$583 / set
H 11.03 in W 5.32 in D 3.35 in
Set of Two Pottery Fat Lava Vases Jura "482-28" Made by Scheurich, Germany 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Set of two fat lava art vases model: Jura 482-28 Producer: Scheurich
Ceramic
$715
H 8.67 in Dm 4.34 in
set of 2 Rare Super Color Crusty Fat Lava Vases by Scheurich, Germany WGP, 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Fat lava art vase, heavy Brutalist glaze set of 2 Producer: Scheurich, Germany
Ceramic
$476 / set
H 10.24 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in
Set of Two Pottery Fat Lava Vases Jura "282-26" Made by Scheurich, Germany 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Set of two fat lava art vases model: Jura 282-26 Producer: Scheurich
Ceramic
$655 / set
H 8.47 in W 9.26 in D 7.88 in
Set of Two Pottery Fat Lava Vases model "484-21" Made by Scheurich Germany 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Set of two fat lava art vases model: 484-21 Producer: Scheurich, Germany
Ceramic
$476 / set
H 7.88 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Set of Two Pottery Fat Lava Vases Jura "282-20" Made by Scheurich, Germany 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Set of two fat lava art vases Model: Jura 282-20 Producer: Scheurich
Ceramic
$655 / set
H 8.47 in W 9.26 in D 7.88 in
Set of Two Pottery Fat Lava Vases Model "484-21" Made by Scheurich Germany 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Set of two fat lava art vases Model: 484-21 Producer: Scheurich, Germany
Ceramic
$655 / set
H 8.47 in W 9.26 in D 7.88 in
Set of Two Pottery Fat Lava Vases Model "484-21" Made by Scheurich Germany 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Set of two fat lava art vases Model: 484-21 Producer: Scheurich, Germany
Ceramic
$655
H 16.15 in Dm 6.7 in
Large Pottery Fat Lava Multi-Color 239-41 Vase Made by Scheurich, 1970s No. 2
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Fat lava art vase extra large version Model: 239-41 Producer: Scheurich
Ceramic
$417
H 11.82 in W 5.52 in D 3.15 in
1970s Modernist Fat Lava Red and Black Ceramic German Bottle Vase by Scheurich
By Roth Keramik, Scheurich Keramik
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A modernist fat lava ceramic vase made in Germany by famous manufacturer Scheurich keramik. It's
Ceramic
Scheurich Amsterdam 2 Vases Lava Glaze West German Pottery 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik, Heinz Siery, West German Pottery
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Onion, and semi-matte textured Fat Lava glaze in red and orange palette. Amsterdam, presented in 1972
Ceramic, Pottery
Fat Lava Scheurich Vase with Decor and Stamp 282-26, W-Germany, 1960s
By Scheurich Keramik, West German Pottery
Located in Verviers, BE
Fat Lava Scheurich vase with decor and stamp 282-26, W-Germany' 1960s. W Germany glazed pottery
Ceramic
$393
H 14.97 in Dm 9.06 in
Fat Lava Floor Vase with Red Drip-Glaze 'Scheurich 279-38, W-Germany' 1960s
By West German Pottery, Scheurich Keramik
Located in Verviers, BE
Classic fat lava red drip-glaze on charcoal background. Floor vase with handle. Vintage Scheurich
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
$514Sale Price|50% Off
H 19.69 in Dm 5.52 in
Mid-Century Modern Scheurich Keramik Vase, Glazed Ceramic, 1960s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Valladolid, ES
. About Fat Lava and Scheurich Keramik: Fat Lava pottery is one of the most iconic styles of mid-20th
Ceramic
Oversize West German "Fat Lava" Vase
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Highland, IN
Fantastic large West German vase with vivid textural "Fat Lava" glaze by Scheurich. 17.5"h X 8.5"d
Ceramic
Midcentury Huge Red Lava Glazed Floor Vase
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Copenhagen, K
Midcentury huge red lava glazed, pitcher shaped, floor vase. The vase is numbered and attributed
Ceramic
$464
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
Ceramic
Midcentury Scheurich Keramik Fat Lava Style Designed Vase
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful West German vase handcrafted for Scheurich Keramik with prominent red and black-brown
Ceramic
1960s Lava Stripe Pottery Vessel Jug West Germany
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Keramik Pottery Art Water Pitcher Jug West Germany Stamped on bottom attributed to Scheurich
Ceramic, Pottery
Mid-Century Modern Scheurich Vase, Ceramic, Germany, 1970s, Fat Lava
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful undamaged Scheurich vase from the Seventies. Orange, beige, brown and black fat lava.
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Scheurich Vase, Ceramic, Germany, 1970s, Fat Lava
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful undamaged Scheurich vase from the Seventies. Green, beige, brown and black fat lava.
Ceramic
Fat Lava Vase with Textured Sand Tones, West Germany, 1960s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Fat lava vase with texture sand tones. Made by Scheurich Keramik, West Germany 1960s. Signature
Ceramic
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
1990s Brutalist Orange and Gray Fat Lava Ceramic German Vase
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Lava" tradition, reimagined with a sleek, contemporary silhouette. The piece features a dramatic
Ceramic
Three Mis-Matching Fat Lava Vases, West Germany 1960s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Barcelona, ES
Three mis-matching fat lava vases fabricated in West Germany in the 1960s.
