A striking example of West German Fat Lava pottery, this Dümler & Breiden Relief series vase showcases the sought-after Polar glaze — a dramatic landscape of icy white, turquoise, emerald green, and deep volcanic black flowing across a sculptural mid-century form.
The glaze creates the impression of melting snow over a dark mountainside, with glossy lava-like textures emerging beneath a frosted matte surface. Compact yet visually powerful, the vase's softly faceted silhouette and rectangular opening give it an architectural presence uncommon in smaller West German ceramics.
Produced by Dümler & Breiden during the height of the Fat Lava movement, the piece embodies the experimental glazes and bold organic forms that made West German pottery a defining design trend of the late 1960s and 1970s.
An excellent addition to a collection of Fat Lava pottery, Brutalist decor, MCM ceramics, or sculptural studio pottery.
Details:
Era: Circa 1970s
Material: Glazed ceramic / stoneware
Condition: Good vintage condition with light age-related wear and interior darkening consistent with use. No major chips or cracks observed.
Dimensions: 6" W × 4.25" H × 4" D
Sourced in Germany
A striking example of West German Fat Lava pottery, this Dümler & Breiden Relief series vase showcases the sought-after Polar glaze — a dramatic landscape of icy white, turquoise, emerald green, and deep volcanic black flowing across a sculptural mid-century form.
The glaze creates the impression of melting snow over a dark mountainside, with glossy lava-like textures emerging beneath a frosted matte surface. Compact yet visually powerful, the vase's softly faceted silhouette and rectangular opening give it an architectural presence uncommon in smaller West German ceramics.
Produced by Dümler & Breiden during the height of the Fat Lava movement, the piece embodies the experimental glazes and bold organic forms that made West German pottery a defining design trend of the late 1960s and 1970s.
An excellent addition to a collection of Fat Lava pottery, Brutalist decor, MCM ceramics, or sculptural studio pottery.
Details:
Era: Circa 1970s
Material: Glazed ceramic / stoneware
Condition: Good vintage condition with light age-related wear and interior darkening consistent with use. No major chips or cracks observed.
Dimensions: 6" W × 4.25" H × 4" D
Sourced in Germany
