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'Baghdad by the Bay', SFMOMA, Oakland Museum, San Francisco, Bay Area Modernist
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
dated, verso, and titled 'Baghdad by the Bay'. Formerly in the collection of Holly Mauranges, San
Category

1980s Modern Vintage by the Bay

Materials

Canvas, Oil Pastel, Acrylic

Mid-Century Bay Keramik Large Floor Vase by Bodo Mans
By Bodo Mans, Bay Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful tall Bay vase, quite rare decor. Designer: Bodo Mans was employed by the Bay Keramik
Category

1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage by the Bay

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Bay Keramik Large Vase
By Bodo Mans, Bay Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful tall Bay vase, quite rare decor. Designer: Bodo Mans was employed by the Bay Keramik
Category

1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage by the Bay

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Bay Keramik Fat Lava ‘Bubble’ Vase by Bodo Mans
By Bodo Mans, Bay Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Vibrant Orange Seventies tall Bay vase, quite rare decor and to my opinion the most attractive vase
Category

1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage by the Bay

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Bay Keramik Large Fat Lava ‘Bubble’ Vase by Bodo Mans
By Bodo Mans, Bay Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Vibrant Orange and Brown Seventies tall Bay vase, quite rare decor and to my opinion the most
Category

1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage by the Bay

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Bay Keramik Large Fat Lava ‘Bubble’ Vase by Bodo Mans
By Bodo Mans, Bay Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Vibrant Orange Seventies tall Bay vase, quite rare decor and to my opinion the most attractive vase
Category

1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage by the Bay

Materials

Ceramic

Baier German 1947 Army Truck Lighter Cigarette Holder And Ashtray In Aluminum
By Walter Baier Company
Located in Miami, FL
Army Truck Lighter, Cigarette case & ashtray by Walter Baier Company. Beautiful large sized
Category

1940s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage by the Bay

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Bauhaus Print by Herbert Bayer
By Herbert Bayer
Located in Long Island City, NY
A print from the CCA folio of Herbert Bayer published in 1965. Nicely framed. Untitled Herbert
Category

1960s Bauhaus Vintage by the Bay

Materials

Offset

Tapestry by Herbert Bayer Titled Event, 1980
By Herbert Bayer
Located in Miami, FL
Herbert Bayer "Event" tapestry, 1980. Signed lower left, "Bayer" and with insignia to lower right
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage by the Bay

Materials

Wool, Oak

Tender Picture E, Bauhaus Print by Herbert Bayer
By Herbert Bayer
Located in Long Island City, NY
A print from the CCA folio of Herbert Bayer published in 1965. Nicely framed. Tender Picture E
Category

1960s Bauhaus Vintage by the Bay

Materials

Offset

Mid-Century Orange Vase by Bay Keramik Germany
By Bay Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Rare example of German 1970s pottery, vibrant colour. Stamped at the bottom.
Category

1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage by the Bay

Materials

Ceramic

Op Art Vase Made by Bay Ceramics, Germany, 1960s
By Bay Keramik
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very nice West Germany decorative vase 1960s designed and manufactured in Germany 1960 by Bay
Category

1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage by the Bay

Materials

Ceramic

‘Fantasy Island’ 2-seater sofa by Kurt Bayer, 1980's
By Kurt Bayer
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A magnificent "Fantasy Island" 2-seat sofa by Kurt Bayer, Germany 1980's. This sculptural sofa is
Category

1980s German Modern Vintage by the Bay

Materials

Steel

‘Fantasy Island’ 3-seater sofa by Kurt Bayer, 1980's
By Kurt Bayer
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A magnificent "Fantasy Island" 3-seat sofa by Kurt Bayer, Germany 1980's. This sculptural sofa is
Category

1980s German Modern Vintage by the Bay

Materials

Steel

Large orientalist ceramic floor vase by Bay Keramik West Germany 1960s
By Bay Keramik
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Rare large Bay Keramik vase circa 1960, model n° 78 40 The vase has a decor of mixed orientalist
Category

