German designer Ingo Maurer (1932–2019) was known as a “poet of light” for how he artfully created table lamps and floor lamps that married form and function, from bulbs that soared on goose-feather wings to chandeliers that suspended bursts of shattered tableware like a slow-motion explosion.
One of Maurer's first lamps, a 1966 design that was merely called Bulb, nested a lightbulb inside a larger glass lightbulb shape, drawing on his connection to German art traditions of reductive forms as well as Pop art and the playful aesthetics of 1960s pop culture. The success of Bulb — its fans included American design icon Charles Eames — led to the founding of his own company to produce this provocative fixture as well as other fantastic lighting designs. Later, for Maurer’s bestselling Uchiwa lamps of the 1970s, the designer found inspiration in Japanese fans made of bamboo and lacquered rice paper.
Born on the island of Reichenau in Lake Constance in southern Germany, Maurer apprenticed at a newspaper before moving to the United States in 1960. In New York and California, Maurer initially worked as a graphic designer for IBM and elsewhere before returning to Germany with his then-wife, designer Dorothee Becker, in 1963. The experience that Maurer gained in typography and bold forms was regularly expressed in the lamps crafted by his company, which was called Design M before the name was changed to Ingo Maurer GmbH. The lighting manufacturer is still based in Munich.
Some of Maurer’s pieces were minimal, such as a ceramic table lamp in 1996 he called Broken Egg, which radiated light from a fissure in an oblong shape, while others were monumental, such as the designer’s last completed installation — a colossal chandelier composed of over 3,000 silver-plated leaves — in Munich’s Residenztheater. Maurer was always at the forefront of lighting innovations, exploring holograms, LEDs and OLEDs in his projects. Through his company, the venturesome Maurer also promoted inventive new designers, including Moritz Waldemeyer, whose My New Flame (2012) imagined a futuristic candle with LEDs.
Ingo Maurer GmbH continues to produce the late designer’s distinctive table lamps, chandeliers and other fixtures, including the imaginative Bulb that started it all.
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$11,666 / item
Rare Uchiwa II Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer, circa 1970s
By M Design, Ingo Maurer
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Pair of rare table lamps by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s, Germany. Executed in bamboo, rice paper fan and black lacquered iron. Socket: 1 x E27 or E26 (US) for standard screw bul...
Iron
1 'of 2' 1967 Germany Ingo Maurer 'Pollux' Wall Sconce & Table Lamp
By Ingo Maurer, Design M
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant minimalist adjustable chromed wall sconce and table lamp. Model 'Pollux' designed 1967 by Ingo Maurer, the 'Poet of Light' and executed by his own company, M. Design, Munich ...
Brass, Chrome
Ingo Maurer Gaku lamp - Germany, 1998
By Ingo Maurer
Located in London, GB
The Gaku table lamp by Ingo Maurer is a study in finesse, defined by a shade reminiscent of a Calla in bloom. With a palpable fragility, it diffuses light into a gentle glow. The com...
Fabric
'Yoruba Rose' Japanese Washi Paper & Stainless Steel Table Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer, Dagmar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Yoruba Rose' Japanese Washi paper & stainless steel table lamp for Ingo Maurer Designed by Dagmar Mombach and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the ...
Stainless Steel
1967 Germany Ingo Maurer 'Pollux' Wall Sconce & Table Lamp, Set of 2
By Design M, Ingo Maurer
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant pair of minimalist adjustable chromed wall sconces and table lamps. Model 'Pollux' designed 1967 by Ingo Maurer, the 'Poet of Light' and executed by his own company, M. Desig...
Brass, Chrome
Ingo Maurer Table Lamp in Cork for Design M, 1970s, Germany, 73.5cm
By Ingo Maurer, Design M
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Table Lamp in Cork by Ingo Maurer for Design M Designer Ingo Maurer (1932-2019) Brand M-Design, Germany Era 1970s Material wood, cork, metal High 73,5 cm Diameter 60 cm Condit...
