Rare Fohr Ceramic Table Lamp with Unusual Fat Lava Glaze

This vase lamp has been upcycled from a rare ceramic vase by Fohr Keramik. It dates from the West German Pottery period of the 1960s/70s. Particularly noteworthy is the distinct, very sculptural Fat Lava glaze, which extends in relief over the neck of the vase and creates a strong contrast to the light blue smooth glaze. The vase is in exceptionally good condition.

The vase has a striking, bulbous shape with a side handle, and its combination of volume and structured surface makes it appear very sculptural. Fohr ceramics are generally much rarer to find on the market than those of major serial manufacturers, which gives this vase a correspondingly high collector's value.

Lamp base manufacturer: Fohr Keramik
Style: Fat Lava / West German Pottery
Height: 20 cm
Width: approx. 19 cm

The vase has been converted into a table lamp and is classically powered by cable. For this purpose, a black bakelite E27 socket with a cable entry was installed directly into the socket. Designed for up to 120 volts / 240 watts. Due to the external cable routing, no holes had to be drilled into the vase. The socket for the bulb and shade was securely anchored in the vase with a handcrafted and individually adapted plug-in solution.

The lampshade: Dimensions: 25 cm diameter × 25 cm height
Material: high-quality jacquard decorative fabric. The fabric shows a dense, floral pattern with stylized blossoms in turquoise and blue tones on a dark background. The jacquard weaving technique creates a slightly structured surface with depth. The fabric is very dense. The color of the shade perfectly picks up the tone of the vase, so both elements create a harmonious overall picture.

Lamp dimensions: Total height: approx. 47 cm

This lamp combines a rare West German Pottery vase with a handcrafted lampshade. A very well-preserved unique piece with a distinct collector's character.