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Midcentury Modern Fat Lava Ceramic Vase by Fridegart Glatzle, Karlsruhe, 1960s

$320
£239.02
€277.11
CA$444.31
A$498.02
CHF 259.30
MX$6,081
NOK 3,292.20
SEK 3,120.71
DKK 2,067.55
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About the Item

This is a rare ceramic vase produced by the Staatliche Majolika Manufaktur Karlsruhe, also known as Karlsruher Majolika. The vase is designed by Fridegart Glatzle a prominent post-war designer. The vase features a unique square design with four rounded corners, resting in a foot. It is adorned with a pale yellow thick glaze in an angular pattern over a matte brown glaze, resembling a giraffe pattern, and exhibits characteristic bubbles typical of fat lava glaze. Friedegart Glatzle (b.1920), joined Karlsruher Majolika in 1951, and produced a huge range of designs over the next 30 years. This vase can serve as a striking decorative piece, adding character and charm to any interior space. Its unique design make it a standout conversation piece and a collector's item for enthusiasts of ceramic art.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.7 in (17 cm)Width: 5.12 in (13 cm)Depth: 5.12 in (13 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1960
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. The glaze is a bit weaker on some spots of the foot of the vase. It is uncertain if this was from production or due to wear. See detailed photos.
  • Seller Location:
    Grythyttan, SE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8757239121872

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