Mid-Century West German Drip-Glaze Floor Vase, Fat Lava Style, ca. 1960s
Original price was: € 90,00.€ 75,00Current price is: € 75,00.
A striking mid-century ceramic floor vase from West Germany, featuring the iconic lava-style drip glaze in bold tones of turquoise, ochre, lime, and ivory over a deep chocolate-brown body. A superb sculptural decorative piece typical of the Fat Lava aesthetic.
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This tall cylindrical vase is a compelling example of West German studio pottery from the 1960s, made during the height of the Fat Lava design movement. Its thick, glossy surface features dramatic vertical glazes cascading in vivid streams of blue, yellow, green, and white over a dark earthenware core—creating a visually arresting, molten-lava effect.
Such pieces served as much more than vessels—they were sculptural décor objects that brought vibrant texture into modernist interiors. The expressive, abstract glazing and robust proportions reflect the post-war appetite for bold artistic experimentation in domestic design.
Though unmarked, the piece aligns stylistically with West German production of the time, likely emerging from one of the many prolific pottery workshops that flourished in the 1950s–70s.
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Origin: West Germany
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Period: ca. 1960s
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Material: Glazed ceramic
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Dimensions: Approx. H 30 cm x Ø 12 cm
| Condition | Excellent |
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| Material | Ceramic |
| Origin | Germany |
| Period | 1950-2000 |
| Style | Mid-Century Modern |
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