Midcentury Modern Fat Lava Ceramic Vase by Fridegart Glatzle, Karlsruhe, 1960s

This rare ceramic vase was produced by the Staatliche Majolika Manufaktur Karlsruhe, also known as Karlsruher Majolika, and designed by Fridegart Glatzle, a prominent post-war designer. The vase features a unique square design with four rounded corners, resting on a foot. It is adorned with a pale yellow thick glaze in an angular pattern over a matte brown glaze, resembling a giraffe pattern, and exhibits characteristic bubbles typical of fat lava glaze. Friedegart Glatzle (b.1920) joined Karlsruher Majolika in 1951 and created a wide range of designs over the next 30 years. This vase serves as a striking decorative piece, adding character and charm to any interior space. Its unique design makes it a standout conversation piece and a collector's item for enthusiasts of ceramic art.