West German Pottery Candle Holders

Creator: West German Pottery

1960's - 1970's JK Kunstkeramik Ceramic Candle Holder

$100Sale Price|20% Off

1960's - 1970's JK Kunstkeramik Ceramic Candle Holder

By West German Pottery

Located in Bern, CH

Decorative ceramic candle holder produced by JK Kunstkeramik (W.Germany) in the late 60's to mid-1970s. Features a relief pattern with a olive green glaze. Maufacturer's mark on base.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern West German Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Ceramic Birds Candlesticks - Candle Holders - Japanese Pottery 1970s

$986 / set

H 5.52 in W 5.12 in D 1.97 in

Pair of Ceramic Birds Candlesticks - Candle Holders - Japanese Pottery 1970s

By Jacques Pouchain, Dominique Pouchain

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Pair of Ceramic Birds Candlesticks - Candle Holders - Japanese Pottery 1970s Charming pair of bird-shaped ceramic candlesticks. Japanese 1970s pottery. Each candlestick is hand-cr...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern West German Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Enamel

Ceramic mermaid statuette / candle holder, Italy

$468Sale Price|20% Off

H 8.27 in W 4.14 in D 3.15 in

Ceramic mermaid statuette / candle holder, Italy

Located in Marinha Grande, PT

Magnificent ceramic mermaid statuette / candle holder, Italian production from the 2nd half of the 20th century. The mermaid's tail forms the handle of the candle holder. In the styl...

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage West German Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Candle Holder, Vienna, Around 1950s

$263

H 4.73 in W 3.55 in D 7.88 in

Ceramic Candle Holder, Vienna, Around 1950s

Located in Wien, AT

Ceramic candle holder, Vienna, around 1950s. Original condition.

Category

1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage West German Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

Sculptural Ceramic Candle Holder – Handbuilt Organic Form Candle Holder

$350 / item

H 8 in Dm 7 in

Sculptural Ceramic Candle Holder – Handbuilt Organic Form Candle Holder

Located in Istanbul, TR

This sculptural ceramic candle holder is designed as a quiet interplay between form and light. The piece features an enclosed, cave-like structure that softly diffuses the candle’s g...

Category

2010s Turkish Organic Modern West German Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Stoneware

Emerald Green Ceramic Candle Holder, Denmark, 1970s

$776

H 4.06 in Dm 3.75 in

Emerald Green Ceramic Candle Holder, Denmark, 1970s

By Frølich, Hegnetslund, Jette Hellerøe, Saxbo, Einar Johansen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Lovely Scandinavian organic modern shiny emerald and sea foam green candle holder by Danish ceramic artist Lene Beier (1945-2018). Small circular ledges around top and base. Stunning...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern West German Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Candle Holder Vienna Around 1960s

$268

H 1.58 in Dm 5.91 in

Candle Holder Vienna Around 1960s

Located in Wien, AT

Candle holder vienna around 1960s Cherrywood and glass Original condition.

Category

1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage West German Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Glass, Wood, Cherry

Small Figurative Ceramic Candle Holder, 1960s

$346

H 2.84 in Dm 1.86 in

Small Figurative Ceramic Candle Holder, 1960s

By Höganäs Keramik, Mette Doller, Lizzie Thyssen, Bjørn Wiinblad

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Modernist terracotta candle holder with sculpted face, hair and body. Hand-applied glaze in matte anthracite black on eyes, hair and clothes. Made to fit a slender candle. By ceramic...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern West German Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery, Terracotta

Vintage Resin Candle Holder, Czechoslovakia 1960s

$104Sale Price|65% Off

H 4.34 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in

Vintage Resin Candle Holder, Czechoslovakia 1960s

Located in Zohor, SK

Beautiful vintage candle holder for one candle. Made of hard resin in beautiful amber colors. The top part which holds the candle is made of brass. Excellent condition, ready to be u...

Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage West German Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

1960s Swedish Pine Candle Holders - a Pair

$190 / set

H 2.4 in W 2.1 in D 2.1 in

1960s Swedish Pine Candle Holders - a Pair

By Uno Kristiansson, Carl Malmsten

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A nice pair of vintage candle holders, made in Sweden circa 1960s. These have a nice shape and great look

Category

1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage West German Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Pine

Midcentury Wooden Candle Holder, 1960s, Europe

$298

H 5.91 in Dm 3.94 in

Midcentury Wooden Candle Holder, 1960s, Europe

Located in Praha, CZ

Made from wood In original condition sign of use

Category

1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage West German Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Wood

Danish Rosewood Candle Holders, circa 1960

$200Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 2.63 in W 2.13 in D 2.13 in

Danish Rosewood Candle Holders, circa 1960

By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Danish Rosewood candle holders, circa 1960.

Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage West German Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Rosewood

Five Candle Holders, 1970s

$427

H 14.18 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in

Five Candle Holders, 1970s

Located in London, GB

A beautiful set of five candleholders that can be assembled altogether or presented individually. Please contact us for more information and for alternative shipping quotes.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern West German Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Metal

Previously Available Items

Cari Zalloni for Steuler West German Sculptural Ceramic Candle Holder, 1970s

Sold

H 9.85 in Dm 4.73 in

Cari Zalloni for Steuler West German Sculptural Ceramic Candle Holder, 1970s

By Cari Zalloni, West German Pottery, Steuler

Located in Valencia, VC

This sculptural Steuler by Cari Zaloni white mate glazing ceramic candle holder, produced in West Germany circa the 1970s, stands as a quintessential example of mid-century modern de...

Category

1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage West German Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

West German Pottery candle holders for sale on 1stDibs.

West German Pottery candle holders are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. Many of the original candle holders by West German Pottery were created in the mid-century modern style in germany during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider candle holders by Bjørn Wiinblad, Rosenthal, and BMF Nagel. Prices for West German Pottery candle holders can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $145 and can go as high as $145, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $145.

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Questions About West German Pottery Candle Holders

What brands are West German pottery?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
A number of brands are West German pottery. Among them are Scheurich, Bay, Carstens, Otto, Ceramano and Dumler and Breiden. Basically, any pottery company that operated in western Germany between 1949 and 1990 can be categorized as West German. On 1stDibs, explore an assortment of pottery from some of the world's top sellers.
How do you identify West German pottery?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
To identify West German pottery, look on the bottom or interior for markings. Many pieces will have markings with the words "West Germany.” Others may instead or also have markings with the maker's name. By researching the maker's mark, you can determine whether the manufacturer was a West German company. Well-known West German pottery manufacturers include Scheurich, ES Keramik, Ceramano and Ruscha. Some pottery also has an item or piece number on it; this can be used to learn more about your piece's age, style or line name and other characteristics. If you can't find any markings on your piece, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer help you with identifying it. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of West German pottery.
What are the markings on West German pottery?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
The markings on West German pottery vary. Nearly all pieces will include the words "West Germany," indicating the place of origin. Some also feature a piece or style number and/or a company logo or marking. You can compare the markings on your pottery to images posted on trusted online resources to identify pieces. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of West German pottery.
What do the numbers mean on West German pottery?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
What the numbers mean on West German pottery varies. In some cases, the numbers represent the date of production. More often, the numbers represent the piece number — indicating what order it was produced in — or the style of the pottery. On 1stDibs, explore a range of West German pottery.
Is West German pottery worth anything?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
Yes, some West German pottery is worth something. Fat Lava-style pieces are particularly popular among some collectors, and there is often a demand for pottery produced by specific West German makers, such as Scheurich, ES Keramik, Ceramano and Ruscha. Generally, the age, style, type and condition will influence how much a particular piece may be worth. To get an estimated value for a particular item, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of West German pottery.
What is German pottery called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
What German pottery is called depends on its style. Pieces with embossed surfaces and thick, chunky glaze produced in West Germany are nicknamed "Fat Lava." Hard-paste porcelain produced in Germany is sometimes referred to as Meissen or Dresden porcelain, depending on its manufacturer. Early 20th-century pieces that show off naturalistic motifs inspired by the Art Nouveau movement may be called Jugendstil pottery. Shop a large collection of German pottery on 1stDibs.
How do you identify German pottery?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
To identify German pottery, look over the base or interior for the maker's markings. Many pieces will bear some type of stamp, sticker or other marking, which you can research using trusted online resources to learn who made them. From there, you can read about the maker to determine if the company or artisan is German. Some well-known German makers include Hutschenreuther, Meissen, Arzberg, Fürstenberg, Nymphenburg, Gmundner Keramik, Royal Porcelain Manufacture Berlin, Kahla and Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur. If you can't find any maker's markings, consider having a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer help you. Find a wide variety of German pottery on 1stDibs.
How can you tell German pottery?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
To tell German pottery, look on the bottom or inside for a maker's marking. Using trusted online resources, you can then research the marking and identify both the maker and the country in which it operates or operated. Some well-known makers of German pottery include Villeroy & Boch, Meissen, Dresdner Porzellan, Königliche Porzellan Manufaktur, Rosenthal, Fuerstenberg, Nymphenburg, Wallendorfer, Scheurich and ES Keramik. Explore a large collection of German pottery on 1stDibs.
Are West German vases worth anything?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
Yes, some West German vases may be worth something. Fat Lava vases, so named for their thick, chunky glaze, are particularly sought-after among collectors and may be valuable. In general, the style, age, condition, rarity and other factors influence the potential value of a West German piece. To determine how much your vase may be worth, you can review selling prices for similar pieces using trusted online resources or consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find a collection of West German vases on 1stDibs.

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