Metal
MaMo Nouchies Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer, Germany, 1998
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Antwerp, BE
The MaMo Nouchies table lamp, designed by Ingo Maurer in 1998, exemplifies his exploration of light as a sculptural and poetic medium. The shade is crafted from delicate Japanese pap...
Metal
Pair of Tiffany Table Lamps by Ingo Maurer & Val St. Lambert 1969
By Ingo Maurer, Val Saint Lambert
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Elegant pair of Tiffany table lamps designed in 1969 by Ingo Maurer in collaboration with Val St. Lambert, the renowned Belgian crystal manufacturer. These lamps feature beautifully ...
Glass
Yoruba Rose Japanese paper table lamp by Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in New York, NY
Yoruba Rose is part of the MaMo Nouchies collection, developed by Dagmar Mombach in collaboration with Ingo Maurer and his team. Like all MaMo Nouchies designs, the lampshade is made...
Steel
Lampampe table paper lamp by Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in New York, NY
The Lampampe table lamp by Ingo Maurer is part of his collection of Japanese paper lamps, designed to create atmosphere and emotion through light. ...
Paper
Ingo Maurer ML-3 Table Lamp
By Ingo Maurer
Located in RIDDERKERK, NL
This ML-3 table lamp by designer Ingo Maurer is a beautiful example of his early work from the 1970s. The lamp features an elegant milky glass base with refined chrome accents , char...
Chrome
0ne (of 2) Uchiwa desk or wall lamp designed by Ingo Maurer for M Design 1973
By Ingo Maurer, M Design
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
one Uchiwa III bamboo desk lamp, which can also be installed as a wall scone. A 2nd lamp is available in second listing on our storefront ! designed by ingomaurer, handcrafted ...
Bamboo, Paper
Set of 2 Mid-Century German ML 1 Table Lamps by Ingo Maurer for M Design, 1960s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Hamburg, DE
An early design of the famous luminaire designer Ingo Maurer from the late 60s. An elegant and classic design. The base is made of clear glass. The shade has a simple, classic shape...
Metal
Mid century hexagonal “Zatonl” cork table lamp by Ingo Maurer for M Design
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Houston, TX
Mid century modern hexagonal “Zatonl” cork table lamp by Ingo Maurer for M Design, circa 1970s. Before the chandeliers, before the bulb sculptures, before Ingo Maurer became one of t...
Cork
$1,058 / item
Table lamp Ingo Maurer Lampampe
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Varedo, MB
The Lampampe, designed by Ingo Maurer in 1980 for Ingo Maurer, is part of a series of poetic paper lamps developed during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Inspired by traditional Jap...
Metal
Poul Poul paper table lamp by Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in New York, NY
Poul Poul LED is part of the MaMo Nouchies collection, developed by Dagmar Mombach in collaboration with Ingo Maurer and his team. As with all MaMo Nouchies designs, the lampshade is...
Steel
Large Pine Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s
By M Design, Ingo Maurer
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Large pine table lamp by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s, Germany. Executed in stained pine and linen shades. Socket: 1 x E27 or E26 (US) for standard screw bulbs. Max. 75 Wattage p...
Linen, Pine, Paper
Mid-Century Modern Ingo Maurer Table Lamp Glass & Chrome, Design M, Germany 1960
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Ingo Maurer Table Lamp, Glass & Chrome, Design M, Germany, 1960s A stunning and rare table lamp designed by Ingo Maurer for Design M, Germany, in the 1960s. This ...
Chrome
$659 / item
Table Lamp Gulp by Ingo Maurer for Design M
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
The Gulp table lamp was designed by Ingo Maurer in 1969. It belongs to the first collection that Maurer designed for his own company Design M. This black edition is in very good vint...
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Very Large Faux Suede Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s
By M Design, Ingo Maurer
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A very large table lamp by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s, Germany. Executed in faux suede laether. Socket: 1 x E27 or E26 (US) for standard screw bulbs. Max. 75 Wattage per bulb.
