While little has been written about German furniture designer Hans Kögl, his work speaks for itself.
Kögl drew frequently on natural forms such as wheat sheafs, florentine flowers and wisteria in designing sculptural lighting fixtures, tables and various decorative objects. His better known work was manufactured in Germany and Italy during the 1970s and 1980s, although some pieces date back to the 1950s.
Kögl’s vintage gilt metal lamps and sophisticated table bases capture nature in a way that is beyond simple lifelike imitation — the handcrafted works’ copper and gold-plated leaves and other flora, free and elegant, demand a double-take to fully appreciate the designer’s profound attention to detail.
Some of Kögl’s 1970s-era textured palm tree floor lamps, which are playful and striking and bear the hallmarks of the Hollywood Regency style, stand over six feet tall. And when coupled with his unique glass-topped coffee tables, which also draw heavily on organic forms in their decorative gilt leaf bases, the fixtures can help bring the outdoors into a living room in a manner that feels simultaneously luxurious and provocative.
Collectors and enthusiasts of early 20th century furniture will find much appeal in Kögl’s sconces and chandeliers for Maison Jansen.
The first international decorating firm, Maison Jansen was founded in 1880 by Dutchman Jean-Henri Jansen. The firm was extraordinarily versatile — its artisans created cane-backed Rococo dining chairs as often as they were making Louis XV–style tables for their diverse range of clients. Kögl worked as a designer for Maison Jansen in its later years.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage Hans Kögl lighting, tables and mirrors.
$495
H 4.73 in Dm 7.09 in
Vintage 3 Armed gold plated Candle Holder by Carl Frederik Christiansen, 1970s
By Carl Frederik Christiansen
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
This vintage 3-armed candle holder from the 1970s is a refined brass design by Carl Frederik Christiansen. Shaped with delicate flowers and leaves, it reflects the sculptural eleganc...
Gold Plate, Brass
$1,416
H 4.93 in Dm 8.67 in
Rare Mid-Century Gilt Brass Candle Holder 'Palm Leaves' by BMF Nagel, Germany
By Bmf Nagel
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern gilt brass candle holder 'palm leaves'. Designed and manufactured by BMF Nagel, Germany, 1970s. Executed in solid gi...
Brass
Candlestick in solid bronze in the style of Felix Agostini from the 60s
By Felix Agostini
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Candelabra from the 60s in the style of Felix Agostini's work. Solid gilt bronze candlestick representing a bouquet of flowers holding 4 candles (one in the centre) Decorative and sc...
Bronze
1960s Solid Brass Three-Arm Candle Holder with Floral Leaf Base
Located in Stockholm, SE
This solid brass three-arm candle holder was produced during the 1960s and features a sculptural floral design. The base is formed as stylised leaves in cast brass, from which three ...
Brass
Brass Candlestick Attributed to Hagenauer Wien
By Franz Hagenauer
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass candlestick attributed to Hagenauer Vienne from the 1950s.
Brass
$307
H 8.27 in W 9.85 in D 3.94 in
20th Century Metal Gold Decorative Candlesticks, Menora, France, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Mid-century french modern candlesticks, circa 1960. Very good condition. No damages. Made of metal in golden color. Beautiful decoration and good gift. Only one unique piece.
Metal
$2,237
H 24.22 in Dm 12.41 in
Gilt ‘Sheaf of Wheat’ Table Light, Florentine Table Lamp by Hans Kögl, 1960s
By Hans Kögl
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Hans Kögl wheat sheaf table lamp, circa 1960s statement wheat sheaf and gilt leaf lamp by Hans Kögl Beautiful Hollywood Regency Italian florentine gilt...
Metal
Rare Gilt Metal Sheaf of Wheat Floor Lamp by Hans Kogl
By Hans Kögl
Located in Antwerp, BE
Hans Kogl wheat sheaf floor lamp, circa 1970s. Statement wheat sheaf and gilt leaf lamp by Hans Kogl.
Metal, Brass
Mathias For Fondica France Gilt Bronze Candlestick Candle Holder
By Mathias Fondica
Located in Toledo, OH
Brutalist style gilt bronze candlestick by Mathias for Fondica France. Very good condition. Dimensions: 7" diameter x 18" H.
Bronze
Wheat Ears Table Lamp by Hans Kögl 1970
By Hans Kögl
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Beautiful table lamp in the shape of sheaves of wheat, design by Hans Kögl and an element that Coco Chanel always had in mind in her creations and that she transferred to the most ex...
Metal
Beautiful 1970s floral table lamp by Hans Kögl in the shape of a wheat sheaf
By Hans Kögl
Located in München, DE
Beautiful 1970s gilded Florentine Regency "Sheaf of Wheat" table lamp. This lamp is an original from an earlier production. Not a reproduction. A classic among floral table lamps. De...
Metal, Gold Plate
Beautiful large 70s gold-plated 2-armed metal wall lamp by Hans Kögl
By Hans Kögl
Located in München, DE
Beautiful 1970s gold-plated, two-armed metal wall lamp by Hans Kögl. Hans Kögl was a famous lighting and table designer. He worked with natural forms such as palm leaves and other pl...
Metal, Gold Plate
Beautiful 1970s gold-plated 5-arm tall metal chandelier by Hans Kögl
By Hans Kögl
Located in München, DE
Beautiful 1970s gold-plated 5-arm tall metal chandelier by Hans Kögl. Hans Kögl was a famous lighting and table designer. He worked with natural shapes such as palm leaves and other ...
Metal, Gold Plate
Two beautiful original Mid Century Modern floral wall lamps made of brass
Located in München, DE
Two beautiful original 1950s brass wall lamps with a floral design. Elaborate, elegant design from the Mid-Century period. The brass parts are still in excellent condition and high g...
Brass
Large Italian Florentine gilt metal wall lamp with 3 sockets, 1960s
Located in München, DE
Large, rare 1960s Italian-made Florentine wall lamp with three sockets. Beautiful, highly detailed design. Features numerous large, sweeping leaves; high-quality craftsmanship. The e...
Metal, Gold Plate
Large Italian Florentine gilt metal wall lamp with 2 sockets, 1960s
Located in München, DE
Rare large Italian-made Florentine wall lamp from the 1960s, with two sockets. Beautiful design with intricate detailing. With numerous large, sweeping leaves; crafted to a very high...
Metal, Gold Plate
