Vase Art Deco I by Carstens Elmshorn Germany I German Ceramic Art Ceramics - Art Deco - Baushaus Ceramic Vase Germany I Art Nouveau

Details: Vase / Ceramic Vase
Manufacturer: Carstens Elmshorn, Germany
Era: approx. 1930–1940
Style: Art Deco / Bauhaus-inspired
Material: Ceramic, glazed and hand-painted
Colors: Black, White, Yellow, Red
Condition: Very good, slight signs of age-related wear, a hairline crack on the inside of the neck (see photos)
Dimensions: Height 20 cm, Width 14 cm, Weight: 550 g

This elegant ceramic vase by Carstens Elmshorn is a stunning example of German craftsmanship from the Art Deco era. The expressive, graphic decor in black, white, and delicate yellow and red tones combines geometric precision with floral lightness—a typical feature of design from the 1920s and 1930s.

The Carstens Elmshorn company was particularly known for its high-quality art ceramics from the 1920s to 1940s. During this period, many pieces were created in the Art Deco and Bauhaus styles—characterized by clear forms, geometric patterns, and often contrasting glazes in black, white, and bold accent colors.