#2258 A Scheurich handled ceramic vase with blue Fat Lava glaze Germany

Scheurich, founded in 1927 in Offenbach am Main, Germany, became one of the largest and most successful manufacturers of ceramic tableware and decorative items in post-war West Germany. The company is particularly renowned for its "Fat Lava" pottery, a style characterized by thick, often brightly colored glazes with lava-like textures, which gained popularity in the 1960s and 1970s. Their designs often featured bold shapes and experimental glazes, making them highly collectible today.

This particular vase exemplifies the "Fat Lava" aesthetic with its striking blue glaze and textured finish, combined with a functional handle and ribbed base. Such pieces were typical of the mid-century modern period, reflecting a design sensibility that embraced both form and vibrant materiality. The vase's design and glaze suggest it was produced during the peak of the "Fat Lava" trend in the 1970s, a period when West German pottery was highly sought after for its innovative and often playful designs.