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1960s Strehla West Germany Vase
By Strehla
Located in Achterveld, NL
1960s Strehla West Germany vase.  
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

  • 1960s Strehla West Germany Vase
  • 1960s Strehla West Germany Vase
  • 1960s Strehla West Germany Vase
  • 1960s Strehla West Germany Vase
H 7.88 in. Dm 11.82 in.
1960s Carstens Tonnieshof West German Vase
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s Carstens Tonnieshof West German vase.
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Vintage 1960s Ceramics

Vintage West Germany Vases Set of 3, 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage West Germany vases set of 3, 1970s. Trio of pottery vases from German manufacturer
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Large West German Vase by Scheurich in Green Glaze
By Ceramano, Scheurich & Carstens
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large west German vase by Scheurich in green glaze. Circa 1970's. In very good condtion. Add to
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

1960s Carstens Tonnieshaf West German Vase
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Beautiful tortoise shell pattern on these Mid-Century West German vases. The're are 12 of these
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Vintage 1960s Ceramics

Colorful Mid-Century Modernist from West Germany Vase, circa 1970
By Scheurich Keramik, West German Pottery
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Colorful Mid-Century Modernist from West Germany vase, circa 1970 The enamel is very bright, the
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Enamel

Mid-Century Modernist West Germany Vase signed Scheurich Keramik, circa 1970
By Scheurich Keramik, West German Pottery
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Mid-Century Modernist West Germany vase signed Scheurich Keramik, circa 1970 Beautiful and silky
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Enamel

Tall Midcentury West German Vase
Located in Troy, MI
West German tall ceramic vase has a gray blue glaze with a bold incised and glazed decorative
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Mid-Century Modernist West German Vases by Scheurich Keramik, circa 1970
By Scheurich Keramik, West German Pottery
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Pair of Mid-Century Modernist West German vases by Scheurich Keramik, circa 1970 Beautiful and
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Enamel

Set of 6 Scheurich West Germany Vases, 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Delft, NL
Diameter Condition: Mint Origin: Germany Material: Ceramic Manufacturer: Scheurich.
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

  • Set of 6 Scheurich West Germany Vases, 1970s
  • Set of 6 Scheurich West Germany Vases, 1970s
  • Set of 6 Scheurich West Germany Vases, 1970s
  • Set of 6 Scheurich West Germany Vases, 1970s
H 11.82 in. W 5.52 in. D 5.52 in.
Ceramic West Germany vase or Jug 1535-13
Located in Schagen, NL
Lovely small West Germany ceramic jug / vase, 1535-13 with rare black and Honey colored decoration
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Jars

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Ceramic

  • Ceramic West Germany vase or Jug 1535-13
  • Ceramic West Germany vase or Jug 1535-13
  • Ceramic West Germany vase or Jug 1535-13
  • Ceramic West Germany vase or Jug 1535-13
H 5.12 in. W 4.73 in. D 4.73 in.
West Germany, Vase Black and White
By Scheurich & Greulich Keramik
Located in Antwerp, BE
An abstract black and white lined ceramic vase with accents of yellow and red designed. West
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Pottery

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Ceramic

  • West Germany, Vase Black and White
  • West Germany, Vase Black and White
  • West Germany, Vase Black and White
  • West Germany, Vase Black and White
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H 14.97 in. Dm 6.3 in.
Carstens 1950s Vintage Midcentury Turquoise Black & Gold West German Vase
By Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Beautiful vintage midcentury West German vessel or vase by Carstens Tonnieshof made post war circa
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic, Clay

Carstens 1950s Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Graphite & Blue West German Vases
By Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Beautiful midcentury pair of West German vessels or vases by Carstens Tonnieshof as part of the
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic, Clay

Red and Black Vintage Midcentury West German Vase by Jasba Pottery, circa 1970
By Jasba, Fohr
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
A beautiful vase in striking red and matte black with an embossed pattern - shape number 1 582 20
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Clay

