Ceramic, Sign: 244-15, Design: Carstens Tönnieshof, Modet: Fat Lava
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
The Golden Age of Design and "Fat Lava" (1960s - 1970s) With the economy stabilized, Carstens made the leap into purely decorative and artistic ceramics, becoming one of the "Big Fou...
Ceramic
super crusty large 41cm Fat Lava Pottery Vase by Fohr Ceramics, Germany, 1970s
By Fohr
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Fat lava art vase Producer: Fohr Ceramics, Germany Decade: 1970s Description: This original vintage vase was produced in the 1970s in Germany by Fohr Ceramics. it...
Ceramic
Set of two Pottery Fat Lava "HOLE" Vases by Übelacker Ceramics, Germany, 1970
By Marei Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Ceramic fat lava vases set of 2 Producer: Übelacker Ceramics, Germany Decade: 1970s Set of 2 original vintage Pottery vases produced in the 1970s by Übelacker Ce...
Ceramic
large 30cm 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 Description: Original vintage 1970s pottery ceramic vase made in Germany. High quality German p...
Ceramic
Set of Two Modernist Ceramic Fat Lava Wall Lights by Pan Ceramics, Germany 1970s
By PAN Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Producer: Pan Ceramic, Germany. Origin: Germany. Age: 1970s. Description: Original 1970s modernist German wall light set made of ceramic in fat lava optic.
Metal
Rare 30cm zig zag Fat Lava Ceramic Vases by ILKRA Ceramics, Germany 1950s
By Ilkra Edel Keramik 1
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Pottery ceramic vase Producer: ILKRA Ceramics, Germany Decade: 1950s Original vintage 1950s pottery ceramic vase made in Germany. High quality German production...
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Rare white zig zag Fat Lava Ceramic Vases by ILKRA Ceramics, Germany 1970s
By Ilkra Edel Keramik 1
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Pottery ceramic vase Producer: ILKRA Ceramics, Germany Decade: 1970s Original vintage 1970s pottery ceramic vase made in Germany. High quality German production...
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Set of Two Modernist Ceramic Fat Lava Wall Lights by Pan Ceramics, Germany 1970s
By PAN Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Producer: Pan Ceramic, Germany. Origin: Germany. Age: 1970s. Description: Original 1970s modernist German wall light made of ceramic in fat lava optic. with floral illus...
Metal
Rare 35cm Grey Brutalist Fat Lava Ceramic Vases by ILKRA Ceramics, Germany 1970s
By Ilkra Edel Keramik 1
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Pottery ceramic vase Producer: ILKRA Ceramics, Germany Decade: 1970s Original vintage 1970s pottery ceramic vase made in Germany. High quality German production...
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
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: 1970s Description: Original vintage 1970s pottery ceramic money box ...
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 Original vintage 1950s pottery ceramic vase made in Germany. High quality Ger...
Ceramic
Large Colorful Fat Lava Pottery "Maya Tiki" Vase by Jasba Ceramics, Germany 1970
By Jasba
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Pottery ceramic vase Producer: JASBA Ceramic, Germany Decade: 1970s Original vintage 1970s pottery ceramic vase made in Germany. High quality G...
Ceramic
XL Colorful Fat Lava Pottery "Black-Red" Vase by Jopeko Ceramics, Germany, 1970s
By Jopeko Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Pottery ceramic vase Producer: JOPEKO Ceramic, Germany Decade: 1970s Original vintage 1970s pottery ceramic vase made in Germany. High quality ...
Ceramic
Super Colorful Fat Lava Pottery Table Light Base by Jasba Ceramics Germany 1970s
By Jasba
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Pottery ceramic table light base element Producer: Jasba Ceramic, Germany Decade: 1970s Description: Original vintage 1970s pottery ceramic ta...
Ceramic
XXL Colorful Fat Lava Pottery "Maya Tiki" Vase by Jasba Ceramics, Germany, 1970s
By Jasba
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Pottery ceramic vase Producer: JASBA Ceramic, Germany Decade: 1970s Original vintage 1970s pottery ceramic vase made in Germany. High quality G...
Ceramic
xxl Colorful Fat Lava Pottery "MAYA TIKI" Vase by Jasba Ceramics, Germany, 1970s
By Jasba
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Pottery ceramic vase Producer: JASBA Ceramic, Germany Decade: 1970s Original vintage 1970s pottery ceramic vase made in Germany. High quality G...
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 Original vintage 1960s pottery ceramic vase made in Germany. High quality Ger...
