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Two 1970s Mid-Century Modern Fat Lava Ceramic German Jugs
Two 1970s Mid-Century Modern Fat Lava Ceramic German Jugs

Two 1970s Mid-Century Modern Fat Lava Ceramic German Jugs

By Roth Keramik, Scheurich Keramik

Located in Aci Castello, IT

Two fat lava ceramic jug hand-crafted in Germany in the seventies. They are in lovely conditions

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Lava Glazed Blue Ceramic California Studio Pottery Plate
Mid-Century Modern Lava Glazed Blue Ceramic California Studio Pottery Plate

Mid-Century Modern Lava Glazed Blue Ceramic California Studio Pottery Plate

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderfully designed and blue lava crater glazed studio pottery plate in the style of Mid-Century

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Large Mid-Century Modern German Fat Lava Vase by Ruscha Model 335
Large Mid-Century Modern German Fat Lava Vase by Ruscha Model 335

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

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Large Ceramic Decorative Bowl with Fat Lava Glaze - 20th c.
Mid-Century Modern Large Ceramic Decorative Bowl with Fat Lava Glaze - 20th c.

Mid-Century Modern Large Ceramic Decorative Bowl with Fat Lava Glaze - 20th c.

Located in Saint Petersburg, FL

Bowl showcases an organic aesthetic; rich earthy glaze with a striking abstract design at its center, featuring deep black & green hues which blend seamlessly into warm, sun-kissed ...

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Beatrice Wood Signed Mid-Century California Studio Pottery Red Lava Glaze Vase
Beatrice Wood Signed Mid-Century California Studio Pottery Red Lava Glaze Vase

Beatrice Wood Signed Mid-Century California Studio Pottery Red Lava Glaze Vase

By Beatrice Wood

Located in Studio City, CA

any Mid-Century Modern pottery collection or personal collectors of Wood's work or make for a fabulous

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Beatrice Wood Signed Mid-Century California Pottery Dark Lava Crater Glaze Vase
Beatrice Wood Signed Mid-Century California Pottery Dark Lava Crater Glaze Vase

Beatrice Wood Signed Mid-Century California Pottery Dark Lava Crater Glaze Vase

By Beatrice Wood

Located in Studio City, CA

addition to any Mid-Century Modern pottery collection or personal collectors of Beatrice's work - or make

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Beatrice Wood Signed Rare Mid-Century Luster Lava Glazed Minature Small Vase
Beatrice Wood Signed Rare Mid-Century Luster Lava Glazed Minature Small Vase

Beatrice Wood Signed Rare Mid-Century Luster Lava Glazed Minature Small Vase

By Beatrice Wood

Located in Studio City, CA

Beatrice's work and/or an amazing addition to any Mid-Century Modern/California Studio pottery collection. A

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Beatrice Wood Signed Mid-Century California Pottery Dark Lava Luster Glaze Vase
Beatrice Wood Signed Mid-Century California Pottery Dark Lava Luster Glaze Vase

Beatrice Wood Signed Mid-Century California Pottery Dark Lava Luster Glaze Vase

By Beatrice Wood

Located in Studio City, CA

to any Mid-Century Modern pottery collection or personal collectors of Beatrice's work - or make for

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Mid Century Vintage Unique Artistic Glass Lava Vase, Tarnowiec, Europe, 1970s
Mid Century Vintage Unique Artistic Glass Lava Vase, Tarnowiec, Europe, 1970s

Mid Century Vintage Unique Artistic Glass Lava Vase, Tarnowiec, Europe, 1970s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Vase made in the Tarnowiec Glassworks located in Poland, designed by J. Słuczan-Orkusz. Soda glass, mass-colored, hand-formed. Absolutely unique and rare shape. Vintage product fr...

Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Glit HF Icelandic Mid-Century Fat Lava Ceramic Pottery Set of Mugs, Pot & Plate
Glit HF Icelandic Mid-Century Fat Lava Ceramic Pottery Set of Mugs, Pot & Plate

Glit HF Icelandic Mid-Century Fat Lava Ceramic Pottery Set of Mugs, Pot & Plate

By Glit

Located in Los Angeles, CA

lava. The pottery company operated at Othingata downtown Reykjavik until 1971, when the decision was

Category

Mid-20th Century Icelandic Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern West German Fat Lava Pottery Vase by Ilkra Edel Keramik
Mid-Century Modern West German Fat Lava Pottery Vase by Ilkra Edel Keramik

Mid-Century Modern West German Fat Lava Pottery Vase by Ilkra Edel Keramik

By Ilkra Edel Keramik 1

Located in COLMAR, FR

A perfect example of mid-century modern German art pottery. This fat lava vase was made by the west

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century German Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Pottery, Clay

Israeli Mid-Century Lapid Lava Glazed Ceramic Pitcher
Israeli Mid-Century Lapid Lava Glazed Ceramic Pitcher

Israeli Mid-Century Lapid Lava Glazed Ceramic Pitcher

Located in Queens, NY

Israeli Mid-Century Lapid Lava Glazed Ceramic Pitcher with handle (companion pieces REG4741A-N)

Category

20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Israeli Mid-Century Lapid Lava Glazed Ceramic Pitcher
Israeli Mid-Century Lapid Lava Glazed Ceramic Pitcher

Israeli Mid-Century Lapid Lava Glazed Ceramic Pitcher

Located in Queens, NY

Israeli Mid-Century Lapid Lava Glazed Ceramic Pitcher with handle (companion pieces REG4741A-N)

Category

20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Israeli Mid-Century Lapid Lava Glazed Ceramic Pitcher
Israeli Mid-Century Lapid Lava Glazed Ceramic Pitcher

Israeli Mid-Century Lapid Lava Glazed Ceramic Pitcher

Located in Queens, NY

Israeli Mid-Century Lapid Lava Glazed Ceramic Pitcher with handle and narrow neck (companion pieces

Category

20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Israeli Mid-Century Lapid Lava Glazed Ceramic Pitcher
Israeli Mid-Century Lapid Lava Glazed Ceramic Pitcher

Israeli Mid-Century Lapid Lava Glazed Ceramic Pitcher

Located in Queens, NY

Israeli Mid-Century Lapid Lava Glazed Ceramic Pitcher with a handle and narrow neck (companion

Category

20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Israeli Mid-Century Lapid Lava Glazed Ceramic Pitcher
Israeli Mid-Century Lapid Lava Glazed Ceramic Pitcher

Israeli Mid-Century Lapid Lava Glazed Ceramic Pitcher

Located in Queens, NY

Israeli Mid-Century Lapid Lava Glazed Ceramic Pitcher with a small handle and fliared spout

Category

20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Brutalist Fat Lava Pottery Bowl, 1960s
Mid-Century Brutalist Fat Lava Pottery Bowl, 1960s

Mid-Century Brutalist Fat Lava Pottery Bowl, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Brutalist Fat Lava Pottery Bowl, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Mobach Utrecht Fat Lava Bowl Mid-century Modern Netherland Ceramics
Mobach Utrecht Fat Lava Bowl Mid-century Modern Netherland Ceramics

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

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Mid-Century Modern Fat Lava Ashtray or Vide-Poche by Jan Van Erp
Mid-Century Modern Fat Lava Ashtray or Vide-Poche by Jan Van Erp

Mid-Century Modern Fat Lava Ashtray or Vide-Poche by Jan Van Erp

By Copper Shop & Van Erp Studio

Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR

Mid-Century Modern Fat Lava Asbak by Jan Van Erp This vintage ashtray is a strong example of the

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Ashtrays

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Studio Pottery Tea Pot with Blue Lava Glaze
Mid-Century Studio Pottery Tea Pot with Blue Lava Glaze

Mid-Century Studio Pottery Tea Pot with Blue Lava Glaze

Located in San Diego, CA

Mid-century studio pottery tea pot with blue lava glaze, circa 1970s. The pot is in very good

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Long Mid-Century Modern Fat Lava Ashtray or Vide-Poche by Jan Van Erp
Long Mid-Century Modern Fat Lava Ashtray or Vide-Poche by Jan Van Erp

