Fat Lava Vibrant Colored Vases by Scheurich
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Two stunning colored vases from the seventies. Made of ceramic pottery in fat lava optic with abstract flower illustration in very strong colorations of red, blue, orange and green g...
Ceramic
$1,766
H 24.41 in W 8.27 in D 5.52 in
Fat Lava Glazed Ceramic Vase, Scheurich, West Germany, 1960s-1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Cascina, Pisa
An outstanding example of Mid-Century German studio-inspired ceramic design, this vase works beautifully as a standalone decorative object or as a statement piece in Brutalist, Mid-C...
Ceramic
Set of Three Scheurich West-Germany Ceramic Vases, 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Scheurich West-Germany Keramik.
Ceramic
Vintage Scheurich west Germany vase with horse decor , 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Delft, NL
Vintage Scheurich west Germany vase with horse decor , 1970s
Ceramic
1960’s Scheurich Keramik West German Ceramic 'Folgina' Vase Set
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Bern, CH
A beautiful addition to any mid century, brutalist or contemporary living space In excellent condition with no defects.
Ceramic
Fat Lava Vase (decor Lora) by Scheurich Keramik Germany
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
A sought after Fat Lava vase by Scheurich Keramik.
Ceramic
Fat Lava Vase (decor Lora) by Scheurich Keramik Germany
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
A sought after Fat Lava vase by Scheurich Keramik.
Ceramic
Scheurich West-Germany Ceramic Horses Floor Lamp, circa 1970
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Large Scheurich West-Germany floor lamp with red horses, 1970s. Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Scheurich Country: West-Germany Date of design: circa 1970 Model: floor...
Ceramic
$321Sale Price|30% Off
H 13.78 in Dm 5.91 in
Mid Century West German Ceramic Large Handled Vase by Scheurich, 1950s
By Heinz Siery, West German Pottery, Scheurich Keramik
Located in Valencia, VC
A truly elegant and timeless piece of West Germany art pottery. This vintage Mid-Century Modern handled vase is a remarkable find, designed by the creative director of the house at t...
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware
Vintage, Scheurich Sundown Vase, whit handle , W-Germany, 1960s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Verviers, BE
A classic 60s design. Of Fat lava handled vase in the classic sixties 'Sundown' decor; with a rough glaze of dark earth-colour over the yellow and red. From the Scheurich (Europ Li...
Ceramic
Scheurich 1960s Vintage Floorvase Fat Lava Model 517-45
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Mannheim, DE
Awesome vintage West German vase made by Scheurich in the 1960's to early 1970's, model no. 517-45. Matte off white glaze with colourful fat lava flowers pattern combined with shiny ...
Ceramic
Red Fat Lava Horses Vase by Scheurich, Western Germany, 1960s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Crafted by Scheurich in western Germany, its bold red hue complements the striking dark brown and black equine motifs. Adorned with relief detailing, this vintage masterpiece boasts ...
Ceramic
1960’s Scheurich Keramik West German Ceramic Vase 268-40
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Bern, CH
1960’s Scheurich Keramik West German Ceramic Vase. Numbered on base: W. Germany 268-40. With ochre and brown glaze. Scheurich label attached. Small chip to base as shown.
Ceramic
$5,299
H 11.03 in W 10.24 in D 9.06 in
Large Meissen Group, Crinoline Lady Playing With Child, Paul Scheurich, Mid-20th
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
He worked for Meissen manufactory from 1913 to 1936 and belonged to one of most important porcelain designers of the first half of the 20th century. Manufactory: Meissen Germany D...
Porcelain
1960’s Scheurich Keramik W. German Ceramic Vase 289-41
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Bern, CH
1960’s Scheurich Keramik West German Ceramic Vase. Numbered on base: W. Germany 289-41. With olive green/brown, ochre, and white glaze. Lovely condition!
Ceramic
Tall Scheurich Keramik Cream & Cocoa Fat Lava Vase, 1970's
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Dark Brown interior. Earthen. Mid Century. Modernist. Base 7.5D. Opening 5.5D.
Ceramic
$325
H 21.5 in W 9.5 in D 13 in
Scheurich 1960s West German Floor Vase, Blue Glaze w/ Volcanic Texture
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Giant West German ceramic floor vase from Scheurich features a striking blue glaze band encircling textured volcanic surfaces, embodying the experimental spirit of Mid-Century Europe...
Ceramic
$447Sale Price|20% Off
H 19.3 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in
Rare Scheurich Vase XL West Germany Horse Chariot 546-50
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Poperinge, BE
Rare XL Scheurich vase depicting a gladiator and chariot with 2 horses, colored black and red on a turquoise glazed background, hand-painted vase. Collector's item West Germany vase ...
Ceramic
Tall Midcentury German Pottery Floor Vase Umbrella Stand by Scheurich
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing crack glazed ceramic Mid-Century Modern floor vase made in Germany, circa 1950s.
Ceramic
$577
H 10.83 in Dm 4.34 in
Extraordinary "STRAWBERRY" Tube Pottery Fat Lava Vase Scheurich, Germany, 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Fat lava art vase super rare black red "strawberry" DECOR. Producer: Scheurich, Germany Decade: 1970s This original vintage vase was produced in the 1970s in Ge...
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
$382
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 distinctive style of West German pottery popular in the 1960s and 1970s. Scheurich, a reno...
Pottery
$1,648
H 15.75 in Dm 8.67 in
Large German Floor Vase by Scheurich Keramik, W-Germany Pottery, 1960s-1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful large Mid-Century vase by Scheurich. West Germany, 1960s-1970s Shape number 546-40 (Model-height in centimeters).
