Vintage Ceramic Fat Lava Vase, impressed "W.Germany", 1960's
Located in Beirut, LB
This mid-century West German "Fat Lava" ceramic vase from the 1960s showcases a bold orange glaze with lava-like black drip detailing, characteristic of the era’s sought-after volcan...
Ceramic
Fat-Lava Style German Dark And White Ceramic Pitcher
Located in Prato, Tuscany
"Fat lava" is the name given to a certain style of West German art pottery that spread in the post-war period characterized by an extravagant amount of typical shapes, glazes, textur...
Ceramic
1990s Modernist Gray and Black Fat Lava Ceramic German Bull
By Otto Keramik, Scheurich Keramik
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This Ceramic Bull by Otto Keramik is a striking and unique piece of ceramic art that epitomizes the design aesthetics of the era. Created by the renowned German pottery studio Otto K...
Ceramic
Seventies Large Fat Lava Vase by Scheurich Keramik Germany
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nicely colored in blue and brown drip Fat Lava vase from the Seventies.
Ceramic
Exceptional Fat Lava Green Brown Orange Ceramic Lamp, West-Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Manufactured in West-Germany in the 1970's. The style of the glaze is called 'Fat Lava'.
Ceramic, Silk
Two 1970s Mid-Century Modern Fat Lava Ceramic German Jugs
By Roth Keramik, Scheurich Keramik
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Two fat lava ceramic jug hand-crafted in Germany in the seventies.
Ceramic
Fat Lava Vase (decor Lora) by Scheurich Keramik Germany
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
A sought after Fat Lava vase by Scheurich Keramik.
Ceramic
German Fat Lava Vase By Dümler & Breiden Polar Collection
By Dümler & Breiden
Located in Brooklyn, NY
German, Fat Lava, art pottery vase by Dümler & Breiden, Polar Collection features an unusual gourd shaped body in aquamarine tones.
Ceramic
Pair of Fat Lava German Pottery Vases by Strehla, East Germany, 1960s
By Strehla
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of German pottery vases fabricated by Strehla former East Germany in the 1960s. One vase deep black glaze, the other in a speckled brown glaze, but both identical in dimension, ...
Ceramic
Fat Lava Brown and Red Ceramic Wall Light, West-Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Manufactured in West-Germany in the 1970's. The style of the glaze is called 'Fat Lava'.
Ceramic
Three Mis-Matching Fat Lava Vases, West Germany 1960s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Barcelona, ES
Three mis-matching fat lava vases fabricated in West Germany in the 1960s.
Ceramic
Fat Lava Vase (decor Lora) by Scheurich Keramik Germany
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
A sought after Fat Lava vase by Scheurich Keramik.
Ceramic
Fat Lava Glazed Ceramic Vase, Scheurich, West Germany, 1960s-1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Striking large-scale floor vase produced by Scheurich Keramik in West Germany during the 1960s–1970s. The piece features a bold architectural form with a rectangular body and cylindr...
Ceramic
1980s Modernist Red and Black Fat Lava Ceramic German Bison
By Otto Keramik, Scheurich Keramik
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This Ceramic Bison by Otto Keramik is a striking and unique piece of ceramic art that epitomizes the design aesthetics of the era. Created by the renowned German pottery studio Otto ...
Ceramic
Pair of Lava Pottery Vases by Carstens, Germany, 1960s
By Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair fo Lava pottery vases made in Germany by Carstens, 1960s.
Ceramic, Stoneware
$284Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century German Ceramic Vase, Fat Lava Style, Textured Glaze
Located in High Point, NC
20th Century German ceramic vase. This bold West German vase exemplifies the “Fat Lava” style with its rich, volcanic glaze and striking color contrast.
Ceramic
1990s Modernist Yellow and Black Fat Lava Ceramic German Bison
By Otto Keramik, Scheurich Keramik
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This Ceramic Bison by Otto Keramik is a striking and unique piece of ceramic art that epitomizes the design aesthetics of the era. Created by the renowned German pottery studio Otto ...
Ceramic
A Pair of West German Pottery Lava Vases in Earthy Vibrant Tones - Shelf Art
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A superb pair of West German pottery lava vases, both of unique character and offer a vibrant yet earthy colourway. 1 x West German Dumler & Breiden 479/22 (H21.5cm x W11cm) (8.5" x...
