Scheurich

History

Scheurich, founded in 1928 in Kleinheubach, West Germany, became one of the most prolific producers of mid-century modern ceramics. Renowned for its bold forms and vibrant glazes, Scheurich played a significant role in the post-war “Fat Lava” pottery movement. With innovative designs and mass production techniques, the company created a wide variety of decorative vases and household ceramics that remain highly collectible today. Their pottery marks, often featuring model numbers and the country of origin, help enthusiasts and collectors identify and date these iconic pieces.

Forms:
203 | 242 | 275 | 285 | 289 | 400 | 496 | 546

Decors:
Folignio | Koralle

Scheurich Fat Lava vase in red and brown

Scheurich Marks

As with most West Germany pottery, Scheurich vases are marked on the base with a moulded mark: three digits for the form, followed by a dash and the height in cm’s. There are different variants: just the numbers, numbers and “W. Germany”, later pieces also with the phrase “Scheurich Keramik”. Some pieces that were meant for export were branded with “Foreign”. Sometimes, the mark will be difficult to discern due to the glaze filling it up; in these cases, identification can be done through form and pattern.