Posted 6 months ago
mp.kunst
(34 items)
This ceramic pendant lamp has a clear 70s look. I searched the internet but could not find a second one. It is therefore unclear which factory produced this. The country of origin is also unclear. It could be Germany or Italy but Scandinavia is also an option.
In short, who will shed some light on this beauty.
The dimensions are: The height of the ceramic lampshade is approximately 29cm and the diameter is 34cm
I was on vacation in Vietnam for three weeks. It was a wonderful escape from all the daily stress and pressure. Completely rejuvenated, I'm ready to face the world again for a while.
Because of this, I've neglected my Collectors Weekly pages a bit. I hope you didn't mind.
Now that I'm back home, I want to thank everyone who loves this lamp. We haven't solved this mystery yet, but thank you to everyone who took the time to visit this page.
It's great that you found my page jbingham95 and that you like it.
it is always so good to break for a while
I share wha Grok IA tells "This ceramic pendant lamp appears to be a vintage piece in the "fat lava" style, originating from West Germany during the mid-20th century, specifically the 1960s to 1970s. The fat lava aesthetic, characterized by thick, glossy, volcanic-like glazes (often in bold colors like red, orange, and brown) and textured, relief designs such as swirls or abstract patterns, was a hallmark of West German pottery during this era. These lamps were typically handmade from ceramic, with perforations or holes around the base to diffuse light, creating a warm glow—features that closely match the swirling motifs, glossy red finish, and bottom holes visible in the provided image.
Manufacturers like Roth Keramik were prominent producers of fat lava items, including pendant lamps, though many pieces from this period are unattributed or simply labeled as West German pottery. This style emerged post-World War II as part of a broader West German ceramics boom, influenced by modernist and experimental glazing techniques, and was exported widely as affordable decorative lighting. Similar examples are commonly found in vintage markets today, valued for their retro appeal.
Thank you, Kivatinitz, for your comment.
It's certainly a beautiful lamp, and I've only seen one like it only once online before, and that one was green.
Both lamps are located in the Netherlands.
I wonder if there are any other lamps of this type outside of the Netherlands.