Otto Meier

Swiss, 1901-1982

Otto Meier was a German ceramist. Meier, the silent master of the 20th century, is still considered a role model for many ceramists. His works are represented in important public and private collections. Since 1924, Meier studied architecture and sculpture at the Kunstgewerbeschule in Dortmund. A visit to Bernhard Hoetger in Worpswede in 1925 brought him to ceramics. In Hoetger's workshop, he began an apprenticeship under Willi Ohler, who left the Hoetgersche Kunsthütten three months after starting his apprenticeship. Meier continued to educate himself and took over the ceramics workshop in Hoetgers Kunsthütten. In 1926, he made the design by Hoetger Seven Lazy for the Bremen Böttcherstraße. In 1927, he took over the pottery workshop in the Böttcherstraße, where he worked until 1939, but sometimes worked at Hoetger in Worpswede. The Bremen entrepreneur and art patron Ludwig Roselius financed his three-semester stay at the Ceramic College Bunzlau (1929/1930), where he studied glazing technique with Eduard Berdel. From 1939–45, Meier took part in the war as a soldier. Since he found the workshop destroyed in the Böttcherstraße on his return, he built-in 1945 a new workshop in Worpswede, where he worked until his death. In 1950, he married the Worpswede tapestry weaver Gisela Harwart. From 1988–95, Meier was a member of the artists' association Deutsche Keramiker - Gruppe 83. His early, idiosyncratic works, often based on designs by Bernhard Hoetger - are not yet glazed, but only painted with Engobe and revised in a kind of sgraffito technique. After his studies in Bunzlau, Meier radically simplified his forms of vessels. He is now more interested in the constantly evolving surface techniques. The mostly matte glazes show an infinite variety of color nuances and structures. Meier's early work was from highly burned earthenware and since 1958 from stoneware, he worked from 1978 also in porcelain. In addition to the rotated vessels, powerful objects of sculptural quality were created.

Creator: Otto Meier

Sculptural Studio Pottery Vase Object by Otto Meier, Worpswede, Germany, 1970s

$2,186

Sculptural Studio Pottery Vase Object by Otto Meier, Worpswede, Germany, 1970s

By Otto Meier

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Ceramic object Designer and producer: Otto Meier, Bremen in Germany Information: Otto Meier (born March 18, 1903 in Dortmund, † June 1, 1996 in Worpswede) was a German ceramist. Otto Meier, the silent master of the 20th century, is still considered a role model to many ceramists. His works are represented in important public and private collections. Decade: 1970s This original vintage Studio Ceramic Object was designed by Otto Meier and produced in his own Studio in the 1970s in Bremen, Worpswede in Germany. It is made of solid ceramic pottery and has a very unique brown and beige, coloration and surface structure. The bottom is marked with typical Otto Meier Producer signature OM. a very collectible and very rare item of the Meier Collection. the object has a very sculptural form and in its size of 14x11cm, it is very impressive. straightforward and minimalistic design of the 1970s design era. This item is a wonderful addition to every modern home. Dimensions: Height 11cm Diameter 14cm. Condition: This item is in a very good vintage condition with patina. VITA Otto Meier: Since 1924 Otto Meier studied architecture and sculpture at the Kunstgewerbeschule in Dortmund. A visit to Bernhard Hoetger in Worpswede in 1925 brought him to ceramics. In Hoetger's workshop he began an apprenticeship under Willi Ohler...

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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Otto Meier

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Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Sculptural Studio Pottery Vase Object by Otto Meier, Bremen, Germany, 1960s

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Sculptural Studio Pottery Vase Object by Otto Meier, Bremen, Germany, 1960s

By Otto Meier

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Ceramic stoneware object Designer and producer: Otto Meier, Bremen in Germany Information: Otto Meier (born March 18, 1903 in Dortmund, † June 1, 1996 in Worpswede) was...

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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Otto Meier

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Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Xxl Sculptural Studio Pottery Vase Object by Otto Meier, Bremen, Germany, 1960s

$3,036

Xxl Sculptural Studio Pottery Vase Object by Otto Meier, Bremen, Germany, 1960s

By Otto Meier

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Ceramic stoneware object Designer and producer: Otto Meier, Bremen in Germany Information: Otto Meier (born March 18, 1903 in Dortmund, † June 1, 1996 in Worpswede) was a German ceramist. Otto Meier, the silent master of the 20th century, is still considered a role model to many ceramists. His works are represented in important public and private collections. Decade: 1960-1965 This original vintage Studio Stoneware Object was designed by Otto Meier and produced in his own Studio in the 1960s in Bremen, Worpswede in Germany. It is made of solid very heavy stoneware pottery and has a very unique light green coloration and structure. the bottom is marked with typical Otto Meier Producer signature OM. a very collectible and very rare item of the Meier Collection. the object has a very sculptural form and in its size of 16,5cm in height and 20,5cm in diamter, it is very impressive. straighftorward and minimalistic design of the 1960s design era. This item is a wonderful addition to every modern home. on the last images you find a smaller version of this object, looks great as a set. Dimensions: Height 16,6cm Diameter 20cm. Weight: 1,99kg Condition: This item is in a very good vintage condition with patina. VITA Otto Meier: Since 1924 Otto Meier studied architecture and sculpture at the Kunstgewerbeschule in Dortmund. A visit to Bernhard Hoetger in Worpswede in 1925 brought him to ceramics. In Hoetger's workshop he began an apprenticeship under Willi Ohler...

