{"product_id":"dark-green-floor-vase","title":"Dark Green Floor Vase 553-38, West Germany (1960s)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDark Green Floor Vase 553-38, West Germany, 1960s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStanding 38cm high, this striking West German floor vase is a classic example of the bold ceramic production that emerged from West Germany during the 1960s. Finished in a rich, deep green glaze with a contrasting ivory collar, it reflects the sculptural forms and confident glazing techniques that made West German pottery a defining feature of post-war interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe impressed shape number 553-38 follows the numbering system used by many West German manufacturers, with the final number denoting the vase’s height in centimetres. Although many pieces remain unattributed to a specific factory, this system has become an important tool for collectors researching and identifying examples today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eProduced during a period of remarkable industrial and artistic growth, West German pottery combined traditional ceramic craftsmanship with modern design. Manufacturers such as Scheurich, Carstens Tönnieshof, Bay Keramik, Ruscha and Dümler \u0026amp; Breiden exported millions of pieces worldwide, helping establish West Germany as one of Europe’s leading ceramic producers. Their work embraced experimental glazes, architectural forms and richly textured finishes, offering a modern alternative to Scandinavian ceramics of the same period.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"a fold of chairs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58478824325504,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/3093\/files\/DSC01946-778.jpg?v=1784289430","url":"https:\/\/www.afoldofchairs.com\/products\/dark-green-floor-vase","provider":"a fold of chairs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}