Large Ceramic Scheurich, West-Germany Vase, Europ Linie 517-38
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Schagen, NL
Beautiful ceramic piece, Handpainted in light Brown and White decoration from the Europ Linie. The piece is in absolute wonderful condition with only possible minor signs of age and ...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

West Germany Mid-Century Modern Vase
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Petite Mid-Century Modern West Germany vase. Wonderful glaze and motif.
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Vintage German Pottery Vase
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful vintage West-Germany vase. Model 110/30. Very good vintage condition.
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Pottery

  • Vintage German Pottery Vase
  • Vintage German Pottery Vase
  • Vintage German Pottery Vase
  • Vintage German Pottery Vase
H 11.82 in. Dm 6.7 in.
Bay with Germany Glazed Vase, 1960s
By Bay Keramik
Located in Achterveld, NL
1960s West Germany vase by Bay Keramik in excellent condition.   
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Mcm Purple Ceramic Vase by Fohr Keramik, West Germany, Mid-20th Century
By Fohr
Located in View Park, CA
A vintage West German vase by Fohr Keramik, Mid-20th Century. Tones of electric purple, crude oil
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

West German Pottery Vase
By West German Pottery
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
West German 1960s Glazed red and white ceramic vase. Abstract art in green yellow blue red.   
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

  • West German Pottery Vase
  • West German Pottery Vase
  • West German Pottery Vase
  • West German Pottery Vase
H 5.52 in. Dm 2.76 in.
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
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

West German Ceramic Vase
By West German Pottery
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
West German glazed ceramic vase in red and black 1960s. Water jar by West German stamped on the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

  • West German Ceramic Vase
  • West German Ceramic Vase
  • West German Ceramic Vase
  • West German Ceramic Vase
H 5.91 in. Dm 5.12 in.
Vintage West Germany Ceramic Vase
By West German Pottery
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Large ceramic vase produced by Bay Keramik, West Germany in the 1960s. With its modern shape and
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Mid-20th Century German Vases

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Ceramic

  • Vintage West Germany Ceramic Vase
  • Vintage West Germany Ceramic Vase
  • Vintage West Germany Ceramic Vase
  • Vintage West Germany Ceramic Vase
H 18.12 in. Dm 7.88 in.
Vintage West German Art Vase from the 1970s
By West German Pottery
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage West German art vase from the 1970s with a beautiful blue glaze and with no cracks or chips.
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Vintage 1970s German Bauhaus Vases

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Pottery

  • Vintage West German Art Vase from the 1970s
  • Vintage West German Art Vase from the 1970s
  • Vintage West German Art Vase from the 1970s
  • Vintage West German Art Vase from the 1970s
H 16.54 in. W 5.91 in. D 5.91 in.
Ruscha Midcentury Vase Drip Glaze Earth Tones Kurt Tschoerner Model 340
By Kurt Tschöner, Ruscha
Located in Mannheim, DE
A fantastic vintage West German vase manufactured by Ruscha Keramik in the 1960s to 70s. Drip glaze
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Ceramic Mid-Century West Germany Handle Vase, Glossy Speckled Enamel, 1960s
By West German Pottery
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Ceramic mid-century West Germany handle vase - Glossy speckled enamel - 1960s This piece is
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Enamel

Large Ceramic Floor Vase Yellow and Black by West Germany, circa 1960
By West German Pottery
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
West Germany pottery. Large ceramic floor vase by West Germany. Original ceramic glazes
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Vintage Flower Pots, West Germany, 1960s
By West German Pottery
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage flower pots, West Germany, 1960s Set of four blue and green flowerpots made in West
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Ceramic

Set of Three West German Scheurich Keramik Fat Lava Glazed Ceramic Vases / Jars
By West German Pottery, Scheurich Keramik
Located in Barcelona, ES
Colorful set of three West German fat lava brown and orange glazed ceramic vases. Germany 1960s
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Lava

Large Stoneware Art Pottery Vase, Germany, 1960s
By West German Pottery
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large stoneware glazed decorative vase. Midcentury era design featuring hand drawn strips of blue
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Stoneware

