{"product_id":"crystalline-blue-studio-ceramic-vase-albert-kiessling-germany-1950s-early-1960s","title":"Crystalline Blue Studio Ceramic Vase – Albert Kießling Werkstätte, Germany, 1990s","description":"\u003cp\u003eLarge handmade ceramic vase by Kießling Werkstätte with a rounded body, short neck and deep cobalt-blue crystalline glaze forming feather-like patterns in blue-grey and bronze tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: H 28.5 cm, Dia. 26.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Glazed ceramic\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Keramische Werkstätte Albert Kießling\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Cobalt blue, navy blue, steel grey\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Very good vintage condition with no visible chips, cracks or restorations.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: 1990s\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Langenhessen, Germany\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemarks: Retains its original workshop label reading “Keramische Werkstätte Albert Kießling, Langenhessen, Handarbeit” and an impressed maker’s mark. A later handwritten green number, “1996,” presented as the production date.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe generous rounded form works particularly well on a low sideboard, console or substantial dining table. Display it unfilled to keep attention on the crystalline surface, or add a single broad branch; walnut, brushed steel, smoked glass and natural stone will bring out the glaze’s darker blue and bronze tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlbert Kiessling\u003c\/strong\u003e (1909–1964) was a German ceramicist from Langenhessen in East Germany, known for hand-thrown studio pottery with textured crystalline and shrink glazes. His work is especially appreciated for its tactile surfaces, earthy palette, and the so-called “snakeskin” glaze effects that became closely associated with his workshop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Studio Ceramics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57378389066103,"sku":"2165","price":699.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0923\/0434\/3415\/files\/2165_24.05.2026_1_Vase_AlbertKiessling_AlbertKiessling_Blue_grey_Ceramics_Satin_28_5-1.jpg?v=1786870534","url":"https:\/\/www.berlinretrofinds.com\/products\/crystalline-blue-studio-ceramic-vase-albert-kiessling-germany-1950s-early-1960s","provider":"Berlin Retro Finds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}