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Melitta Ceracron Sculptural Red Ceramic Charger Bowl Wall Plate Germany 70s WGP
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Product description
Melitta Ceracron Sculptural Red Ceramic Charger / Wall Plate, Germany, 1970s
A bold and highly expressive ceramic charger from Melitta’s celebrated Ceracron line, produced in West Germany during the 1970s. Executed in a vivid lava-red glossy glaze, this large sculptural plate embodies the experimental spirit and graphic confidence of German ceramic design during the Space Age and postwar modernist era.
The form is deceptively simple at first glance — a broad circular disc with softly convex proportions — yet the surface transforms the object into something almost architectural or planetary. A field of raised hemispherical reliefs radiates across the center, creating a rhythmic topography that shifts dramatically under changing light conditions.
The result is an object that operates somewhere between decorative ceramic, Op Art relief, and sculptural wall piece.
Details
• Manufacturer: Melitta
• Series: Ceracron
• Origin: Germany
• Period: 1970s
• Material: Glazed ceramic
• Color: Lava red / vibrant glossy red
Dimensions
• Diameter: 33 cm
• Height: 5.5 cm
Condition
Very good vintage condition with only minor traces of age and handling consistent with careful use. The glossy glaze remains vibrant and highly reflective.
Design & Aesthetic
The raised circular relief pattern creates a striking optical effect, especially when illuminated from the side. Depending on the angle, the surface appears almost kinetic — alternating between shadow, reflection, and glowing saturation.
The intense monochrome red glaze is particularly characteristic of high-quality West German ceramic production of the period, reflecting the era’s fascination with saturated color, tactile surfaces, and futuristic domestic objects.
Its scale allows the piece to function beautifully in multiple ways:
• as a sculptural centerpiece
• a fruit bowl or serving object
• a standalone decorative plate
• or mounted as a wall object in a modernist interior
About Melitta Ceracron
The Ceracron line became known for combining functional ceramics with experimental surface treatments and strong modernist forms. Produced in West Germany during the height of the Fat Lava and Space Age periods, these objects bridged industrial design and sculptural ceramics in a way that feels distinctly of the 1970s while remaining visually contemporary today.
Collector’s Perspective
Large-scale monochrome Ceracron pieces with strong geometric reliefs are increasingly appreciated by collectors of West German ceramics and Space Age interiors. This example stands out particularly for its dramatic scale, highly saturated red glaze, and visually dynamic surface treatment.
A powerful sculptural object — graphic, tactile, and unmistakably rooted in the radical optimism of 1970s German design.
the plate stand seen on the photo is not included.
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Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsRedMaterialCeramicNumber of items1Height5 cmWidth33 cmDepth33 cm
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Private sellerBerlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 25 sales