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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Otto Meier

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Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Sculptural Studio Pottery Vase Object by Otto Meier, Bremen, Germany, 1970s

$1,943

Sculptural Studio Pottery Vase Object by Otto Meier, Bremen, Germany, 1970s

By Otto Meier

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Ceramic object Designer and producer: Otto Meier, Bremen in Germany Information: Otto Meier (born March 18, 1903 in Dortmund, † June 1, 1996 in Worpswede) was a German ceramist. Otto Meier, the silent master of the 20th century, is still considered a role model to many ceramists. His works are represented in important public and private collections. Decade: 1970s This original vintage Studio Ceramic Object was designed by Otto Meier and produced in his own Studio in the 1970s in Bremen, Worpswede in Germany. It is made of solid ceramic pottery and has a very unique green and beige, coloration and surface structure. the sculptural formed top element stands on a square formed base. the bottom is marked with typical Otto Meier Producer signature OM. a very collectible and very rare item of the Meier Collection. the object has a very sculptural form and in its size of 12,5x12,5cm, it is very impressive. straightforward and minimalistic design of the 1970s design era. This item is a wonderful addition to every modern home. Dimensions: Height 8,5cm Length 12,5cm Depth 12,5cm. Weight: 727g Condition: This item is in a very good vintage condition with patina. VITA Otto Meier: Since 1924 Otto Meier studied architecture and sculpture at the Kunstgewerbeschule in Dortmund. A visit to Bernhard Hoetger in Worpswede in 1925 brought him to ceramics. In Hoetger's workshop he began an apprenticeship under Willi Ohler...

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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Otto Meier

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Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Sculptural Mid Century Studio Pottery Vase 1960s

$995

H 6.7 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in

Sculptural Mid Century Studio Pottery Vase 1960s

Located in Meer, VAN

Sculptural Mid Century Studio Pottery Vase, 1960s This is a lovely and very beautiful mid century studio pottery vase with a colorful glaze and a very distinct shape. Most probably ...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Otto Meier

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Pottery

Sculptural Studio Pottery Vase Mid-Century Modern Dutch

$411

H 6.7 in Dm 7.88 in

Sculptural Studio Pottery Vase Mid-Century Modern Dutch

Located in London, GB

Organic hand formed vase have different scalloped edged detailing. Scratched and molded onto the surface are layers of maroon, wine, ivory, blue colors. The mix of glazes help accent...

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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Otto Meier

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Ceramic

Geometrically Decorated Midcentury German Studio Pottery Vase, 1970s

$195

H 9.85 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in

Geometrically Decorated Midcentury German Studio Pottery Vase, 1970s

Located in Meer, VAN

Geometrically Decorated midcentury Studio pottery vase, Germany, 1970s. Wonderful vase in off-white with a distinct geometrical decor in matte and shiny glaze. A timeless base shape...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Otto Meier

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Ceramic

Sculptural Studio Pottery Terracotta Vase

$907

H 12.6 in W 11.82 in D 3.94 in

Sculptural Studio Pottery Terracotta Vase

Located in London, GB

Hand-sculpted flat round vase in red unglazed ceramic is partly decorated with a textured layer to create the most sculptural effect.

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1980s European Vintage Otto Meier

Materials

Ceramic

Freeform Studio Pottery Vase, 1960s

$295

H 11.03 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in

Freeform Studio Pottery Vase, 1960s

Located in Meer, VAN

Freeform studio pottery vase 1960s. This is a very distinct midcentury Studio Pottery vase with a slender freeform aesthetic. The dark brown vase has a rough and ribbed glaze and ...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Otto Meier

Materials

Stoneware

Large Curvaceous Sculptural Studio Pottery Vase

$2,023

H 19.69 in Dm 9.85 in

Large Curvaceous Sculptural Studio Pottery Vase

Located in London, GB

Unique studio pottery vase with double neck sculpted by M Fisher, Germany. Sculptural elongated Studio Pottery vases with with double neck is made on the turn...

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1990s German Otto Meier

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Ceramic

Otto Lindig German Bauhaus Studio Pottery Vase

$1,367

H 4.34 in Dm 5.32 in

Otto Lindig German Bauhaus Studio Pottery Vase

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Otto Lindig (German, 1895-1966) started his training in the arts and crafts at the Kunstgewerbeschule in 1915. In 1919 he continued his studies at the College of Fine Arts in Weimar....

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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Otto Meier

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Ceramic

Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Vase by Barbara Stehr, 1960s

$821

H 5.12 in Dm 2.76 in

Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Vase by Barbara Stehr, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Vase by Barbara Stehr, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials:...

