This ceramic vase, produced by the German manufacturer Strehla in the 1960s, exemplifies the mature phase of mid-century modern art pottery. Its compact, organically rounded form is defined by a robust, slightly squat silhouette. The main color is a cool, light gray with a matte, porous glaze that gives the surface a distinctive, almost volcanic texture. A rhythmic band of glossy, vivid orange circular motifs in relief encircles the midsection, framed by sculptural, arched patterns in the same gray tone. The interplay of matte and glossy finishes, and the tactile contrast between rough gray and smooth orange, are hallmarks of the 'Fat Lava' style popular in 1960s West German ceramics. Measuring 18 cm high and 12 cm wide, the vase features a wide, flared rim and a stable broad base. It is preserved in its original condition, with minor signs of age and small scratches typical of vintage pieces, without major damage or intervention.This object tells a story of a decade marked by visual boldness and material experimentation. The relief patterns, striking colors, and raw glaze texture echo a time when German ceramics sought new ways to express modernist energy. The Strehla vase speaks in the language of the 1960s: graphic, daring, yet rooted in organic materiality. The orange circles illuminate the surface like a pulsing timeline, while the porous gray conjures images of cooled lava and the industrial experiments of the era.The vase can be paired with other mid-century ceramics, especially those contrasting in texture—matte and glossy. It works well as a standalone
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Height18 cm
Width12 cm
Length12 cm
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Length12 cm
Height18 cm
Width12 cm
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