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XXL Mid-Century Modern Gray and Orange Carstens Tönnieshof Ceramic Table Lamp
$2,294.27
£1,707.61
€1,930
CA$3,181.92
A$3,425.63
CHF 1,834.49
MX$41,277.60
NOK 23,146.19
SEK 21,182.50
DKK 14,710.17
About the Item
Oversize Mid-Century Modern Fat Lava table lamp by Carstens Tönnieshof, West Germany, with new teal-gray and orange jacquard drum lampshade by Amitābha Studio.
This oversized 38-inch table lamp (approx. 3 ft; 96 cm) is a commanding, sculptural presence—an authentic lava glaze table lamp remade as functional art. The vase base captures the high drama of late-’60s mid-century modernist West German pottery: a smoky blue-gray gradient dissolves into a glossy, molten band of vivid orange that flows over a cratered, black “lava” texture. The mix of matte, gloss, and bubbled surfaces shimmers like cooled magma. We’ve echoed that energy above with a custom extra-tall shade in textured jacquard by Linwood (UK), woven in Italy: a teal-gray ground embroidered with a coral-inspired chenille pattern in orange, finished with Houlès Paris trim and a matching orange fabric-covered cord. The result is an oversized West German fat lava lamp that reads architectural and elemental—ideal for modernist, brutalist, and eclectic interiors.
At 38 inches tall, the piece anchors a long credenza, console, or sideboard, delivering height, texture, and color in one. The orange band and cord add a deliberate pop that plays beautifully with walnut, brass, smoked glass, concrete, and charcoal upholstery. Every Amitābha Studio lamp is one-of-a-kind, created from authentic vintage ceramics and finished with bespoke craftsmanship.
Details: fully wired for U.S. use; listed height includes the shade. Complimentary plug customization available to match your country’s standard.
About Carstens Tönnieshof
Founded in 1946 in West Germany and active through the 1970s, Carstens Tönnieshof became a cornerstone of the Fat Lava movement—renowned for thick, cratered glazes, saturated color bands, and expressive forms. The layered gradient and volcanic texture on this base exemplify the workshop’s late-1960s experimentation.
About Amitābha Studio
Amitābha Studio transforms exceptional vintage ceramics into singular lighting. Each piece is rebuilt by hand with museum-grade fittings, custom shades made from fine European textiles, and meticulous finishing—from couture trims to color-matched, fabric-covered cords. The studio’s approach is scholarly and craft-driven: honoring the original maker, preserving material integrity, and delivering one-of-a-kind lamps that live comfortably in contemporary spaces while carrying their history forward.
- Creator:Amitābha Studio (Maker),Carstens Tönnieshof (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 37.8 in (96 cm)Diameter: 17.72 in (45 cm)
- Power Source:Hardwired
- Voltage:110-150v,208v,220-240v
- Lampshade:Included
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1950s-1970s
- Condition:Rewired. Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:AMSTERDAM, NL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU9818247183832
Amitābha Studio
Amitābha Studio is a husband-and-wife creative design studio founded in Amsterdam in 2021 by Davide Piai and Kimberly Poppe. The name "Amitābha" means "limitless light" in Sanskrit.
Davide Piai is an Italian craftsman with talents encompassing art, music, and culinary arts. Kimberly Poppe is an American artist, fine art photographer, curator, and interior designer, educated at Parsons School of Design and Sotheby's Institute of Art.
Together, they create functional art objects—notably luxury lighting and lamps—by meticulously sourcing and transforming antique and vintage ceramics into handcrafted designer pieces. Each of their lamps is one-of-a-kind.
In 2025, Amitābha Studio relocated to Sitges, on the Mediterranean coast south of Barcelona, Spain. While Dutch pottery remains at the heart of their collection, the move has allowed them to incorporate the rich ceramic heritage of Spain into their work.
The studio has collaborated with prestigious institutions, including Aronson Antiquairs for 17th-century Delftware and Royal Delft.
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