  • Large Stoneware Art Pottery Vase, Germany, 1960s
  • Large Stoneware Art Pottery Vase, Germany, 1960s
  • Large Stoneware Art Pottery Vase, Germany, 1960s
  • Large Stoneware Art Pottery Vase, Germany, 1960s
H 15.75 in. W 13.78 in. D 13.78 in.
Vase West Germany
By Höhr
Located in Antwerp, BE
and Germany. Beautiful vase, floor-vase for your flower arrangement.
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

  • Vase West Germany
  • Vase West Germany
  • Vase West Germany
  • Vase West Germany
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H 16.15 in. W 9.85 in. D 9.85 in.
Vintage Vase Marked W Germany Ceramic, Excellent Condition
By West German Pottery
Located in Verviers, BE
These original vintage vase was produced in the 1970s in Germany. It is made of ceramic pottery
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Jars

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Ceramic

Vintage, Ceramic Floor Vase Marked W Germany 553-52
By West German Pottery
Located in Verviers, BE
These original vintage vase was produced in the 1960s in Germany. It is made of ceramic pottery
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Jars

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Ceramic

Vintage Vase Marked W Germany Ceramic 263-46 Excellent Condition
By West German Pottery
Located in Verviers, BE
These original vintage vase was produced in the 1970s in Germany. It is made of ceramic pottery
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Jars

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Ceramic

Schlossberg Keramik ‘Kuba’ Vase, Designed by Liesel Spornhauer W Germany 1960s
By West German Pottery
Located in Verviers, BE
original vintage vase was produced in the 1960s in Germany. It is made of ceramic pottery. The bottom are
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Jars

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Modernist West Germany Box by Scheurich Keramik, circa 1970
By Scheurich Keramik, West German Pottery
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Mid-Century Modernist West Germany box by Scheurich Keramik, circa 1970 Beautiful and silky
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Enamel

Vintage Floor Vase W Germany Ceramic, Marked 461-45 Excellent Condition
By West German Pottery
Located in Verviers, BE
These original vintage vase was produced in the 1970s in Germany. It is made of ceramic pottery
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Jars

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Ceramic

West German "Patchwork" Vase
By Scheurich Keramik, Ceramano, Scheurich & Carstens, Dümler & Breiden, Bay Keramik, Jasba
Located in Garnerville, NY
Light gray ceramic body decorated with a mosaic pattern. Nice lines and unusual form. Fully signed and numbered on the bottom. Circa 1950-60. Good condition with no visible chips, cr...
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic, Pottery

  • West German "Patchwork" Vase
  • West German "Patchwork" Vase
  • West German "Patchwork" Vase
  • West German "Patchwork" Vase
H 6 in. W 4.5 in. D 3.25 in.
West German Glazed Pottery Vase
Located in Houston, TX
West German glazed pottery vase. Stunning Mid-Century Modern West German glazed pottery vase with
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Pottery

  • West German Glazed Pottery Vase
  • West German Glazed Pottery Vase
  • West German Glazed Pottery Vase
  • West German Glazed Pottery Vase
H 13.38 in. Dm 7.5 in.
West German Glazed Pottery Vase
Located in Houston, TX
West German Glazed pottery vase. Stunning West German glazed pottery vase. This great shaped vase
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

  • West German Glazed Pottery Vase
  • West German Glazed Pottery Vase
  • West German Glazed Pottery Vase
  • West German Glazed Pottery Vase
H 12 in. W 5.5 in. D 3.25 in.
West German Glazed Pottery Vase
Located in Houston, TX
West German glazed pottery vase. This handsome vase has the most interesting geometric design with
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Pottery