Mid-20th Century German Bohemian Vintage by the Bay

Materials

Ceramic

Super Colorful Fat Lava Pottery Vase by Bay Ceramics, Germany, 1970s
By Bay Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Pottery ceramic vase Producer: BAY Ceramic, Germany Decade: 1970s
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage by the Bay

Materials

Ceramic

Super Colorful Fat Lava Pottery Vase by Bay Ceramics, Germany, 1970s
By Bay Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Pottery ceramic vase Producer: BAY Ceramic, Germany Decade: 1970s
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage by the Bay

Materials

Ceramic

Super Colorful Fat Lava Pottery Vase by Bay Ceramics, Germany, 1970s
By Bay Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Pottery ceramic vase Producer: BAY Ceramic, Germany Decade: 1970s
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage by the Bay

Materials

Ceramic

Super Colorful Fat Lava Pottery Vase by Bay Ceramics, Germany, 1970s
By Bay Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Pottery ceramic vase Producer: BAY Ceramic, Germany Decade: 1970s
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage by the Bay

Materials

Ceramic

Super Colorful Fat Lava Pottery Vase by Bay Ceramics, Germany, 1950s
By Bay Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Pottery ceramic vase Producer: BAY Ceramic, Germany Decade: 1960s
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage by the Bay

Materials

Ceramic

Tall Brutalist Fat Lava Ceramic Vase by BAY, West Germany, 1970s
By Bay Keramik
Located in Barcelona, ES
Tall brutalist style ceramic vase produced by BAY in the 1970s. Clean and straight symmetrical
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage by the Bay

Materials

Ceramic

Colorful Minimalist Pottery "508 30" Vase by Bay Ceramics, Germany, 1960s
By Bay Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Pottery ceramic vase Producer: BAY ceramic, Germany Decade: 1960s
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage by the Bay

Materials

Ceramic

Super Colorful 31cm Fat Lava Pottery Vase by Bay Ceramics, Germany, 1970s
By Bay Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Pottery ceramic vase Producer: BAY Ceramic, Germany Decade: 1970s Description
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage by the Bay

Materials

Ceramic

Colorful Bitossi Style Fat Lava Pottery Vase by Bay Ceramics, Germany, 1970s
By Bay Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Pottery ceramic vase Producer: BAY Ceramic, Germany Decade: 1970s
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage by the Bay

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Bay Keramik Fat Lava Vase
By Bay Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
A stunning and rare Bay Keramik floor vase. This large vase has been decorated in volcanic and
Category

1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage by the Bay

Materials

Ceramic

Super Colorful abstract Fat Lava Pottery Vase by Bay Ceramics, Germany, 1970s
By Bay Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Pottery ceramic vase Producer: BAY Ceramic, Germany Decade: 1970s
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage by the Bay

Materials

Ceramic

1968 Bauhaus, Herbert Bayer Original Vintage Poster
By Herbert Bayer
Located in Winchester, GB
Austrian-American designer Herbert Bayer was one of Bauhaus' most influential students & teachers
Category

1960s German Vintage by the Bay

Materials

Paper

1968 Bauhaus, Herbert Bayer Original Vintage Poster
1968 Bauhaus, Herbert Bayer Original Vintage Poster
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H 33 in W 23.3 in D 0.1 in
Super Colorful Fat Lava Pottery "CONTURA" Vase by Bay Ceramics, Germany, 1950s
By Bay Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Pottery ceramic vase Producer: BAY Ceramic, Germany Decade: 1950s
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage by the Bay

Materials

Ceramic

Bay 'Brasil" Vase by Bodo Mans
By Bodo Mans, Bay Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
A stunning and rare Bay Keramik floor vase finished with renowned designer Bodo Mans's 'Brasil
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage by the Bay

Materials

Ceramic

Bay 'Brasil" Vase by Bodo Mans
Bay 'Brasil" Vase by Bodo Mans
H 11.82 in Dm 9.45 in
Colorful Fat Lava Pottery Swine Money Box Object by Bay Ceramics, Germany, 1970s
By Bay Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Pottery ceramic money box element Producer: BAY Ceramic, Germany Decade
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage by the Bay