Long Mid-Century Modern Fat Lava Ashtray or Vide-Poche by Jan Van Erp

By Copper Shop & Van Erp Studio

Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR

Mid-Century Modern Fat Lava Asbak by Jan Van Erp This vintage ashtray is a strong example of the

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Ashtrays

Materials

Ceramic

Fat Lava German Colored And Glazed Ceramic Pitcher
Fat Lava German Colored And Glazed Ceramic Pitcher

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

A rare mcm lava glaze ashtray by Fohr Keramik, mid 20th century
A rare mcm lava glaze ashtray by Fohr Keramik, mid 20th century

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. In tones

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Ceramic

West German Fat Lava Ceramic Jug, Brown Reactive Glaze, 490-42
West German Fat Lava Ceramic Jug, Brown Reactive Glaze, 490-42

West German Fat Lava Ceramic Jug, Brown Reactive Glaze, 490-42

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Extra large West German ceramic water jug demonstrates the Fat Lava movement's emphasis on dramatic

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

1970s Modernist Olive Green Fat Lava Ceramic German Jug Vase
1970s Modernist Olive Green Fat Lava Ceramic German Jug Vase

1970s Modernist Olive Green Fat Lava Ceramic German Jug Vase

By Scheurich Keramik

Located in Aci Castello, IT

makes it a standout example of mid-century modern ceramics. The Vase it's in perfect condition.

Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Huge Fat Lava Ceramic Vases, West-Germany, 1960s
Pair of Huge Fat Lava Ceramic Vases, West-Germany, 1960s

Pair of Huge Fat Lava Ceramic Vases, West-Germany, 1960s

Located in Berlin, DE

Set of 2 huge fat lava ceramic vases, manufactured in 1960s in West-Germany. The individual

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

1990s Modernist Yellow and Black Fat Lava Ceramic German Bison
1990s Modernist Yellow and Black Fat Lava Ceramic German Bison

1990s Modernist Yellow and Black Fat Lava Ceramic German Bison

By Scheurich Keramik, Otto Keramik

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This Ceramic Bison by Otto Keramik is a striking and unique piece of ceramic art that epitomizes the design aesthetics of the era. Created by the renowned German pottery studio Otto ...

Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

1970s Modernist Fat Lava Brown and Orange Ceramic West German Jug
1970s Modernist Fat Lava Brown and Orange Ceramic West German Jug

1970s Modernist Fat Lava Brown and Orange Ceramic West German Jug

By Ceramano, Scheurich & Carstens

Located in Aci Castello, IT

quintessentially mid-century modern. The glossy brown glaze dominates the upper portion, lending it a rich and

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Fat Lava German Jug With Colored And Glazed Ceramic Handle
Fat Lava German Jug With Colored And Glazed Ceramic Handle

Fat Lava German Jug With Colored And Glazed Ceramic Handle

Located in Prato, Tuscany

of porcelain and ceramic production. "Fat lava" is the name given to a certain style of West German

Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Beatrice Wood Signed Pink Lava Glaze Midcentury California Studio Pottery Bowl
Beatrice Wood Signed Pink Lava Glaze Midcentury California Studio Pottery Bowl

Beatrice Wood Signed Pink Lava Glaze Midcentury California Studio Pottery Bowl

By Beatrice Wood

Located in Studio City, CA

Famed California Mid-Century Modern artist Beatrice Wood signed bowl featuring a unique pink lava

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Pair of Huge Fat Lava Ceramic Floor Vases, West-Germany, 1960s
Pair of Huge Fat Lava Ceramic Floor Vases, West-Germany, 1960s

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

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Seventies Vallauris Ceramic Fat Lava Lemonade Set (7 pcs)
Seventies Vallauris Ceramic Fat Lava Lemonade Set (7 pcs)

Seventies Vallauris Ceramic Fat Lava Lemonade Set (7 pcs)

By Vallauris

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Stunning Seventies lemonade set in a very good condition. Jug: 25 cm high Mug: 15 cm high

