{"product_id":"ruscha-west-german-fat-lava-ceramic-wall-plate","title":"Ruscha Keramic Fat Lava Wall Plate, West German (1960s)","description":"\u003cp\u003eRuscha Ceramic Wall Plate\u003cbr\u003eRuscha Keramik, West Germany, circa 1960s\u003cbr\u003eGlazed stoneware\u003cbr\u003eDiameter: 28 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ceramic wall plate was produced by Ruscha Keramik in West Germany during the 1960s, a period when the company became known for its experimental glazes and sculptural wall pieces. The plate features a dark, textured ground surrounding a vivid central field of blue and turquoise glazes, where the surface shifts from deep cobalt through lighter aqua tones with an almost volcanic quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the centre, a vertical arrangement of raised circular elements creates a subtle sculptural relief. These rounded forms catch the light across the iridescent glaze, giving the piece depth and movement when viewed from different angles. The contrast between the matte, charcoal-toned outer glaze and the luminous centre is characteristic of the expressive studio-led approach that defined much West German ceramics of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in Rheinbach in 1948 by Kurt Schneider, Ruscha became one of the most influential ceramic manufacturers in West Germany during the mid-20th century. The company produced a wide range of vases, wall plaques and decorative ceramics, often distinguished by bold glazing techniques and textured surfaces that reflected the era’s interest in abstraction and material experimentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth decorative and sculptural, this plate works well as a single wall piece or as part of a larger grouping of West German ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003eVery good vintage condition with no chips or cracks. The glaze remains bright and even across the surface with minor variations typical of the firing process.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"a fold of chairs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57776550936960,"sku":null,"price":280.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/3093\/files\/Untitled_47b393cd-c5b7-4a1a-868e-a5bafb249603.jpg?v=1775906297","url":"https:\/\/www.afoldofchairs.com\/products\/ruscha-west-german-fat-lava-ceramic-wall-plate","provider":"a fold of chairs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}