Materials

Ceramic

1962 German Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Lava Glaze Vase by Bay Keramik Germany
By Bay Keramik
Located in Miami, FL
Tactile Modern Lava glaze vase from 1962 by German Bay Keramik. With its more traditional vase
Category

1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage by the Bay

Materials

Pottery, Ceramic

Super Colorful Fat Lava Pottery "575 25" Vase by Bay Ceramics, Germany, 1950s
By Bay Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Pottery ceramic vase Producer: BAY Ceramic, Germany Decade: 1950s
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage by the Bay

Materials

Ceramic

Super Colorful Fat Lava Pottery "575 25" Vase by Bay Ceramics, Germany, 1950s
By Bay Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Pottery ceramic vase Producer: BAY Ceramic, Germany Decade: 1950s
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage by the Bay

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Vintage West German Pottery Amber Vase by Bay Keramik, circa 1970
By Bay Keramik
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Tall, large vintage midcentury vase by West German Pottery producer - 'Bay Keramik' Germany, circa
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage by the Bay

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery

Mid Century Large Fat Lava Op Art Vase by Bay Ceramics, Germany
By Bay Keramik
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning mid-century large fat lava vase. This beautiful piece is glazed in a deep ocean blue with a red glaze band around it in the middle. The encrusted glaze that typify these pie...
Category

1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage by the Bay

Materials

Ceramic

Super Colorful Fat Lava Pottery "92 35" Vase by Bay Ceramics, Germany, 1960s
By Bay Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Pottery ceramic vase Producer: BAY ceramic, Germany Decade: 1960s
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage by the Bay

Materials

Ceramic

Bay Keramik Wine Red Gold Decorative Vase, 1960s
By Bay Keramik
Located in Copenhagen, DK
shaped top on the organic floral like shape. Original label under base. Manufactured by Bay Ceramics in
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage by the Bay

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Large Op Art Abstract Pottery Floor Vase Made by Bay Ceramics, Germany, 1960s
By Bay Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Pottery ceramic vase Producer: BAY Ceramic, Germany Decade: 1960s
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage by the Bay

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Floor Vessel Fat Lava Made by Bay With Label W-Germany in, 1950s
By Bay Keramik
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage Floor Vessel Fat Lava Made by Bay With Label W-Germany in, 1950s The piece is in excellent
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage by the Bay

Materials

Ceramic

Tall 1970s Petrol, Black Braided Textured Bay Keramik Vase
By Bay Keramik
Located in Copenhagen, DK
. Dark caramel brown glaze on the inside. Manufactured by Bay Ceramics, West Germany. Stamped under base
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage by the Bay

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Set of 4 Red-White Fat Lava Op Art Pottery Vases by Bay Ceramics, Germany
By Bay Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Pottery ceramic vase set of 2 Producer: BAY Ceramic, Germany Decade
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage by the Bay

Materials

Ceramic

Original Vintage Art Exhibition Poster Bauhaus Chicago Illinois Herbert Bayer
By Herbert Bayer
Located in London, GB
blue background. Artwork by the renowned Bauhaus artist Herbert Bayer (1900-1985). Built 1950-1956 the
Category

1960s German Vintage by the Bay

Materials

Paper

Set of 2 Multi-Color Fat Lava Op Art Pottery Vase by Bay Ceramics Germany, 1970s
By Bay Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Pottery ceramic vase set of 2 Producer: BAY Ceramic, Germany Decade
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage by the Bay

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 2 Multi-Color Fat Lava Op Art Pottery Vase by Bay Ceramics Germany, 1970s
By Bay Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Pottery ceramic vase set of 2 Producer: BAY Ceramic, Germany Decade
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage by the Bay