Ceramic
$1,513Sale Price|20% Off
H 49.61 in W 13.78 in D 9.06 in
Brown green Fat Lava ceramic lamp East Germany 1960s Scheurich
By West German Pottery
Located in Valladolid, ES
Amazing Fat Lava ceramic piece, East Germany, 1960s, by Scheurich Keramic ,Original lampshade. Fat
Ceramic, Fabric, Cotton
Mid-Century German Pottery Fat Lava Bowl from Scheurich, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Pottery Fat Lava Bowl from Scheurich, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed
Ceramic
Mid-Century Pottery WGP Fat Lava Vase from Scheurich, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Fat Lava Vase from Scheurich, 1960s, in Very Good conditions
Ceramic
German Fat Lava Vase in Dry Green Tones, West Germany, 1960s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Fat lava vase in dry green tones by Scheurich Keramik. Signature stamp on bottom.
Ceramic
1970s Modernist Olive Green Fat Lava Ceramic German Jug Vase
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This Fat Lava Ceramic German Jug Vase is a striking example of the bold, sculptural designs
Ceramic
German Fat Lava Vase in Brown Hues, West Germany, 1960s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Fat lava vase made in West Germany in 1960s.
Ceramic
1970s Modernist Red and Black Fat Lava Ceramic German Vase by WGP
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A fat lava ceramic vase manufactured in germany in the Seventies by WGP, it's in lovely conditions
Ceramic
Mid-Century West German "Fat Lava" Vase – Model 549-23, Vintage Ceramic Art
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in West Hollywood, CA
sought-after “Fat Lava” ceramic movement that defined mid-century European studio pottery from the 1950s
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Fat Lava Drip Glaze Ceramic Vase, West Germany, 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Grythyttan, SE
colors and lava-type glazes were typical for Scheurich during the 1960-70’s. this ceramic vase from W
Stoneware
Fat Lava Vase in Brown and Textured Grey Tones, West Germany, 1960s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Fat lava vase in brown and textured grey tones. Made in West Germany in 1960s. Signature stamp on
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
Colorful Fat Lava Pottery "Orange" Vase by Kreutz Ceramics, Germany, 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Pottery ceramic vase Producer: Kreutz Ceramic, Germany Decade: 1970s Original vintage 1970s pottery ceramic vase made in Germany. High quality ...
Ceramic
$715
H 11.82 in Dm 6.7 in
Extra Large Fat Lava Teak Table Light Base by Krösselbach Ceramic, Germany 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Fat lava table light base Producer: Krösselbach Ceramics, Germany Decade
Ceramic
$464
H 10.24 in Dm 4.73 in
Extraordinary Vintage Pottery Fat Lava Vase Made by Ü-Keramik WGP Germany 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Fat lava art vase super rare orange, black coloration Producer: Ü- Keramik
Ceramic
Mid-Century Fat Lava Pottery WGP Vase from Scheurich, West Germany, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Fat Lava Pottery WGP Vase from Scheurich, West Germany, 1960s, in Very Good conditions
Ceramic
$469
H 5.91 in W 4.72 in D 4.33 in
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Fat Lava Vase from Scheurich, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Fat Lava Vase from Scheurich, 1960s, in Very Good conditions
Ceramic
1970s Modernist Fat Lava Brown and Orange Ceramic West German Jug
By Ceramano, Scheurich & Carstens
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a 1970s Modernist West German ceramic jug, often referred to as "Fat Lava" pottery. The
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Fat Lava Vase, Red and Black Ceramic, Germany, 1970
By Ceramano, Scheurich & Carstens
Located in Aci Castello, IT
are red and black, reflecting the typical palette of Fat Lava ceramics. The vibrant red and the black
Ceramic
Scheurich Keramik West German Fat Lava Orange Black and Red Glazed Ceramic Vase
Located in Queens, NY
West German mid-century ceramic vase with a fat lava-style glaze in orange, red, brown, and black
Ceramic
$375
H 8 in W 4 in D 3.5 in
Scheurich West German Mid-Century Fat Lava Red and Black Glazed Ceramic Pitcher
Located in Queens, NY
West German Mid-Century ceramic pitcher with a fat lava-style red and black glaze. (SCHEURICH
Ceramic
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
Ceramic
1990s Modernist Gray and Black Fat Lava Ceramic German Bull
By Otto Keramik, Scheurich Keramik
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This Ceramic Bull 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 K...
Ceramic
1980s Modernist Red and Black Fat Lava Ceramic German Bison
By Otto Keramik, Scheurich 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 ...
Ceramic
1990s Modernist Yellow and Black Fat Lava Ceramic German Bison
By Otto Keramik, Scheurich 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 ...
Ceramic
Seventies Fat Lava Vases Germany (3 pcs)
By Scheurich Keramik, Carstens Tönnieshof, Bay Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Three vibrant colored vases. The highest vase is from Scheurich Keramik and the height is 28 cm
Ceramic
West German Fat Lava Vase by Dumler & Breiden, 1960's
By Scheurich Keramik, Otto Meier, Heinz Siery, Dümler & Breiden
Located in Philadelphia, PA
West German Fat Lava Vase by Dümler & Breiden, 1960's The vase is grey, brown and dark green
Pottery
Vase by West German Pottery Manufacturer Scheurich Keramic, circa 1965
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vase by West German Pottery manufacturer Scheurich Keramic. Brown "volcanic lava glaze", circa
Pottery
20th Century German 'W. Germany' Ceramic Vase
Located in High Point, NC
. Its repeated oval motifs, typical of “fat lava” and Scheurich-style ceramics, add a sculptural quality
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.