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Green Lava Studio Ceramic Vase by Wilhelm & Elly Kuch, 1960s, Germany
Green Lava Studio Ceramic Vase by Wilhelm & Elly Kuch, 1960s, Germany

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

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Colored Ceramic 1950 Ashtray on Lava
Colored Ceramic 1950 Ashtray on Lava

Colored Ceramic 1950 Ashtray on Lava

By Vallauris

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Colored ceramic 1950 ashtray. Made in a piece on Lava, covered with Ceramic hand painted.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Lava

Carstens Luxus Designer Range Vase Fat Lava, West Germany, circa 1962
Carstens Luxus Designer Range Vase Fat Lava, West Germany, circa 1962

Carstens Luxus Designer Range Vase Fat Lava, West Germany, circa 1962

By Carstens Tönnieshof, Gerda Heuckeroth

Located in Pymble, NSW

Carstens produced high quality ceramics of which the 'Luxus' range was the most expensive, high end

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Fat Lava Style German Colored and Glazed Ceramic Pitcher with Handle
Fat Lava Style German Colored and Glazed Ceramic Pitcher with Handle

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

Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Roth Keramik yellow and black lava glaze, 41cm, Wet Germany, c. 1970.
Roth Keramik yellow and black lava glaze, 41cm, Wet Germany, c. 1970.

Roth Keramik yellow and black lava glaze, 41cm, Wet Germany, c. 1970.

By Roth Keramik

Located in Pymble, NSW

An extremely rare yellow and black lava glazed jug vase with 2 ring handles. This impressive sized

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Roth Keramic red and black lava glazed vase, West Germany, c.1970
Roth Keramic red and black lava glazed vase, West Germany, c.1970

Roth Keramic red and black lava glazed vase, West Germany, c.1970

By Roth Keramik

Located in Pymble, NSW

A Roth Keramik glossy red panel and black lava glazed bordered small vase, pattern number 309. In

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Roth Keramik Orange and black lava glazed vase, West Germany, c.1970
Roth Keramik Orange and black lava glazed vase, West Germany, c.1970

Roth Keramik Orange and black lava glazed vase, West Germany, c.1970

By Roth Keramik

Located in Pymble, NSW

A Roth Keramic glossy orange panelled two handled vase with black lava glazed borders, pattern

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Midcentury Modern Abstract Lava Glaze Ashtray By Raymor
Italian Midcentury Modern Abstract Lava Glaze Ashtray By Raymor

Italian Midcentury Modern Abstract Lava Glaze Ashtray By Raymor

By Raymor

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Large, Italian, midcentury modern, art pottery ashtray by Raymor features a painted, multicolor

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Ceramic

Roth Keramik orange and black lava glazed vase, West Germany, c.1970.
Roth Keramik orange and black lava glazed vase, West Germany, c.1970.

Roth Keramik orange and black lava glazed vase, West Germany, c.1970.

By Roth Keramik

Located in Pymble, NSW

A Roth Keramik small orange and black lava glazed vase, pattern number 309. The most common form of

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Roth Keramic orange and black lava large vase, West Germany, c.1970
Roth Keramic orange and black lava large vase, West Germany, c.1970

Roth Keramic orange and black lava large vase, West Germany, c.1970

By Roth Keramik

Located in Pymble, NSW

A Roth Keramic glossy orange large vase with black lava glazed borders to the panels, pattern

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Roth Keramik orange and black lava glaze, 40cm, West Germany, c. 1970.
Roth Keramik orange and black lava glaze, 40cm, West Germany, c. 1970.

Roth Keramik orange and black lava glaze, 40cm, West Germany, c. 1970.

