German Vases and Vessels

This 1960s German ceramic vase exemplifies the bold creativity of the Fat Lava pottery movement. Its striking red glaze is accentuated by deep black textured eruptions, creating a dy...

An 18th Century German, or possibly Bohemian, Clear Glass Bottle. Flattened octagonal shape. Hand decorated with blue, white and brown flowers and a pink bird on the front. 14cm / ...

This antique earthenware jug dates from the 19th century and originates from southern Germany. It has a beautiful brown, earthy color. One sid...

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...

This 1960-1969 vas from Germany is finished in tan glazed with mottled texture, worked in ceramic. Its form follows honest, well-proportioned lines typical of well-made pieces from i...

Article: Fat lava art vase XXXL version Model: 517-45 Producer: Scheurich, Germany Decade: 1970s Description: This original vintage vase was produce...

An amazing bisque porcelain midcentury studio art pottery vase made in Germany, by Bareuther Porcelain, circa 1970s. Vase is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, or flea bit...

Rare example of the important work the young Eva Zeisel accomplished for Schramberg in 1929-1930. See period photo from 'EVA ZEISEL:D...

One vase painted with yellow dragon and phoenixes, the other painted with blue dragon decoration.

20th century German ceramic vase showcasing the refined craftsmanship and earthy aesthetic characteristic of mid-century European pottery. The vase features a ribbed surface with a s...

Matte-glazed earthenware bowl designed by Margarete Heymann-Löbenstein for Haël-Werkstätten, Germany, circa 1930. Raised on three small feet, the shallow circular form is hand-painted with turquoise rings, fine black lines and abstract motifs in lilac pink and soft violet. The decoration moves freely across the pale ground and continues around the exterior. Precise circles and linear elements are balanced by looser painted forms, reflecting Heymann-Löbenstein’s distinctive combination of geometric discipline, expressive colour and playful movement. The three-footed base lifts the bowl slightly above the surface, keeping both its profile and exterior decoration visible. Margarete Heymann-Löbenstein (1899–1990) studied at the Bauhaus in Weimar before co-founding Haël-Werkstätten with her husband Gustav Löbenstein and his brother Daniel in Marwitz in 1923. Under her artistic direction, Haël became one of the most progressive German ceramic manufacturers of the Weimar Republic, known for geometric forms, vivid glazes and freely painted abstract decoration. After the deaths of her husband and brother-in-law in 1928, she continued running the company independently. As a Jewish entrepreneur, Heymann-Löbenstein closed Haël in 1933 amid increasing political and economic pressure and was forced to sell the business below value in 1934. The HB-Werkstätten subsequently opened on the same premises under Hedwig Bollhagen, initially retaining some Haël equipment, employees and forms before establishing its own identity. Heymann-Löbenstein emigrated to Britain in 1936 and continued her career under the name Grete Marks.

Charming little Fat Lava Vase by ES Keramik. ES Keramik was founded in Rheinbach in 1921 by Josef Emons & Söhne. The company was split in 1948 (due to financial difficulties resulti...

Presenting an exquisite antique German decorative vase, meticulously hand-painted and adorned with gilt gold accents. This captivating piece features an intricate exterior design, sh...

A pair of Art Nouveau Jugendstil Style amphora from Rudolstadt, Thuringia hailing from the Triebner Ens Manufacture and the artist Karl Ens Volkstedt. Vase decorated with a iris f...

A brutalist ceramic vase with amazing glaze. A fantastic piece of Mid-Century Modern ceramic. Made by Helmut Friedrich Schäffenacker in his own studio in Ulm, Germany, 1960s. Great...

German Mid-Century cylindrical white porcelain vase with a banded and textured base and a smooth long neck. (mark on bottom, THOMAS GERMANY)

This elegant Mid-Century Stylized White Lotus Form Flower Porcelain Vase by Meissen originated in Germany, circa 1960. The piece presents a rounded bulbous body that rises to a taper...

This elegant Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Mid-Century Porcelain Vase w/ 24kt Gold Overlay originated in Germany, circa 1980. The piece has a tall cylindrical body that rises to a gen...

An amazing bisque porcelain midcentury studio art pottery vase made in Germany, by Kaiser Porcelain, circa 1970s. Vase is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, or flea bites....

Classic early 1950s German Minimalist wall mount vase. Nice addition to your room. These small decoration items get found harder and harder, so take y...

A finely painted 19th-century Meissen porcelain Campana-form vase, circa 1880–1900, distinguished by its uncommon canary-yellow ground, extensive gilding, sculptural handles, and con...

Classic early 1950s German minimalist wall mount vase. Nice addition to your room. These small decoration items get found harder and harder, so take y...

This Red and Black Ceramic German Vase is a striking example of the era's design aesthetic, characterized by its bold colors, textured surfaces, and sculptural forms. It serves as bo...

Vase from the Walther factory in Germany, from their midcentury production. This Faceted sides so that they catch the light when you pass by, and are of sufficient weight to ensure ...

