Mid-Century Modern Brown Ceramic Vase by Veb Haldensleben, East Germany, 1960s

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This mid-century cool brown ceramic case by veb haldensleben was made in ddr (deutsche demokratische republik), east germany, in the … Read more This mid-century cool brown ceramic case by veb haldensleben was made in ddr (deutsche demokratische republik), east germany, in the 1960s. This vase, a veb haldensleben's creation, is a prime example of their ceramic vases, shape number 3092/c, featuring an intriguing brown glaze adorned with alternating rows of red and white circles, each contoured by a bold black "fat lava" glaze. This vintage piece, measuring h 20 cm and ø8.5 cm, encapsulates the timeless charm of east german pottery from the mid-20th century. Founded in 1945, veb haldensleben originated from the carstens uffrecht factory. The acronym "veb" stands for "volkseigener betrieb," which translates to "people-owned enterprise" and denotes state-owned workplaces in the german democratic republic (gdr). Veb haldensleben is known for its unique ceramics, often featuring a distinctive numbering system where form numbers are frequently followed by a letter. Many pieces also bear the veb haldensleben symbol, which is moulded onto the base, serving as a hallmark of authenticity and origin. See less