Scheurich Spherical Vase – Rare Reactive Glaze | West German Pottery

A striking example of vintage West German ceramic design, this Scheurich model 508-20 vase showcases the iconic spherical form elevated by a rare and highly expressive reactive glaze.

Layers of violet, lavender, silver-grey, cream and fiery orange cascade across the surface in an almost molten, abstract pattern, ensuring no two examples are exactly alike.

Produced by renowned German ceramics manufacturer Scheurich Keramik during the early 1970s, the 508-20 combines one of the company's most elegant forms with a glaze more commonly associated with its adventurous and experimental decorative production of the era.

While the shape itself was a standard catalogue model, this dramatic glaze treatment stands apart from Scheurich's more commonly encountered decors and is increasingly sought after by collectors of West German and Fat Lava pottery.

The perfectly rounded silhouette gives the vase a sculptural presence from every angle. Equally impressive displayed as a standalone art object or styled with simple stems, it brings colour, texture and movement to both contemporary and mid-century interiors.

Details

• Maker: Scheurich Keramik
• Model: 508-20
• Origin: West Germany
• Period: Circa 1970s
• Material: Glazed ceramic
• Height: 20cm
• Finish: Rare reactive drip glaze in violet, silver-grey, cream and orange tones
• Marked to base with model number and West Germany designation

A beautiful and increasingly collectible piece of authentic West German pottery, prized for its sculptural form and unusually vibrant glaze effects. An exceptional addition to any Fat Lava, mid-century modern or vintage ceramics collection.