  • West German Glazed Pottery Vase
  • West German Glazed Pottery Vase
  • West German Glazed Pottery Vase
  • West German Glazed Pottery Vase
H 14.5 in. Dm 6.5 in.
Fat Lava Rectangular Vase with Decor and Stamp 399-15, W-Germany' 1960s
By West German Pottery
Located in Verviers, BE
Fat Lava Vase with Decor and stamp 393-15, W-Germany' 1960s W Germany Glazed pottery. Stamped on
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Kaiser West German Porcelain Vase
By Kaiser and Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Kaiser West German Porcelain vase with a leaf design to front and back. Nice size at 10" tall.
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Porcelain

  • Kaiser West German Porcelain Vase
  • Kaiser West German Porcelain Vase
  • Kaiser West German Porcelain Vase
  • Kaiser West German Porcelain Vase
H 10 in. W 5.75 in. D 4.75 in.
Red West German Ceramic Vase
Located in London, GB
A mid to large sized ceramic vase. Stamped to the base. Mid to late 20th, Germany
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Late 20th Century German Vases

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Ceramic

  • Red West German Ceramic Vase
  • Red West German Ceramic Vase
  • Red West German Ceramic Vase
  • Red West German Ceramic Vase
H 14.97 in. W 6.3 in. D 6.3 in.
West German Square Geometric Vase
Located in East Hampton, NY
Wonderful textured finish square vase in lava gray finish with geometric shapes and style.
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

  • West German Square Geometric Vase
  • West German Square Geometric Vase
  • West German Square Geometric Vase
  • West German Square Geometric Vase
H 10 in. W 8 in. D 8 in.
Midcentury West German Glazed Pottery Vase
Located in Houston, TX
Midcentury West German glazed pottery vase. Stunning West German glazed pottery vase. This vase
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Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Vases

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Pottery

West German Mid-Century Ceramic Vase
Located in London, GB
A West-German stamped ceramic vase. Almost like a sea scape or beach theme full of muted hues
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Roth Keramic Vase 1970s, West Germany
By Roth Keramik
Located in Hastings, GB
Roth Keramic vase 1970s, West Germany Founded in the 1970s by Edmund Roth. The factory was in
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

  • Roth Keramic Vase 1970s, West Germany
  • Roth Keramic Vase 1970s, West Germany
  • Roth Keramic Vase 1970s, West Germany
  • Roth Keramic Vase 1970s, West Germany
H 9.45 in. W 4.73 in. D 4.73 in.
Roth Keramic Vase, 1970s, West Germany
By Roth Keramik
Located in Hastings, GB
Roth Keramic vase, 1970s, West Germany Founded in the 1970s by Edmund Roth. The factory was in
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

  • Roth Keramic Vase, 1970s, West Germany
  • Roth Keramic Vase, 1970s, West Germany
  • Roth Keramic Vase, 1970s, West Germany
  • Roth Keramic Vase, 1970s, West Germany
H 8.67 in. W 5.52 in. D 5.52 in.
Mid-Century, West German, Scheurich Vase
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A lovely, handled vase from Scheurich, West Germany with a red and dark brown glaze. Alois
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

  • Mid-Century, West German, Scheurich Vase
  • Mid-Century, West German, Scheurich Vase
  • Mid-Century, West German, Scheurich Vase
  • Mid-Century, West German, Scheurich Vase
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H 9 in. Dm 3.5 in.
Mid-Century, West German, Scheurich Vase
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A lovely, handled vase from Scheurich, West Germany with a bright orange glaze. Alois Scheurich
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

  • Mid-Century, West German, Scheurich Vase
  • Mid-Century, West German, Scheurich Vase
  • Mid-Century, West German, Scheurich Vase
  • Mid-Century, West German, Scheurich Vase
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H 9 in. Dm 3.5 in.
Floor Vase 'Scheurich, Blue Model 267-38' W-Germany, 1960s
By West German Pottery, Scheurich Keramik
Located in Verviers, BE
Floor vase 'Scheurich, Blue Model 267 - 38' W-Germany, 1960s Blue satin finish ('half gloss') W
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Midcentury Bay Keramik Vase, West Germany
By Bay Keramik
Located in Hastings, GB
Midcentury Bay Keramik vase, West Germany Fantastic example in stunning bright red with blue
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

