Upcycled ambient table lamp made from a Übelacker ceramic vase.

Ceramic vase lamp by Übelacker Keramik – West German pottery from the 1960s/70s. This table lamp is based on a ceramic vase from the manufacturer Übelacker, a producer from the realm of West German pottery, known in the second half of the 20th century for its decorative ceramics with plastic relief designs. The vase features a pronounced vertical floral pattern, deeply worked into the surface. The bright orange glaze highlights the relief and gives the object an expressive presence. The shape of the vase is clear and slightly conical. Typical of many ceramics from this era, it combines a simple base shape with a highly structured surface. Total height of the lamp: approximately 52 cm. Height of the vase without the socket: approximately 27 cm. The vase has been converted into a lamp in a way that preserves the object – thanks to a fixed but removable wiring solution. The lamp base is stabilised and ensures good support. The opening of the vase has been closed with an elegant decorative brass cap. The collectible value of the vase remains fully preserved. E27 bakelite socket with a transparent cable, switch, and plug. The cable is directly integrated into the back of the socket. Thus, no hole had to be drilled into the vase. The lampshade is mounted on a structure 25 cm high and is stretched with a multicoloured elastic thread – very much in harmony with the vase. At the bottom, it is 22 cm wide, and at the top, 20 cm. The vertically arranged threads create a lively play of light when the lamp is turned on, projecting bands of coloured light onto the walls and surroundings. The warm shades of red, orange, and green echo the colours of the vase and enhance the plastic effect of the ceramic relief. This creates a very distinctive and atmospheric lighting. This lamp combines expressive West German ceramics with an unusual handmade lampshade. A unique piece with a clearly mid-century character.