Ceramic
1960’s Scheurich Keramik - W. German Ceramic Vase No. 264-30
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Bern, CH
1960’s Scheurich Keramik - West German Ceramic Vase. Numbered on base: W. Germany 264-30. With ochre glaze. Height: 30cm In lovely condition with no chips or cracks.
Ceramic
$199Sale Price|20% Off
H 17.72 in Dm 7.09 in
1960’s Scheurich Keramik W. Germany Ceramic 'Inka' Vase 416-45
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Bern, CH
1960’s Scheurich Keramik West German Ceramic Vase. Numbered on base: W. Germany 416-45. 'Inka' pattern with ochre glaze. Height: 45cm In lovely condition with no chips or cracks.
Ceramic
1960’s Scheurich Keramik West German Ceramic ‘Inka’ Vase 416-26
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Bern, CH
1960’s Scheurich Keramik West German Ceramic ‘Inka’ Vase Numbered on Base: W. Germany 416-26. Vibrant green glaze with the 'Inka' pattern. In excellent condition with no defects.
Ceramic
Pair of Fat Lava Ceramic Vases by Scheurich, West Germany, 1960s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Barcelona, ES
A pair of fat lava ceramic vases made by Scheurich, West Germany, 1960s. Very similar to each other in glazing and color. Both with original sticker.
Ceramic
$317
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 vintage vase was produced in the 1970s in Germany by Scheurich. It is made of cerami...
Ceramic
1960s Green Drip Glaze Ewer By Scheurich Keramik Stock No. 279-38
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Chicago, IL
Iconic green dip glaze ewer from the best manufacturer of ceramics in the 20th century, Scheurich Keramik. Large swooping handle and wide mouth opening are prominent. The green drip ...
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 This original vintage vase was produced in the 1950s in Germany by Scheurich. It i...
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
$194
H 11.82 in W 5.32 in D 4.34 in
vintage scheurich kosmos VASE white glaze sputnik pattern model 263-31
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Mannheim, DE
Wonderful West German mid century vase manufactured by Scheurich Keramik in the 1960's.
Ceramic
$412
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 Decade: 1970s This original vintage vase was produced in the 1970s in Germany by ...
Ceramic
$588 / set
H 24.81 in Dm 9.06 in
Ceramic Plant Pot & Pedestal West German Pottery by Scheurich, W-Germany, 1960s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic plant pot and pedestal from West German pottery factory Scheurich. Slightly brighter brown pedestal compared to the plant pot.
Ceramic
$341
H 20.48 in Dm 7.09 in
1970s German Scheurich Keramik Fat Lava Striped Pottery Ceramic Vase No 553 52
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in London, England
An unusual large ceramic 'Fat Lava' pottery vase manufactured in Germany by Scheurich Keramik during the 1970s. If it wasn't stamped on the base and have the "Scheurich" manufacture...
Ceramic, Pottery
$247
H 14.57 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Scheurich Europ-Line Midcentury Vase Model 248-38 Stripe Pattern 1950s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Mannheim, DE
Stunning West German vase manufactured by Scheurich Keramik in the late 1950s. Model number 248-38 with stripe pattern in blue and emerald green. Height 14 1/2" (37 cm), width 7" ...
Ceramic
$459
H 11.03 in Dm 4.34 in
Extraordinary Vintage Pottery Fat Lava Vase Made by Scheurich, Germany, 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Fat lava art vase super rare brown coloration and pattern Model: 532-28 Producer: Scheurich, Germany Decade: 1970s This original vintage vase ...
Ceramic
$694
H 9.85 in Dm 9.45 in
Super Rare "SWIRL" Fat Lava Pottery Vase by Scheurich Ceramics, Germany, 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Pottery ceramic vase Producer: Scheurich Ceramic, Germany Decade: 1970s Description: Original vintage 1970s pottery ceramic vase made in Germa...
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
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 This original vintage vase was produced in the 1970s in Germany. It is made of cer...
Ceramic
$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
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.
Whether it’s a Chinese Han dynasty glazed ceramic wine vessel, a work of Murano glass or a hand-painted Scandinavian modern stoneware piece, a fine vase brings a piece of history into your space as much as it adds a sophisticated dynamic.
Like sculptures or paintings, antique and vintage vases are considered works of fine art. Once offered as tributes to ancient rulers, vases continue to be gifted to heads of state today. Over time, decorative porcelain vases have become family heirlooms to be displayed prominently in our homes — loved pieces treasured from generation to generation.
The functional value of vases is well known. They were traditionally utilized as vessels for carrying dry goods or liquids, so some have handles and feature an opening at the top (where they flare back out). While artists have explored wildly sculptural alternatives over time, the most conventional vase shape is characterized by a bulbous base and a body with shoulders where the form curves inward.
Owing to their intrinsic functionality, vases are quite possibly versatile in ways few other art forms can match. They’re typically taller than they are wide. Some have a neck that offers height and is ideal for the stems of cut flowers. To pair with your mid-century modern decor, the right vase will be an elegant receptacle for leafy snake plants on your teak dining table, or, in the case of welcoming guests on your doorstep, a large ceramic floor vase for long tree branches or sticks — perhaps one crafted in the Art Nouveau style — works wonders.
Interior designers include vases of every type, size and style in their projects — be the canvas indoors or outdoors — often introducing a splash of color and a range of textures to an entryway or merely calling attention to nature’s asymmetries by bringing more organically shaped decorative objects into a home.
On 1stDibs, you can browse our collection of vases by material, including ceramic, glass, porcelain and more. Sizes range from tiny bud vases to massive statement pieces and every size in between.