#2204 Carstens "fat lava" ceramic vase with orange and brown glaze.

10” tall. No chips or cracks. Photos don’t do it justice. Beautiful burnt orange. West German pottery, often referred to as "fat lava" due to its distinctive, bubbly glaze, experienced a surge in popularity during the mid-20th century. Manufacturers like Carstens, Scheurich, and Übelacker produced a wide array of decorative ceramics, characterized by bold colors, abstract designs, and unique glaze techniques. These pieces became iconic symbols of post-war European design, blending modernist aesthetics with a playful, almost sculptural quality. Carstens was one of the most prolific and well-regarded West German pottery manufacturers, known for its innovative glazes and diverse forms. The "fat lava" style, with its thick, often iridescent glazes that appear to "flow" down the ceramic body, was a hallmark of their production in the 1960s and 1970s. This particular vase, model 7606-25, exemplifies the era's design sensibilities and the brand's commitment to producing visually striking decorative objects.

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• Listed May 20, 2026