Vintage West Germany Vase ‘Bay 60 20’

Around 1960, this decorative vase was manufactured in the Bay Keramik factory. On the belly geometric and floral motifs are depicted in relief and consists of two colors: light and dark brown. At the bottom is the mark: W. Germany Bay and the model number 60 20. The 20 stands for the height of the vase (in centimeters).

Interior advice
This West Germany vase fits in both a classic and modern interior. You can place it for example on a TV cabinet, (side) table, windowsill or in a bookcase. You can also place (silk or dry) flowers in it.

About West Germany (Bay)
A West Germany vase is (almost) always made in Germany. Under the name West Germany there are about thirty different brands such as Scheurich, Bay, Jasba, Carstens and Dümler&Breiden. During the 1950s through the 1970s, these brands were incredibly popular and many vases were produced during this period. A West Germany vase can be recognized by its “bouncy” appearance with a professionally applied glaze.
Bay always used white clay to produce the vases, which are usually marked on the bottom: ‘BAY’. Usually on the bottom is a two or three digit number (model number) followed by a dash or space indicating the height in centimeters. Bay’s decorations are embossed and geometric motifs are often used.