West German “Fat Lava” Vase with Volcanic Glaze & Abstract Relief Design, ca. 1960s
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A striking mid-century West German ceramic vase featuring a textured “volcanic lava” glaze in black, white, and grey tones. Decorated with raised abstract relief motifs reminiscent of minimalist tribal patterns, this piece exemplifies the popular “Fat Lava” style of 1960s–1970s West German pottery.
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This tall and elegant West German vase showcases the iconic “Fat Lava” glazing technique, a hallmark of the postwar ceramic renaissance in West Germany.
Its surface features a deep, crackled volcanic texture with contrasting white raised linear motifs, evoking a modernist abstract style. The matte and glossy interplay enhances the dynamic, almost geological feel of the glaze. Signed on the base with an incised “MW” mark typical of mid-century West German studio production, the vase captures the era’s fascination with organic textures and experimental surface treatments.
Such vases were highly sought after during the 1960s and remain prized today among collectors of West German ceramics, Scandinavian modernism, and Brutalist decorative arts.
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Origin: West Germany
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Period: ca. 1960s–early 1970s
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Maker: Likely Scheurich or Dümler & Breiden workshop (marked “MW”)
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Material: Stoneware with textured “Fat Lava” glaze
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Dimensions: Approx. H 28 cm x Ø 9 cm
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