Metal
$323 / item
Table/Portable Lamp Ingo Maurer Koyoo
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Varedo, MB
Model: Koyoo Table/Portable Lamp Designer: Axel Schmid Koyoo by Axel Schmid for Ingo Maurer is a portable light object with a poetic and minimalist design. A luminous circle floats ...
Aluminum
Rare “Watapunga” table lamp by Ingo Maurer & Dagmar Mombach, 1998
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Weesp, NL
Rare “Watapunga” table lamp by Ingo Maurer & Dagmar Mombach, 1998 This exceptional Watapunga table lamp, designed in 1998 by Ingo Maurer in collaboration with Dagmar Mombach, is...
Metal, Aluminum
Ingo Maurer Bibibibi Table Lamp
By Ingo Maurer
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A whimsical table lamp by Ingo Maurer, signed, BiBiBiBi, made in Germany.
Aluminum
Pair of Ingo Maurer Faux Bamboo Table Lamps, German 1970s
By Ingo Maurer, M Design
Located in München, BY
Beautiful set of two brass bamboo table lamps model "ML 1". Design by Ingo Maurer, 1968 for Design M, Germany. The lamps are equipped with the original cables with on/off switch and...
Brass
Rare Cork and Row Silk Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s
By M Design, Ingo Maurer
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Rare early cork table lamp by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s, Germany. Executed in cork and raw silk shades. Socket: 2 x E27 or E26 (US) for standard screw bulbs. Max. 75 Wattage pe...
Cork, Silk
Lucellino Touch Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer, Brass & Feathers
By Ingo Maurer
Located in New York, NY
Lucellino Table is the iconic designer table lamp created by Ingo Maurer, part of the renowned Lucellino series. Lucellino Touch is the enhanced version of the classic winged light b...
Brass, Steel
Set of 2 Mid-Century ML1 Table Lamps by Ingo Maurer for M-Design, Germany, 1960s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Hamburg, DE
A pair of maurer ml1 table lamps. An early design by the famous lighting designer ingo maurer from the late 60s. An elegant and classic design. The base is made in clear glass. The ...
Metal
$1,586Sale Price|30% Off
lampe "Fukushu" Ingo Maurer, 1980
By Ingo Maurer
Located in SAINT-SEVER, FR
Lampe "Fukushu" de Ingo Maurer étiquette Design M circa 1980 Modelé très poétique d'inspiration japonaise pour cette élégante lampe à poser de Ingo Maur...
Steel
Ingo Maurer ML 1 Table Lamp, Glass & Metal, Mid-Century Modern
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Hamburg, DE
An early draft of the famous lighting designer Ingo Maurer in the late 60s An elegant and classic design The foot is made in clear glass The screen has a simple, classic shape It is ...
Metal
Ingo Maurer, Glatzkopf Table Lamp, Design M, Set of 2, Germany, 1981
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Krefeld, DE
Ingo Maurer, Glatzkopf Table Lamp, Design M, Germany, 1981, Set of 2 Rare early “Glatzkopf” table lamps designed by Ingo Maurer in 1981 and produced by Design M, Munich. This set of ...
Steel
Table Lamps Model 'ML 1', Designed by Ingo Maurer, 1968 for Design M
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Rijssen, NL
Elegant brass bamboo table lamps Model 'ML 1'. Designed by Ingo Maurer, 1968 for Design M 1968 for Design M, Munich, Germany.With new gold cust...
Gold Plate, Brass
Set of 2 Mid-Century Minimalist Gulp Table Lamps by Ingo Maurer, 1960s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Hamburg, DE
The Gulp is an early design by the well -known luminous designer Ingo Maurer from the late 1960s. A rare piece for light collectors and design lovers. The design language is simple,...