Ceramic
A rare mcm lava glaze ashtray by Fohr Keramik, mid 20th century
By Fohr
Located in View Park, CA
A very rare mid century ceramic lava glaze ashtray by Fohr Keramik, Germany 20th century. In tones of lavender, licorice, and swimming pool blue. Two opposite edges boast thick rivul...
Ceramic
Set of Four Brown beigeCeramic Fat Lava Wall Lights by Pan Ceramics Germany 1970
By PAN Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Wall light sconce set of four Producer: Pan Ceramic, Germany. Origin: Germany. Age: 1970s. Description: Original 1970s modernist German wall light made of ce...
Metal
Set of Two brown-Orange Ceramic Fat Lava Wall Lights Pan Ceramics, Germany 1970
By PAN Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Producer: Pan Ceramic, Germany. Origin: Germany. Age: 1970s. Description: Original 1970s modernist German wall light made of ceramic in fat lava optic.
Metal
Cubic psychedelic POP ART Fat Lava Wall Light by PAN CERAMICS, Germany, 1970 no1
By PAN Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Wall light sconce Origin: Germany. Producer: PAN Keramik Age: 1970s. Description: Original 1970s modernist German wall light made of ceramic in fat lava optic...
Metal
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 Description: original vintage 1980s pottery ceramic vase made in Germany. Hig...
Ceramic
Fohr lava ceramics: a set of 3 mid-century West-Germany modern vases
By Fohr
Located in Zemst, BE
A set of 3 Fohr Lava ceramic vases. Concepted and created by Fohr Keramika in West-Germany in the 1960's. Typical lava "vulcanic"-structure 2 jugs with handles and one vase. All...
Ceramic
Set of Two Red-Orange Ceramic Fat Lava Wall Lights by Pan Ceramics, Germany 1970
By PAN Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Description: Original 1970s modernist German wall light made of ceramic in fat lava optic.
Metal
Set of Four Red-Orange Ceramic Fat Lava Wall Lights by Pan Ceramics Germany 1970
By PAN Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Description: Original 1970s modernist German wall light made of ceramic in fat lava optic.
Metal
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: 1970s Description: Set of 3 original vintage 1960s pottery ceramic vase mad...
Ceramic
Set of 2 Memphis Style Fat Lava Op Art Pottery Vases Bay Ceramics Germany, 1980s
By Bay Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Pottery ceramic vase set of 2 Producer: Bay Ceramic, Germany Decade: 1980s Description: Set of 2 original vintage 1970s pottery ceramic vase mad...
Ceramic
Set of 2 White Floral Fat Lava Op Art Pottery Vase Made Bay Ceramics, Germany
By Bay Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Pottery ceramic vase set of 2 Producer: BAY Ceramic, Germany Decade: 1970s Description: Set of 2 original vintage 1970s pottery ceramic vase mad...
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: 1970s Description: Set of 3 original vintage 1960s pottery ceramic vase mad...
Ceramic
Set of 2 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 2 Producer: BAY Ceramic, Germany Decade: 1970s Description: Set of 2 original vintage 1970s pottery ceramic vase mad...
Ceramic
Set of 2 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 2 Producer: BAY Ceramic, Germany Decade: 1970s Description: Set of 2 original vintage 1970s pottery ceramic vase mad...
Ceramic
Set of 2 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 2 Producer: BAY Ceramic, Germany Decade: 1970s Description: Set of 3 original vintage 1970s pottery ceramic vase mad...
Ceramic
Set of 2 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 2 Producer: BAY Ceramic, Germany Decade: 1970s Description: Set of 3 original vintage 1970s pottery ceramic vase mad...
Ceramic
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: 1970s Description: Set of 4 original vintage 1960s pottery ceramic vase mad...
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 2 Producer: BAY Ceramic, Germany Decade: 1970s Description: Set of 3 original vintage 1960s pottery ceramic vase mad...
Ceramic
Set of 2 Multi-Color Fat Lava Op Art Pottery Vase Made by Jasba Ceramics Germany
By Jasba
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Pottery ceramic vase set of 2. Producer: JASBA Ceramic, Germany. Decade: 1970s. Description: Set of 2 original vintage 1970s pottery ceramic vas...
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: 1970s Description: Set of 2 original vintage 1970s pottery ceramic vase mad...
Ceramic
Set of 2 Multi-Color Fat Lava Op Art Pottery Vase Made Bay Ceramics, Germany 70s
By Bay Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Pottery ceramic vase set of 2 Producer: BAY Ceramic, Germany Decade: 1970s Description: Set of 2 original vintage 1970s pottery ceramic vase mad...
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: 1970s Description: Set of 2 original vintage 1970s pottery ceramic vase mad...
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: 1960s Description: Set of 2 original vintage 1960s pottery ceramic vase mad...
