{"product_id":"vase-fat-lava-trapu-carstens-tonnieshof-west-germany-c-1970","title":"\"Fat Lava\" Squat Vase – Carstens Tönnieshof (West Germany), c. 1970","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eSuccumb to the raw power and graphic presence of this superb modernist \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"84\"\u003e\"Fat Lava\"\u003c\/b\u003e vase, an iconic example of German ceramics from the 1960s\/1970s. Distinguished by its generous and very stable proportions, it plays on a striking contrast between the brilliance of a tangerine orange enamel and the roughness of a wide belt of molten black lava. A strong and authentic mid-century piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eVisual Impact: A Massive, Ultra-Designed \"Ball\" Format\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eThis vase moves away from classic slender silhouettes to assert itself as a compact and sculptural block of material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA Stocky and Generous Silhouette:\u003c\/b\u003e Its double-shouldered shape combined with its width gives it a miniature, almost brutalist totem-like appearance, visually anchoring the space where it is placed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Fire of Enamel Against Volcanic Rock:\u003c\/b\u003e The neck and base feature a lacquered, smooth, and intensely luminous bright orange enamel. Conversely, the central section is enveloped in a thick, cratered, and porous crust imitating cooled lava, revealing incandescent specks beneath its matte texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRemarkable Condition:\u003c\/b\u003e Despite its fragility and half-century of history, this clay piece is in very good condition. The enamel has retained all its brilliance, and its volcanic texture shows no imperfections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Great Return of Seventies Style:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"50\"\u003eWest Germany\u003c\/i\u003e ceramics are at the heart of current decoration trends. Their rough and organic texture immediately adds depth and character to contemporary interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAn Easy-to-Place Format:\u003c\/b\u003e Thanks to its height of 25 cm, it offers ideal versatility. Unlike giant vases, it fits perfectly on a coffee table, in the center of a dining table, or on a bookshelf shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e West Germany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e Attributed to Carstens Tönnieshof\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/b\u003e Circa 1960 - 1970\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/b\u003e Fat Lava \/ Mid-Century Modern \/ Brutalist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/b\u003e Ceramic, double glaze (smooth glossy enamel and textured volcanic enamel).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"7\"\u003eVery good overall condition\u003c\/b\u003e (beautiful orange luster, impeccable texture).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eActual Dimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Height 25 cm for the small and 35 cm for the large\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003e💡 Gallerist's Style Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19,0\"\u003e“Due to its stocky format and generous diameter, this Fat Lava vase is ideally displayed at height. Place it in the center of a glass coffee table or on a light wood console to make its tangerine orange glow. To emphasize its vegetal and wild side, you can insert a beautiful succulent plant, a cactus, or simply leave it empty, like a geometric sculpture from the 70s.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Abalone","offers":[{"title":"Oval","offer_id":59795249168718,"sku":null,"price":245.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cylindrique","offer_id":59795606733134,"sku":null,"price":190.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1038\/0804\/1294\/files\/IMG_6683.jpg?v=1780485964","url":"https:\/\/villa5070.fr\/en\/products\/vase-fat-lava-trapu-carstens-tonnieshof-west-germany-c-1970","provider":"VILLA5070","version":"1.0","type":"link"}