Sculptor, painter and designer Margit Wittig has over the years gained a following of interior designers and collectors who are drawn to her modern bespoke lighting, screens and occasional furniture. Among them is noted British interior designer and founder of Firmdale Hotels, Kit Kemp, who once described Wittig’s versatile pieces as “curious, intriguing, classical yet lyrical.”
Born in Germany, Wittig grew up in creative surroundings. Her mother, an artist, encouraged her to paint watercolors of their garden and they would create festive Christmas ornaments using old wax candles.
Although she initially trained as a physiotherapist, Wittig quit the profession when she moved to the United States in 1997. She later left the U.S. for London, then a mother of two young children, and decided to pursue an art career.
Wittig studied sculpture and stone carving at the Art Academy in London and studied metalwork at Central Saint Martins. For her sculptures, Wittig drew inspiration from her years of observing the human form in her role as a physiotherapist. She also cites sculptors Constantin Brancusi and Alberto Giacometti as notable influences.
Wittig found herself incorporating her sculptures — as well as other objects she made in resin and glass — into functional and artistic table lamps. Although it began as a hobby, Wittig’s handcrafted decorative lighting soon caught the attention of London’s interior designers.
In 2016, Wittig officially established her studio. Over the past several years, she has expanded her lighting collection to include wall sconces and chandeliers. Wittig has also branched out into designing and making other furniture such as sculptural candlesticks, mirrors and her Manhattan Cube, which is technically a side table that can double as a stool.
Wittig’s table lamps and candlesticks are included in the décor of Firmdale Hotels’ The Whitby in New York and Ham Yard Hotel in London. Her pieces have also been featured in several international publications such as The English Home, House and Garden, ELLE Decoration, the New York Times and Architectural Digest, to name a few.
On 1stDibs, find a range of Margit Wittig lighting, decorative objects and seating.
Bronze European Contemporary Sculptural Door handle by Margit Wittig
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
Margit Wittig has used her sculptural skills to create beautifully-crafted, well-proportioned door handles, which are compositions of her unique signature pearl-shaped designs. Eac...
Bronze
Cast Bronze European Contemporary Sculptural Door Handle
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
Margit Wittig has used her sculptural skills to create beautifully-crafted, well-proportioned door handles, which are compositions of her unique signature pearl-shaped designs. Each door pull begins as hand-sculpted spheres which are used to create moulds. Margit refers to these finished spheres as pearls. These highly original, eye-catching fixture comes in bespoke length, depending on the number of pearls. The door handles are cast in bronze. Margit Wittig is inspired by modern artists and sculptors such as Giacometti and Ivon Hitchens. Her work is constantly evolving using different textures as the driving force - intertwined with her work with color. Her functional art spreads the gamit from modern simplicity to rich and complex designs and color. Her pieces are placed with collectors around the globe. Working from her studio in London, as well as door handles, Margit creates artistic lighting...
Bronze
Cast European Contemporary Sculptural Door Handle, Nickel Finish
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
Margit Wittig has used her sculptural skills to create beautifully-crafted, well-proportioned door handles, which are compositions of her unique signature pearl-shaped designs. Eac...
Bronze
$1,980
H 24.5 in W 9 in D 3.5 in
Dolphin Fish Metal Bronze Door Stop, Art Nouveau Vintage European 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful and substantial Nautical, cast metal, antique doorstop with original patina finish. Depicting a mythological grotto dolphin style sea ser...
Metal, Bronze
$2,128
H 18.51 in W 10.63 in D 3.94 in
'Giraffe and Girl' sculptural table lamp, hand crafted and cast
By RinDesign
Located in London, GB
'The Girl and the Giraffe' sculptural table lamp, hand crafted, molded and cold cast . A whimsical sculpture lamp of a young girl and a giraffe, engaging in a conversation and capti...
Gold Leaf, Iron
Hare & Ballerina sculptural table lamp, hand made and cast
By RinDesign
Located in London, GB
Hare & Ballerina sculptural table lamp, hand crafted, moulded and cast. This whimsical table lamp features a playful hare dancing alongside a ballerina by a tree trunk, blending charm and function in a delightful piece of sculptural art. It brings warmth to any space and is sure to bring a smile to your face. The soft glow highlights gold leaf accents on the ballerina's dress and other parts of the lamp, creating a gentle sparkle when illuminated and adding elegance to its delightful design. Hand crafted Hare and Ballerina table...
Gold Leaf
$2,800 / item
H 15.75 in W 41.34 in D 17.72 in
Life Sized Cast Bronze Crocodile Skull Sculpture, Light Finish
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful example of a hollow-cast bronze crocodile skull. This piece features wonderful detail and resemblance to a real specimen. An exotic piece certain to invoke conversation. ...
Bronze
Italian Bronze Door Knocker
Located in Essex, MA
With arabesques and satyr mask.
$3,995Sale Price / set|27% Off
H 8 in W 5 in D 3 in
Pair of Vintage Sculptural Cast Bronze Native American Indian Chief Bookends
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Matched pair of detailed cast bronze bookends depicting a North American Indian Chief bust. There are no maker's marks, initials or signature of eith...
Bronze
Traditional Lion Head Door Knocker in Cast Iron
Located in Chicago, IL
Traditional Lion Head Door Knocker in Cast Iron Decorative cast iron lion head door knocker featuring a detailed sculptural face and ring pull. A timeless architectural accent inspi...
Cast Iron
$2,800 / item
H 15.75 in W 41.34 in D 17.72 in
Life Sized Cast Bronze Crocodile Skull Sculpture, Patina Finish
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful example of a hollow-cast bronze crocodile skull. This piece features wonderful detail and resemblance to a real specimen. An exotic piece certain to invoke conversation. ...
Bronze
Pair of Mermen Sculptural Table Supports Cast Bronze
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of vintage highly detailed cast bronze Mermen sculptures designed to be used as supports for a glass top or tops (not included). Each merman is 20” high x 30” wide x 18” deep. A...
Bronze
$19,800
H 86.62 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Bonnie Config 1 Contemporary XL LED Bronze or Brass Sculptural Chandelier
By Ovature Studios
Located in Torslanda, SE
This piece was designed around the form of the artist's newborn daughter's eyes, and aptly named after her. Matthew Holleman is originally from New Zealand but now resides in Sweden ...
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
Bronze Medusa Door Knocker
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Bronze Door Knocker. It depicts a patinated bronze oval door knocker with the relief of the head and face of the Medusa. The head covered with curly hair ( snakes bodies ) ...
Bronze
Cast Bronze Snail Sculpture
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This exquisite brass snail sculpture captures the beauty of nature with remarkable craftsmanship and elegant form. The spiraled shell is adorned with delicate, swirling etchings that...
Bronze
Sold
H 16.54 in W 3.15 in D 1.78 in
Custom order for Blanca, Nickel plating for 2 Sculptural Door Handles
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
Margit Wittig has used her sculptural skills to create beautifully-crafted, well-proportioned door handles, which are compositions of her unique signature pearl-shaped designs. Eac...
Metal
Sold
H 16.54 in W 3.15 in D 1.78 in
Custom order for Blanca, 2qty tarnished Silver Sculptural Door Handle
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
Margit Wittig has used her sculptural skills to create beautifully-crafted, well-proportioned door handles, which are compositions of her unique signature pearl-shaped designs. Eac...
Bronze