By Roth Keramik

Located in Pymble, NSW

A Roth Keramik large jug vase, 40 cm, in bright orange with a black lava glaze highlighting the

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Fat Lava  red black Germany CERAMIC VASE, Scheurich Keramik, 50´s, 60´s
Fat Lava  red black Germany CERAMIC VASE, Scheurich Keramik, 50´s, 60´s

Fat Lava red black Germany CERAMIC VASE, Scheurich Keramik, 50´s, 60´s

By Scheurich Keramik

Located in Valladolid, ES

Keramik in the middle of the previous century, circa 1950. This Midcentury design gets its name from its

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Vessel Fat Lava Made in W-Germany in Excellent Condition, 1970s
Vintage Vessel Fat Lava Made in W-Germany in Excellent Condition, 1970s

Vintage Vessel Fat Lava Made in W-Germany in Excellent Condition, 1970s

By Bay Keramik

Located in Verviers, BE

The piece is in excellent condition and a real beauty! A real treasure for the ceramics' collector

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Lovely Green Lava Studio Ceramic Vase by Wilhelm & Elly Kuch, 1960s, Germany
Lovely Green Lava Studio Ceramic Vase by Wilhelm & Elly Kuch, 1960s, Germany

Lovely Green Lava Studio Ceramic Vase by Wilhelm & Elly Kuch, 1960s, Germany

By Wilhelm & Elly Kuch

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Lovely Green Lava Studio Ceramic Vase by Wilhelm & Elly Kuch, 1960s, Germany Very good condition

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Roth Keramik red and black lava glaze, 41cm West Germany, c. 1970.
Roth Keramik red and black lava glaze, 41cm West Germany, c. 1970.

Roth Keramik red and black lava glaze, 41cm West Germany, c. 1970.

By Roth Keramik

Located in Pymble, NSW

A Roth Keramik jug vase with 2 ring handles. Black lava glaze and moulded glossy red oval pattern

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Iceland Lava Ceramic Plates by Ragnar Kjartansson of Glit Pottery, 1960s
Set of Iceland Lava Ceramic Plates by Ragnar Kjartansson of Glit Pottery, 1960s

Set of Iceland Lava Ceramic Plates by Ragnar Kjartansson of Glit Pottery, 1960s

By Glit, Ragnar Kjartansson

Located in Andernach, DE

. Ragnar Kjartansson a sculptor and ceramist helped founding Glit Pottery in 1958. Rocky hardened lava

Category

Mid-20th Century Icelandic Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Roth Keramic orange and black lava glazed round vase, West Germany, c.1970
Roth Keramic orange and black lava glazed round vase, West Germany, c.1970

Roth Keramic orange and black lava glazed round vase, West Germany, c.1970

By Roth Keramik

Located in Pymble, NSW

A Roth Keramic glossy orange and black lava glazed flat round vase. Pattern number 310 and retains

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Roth Keramik Orange and black lava glazed guitar vase, West Germany, c.1970
Roth Keramik Orange and black lava glazed guitar vase, West Germany, c.1970

Roth Keramik Orange and black lava glazed guitar vase, West Germany, c.1970

By Roth Keramik

Located in Pymble, NSW

A Roth Keramic glossy orange and black lava glazed ‘guitar’ vase, pattern number 312. An iconic

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Roth Keramik glossy red and black lava glazed vase, West Germany, c.1970
Roth Keramik glossy red and black lava glazed vase, West Germany, c.1970

Roth Keramik glossy red and black lava glazed vase, West Germany, c.1970

By Roth Keramik

Located in Pymble, NSW

A Roth Keramic glossy red panelled two ring handled vase with black lava glazed borders, pattern

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Roth Keramic purple and white and black lava vase, West Germany, c.1970
Roth Keramic purple and white and black lava vase, West Germany, c.1970

Roth Keramic purple and white and black lava vase, West Germany, c.1970

By Roth Keramik

Located in Pymble, NSW

A Roth Keramik rare purple panelled small vase with white and black lava glazed borders edged in

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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Midcentury Modern Lava Ceramics For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of midcentury modern lava ceramics for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique midcentury modern lava ceramics was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, pottery and earthenware. There are all kinds of midcentury modern lava ceramics available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of midcentury modern lava ceramics to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern midcentury modern lava ceramics are of considerable interest. Midcentury modern lava ceramics have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Bay Keramik, Scheurich Keramik and PAN Keramik are consistently popular.

How Much are Midcentury Modern Lava Ceramics?

Prices for midcentury modern lava ceramics start at $195 and top out at $6,400 with the average selling for $603.

A Close Look at Mid-century-modern Furniture

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.