Ceramic
Set of 2 Multi-Color Fat Lava Op Art Pottery Vase Made by JASBA Ceramics Germany
By Jasba
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Pottery ceramic vase set of 2 Producer: JASBA Ceramic, Germany Decade: 1970s Description: Set of 2 original vintage 1970s pottery ceramic vase m...
Ceramic
Set of 2 Multi-Color Fat Lava Op Art Pottery Vase Made by JASBA Ceramics Germany
By Jasba
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Pottery ceramic vase set of 2 Producer: JASBA Ceramic, Germany Decade: 1970s Description: Set of 2 original vintage 1970s pottery ceramic vase m...
Ceramic
Set of 2 Multi-Color Fat Lava Op Art Pottery Vase "215-17" Bay Ceramics Germany
By Bay Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Pottery ceramic vase set of 2 Producer: BAY Ceramic, Germany Decade: 1960s Description: Set of 2 original vintage 1960s pottery ceramic vase mad...
Ceramic
Mobach Utrecht Fat Lava Bowl Mid-century Modern Netherland Ceramics
By Piet Knepper
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Large ceramic bowl with cream-colored fat lava glaze on brown background was handmade by Mobach Utrecht. The outer surfaces are finished with semi-matte solid brown glaze. A stunnin...
Ceramic, Pottery
Mid-Century Modern Fat Lava Vase, Red and Black Ceramic, Germany, 1970
By Ceramano, Scheurich & Carstens
Located in Aci Castello, IT
The vase has German origin, as Fat Lava ceramics were primarily produced by West German pottery manufacturers during the 1960s and 1970s.
Ceramic
Mid 20th Century Modern Fat Lava Jug-Vase by VEB Haldensleben, West Germany
By Bitossi
Located in Roma, IT
We are offering for sale a Jug / Vase produced in the 70s by the company VEB Haldensleben (as attested by the brand stamped on the base) which is part of the large production of extr...
Enamel
A Mid 20th Century Couple of Vases in Earth Tone Fat Lava Ceramic, West Germany
Located in Roma, IT
We offer for sale a ceramic combo produced in the 70s, part of the large production of extremely textured East German ceramics called "Fat Lava". It is a vase and a jug/vase of two d...
Enamel
1970s Renée Neue for Hutschenreuther ''Solar'' Series, 2 Wall Plates, Fat Lava
By Hutschenreuther
Located in Andernach, DE
For all fans of German Fat Lava ceramics from the mid century here is a wonderful rarity by Renée Neue for Hutschenreuther.
Ceramic
Collection of Three Roth Keramik “Fat Lava” Vases, Models 308, 309 & 403 & Book
By Roth Keramik
Located in San Diego, CA
A highly cohesive and visually striking collection of West German “Fat Lava” ceramics by Roth Keramik, comprising models 308, 309, and 403, accompanied by a reference volume on the m...
Ceramic
Ü-Keramik Persimmon Orange Fat Lava Ceramic Vase, Model 1438/30
Located in Milano, IT
The model number 1438/30 identifies the form and size, making it particularly suitable for collectors of German Fat Lava ceramics. Perfect for display on a console, bookshelf, sidebo...
Ceramic
$244Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Ceramic Vase by Scheurich, Red and White Glaze, Germany
Located in High Point, NC
A striking example of West German “Fat Lava” ceramics, this vase captures the era’s fascination with expressive color and organic texture, making it a standout decorative accent for ...
Ceramic
Set of Blue and Soft Pink Ceramic Vases by Strehla, East Germany, 1970s
By Strehla
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of German fat lava ceramics in a rather rare and decorative color combination and pattern.
Ceramic
Set of 2 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 2 Producer: BAY Ceramic, Germany Decade: 1960s Description: Set of 2 Original vintage 1960s pottery ceramic vase mad...
Ceramic
Set of 2 Multi-Color Fat Lava Op Art Pottery Vase "215-17" Bay Ceramics, Germany
By Bay Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Pottery ceramic vase set of 2 Producer: BAY Ceramic, Germany Decade: 1960s Description: Set of 2 original vintage 1960s pottery ceramic vase mad...
Ceramic
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Modern icons are showing up in gracefully layered dining nooks, living rooms and lounges — proof that great design only gets better with context.
With its grid-like doors and wavy trim, the 1940s design feels as fresh as ever.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Prehistoric motifs give the mid-century Italian fireplace an elemental feel.
Their charming solid-oak pieces offer homes utility and comfort.
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Designer Susan Yeley turned to 1stDibs to outfit an Indiana home with standout pieces that complement its modernist style.