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Otto Meier

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Ceramic

1970s Studio Pottery Sculptural Stoneware Pitcher

$225

H 7.75 in W 6.25 in D 4.75 in

1970s Studio Pottery Sculptural Stoneware Pitcher

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1970s Studio Pottery Sculptural Stoneware Pitcher 7.75 h x 6.25 w x 4.75 d Original vintage please note condition chip present Refer to all images

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Otto Meier

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Pottery

Abstract Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase by Rudi Stahl, Germany 1970s

$620

H 7 in Dm 4 in

Abstract Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase by Rudi Stahl, Germany 1970s

By Rudi Stahl

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Mid-Century, West Germany, studio vase but renowned ceramist Rudi Stahl. Finished in textured light earthy tones with a splash of oxide. Hand signed bye the artist to the underside a...

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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Otto Meier

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Ceramic

Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Carafe Vase by Otto Wichmann, 1960s

$821

H 5.51 in W 5.51 in D 4.72 in

Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Carafe Vase by Otto Wichmann, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Carafe Vase by Otto Wichmann, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution markIt is completely authentic A...

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Otto Meier

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Ceramic

Sculptural Studio Pottery Vase in Earth Tones and Beehive Shape by Piet Knepper

$907

H 11.03 in Dm 9.85 in

Sculptural Studio Pottery Vase in Earth Tones and Beehive Shape by Piet Knepper

By Mobach, Piet Knepper

Located in London, GB

Sculptural beehive shape studio pottery vase created on the turning wheel by highly technical skilled Dutch ceramist Piet Knepper for Mobach Studio in the 1960s. The glaze in tones o...

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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Otto Meier

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Ceramic

Previously Available Items

XL Sculptural Studio Pottery Vase Object, Otto Meier, Worpswede, Germany, 1960s

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H 9.45 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in

XL Sculptural Studio Pottery Vase Object, Otto Meier, Worpswede, Germany, 1960s

By Otto Meier

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Ceramic stoneware object Designer and producer: Otto Meier, Worpswede in Germany Information: Otto Meier (born March 18, 1903 in Dortmund, † June 1, 1996 in Worpswede) ...

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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Otto Meier

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Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Xxl Sculptural Studio Pottery Vase Object by Otto Meier, Bremen, Germany, 1960s

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H 7.88 in Dm 7.49 in

Xxl Sculptural Studio Pottery Vase Object by Otto Meier, Bremen, Germany, 1960s

By Otto Meier

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Ceramic stoneware object Designer and producer: Otto Meier, Bremen in Germany Information: Otto Meier (born March 18, 1903 in Dortmund, † June 1, 1996 in Worpswede) was a German ceramist. Otto Meier, the silent master of the 20th century, is still considered a role model to many ceramists. His works are represented in important public and private collections. Decade: 1960-1965 This original vintage Studio Stoneware Object was designed by Otto Meier and produced in his own Studio in the 1960s in Bremen, Worpswede in Germany. It is made of solid very heavy stoneware pottery and has a very unique light black red coloration and structure. the bottom is marked with typical Otto Meier Producer signature OM. a very collectible and very rare item of the Meier Collection. the object has a very sculptural form and in its size of 20cm in height and 19cm in diameter, it is very impressive. straightforward and minimalistic design of the 1960s design era. This item is a wonderful addition to every modern home. Dimensions: Height 19cm Diameter 20cm. Condition: This item is in a very good vintage condition with patina. slight traces of use. VITA Otto Meier: Since 1924 Otto Meier studied architecture and sculpture at the Kunstgewerbeschule in Dortmund. A visit to Bernhard Hoetger in Worpswede in 1925 brought him to ceramics. In Hoetger's workshop he began an apprenticeship under Willi Ohler...

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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Otto Meier

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Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Sculptural Studio Pottery Vase Object by Otto Meier, Bremen, Germany, 1960s

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H 5.12 in W 6.3 in D 5.91 in

Sculptural Studio Pottery Vase Object by Otto Meier, Bremen, Germany, 1960s

By Otto Meier

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Ceramic stoneware object Designer and producer: Otto Meier, Bremen in Germany Information: Otto Meier (born March 18, 1903 in Dortmund, † June 1, 1996 in Worp...

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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Otto Meier

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Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Large Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase Object by Otto Meier Bremen Germany 1960s

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H 5.91 in W 11.42 in D 9.85 in

Large Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase Object by Otto Meier Bremen Germany 1960s

By Otto Meier

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Ceramic stoneware Object Designer and Producer: Otto Meier, Bremen in Germany Information: Otto Meier (born March 18, 1903 in Dortmund, † June 1, 1996 in Worp...

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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Otto Meier

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Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Otto Meier furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Otto Meier furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of stoneware and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Otto Meier furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Otto Meier were created in the mid-century modern style in germany during the late 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Ingeborg and Bruno Asshoff, Waechtersbach Ceramics, and Walter Gerhards. Prices for Otto Meier furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,725 and can go as high as $2,731, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,941.