  • Midcentury Bay Keramik Vase, West Germany
  • Midcentury Bay Keramik Vase, West Germany
  • Midcentury Bay Keramik Vase, West Germany
  • Midcentury Bay Keramik Vase, West Germany
H 10.04 in. W 3.55 in. D 3.55 in.
West German Mid-Century Pottery Vase
Located in London, GB
A mid to large sized ceramic vase. Stamped to the base. Mid to late 20th, Germany
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

  • West German Mid-Century Pottery Vase
  • West German Mid-Century Pottery Vase
  • West German Mid-Century Pottery Vase
  • West German Mid-Century Pottery Vase
H 18.51 in. W 9.06 in. D 7.09 in.
Metallic Gold Ceramano Vase, West Germany
By Ceramano
Located in Hastings, GB
the West German manufacturers more is known about the glazes of Ceramano than any other because so
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

  • Metallic Gold Ceramano Vase, West Germany
  • Metallic Gold Ceramano Vase, West Germany
  • Metallic Gold Ceramano Vase, West Germany
  • Metallic Gold Ceramano Vase, West Germany
H 6.7 in. W 3.15 in. D 3.15 in.
Vintage West German Art Vase from the 1970s
By West German Pottery
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage West German art vase in a fantastic eye-catching blue glacé. No cracks and no chips
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Vintage 1970s German Bauhaus Porcelain

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Faience

  • Vintage West German Art Vase from the 1970s
  • Vintage West German Art Vase from the 1970s
  • Vintage West German Art Vase from the 1970s
  • Vintage West German Art Vase from the 1970s
H 20.87 in. W 7.88 in. D 7.88 in.
'Amsterdam' Floor Vase 'Scheurich, Blue Model 285-40' W-Germany, 1960s
By West German Pottery, Scheurich Keramik
Located in Verviers, BE
'Amsterdam' floor vase 'Scheurich, Blue Model 285-40' W-Germany, 1960s Blue satin finish ('half
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

West German Glazed Ceramic Vase by Jasba
By Jasba
Located in Houston, TX
West German glazed ceramic vase by Jasba. This stunning orange, cream and brown midcentury west
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

  • West German Glazed Ceramic Vase by Jasba
  • West German Glazed Ceramic Vase by Jasba
  • West German Glazed Ceramic Vase by Jasba
  • West German Glazed Ceramic Vase by Jasba
H 12 in. W 8.5 in. D 8.5 in.
Vintage, Pitcher Fat Lava Hand Decorated Glaze, W-Germany, 1960s Signed
By West German Pottery
Located in Verviers, BE
A classic 60s design. Of fat lava handled vase, pitcher in the classic sixties decor; with a rough
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

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West German Vases For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of west German vases for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct west German vases — often made from ceramic, pottery and clay — can elevate any home. West German vases have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. West German vases made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many west German vases are appealing in their simplicity, but Scheurich Keramik, West German Pottery and Bay Keramik produced popular west German vases that are worth a look.

How Much are West German Vases?

West German vases can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $475, while the lowest priced sells for $64 and the highest can go for as much as $9,758.

Finding the Right vases for You

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, 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.

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This Rare Set of 100 Alessi Vases Includes Designs by Scores of International Artists

This Rare Set of 100 Alessi Vases Includes Designs by Scores of International Artists

Alessandro Mendini, Michael Graves, Ettore Sottsass and other design luminaries contributed to this unusual collection of porcelain wares representing a time capsule of late-20th-century decorative art.

Salvatori Commissioned Several Famous Architects to Create Miniature Homes in Stone

Salvatori Commissioned Several Famous Architects to Create Miniature Homes in Stone

Gabriele Salvatori explains how the COVID lockdowns inspired his design company's latest collection, the Village.

12 Cool Clocks That Artfully Tell Time

12 Cool Clocks That Artfully Tell Time

With these exceptional timepieces, watching the hours tick by is a pleasure.