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 2 Multi-Color Fat Lava Op Art Pottery Vase by Bay Ceramics Germany, 1960s
By Bay Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Pottery ceramic vase set of 2 Producer: BAY Ceramic, Germany Decade
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage by the Bay

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Bay Red and Blue 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
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage by the Bay

Materials

Ceramic

Bay Keramik Tall White Modernist Floor Vase With Organic Decor, 1970s
By Bay Keramik
Located in Copenhagen, DK
. Manufactured by Bay Keramik in the late 1960-early 1970s. Stamped and numbered under base. Excellent vintage
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage by the Bay

Materials

Ceramic

Bay Keramik Mid-Century West German Floral Design Art Pottery Vase
By Bay Keramik
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish mid-century West German art pottery vase with relief molded floral designs by Bay Keramik
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage by the Bay

Materials

Pottery

Bay Keramik Mid-Century West German Floral Design Art Pottery Vase
By Bay Keramik
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish mid-century West German art pottery vase with relief molded floral designs by Bay Keramik
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage by the Bay

Materials

Pottery

Hanni Bay (Swiss, 1885 - 1978) Alpine Forrest Switzerland Oil painting on board
By Hanny Bay
Located in Meinisberg, CH
Hanni Bay (Swiss, 1885 - 1978) Arvenwald im Graubünden - Pine Forests in the Swiss Grisons • Oil
Category

1930s Naturalistic Vintage by the Bay

Materials

Board, Oil

Large Fat Lava Pottery Floor Vase, Bodo Mans Bay Ceramics, Germany, 1970s
By Bay Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Pottery ceramic vase Producer: BAY Ceramic, Germany Design: Bodo Mans
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage by the Bay

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Vase by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik
By Bodo Mans, Bay Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful vase from the Delhi range designed by Bodo Mans and produced by Bay Keramik in 1960
Category

1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage by the Bay

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Mid-century Modern Bowl by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik
By Bodo Mans, Bay Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful large vase / pitcher from the Congo range designed by Bodo Mans and produced by Bay
Category

1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage by the Bay

Materials

Clay, Ceramic

Bay Keramic, Large Table Lamp, West Germany 1960 with New Handcrafted Lamp Shade
By Bay Keramik
Located in Herentals, BE
Large green ceramic table lamp produced by Bay Keramic studio, West-Germany 1960s. The lamp is
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage by the Bay

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Bay Keramik West German Mid-Century Volcanic Fat Lava Glazed Art Pottery Vase
By Bay Keramik
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish German mid-century art pottery vase decorated in volcanic and fat lava glazes by Bay
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage by the Bay

Materials

Pottery

Super Rare Memphis Style Fat Lava Op Art Pottery Vase Bay Ceramics Germany 1980
By Bay Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Pottery ceramic vase Producer: BAY Ceramic, Germany Decade: 1980s
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage by the Bay

Materials

Ceramic

Bodo Mans Ceramic Vase "Paris" by Bay Keramik, Germany 1950s
By Bodo Mans, Bay Keramik
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Studio Ceramic Vase by Elly Kuch for Wilhelm & Elly KUCH, 1960s, Germany Dimensions: Height: 9.05 in (23 cm) Width: 3.54 (9 cm) Depth: 2.75 (7 cm) Very good condition. -----------...
Category

1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage by the Bay

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 3 Multi-Color Fat Lava Op Art Pottery Vase Made Bay Ceramics, Germany
By Bay Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Pottery ceramic vase set of 3 Producer: BAY Ceramic, Germany Decade
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage by the Bay

Materials

Ceramic

Large Mid-Century Vase/Pitcher by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik
By Bodo Mans, Bay Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful large vase/pitcher from the Congo range designed by Bodo Mans and produced by Bay Keramik
Category

1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage by the Bay

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Set of 3 Multi-Color Fat Lava Op Art Pottery Vase Made Bay Ceramics, Germany
By Bay Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Pottery ceramic vase set of 3 Producer: BAY Ceramic, Germany Decade
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage by the Bay

Materials

Ceramic

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