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 | 260 | 269 | 271 | 275 | 285 | 289 | 301 | 400 | 414 | 416 | 486 | 496 | 517 (v1) | 517 (v2) | 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.

Scheurich 242-22

Scheurich Forms

Form 203

Scheurich 203-18

Form 242

Scheurich 242-22

Form 260

Scheurich 260-22 | Inka

Form 269

Scheurich 269-40

Form 271

Design by Heinz Siery.

Scheurich 271-22

Form 275

Design by Heinz Siery.

Scheurich 275-28

Form 285

Scheurich 285-15

Scheurich 285-15 | Koralle

Form 289

Scheurich 289-41

Scheurich 289-27

Scheurich 289-18

Form 301

Scheurich 301-20

Form 400

Scheurich 400-22

Form 414

Scheurich 414-16

Form 416

Scheurich 416

Form 416

Scheurich 416-26 | Inka

Scheurich 416-45 | Inka

Form 486

Scheurich 486-38

Form 496

Scheurich 496

Scheurich 496-28

Form 517 (v1)

Scheurich 517-38

Form 517 (v2)

Scheurich 517-30

Form 546

Scheurich 546-42

Scheurich Decors

Folignio

A pattern of stylised flowers. There is discussion if this name is only assigned to the green versions of this pattern.

Scheurich 289-18 | Folignio

Scheurich 289-27 | Folignio

Scheurich 289-41 | Folignio

Inka

The Scheurich “Inka” pattern is one of their best-loved decorative series, produced primarily during the 1960s and 1970s, a period marked by bold designs and textured glazes in West German ceramics. It is notable for its repeating geometric relief decoration and vibrant glazes. These motifs evoke a stylised, abstract aesthetic reminiscent of ancient or tribal art, possibly drawing inspiration from pre-Columbian Inca culture, though the connection is primarily stylistic rather than historical.
It remains a favourite among collectors for its distinctive style, historical context, and variety of forms and colours.

Scheurich 260-22 | Inka

Scheurich 416-26 | Inka

Scheurich 416-45 | Inka

Koralle

“Koralle” is the German word for coral. This is one of the best-known patterns by Scheurich, coming in many different colours.

Scheurich 285-15 | Amsterdam decor

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This is a very common Scheurich glaze: brown base glaze, with drips of rich red dripping over yellow and bands of black lava lines.

Scheurich 517-38

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This is a very common Scheurich glaze: brown base glaze, with drips of rich red dripping over yellow and bands of black lava lines.

Scheurich 203-18 | *NoName*

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Scheurich 271-22

Scheurich 301-20

Scheurich

History

Scheurich Marks

Scheurich Forms

Form 203

Form 242

Form 260

Form 269

Form 271

Form 275

Form 285

Form 289

Form 301

Form 400

Form 414

Form 416

Form 416

Form 486

Form 496

Form 517 (v1)

Form 517 (v2)

Form 546

Scheurich Decors

Folignio

Inka

Koralle

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