Snakeskin Glaze Ceramic Duo – Albert Kiessling, Mid–Late 20th Century

Handcrafted ceramic vase duo by Albert Kiessling, defined by tactile snakeskin-like surfaces and reduction glazes in two contrasting tones. One vase is tall and restrained in grey-white with dark undertones, while the other is fuller and warmer in brown and off-white, giving the pair a balanced mix of texture, volume, and earthy color.

• Dimensions:
  
  • Black vase: H 16.5 cm, Dia. 7 cm
    
  • Brown vase: H 19 cm, Dia. 10.5 cm
• Material: Ceramic
  
• Brand: Studio pottery
  
• Designer: Albert Kiessling
  
• Color: Grey-white, black, brown
  
• Condition: Good vintage condition; minor signs of age and use; no visible cracks or structural damage
  
• Era: Mid–late 20th century
  
• Origin: Germany
  
• Remarks: Set of two

Style them together on a shelf, console, or sideboard where the surface can catch the light. They work best with little around them, so the contrast in shape and glaze stays clear.

Albert Kiessling (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.