German: Dümler & Breiden "Chocolate" Collection

German: Dümler & Breiden "Chocolate" Collection

R 3,200.00
R 3,200.00
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German: Dümler & Breiden "Chocolate" Collection

German: Dümler & Breiden "Chocolate" Collection

Vintage Dümler & Breiden "Juwel" Relief Serie three-piece collection set — made in West Germany, 1960s–1970s.

A rare matching three-piece set in Dümler & Breiden's signature Relief Serie "Juwel" (Jewel) decor — comprising a vase (Form 187), handled pitcher (Form 340), and ashtray (Form 455). Characterised by vibrant orange and turquoise accent colours within circular medallion reliefs against a speckled off-white upper section and rich chocolate-brown lower section. A sophisticated, geometric alternative to the more volcanic Fat Lava style — and a ready-made collection in one purchase.
More Details
  • Vase: Form 187, stamped "187 20 Germany" — classic ovoid shape, 20cm tall, diameter 12cm.
  • Handled Pitcher: Form 340, stamped "340 30 Germany" — the larger, more sought-after 30cm version.
  • Ashtray: Form 455, stamped "455 12 Germany" — 12cm diameter; Relief Serie ashtrays are rare.
  • Juwel decor — orange and turquoise medallion jewels against speckled off-white and chocolate-brown body.
  • Orderly geometric moulded relief — more sophisticated than volcanic Fat Lava; integrates easily into modern interiors.
Did you Know?

Dümler & Breiden was a West German pottery founded in Höhr-Grenzhausen in the Westerwald region — the heartland of German ceramics production. While the "Fat Lava" volcanic glaze style from this era is the most internationally recognised, Dümler & Breiden's Relief Serie is considered more ostentatious and striking by serious collectors. The Juwel pattern is featured in reference books like The Fat Lava Style, cementing its significance and market value. The tribal and space-age feel of the medallion reliefs appeals to both specialist pottery collectors and Mid-Century Modern interior decorators — making a complete matching three-piece set an exceptionally rare find.
Origin & Era

Made in Germany, 1960’s-1970’s.
Dimensions

Vase Dimensions: Diameter 12cm, Height 20cm, Circumference 66cm.
Stamped 187 20 Germany. This is Form 187, a classic ovoid shape produced by Dümler & Breiden. The "20" confirms it stands 20 cm tall.

Handled Pitcher Dimensions: Height 30cm.
Stamped 340 30 Germany. This is Form 340, which refers to this specific handled jug/pitcher design. The "30" means it is the larger 30 cm tall version. At 30 cm, this is the larger, more sought-after version of the 340 moulds.

Ashtray Dimensions: Diameter 12cm, Height 5cm.
Stamped 455 12 Germany. This is Form 455, the round ashtray mold. The "12" indicates a diameter of 12 cm. While smaller in scale (12 cm diameter), ashtrays in this specific "Studio" or "Relief" series are rare.
Vintage Condition

Minor age-related wear.
Price
R 3,200.00
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