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Fat Lava Vase by Carsten Tönnishof
Mid Century ca. 1960.
Model: C 186-44

Fat Lava is the designation for an iconic ceramic style from the 1950s to the 1970s, originating mainly from West Germany. The term describes ceramic objects with extremely thick, porous, or glossy glazes, whose three-dimensional, relief-like texture resembles flowing lava streams or volcanic rock.

This vase captivates with its beautiful texture and vivid color.
It is in very good, age-appropriate condition.

45 cm tall
Top diameter 14 cm
Middle diameter approx. 30 cm

Weighs 4 kg.

Fat Lava Vase von Carsten Tönnishof
Mid Century ca. 1960.
Modell: C 186-44

Fat Lava ist die Bezeichnung für einen ikonischen Keramikstil der 1950er- bis 1970er-Jahre, der vor allem aus Westdeutschland stammt. Der Begriff beschreibt Keramikobjekte mit extrem dicken, porösen oder glänzenden Glasuren, die in ihrer dreidimensionalen, reliefartigen Struktur an fließende Lavaströme oder Vulkangestein.

Diese Vase besticht durch ihre wunderschöne Struktur und leuchtende Farbe.
Sie befindet sich in einem sehr guten, altersgemäßen Zustand.

45 cm hoch
Durchmesser oben 14 cm
Durchmesser Mitte ca. 30 cm

4 kg schwer





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Vase -  Height: 45 cm  - Ceramic - Fat Lava, C. Tönnishof

Germany - Mid-century modern - 1960-1970

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Fat Lava ceramic vase by Carsten Tönnishof, mid‑century modern style, ca. 1960s, 45 cm high, 30 cm diameter, blue glaze, in excellent condition with minimal signs of wear.

Vase - Height: 45 cm - Ceramic - Fat Lava, C. Tönnishof

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Fat Lava ceramic vase by Carsten Tönnishof, mid‑century modern style, ca. 1960s, 45 cm high, 30 cm diameter, blue glaze, in excellent condition with minimal signs of wear.

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