Lava
Pair of Huge Fat Lava Ceramic Vases, West-Germany, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 2 huge fat lava ceramic vases, manufactured in 1960s in West-Germany.
Ceramic
Etna Coffee Table by Gisbert Pöppler, Polished Lava Stone, Germany
Located in Geneve, CH
Only the center and the base pillars are pure unglazed polished lava stone that show off the subtle sparkles from the volcanic crystals.
Stone
Mid-century Modern West German Jopeko "Fat Lava" Vase, Pottery
By Jopeko Keramik
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-century Modern West German Jopeko "Fat Lava" Vase. Pottery Offered for sale is a vintage Jopeko "fat lava" vase, a collectible piece of mid-century modern West German pottery...
Ceramic
$476Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century West German Fat Lava Ceramic Vase, 20th Century
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th-century West German ceramic vase features the bold contrast and flowing glaze that define the iconic “fat lava” era.
Ceramic
$476Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase, W. Germany, Fat Lava Style
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th-century German ceramic vase, marked “W. Germany,” is a striking example of the iconic “fat lava” style that defined postwar West German pottery.
Ceramic
$476Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase, W. Germany, Fat Lava Glaze
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th-century German ceramic vase, stamped “W. Germany,” is a quintessential example of the mid-century modern “fat lava” era.
Ceramic
Rare Orange Fat Lava Vase West Germany Walter Gerhards 26cm
By Walter Gerhards
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful and rare orange and dark brown fat lava vase, made of glazed earthenware, by Walter Gerhards KG, West Germany ceramics from the late 1950s, early 1960s.
Ceramic
$476Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century German Ceramic Vase, Fat Lava Style, 20th Century
Located in High Point, NC
Featuring a rich, textured glaze in deep red with accents of emerald green and black, the piece reflects the iconic “fat lava” style that defined postwar West German pottery.
Ceramic
Modern West German Fat Lava Pottery Vase – Volcanic Orange & Red
Located in Ljubljana, SI
The piece is finished in a vibrant, multi-tonal "Fat Lava" style glaze. The surface is a dramatic explosion of fiery oranges, deep ochre, and charred blacks, creating a textured, vol...
Ceramic
Fat Lava German Jug With Colored And Glazed Ceramic Handle
Located in Prato, Tuscany
"Fat lava" is the name given to a certain style of West German art pottery that spread in the post-war period characterized by an extravagant amount of typical shapes, glazes, textur...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Scheurich Vase, Ceramic, Germany, 1970s, Fat Lava
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful undamaged Scheurich vase from the Seventies. Orange, beige, brown and black fat lava.
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Scheurich Vase, Ceramic, Germany, 1970s, Fat Lava
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful undamaged Scheurich vase from the Seventies. Green, beige, brown and black fat lava.
Ceramic
Mid-Century German Brown Lava Ceramic Table Lamp, Handcrafted Design
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th Century German brown lava ceramic table lamp showcases the rich, textural glazing that defines mid-century ceramic artistry.
Ceramic
1970s Modernist Olive Green Fat Lava Ceramic German Jug Vase
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This Fat Lava Ceramic German Jug Vase is a striking example of the bold, sculptural designs characteristic of West German pottery from this era.
Ceramic
West German Fat Lava Vase by Dumler & Breiden, 1960's
By Otto Meier, Scheurich Keramik, Heinz Siery, Dümler & Breiden
Located in Philadelphia, PA
West German Fat Lava Vase by Dümler & Breiden, 1960's The vase is grey, brown and dark green and is numbered 310 / 22.
Pottery
Mid-20th Century West German Large Fat Lava Decorative Vase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This large mid-20th century 1960s West German Fat Lava vase is a striking example of the bold and expressive pottery produced during the era.
Porcelain, Paint
Fat Lava Brown and Red Ceramic Table Lamp, West-Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Manufactured in West-Germany in the 1970's. The style of the glaze is in between 'Fat Lava' and 'Drip glaze'.
Ceramic, Pottery, Fabric, Silk
$149Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Jasba Vase Fat Lava West Germany Ceramics 02010-24
By Jasba
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage Jasba fat lava vase, orange and brown glazed ceramic with a central dark fat lava band, West Germany ceramics from the 60s-70s, this vase is numbered 0201024 at the bottom.
