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Karlsruher Majolika Model 5766 Craquelé Celadon Vase Fridegart Glatzle, Germany
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Karlsruher Majolika Model 5766 Craquelé Celadon Vase – Attributed to Fridegart Glatzle, Germany, c. 1955
A refined ceramic vase produced by Karlsruher Majolika and bearing the model number 5766, attributed to designer Fridegart Glatzle and dating to the mid-1950s.
The vase exemplifies the elegant restraint that characterises the best post-war German ceramic design. Reduced to its essential geometry, the form consists of a softly tapering cylindrical body with gently rounded contours, allowing proportion, material, and glaze to become the primary decorative elements.
Design & Form
At first glance, the shape appears almost minimalist, yet closer inspection reveals a carefully balanced composition. The vessel narrows subtly towards the base while maintaining a calm vertical presence. The softly rounded corners and slightly organic silhouette prevent the form from feeling rigid or industrial.
This approach reflects the emerging modernist sensibility of the 1950s, when German ceramic designers sought beauty through simplicity rather than ornamentation.
Glaze & Surface
The vase is finished in a delicate pale celadon-green craquelé glaze. A fine network of crackle lines covers the entire surface, creating depth and visual texture while preserving the serenity of the monochromatic colour palette.
Depending on the light, the glaze shifts between soft celadon, pale mint, and light sage tones. The subtle craquelure recalls East Asian ceramic traditions that strongly influenced European studio and factory ceramics throughout the twentieth century.
Dimensions
Height: 18 cm
Width: 14 cm
Depth: 13.5 cm
Material: Ceramic
Manufacturer: Karlsruher Majolika
Designer: Attributed to Fridegart Glatzle
Model: 5766
Colour: Celadon green
Era: Circa 1955
Origin: Germany
Condition: Very good vintage condition with no visible cracks, chips, or restorations.
Remarks: Original Karlsruher Majolika mark and model number 5766 to the underside.
About Karlsruher Majolika & Fridegart Glatzle
Founded in 1901, Karlsruher Majolika ranks among Germany's most important ceramic manufactories of the twentieth century. Known for its collaborations with artists, architects, and designers, the workshop became a leading centre for innovative ceramic design.
Fridegart Glatzle was among the most influential designers associated with the manufactory during the post-war decades. Her work is celebrated for its balance of sculptural sensitivity and functional clarity, producing forms that remain strikingly contemporary today.
Model 5766 embodies these qualities perfectly: understated, elegant, and timeless, demonstrating how exceptional ceramic design can emerge from the simplest of forms.
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Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsMint, TurquoiseMaterialCeramicNumber of items1Height18 cmWidth14 cmDepth14 cm
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Private sellerBerlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 25 sales