Strehla

Strehla, a notable East German ceramics manufacturer, gained prominence for producing mid-century Fat Lava objects, including vases and decorative pieces. The company, founded in 1828, continued operations through the mid-20th century, creating pieces that often featured bold, textured glazes typical of the Fat Lava style. These glazes were thick, volcanic-like, often in vibrant colours and deeply tactile textures, reflecting the experimental ceramic artistry of the 1950s to 1970s. Strehla’s works, though not as globally recognized as some of their Western counterparts, have become highly collectible due to their unique design language, rarity, and distinctive aesthetic.