Very beautiful 1930s double-handle ceramic vase with multicolor drip glaze on beige. Manufactured by Dümler & Breiden. Marked to bottom 249 V. Dimensions: height 7 1/2" (19.3 cm), w...

We are delighted to offer you an extraordinary piece of Meissen Art Nouveau porcelain art: This unique object is the first known example of an Art Nouveau vase by Theodor Grust to ap...

An 18th Century German, or possibly Bohemian, Clear Glass Bottle. Flattened octagonal shape. Hand decorated with blue, orange and green flowers. 15.5cm / 6" High

Wonderful monumental ceramic floor vase in brown and antique white classic double handled style by S and G Keramik of Germany. In good vintage condition. There is one small glaze chi...

Hands-free painted porcelain vase with a birds and flower decor all around. Rimmed with a 24 carat gold rim. Completely made by hand in Bavaria/Germany with a exclusive decor for Sof...

This mid-century cool brown ceramic case by VEB Haldensleben was made in DDR (Deutsche Demokratische Republik), East Germany, in the 1960s. This vase, a VEB Haldensleben's creation, is a prime example of their ceramic vases, shape number 3092/C, featuring an intriguing brown glaze adorned with alternating rows of red and white circles, each contoured by a bold black "fat lava" glaze. This vintage piece, measuring H 20 cm and Ø8.5 cm, encapsulates the timeless charm of East German pottery...

A rare Kaiser "Back to Nature" floor vase in matte white porcelain relief, circa 1970.

An impressive pair of Dresden style porcelain lidded comports, each with cherubs seated or climbing around the lids, crowns to each with family crests, b...

Pair of lidded urns in white-glazed porcelain by KPM Berlin, with ribbon handles and draped festoons on the body. The conical, slightly bulbous vessels feature a central cartouche. T...

A clear Modern German vase made of hand blown Art glass, designed and produced by Martin Potsch in good condition. Signed at the bottom. Model Nr. 1805 - 01. Wear consistent with age...

Hands-free painted porcelain vase with a flower decor all around. Rimmed with a platinum rim. Completely made by hand in Bavaria/Germany with a exclusive decor cornflower in blue col...

Elaborately designed vessel in an oval base shape standing on four cantilevered feet, openwork wall with symmetrically laid ribbons, bows and tendrils with berries, playing around tw...

Vintage Art Deco vase is a beautiful and rare original decorative object realized between the 1920s and the 1930s, in a limited numbered edition....

This hand-thrown ceramic bottle vase features a tall cylindrical body with rounded shoulders and elongated neck. The heavily textured surface mimics raw stone with visible horizontal...

Fine pair of trumpet-shaped vases in porcelain, flaring widely at the top into an elegant, blossom-like rim. The slightly bulbous base rests on a circular foot accented with a gilded...

A jar in ceramic, hand-finished in the 20th century in Germany. The glaze and form reflect the artisanal ceramic traditions of Germany in that era. A striking accent for a shelf or c...

Hand blown crystal vase/laterne in green colored glass with a lily of the valley decor all around. The decor is hands free engraved by artists and the bottom of the glass is hand car...

Schiller Majolica vase which features a peacock seated on a pedestal. Coloration: blue, green, yellow, are predominant. The piece bears maker's marks for ...

This very rare hallmarked Art Deco ceramic bowl and or vase is by the infamous Grete Marks from the 1930s. She was born Margarete Heyman in Cologne Germany...

Rare, elegant and highly decorative studio pottery ceramic vase. No 08. Designed and made by famous German studio ceramic artist Ilse Ludwig-Korbel, Tittmoning, Germany, 1980s. Arti...

A super classy and beautiful vintage vase by Dümler & Breiden from the 1960s. Predominantly anthracite-colored matte glaze with drip glaze in shades of caramel, rust and green combin...

A large mid century ceramic vessel in electric purple by Fohr Keramik, West Germany 1960s. A vase, a jug, a pitcher - have it your way. Note the unique copper dribble along the neck ...

Hand blown crystal vase/latern in purple glass with an antique country style Easter decor all-around. The country style decor shows bunnies and trees all-...

This is a vintage lava flower vase. A West German, art ceramic baluster urn, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960. Appealing mid century decor, with distinctive colour and fi...

Candy rose Matisse stacking vessel III, Pia Wüstenberg Dimensions: D 11 x H 21 Materials: glass, wood Available in other colors. The Matisse Stacking Vessels are treasures, sma...

A fine antique German porcelain vase. By Meissen. With cold-painted Streublumen floral sprays to either side and gilt bands to the rim and footrim. Fully marked to the base and wi...

Jugendstil ceramic vase bronze mounted is an original decorative object realized in the early 20th century. Original ceramic vase with cream and cobalt blue glaze. All around colorf...

Explore the charm of this exquisite antique German porcelain decorative vase, adorned with intricate hand-painted floral and foliate scenes on both sides. Each detail is rendered in ...

An incredible and truly monumental 19th century Meissen Porcelain Covered urn emblematic of autumn. This is one of the most incredible and sp...

