Carstens Tönnieshof & Alfred Klein Keramik - Vase (2) - 242-38 & 647-52 - Ceramic - West Germany floor vases

Pair of two West German mid-century floor vases, see photos; they are part of the description.

Carstens Tönnieshof 242-38:
A splendid and elegant vintage West German ceramic floor vase from the 1950s/60s. This vase was designed and produced by the well-known German manufacturer Carstens Tönnieshof under model number 242.
The vase features a beautiful, streamlined hourglass shape and is finished in a subtly marbled sand/beige glaze with a soft texture. With this calm, minimalist, and natural color palette, this design classic fits perfectly into a modern Japandi, Scandinavian, or Mid-Century Modern interior.
Features:
Origin: West Germany (WGP)
Manufacturer: Carstens Tönnieshof
Model number: 242-38 (clearly stamped on the bottom)
Height: No less than 38 cm (tall floor or sideboard model)
Color: Beige / sand-colored marbled
Condition: In good vintage condition. This vase has a professionally restored (and therefore stable and hardly visible) hairline.

Alfred Klein 647-52:
A splendid and imposing vintage West German ceramic floor vase from the 1960s/70s. This vase was designed and produced by Alfred Klein Keramik (AK Keramik) under model number 647.
The vase is finished in a timeless glossy white and features the iconic, tactile braid or basket pattern (often referred to as the 'Inka' style). Thanks to the minimalist white design, this design classic fits perfectly into both a retro, Mid-Century Modern, and a sleek, modern Scandinavian interior.
Features:
Origin: West Germany (WGP)
Manufacturer: Alfred Klein Keramik (AK Keramik)
Model number: 647/52 (clearly marked on the bottom)
Height: No less than 52 cm (large floor model)
Color: White
Condition: In beautiful vintage condition with no damage or major flaws.

Carstens Tönnieshof:
Carstens Tönnieshof was one of the leading and most innovative producers of West German art pottery (West German Pottery) during the mid-century period. The company was founded in 1947 in Fredelsloh by Ernst Carstens and his son Christian, after the family had lost their original factories in East Germany following World War II. Until its closure in 1977 (and final bankruptcy in 1984), the factory managed to make a huge impact on the ceramic world with iconic decors and innovative glazes.

Alfred Klein Keramik:
Alfred Klein Keramik (often abbreviated as AK Keramik) was a relatively small but highly characteristic producer of West German ceramics. The company was founded in 1934 by Alfred Klein in Ransbach-Baumbach, located in the famous potters’ region the Westerwald. Although historically less documented than giants like Carstens or Scheurich, the vases are beloved by collectors for their unique production methods. Production ran from the 1930s until the closure in the 1980s.