Metal
Mid-Century German ML 1 Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer for M Design 1960s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Hamburg, DE
An early design of the famous luminaire designer Ingo Maurer from the late 60s. An elegant and classic design. The base is made in white glass. The shade has a simple, classic shape...
Metal
Mid-Century Minimalist Gulp Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer for M-Design, 1960s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Hamburg, DE
The Gulp is an early design by the well -known luminous designer Ingo Maurer from the late 1960s. A rare piece for light collectors and design lovers. The design language is simple,...
Metal
Small Chrome Plated Metal Pollux table lamp by Ingo Maurer for M Design, 1960s
By Ingo Maurer, M Design
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Chromed metal table lamp with tilting lamp body. Designed by Ingo Maurer for Design M. E27 lamp holder. Dimensions: cm 12,5/19 (with bulb) x 7 diameter. Good condition: signs of oxid...
Metal, Chrome
INGO MAURER & TEAM Table lamp, model Alizz T. Cooper, Circa 2010
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Skokie, IL
INGO MAURER & TEAM Table lamp, model Alizz T. Cooper, Germany, circa 2010. Out of production. Ingo Maurer and team's, Alizz T. Cooper, a serpentine lamp ingeniously crafted from...
Aluminum
Ingo Maurer Table Lamp Glass & Chrome, Design M, Germany, 1960s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Ingo Maurer table light with a glass foot and the original shade, made in Germany in the 1960s. Measures: width 23.6" in. (60 cm), height 27.5" in. (70 cm). Lighting: takes one la...
Chrome
'Bulb' Hand Blown Murano Crystal Glass Table Lamp in Chrome for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Bulb' hand blown Murano crystal glass table lamp in chrome for Ingo Maurer Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With i...
Crystal, Chrome
Ingo Maurer Lampampe, Germany 1980s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in London, GB
Ingo Maurer’s company Design M is based in Munich and has been designing intriguing lighting for over 40 years. Ingo Maurer’s output is distinctive in form and concept. His desire to...
Metal
Ingo Maurer Table Lamp For Maurer 1960s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Čelinac, BA
Ingo Maurer Table Lamp for Maurer 1960s
Chrome
German Modern Table Lamp Mod. One from the Heart by Ingo Maurer, 1980s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in MIlano, IT
German modern table lamp mod. One From The Heart by Ingo Maurer, 1980s Elegant and fantastic table lamp mod. One From The Heart with plastic heart-shaped diffuser. Above the diffuser there is a suspended and swiveling heart-shaped mirror, with which special light effects can be created. The central structure is made up of two orange tubes that intertwine. The base is made up of two metal rounds and under one of the two there are two crocodiles with their mouths open. This table lamp is produced and designed by Ingo Maurer (german designer) in 1980s. This table lamp is in very good conditions, it is perfectly preserved and functional. The measurements in cm are 45x15x90h The designer Ingo Maurer says that the One From the Heart table lamp...
Metal
Uchiwa desk or wall lamp designed by Ingo Maurer for M Design 1973
By Ingo Maurer, M Design
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
one Uchiwa III bamboo desk lamp, which can also be installed as a wall scone. A 2nd lamp is available in second listing on our storefront ! designed by ingomaurer, handcrafted in...
Bamboo, Paper
Large hexagonal cork table lamp by Ingo Maurer for Design M, Germany, 1974
By Ingo Maurer
Located in amstelveen, NL
Large hexagonal cork table lamp by Ingo Maurer for Design M, Germany, 1974. This sculptural table lamp is constructed from thin cork veneer panels, forming a faceted hexagonal base ...
Cork
Rare Red Gulp Lamp by Ingo Maurer, 1960s
By Design M, Ingo Maurer
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
The Gulp lamp was designed by the famous lamp designer, Ingo Maurer from the 1960s. The shape is simple and very elegant, it is made up of a pipe that bend...
