Fat Lava Vase from West Germany, 1960s

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Fat Lava Vase from West Germany, 1960s

About the Item

A lovely vase with a more subtle coloured glaze, in great condition from West Germany, probably Scheurich. West Germany art pottery Between 1949 and 1990s, the term West German Art Pottery became the way to describe German pottery because the country of origin was often the only “mark” on the base, at times it is only a number and/or only saying Germany. Some of the factories worth mentioning are Dümler & Breiden, Jasba, Ruscha, Tönnieshof, Scheurich and Carstens, the term “West German pottery” remains a generic term for their ceramics, mostly known for their wide range of shapes of vases. The terms Fat Lava and West German Art Pottery are often used interchangeably but are actually different. The term Fat Lava relates to the thick glaze that gives the pottery a lava-like look and was used commonly by the German pottery industry. Inspiration came from contemporary events such as pop art and the atmosphere of the race to the moon era. It was in 1969 when the first man landed on the moon. The work of the main producers in the style concentrated on single decorative items such as vases, jugs and bowls, art ceramics and interior design objects rather than tableware. Alois Scheurich and his cousin Fridolin Greulich started in 1928 a wholesale company in glass, porcelain and ceramics in Schneeberg, Germany. In 1948 they started their own production of household ceramics sold under the name "Scheurich & Greulich." 1954 continued Alois Scheurich the ceramic production on his own and founded Scheurich Keramikfabrik KG. In 1955 the designer Heinz Siery joined Scheurich. He developed and introduced new production methods. The strategy was to develop relatively simple shapes that could be decorated with many different glazes and fat lava techniques, visible in their wide range of vases. Scheurich was the company that produced most ceramics of all companies during the 1960s, 70s and 80s. The chosen production strategy meant quite simple, strict forms typical of Scheurich. Many different forms in all of their pottery, in combination with all the different decors and glazes gave a very extensive range of pieces. Heinz Siery often used "the golden ratio" in its design, which gave the ceramics beautiful, harmonious proportions. Thus their vases still feels modern and unique in any style of interior design, both modern as well as design with a retro or vintage feeling.

Creator:
Scheurich Keramik (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 8.3 in (21.09 cm)Diameter: 3.15 in (8.01 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Ceramic,Glazed
Place of Origin:
Germany
Period:
1960-1969
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1965
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Skarpnäck, SE
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU7766232145702