Ceramic
rare awesome red and white fat lava vase, Germany 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very good condition.
Ceramic
Mid-Century Brutalist West German Pottery Fat Lava Vase, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Brutalist West German Pottery Fat Lava Vase, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
Mid-Century German Brutalist Fat Lava Pottery Ufo Vase, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Brutalist Fat Lava Pottery Ufo Vase, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
Mid-Century German Pottery Fat Lava Bowl from Scheurich, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Pottery Fat Lava Bowl from Scheurich, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
Two German Mid-Century Modern Pottery Fat Lava Vase by Kreutz, Germany, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing set of two midcentury studio art pottery vase made in Germany, circa 1970s, by Kreutz Keramik. Vases in very good condition with no chips, cracks, or flea bites. Signed wi...
Ceramic
Red Fat Lava Horses Vase by Scheurich, Western Germany, 1960s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Crafted by Scheurich in western Germany, its bold red hue complements the striking dark brown and black equine motifs.
Ceramic
West German Fat Lava Ceramic Jug, Brown Reactive Glaze, 490-42
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extra large West German ceramic water jug demonstrates the Fat Lava movement's emphasis on dramatic glaze experimentation.
Ceramic
1990s Brutalist Orange and Gray Fat Lava Ceramic German Vase
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This striking 1990s Modernist German ceramic vase serves as a bold example of the enduring "Fat Lava" tradition, reimagined with a sleek, contemporary silhouette.
Ceramic
Brutalist Fat Lava Pottery Vase from Ruscha, West Germany, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Brutalist Fat Lava Pottery Vase from Ruscha, West Germany, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
Big Scheurich Lava Vase by Designer Scheurich Keramik, 1970s Germany
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Gorgeous big Scheurich Lava vase in excellent condition. This vase is a true piece of modern art Dimensions: diameter 4,72" x 15,74" height inches diameter 12 cm x 40 height cm.
Ceramic
A Large Vibrant West German Pottery Fat Lava Vase in Orange, Black, Cream by BAY
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A charming vintage West German pottery fat lava vase by BAY, this particular example really stands out with its unique colourway that provides a vibrant yet earthy colour tone.
Lava
$326Sale Price|20% Off
Large Orange Fat Lava Vase West Germany Carstens 7315-45
By Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful large orange fat lava vase, by Carstens, West Germany, 1960s-70s, numbered at the bottom 7315-45.
Ceramic
Fat Lava Brown and Red Ceramic Geometric Wall Light, West-Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Manufactured in West-Germany in the 1970's. The style of the glaze is called 'Fat Lava'.
Ceramic
$667Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Decorative Vase, German, Ceramic, Lava Pattern, Flower, Stick Stand
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a colorful vintage decorative vase. A German, ceramic lava pattern flower vase or hallway stick stand, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960.
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic, German, Carstens Tönnieshof factory, technique 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
Seventies Fat Lava Vase of Jug by ES Keramik Germany
By Roth Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful yellow glazed vase/jug with thick lava. Stamped underneath.
Ceramic
Extraordinary "STRAWBERRY" Tube Pottery Fat Lava Vase Scheurich, Germany, 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Producer: Scheurich, Germany Decade: 1970s This original vintage vase was produced in the 1970s in Germany by Scheurich.
Ceramic
Fat Lava Vase with Textured Sand Tones, West Germany, 1960s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Fat lava vase with texture sand tones. Made by Scheurich Keramik, West Germany 1960s.
Ceramic
Fat Lava Vase with White Textured Finish, West Germany, 1960s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Fat lava vase with white textured finish by Scheurich Keramik, West Germany, 1960s.
Ceramic
West German Pottery WGP Fat Lava Planter from Dümler & Breiden, 1960s
By Dümler & Breiden
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern West German Pottery WGP Fat Lava Planter from Dümler & Breiden, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
$112Sale Price|20% Off
Studio Ceramic Fat Lava Vase by Jasba Keramik, Germany, 1970s
By Jasba
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing midcentury studio art pottery vase with orange and brown lava glaze, Germany, circa 1970s. Vase is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, or flea bites.
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
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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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