Meissen Empire-style vase with hand-painted floral motif. Ca. 1920. In very good condition. Stamped. Measures: 25 x 12 cm.

A fine antique miniature Dresden porcelain perfume bottle. By Thieme Potschappel. Decorated throughout with encrusted porcelain flowers...

Mid-Century Modern Space Age Blue Bubble Glass Vase by Wilhelm Braun-Feldweg for Hirschberg, Germany, 1960s

Beautiful impressive Bowl by Gerald and Gotlind Weigel. The structure of the glaze is developed by using a net. It is signed by Weigel and th...

Karim Rashid for Leonardo Germany Limited Edition New Move Silver Glass Vase, ca 1999. Measures 8” high, base 3-1/2” wide, and mouth 2-1/4” wide. There is a small scratch of silver finish/coating on glass (we've posted an image of the interior and exterior at the area of the scratch). There is also a faint area of small blemishes at the base See images for more detail. If there’s one thing karim rashid hates, it’s trophies. The 40-year-old designer has more than 40 of them, from big international ones like the 1999 George Nelson Award (given for breakthrough furniture design), to quaint little Canadian ones like Designer of the Year 2001. “It came with a little pin,” says Rashid, “and a … a … very nice …” He tries to describe the shape of the award with his hands but gives up. “It’s time that whole trophy thing changes. It’s kitsch. They’re functionless things.” Rashid was asked to design one for the DaimlerChrysler Design Awards (he’s a past recipient). “I was going to make it electro-luminescent. When the lights go out, it has a sensor so it turns on,” he says. But the trophy-as-night-light, a reminder of one’s worth in the darkest hours, didn’t impress Chrysler’s people. He never heard back. They may well be gnawing their knuckles over that decision right now because Rashid’s conquest of the realm of product design is all but complete. A lush and suitably worshipful retrospective of his work, Karim Rashid: I Want to Change the World (Thames & Hudson; 249 pages), hits Australasian bookstores this month. There was a crowd around anything with his stamp on it-including stools, chess sets and storage units-at the recent International Contemporary Furniture Fair in New York City. More than 2 million North Americans are throwing their rubbish into a receptacle he designed, while 750,000 or so park their rears on one of his cheapo plastic chairs. It’s not just in North America. He has been dubbed Der Poet des Plastiks by a retailer in Germany and the prolifico progettista Americano by Interni magazine in Italy. Trophies he may despise, but accolades Rashid can handle. The problem with being the Most Famous Industrial Designer in All the Americas is that you’re still less famous than someone who got kicked off Survivor the first week. Most people cannot name the designer of one nonclothing item in their homes. Rashid, who was born in Egypt, raised in Canada and is living in New York City, is more than happy to bring an end to this anonymity. Not just because he wants to be famous, although there seems to be that, but because he believes design should be a bigger part of the social discourse. “I have been almost alone in this country, trying to make design become a public subject,” he says. His chief method of persuasion is to make the banal better so that people notice design more. He likes creating expensive furniture and perfume bottles just fine, but what really gets his juices going is the everyday: manhole covers, a cremation urn, disposable cigarette lighters, garbage bins, salt and pepper shakers, plastic pens. “I want American Standard to come to me to do the toilets for Home Depot,” he says. In many ways Rashid is more like an itinerant industrial evangelist than a designer. He traveled 200 days last year. He claims to have been to every major mall in America, where he signs his products in high-end design stores and trolls about observing humans interacting with the objects around them. He has taught at design schools for more than a decade, and his work has been in 11 art shows in the past eight months. But mostly he has proselytized the corporate barbarians. And like any good missionary, he has learned to speak the language of his converts. One of the first things he does when he gets new clients is tour their factories to understand their manufacturing capacity. He also visits the retail outlets to see how the product might be displayed. And he really knows how to sell, especially himself. “I work with a guy in L.A.,” says Rashid, declining to name him. “He made a lot of really bad furniture. His business was hand-to-mouth. I proposed seven or eight projects. The pieces I’ve done for him have already become iconic.” The subtitle of his monograph, I Want to Change the World, is not ironic, just characteristically immodest. “Most industrial-design studios try to interpret a client’s needs and come up with a style,” says Paul Rowan, co-founder of housewares manufacturer Umbra. “Karim has his own personal vision.” It helps that Rashid’s vision incorporates things that Rowan needs, like a design that will stack and ship easily and that creates little waste in the making. Rashid’s father was a set designer for Canadian TV who rearranged the family furniture every Sunday. So perhaps it was ordained that Karim would grow up to become one of the pioneers in non-cheesy plastic, making objects that have energy and personality but aren’t wacky. He, like many of his generation, has championed the could-only-be-designed-with-computers blob. But his is not just a blob for its own sake. His Oh Chair...

This tall stoneware vase was made in the 1980s by the German factory Asa Selection. Handmade with the utmost care and attention to detail. The intriguing oval shape in a unique brick...

This Hutschenreuther white glossy porcelain vase combines craftsmanship with modern design. The glossy glazed surface and graceful relief details make this a versatile and timeless a...