Metal
$611 / item
Table Lamp Ingo Maurer My New Flame - White
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Varedo, MB
My New Flame - The Modern Candle by Ingo Maurer (Color: White) My New Flame is the modern take on a classic candle. This mobile table lamp, rechargeable via USB, creates a cozy ligh...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chromed Glass Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer 1968, Germany
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Vienna, AT
This spiral or loop table lamp was designed by Ingo Maurer 1968 Germany for Design M. Germany. The table lamp features a tabular chromed metal spring ...
Metal
Ingo Maurer Samurai Table Lamp
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ingo Maurer and Dagmar Mombach Samurai table lamp (from the MaMo Nouchies series) Ingo Maurer GmbH Germany, 1998 Fiberglass shade, powder-coated steel, s...
Steel
Ingo Maurer 'Fukushu' Table Lamp & Original Box, 1980 Germany
By Ingo Maurer, Design M
Located in The Hague, NL
'My perception of light is so strong and distinctive, almost an obsession. This forces me to continuously play and experiment with the reflection and the art of light.' Ingo Maurer ...
Steel, Nickel
'B. Bulb' Portable Hand Blown Opaline Glass Table Lamp in Chrome for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'B. Bulb' portable hand blown opaline glass table lamp in chrome for Ingo Maurer Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. W...
Chrome
ML3 Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer for M-Design, Germany 1960's
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Santa Monica, CA
ML3 Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer for M-Design with original cork lampshade. Black glass base and chrome mounts. Germany, 1960’s. Socket 2x E27. European Pl...
Chrome
'Bulb Brass' Hand Blown Murano Crystal Glass Table Lamp in Brass for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Bulb Brass' hand blown Murano crystal glass table lamp in brass for Ingo Maurer Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. W...
Crystal, Brass
Large Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Long Island City, NY
Ingo Maurer, table lamp model 'Design M', pine, cork, designed 1974, Germany. Large table lamp with a rectangular base in stained pine and a cone-shaped lampshade in gray cork veneer...
Pine
Mid-Century German Red Prix Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer for M Design, 1960s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Hamburg, DE
The Prix is an early design by the well -known luminous designer Ingo Maurer from the late 1960s. Here in a rare color. A special piece for light collectors and design lovers. The...
Metal
Large Ingo Maurer Spring Table Lamp
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lamp design Into Maurer in the 1970's in good original condition.
Chrome
$809 / item
Table lamp Ingo Maurer Lucellino Touch
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Varedo, MB
Brand: Ingo Maurer Model: Lucellino Touch Designer: Ingo Maurer Lucellino Touch is the modern, enhanced version of Ingo Maurer’s iconic winged light bulb. Unlike the classic table v...
Metal
Gulp Chrome and Black Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s
By Design M, Ingo Maurer
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Gulp table lamp designed by Ingo Maurer and produced by his own company Design M. The tubular shaped lamp was designed in 1969 and it is made of chrome and black lacquered metal. ...
Metal
Rare Set of Ingo Maurer Bamboo Table Lamp ML 1 F in Brass for Studio M 1970s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Halle, DE
A rare and early High Quality Brass Set of Faux Bamboo Table Lamps from Ingo Maurer for Studio M , Munich . Designed in 1968 and produced in his own Workshop in the 1970s . The Lam...
Brass
$886 / item
Table lamp Ingo Maurer Mozzkito
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Varedo, MB
Model: Mozzkito Table Lamp Designer: Ingo Maurer Mozzkito is a playful and functional table lamp that transforms everyday objects into lighting art. The tea strainer houses a small ...
Metal
‘Colonna’ Large Sculptural Metal Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer, Germany 1960s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in GORINCHEM, NL
This very rare, large table lamp by Ingo Maurer is an exceptional example of late 1960s German modernist lighting design. Designed in 1968 and produced during the same period, the la...
Sheet Metal
Vintage Bamboo Table Lamp in Brass by Ingo Maurer for M Design, 1960s.
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
This Brass table lamp with bamboo base was designed by Ingo Maurer in Germany. Manufactured by M Design in the sixties. In good condition.
Brass