Following some of the darkest times in human history, mid-century furniture manufacturer Doria Leuchten emerged in post-WWII Germany as a purveyor of brilliantly designed table lamps, chandeliers and other lighting fixtures for homeowners of the era.
Founded in 1945, the artisans at Doria Leuchten worked out of the Dynamit Nobel site in Fürth. Known during the first World War as one of the largest private primer manufacturing facilities in the world, it produced small-caliber cartridges for the German military during the second World War before being dismantled. The company moved to Werkstraẞe in Stadeln three years later, where their eye-catching high-end lamps — sculptural “cascading” chandeliers with Murano elements, hand-blown bubble glass table lamps mounted on chrome bases — would garner international acclaim.
During the 1960s, Doria Leuchten attracted the talents of German industrial designer Wilhelm Braun Feldweg to create its celebrated Avus, Berlin-Serie and Modell 101 fixtures. Mid-century modern designer Klaus Slama was also brought on to design many lamps such as the Doria Mushroom table lamp. Many of the brand’s hanging lamps, including the 1968 Glass Tube Chandelier and the 1980 Pendelkrone, are winners of iF Design Awards.
In 1986, owing to dwindling consumer demand for luxury lighting as compared to increasingly available cheaper alternatives, Doria Leuchten declared bankruptcy. It had been known by other names over the years such as DORIA-Werk, Beleuchtungsglas and Walter Donner GmbH & Co. KG.
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Murano White Filigrana Glass Pendant – Italy, 1950
By Arredoluce, Stilnovo
Located in Dronten, NL
An elegant and atmospheric Murano pendant lamp executed in white filigrana glass, Italy, circa 1950. The handblown glass sphere measures 30 cm in diameter and exemplifies the technic...
Brass
Rare Large Glass Pendant by Louis Kalff for Philips, Mid-Century Modern Icon
By Phillips, Louis Kalff
Located in Dronten, NL
A striking example of mid-century modern design, this large glass pendant by the celebrated Dutch designer Louis Kalff for Philips epitomizes elegance, craftsmanship, and timeless so...
Aluminum, Brass
Poul Henningsen PH Septima Glass Pendant
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Dronten, NL
The PH Septima is regarded as one of Poul Henningsen’s most refined pendants. When exhibited for the first time as a prototype at the Danish Museum of Decorative Art (now Designmuseu...
Brass
Poul Henningsen PH 4½-4 Glass Pendant Light by Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Dronten, NL
Desirable and rare PH 4½-4 Glass Pendant in excellent vintage condition. Poul Henningsen designed the three-shade system back in 1925-1926. The first lights using the system were des...
Steel, Chrome
Murano Glass Chandelier by Mazzega, Italy, 1970
By Mazzega
Located in Dronten, NL
A stunning Murano glass chandelier designed and produced by Mazzega, Italy. This elegant mid-century fixture exemplifies Mazzega’s mastery of Venetian glassmaking, combining artisana...
Steel
RAAK Amsterdam Chandelier with Three “Bubbles” Pendants — Mid-Century Design
By RAAK
Located in Dronten, NL
Elegant and sculptural, this original RAAK chandelier features three signature “Bubbles” glass pendants suspended at staggered heights. Designed and produced in the Netherlands circa...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Glass Globe Pendant Lamp by Doria Leuchten
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Oirlo, LI
Glass Globe pendant lamp by Doria Leuchten, 1970s Nice stylish light object, fits perfectly in a sleek modern interior with a lot of daylight with a few 'eye catchers' here and ther...
Chrome
YS Glass Globe Pendant Lamp by Doria Leuchten Germany 1960
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Oirlo, LI
Glass Globe Pendant Lamp by Doria Leuchten Beautiful stylish light object, fits perfectly in a sleek modern interior with plenty of daylight with some 'eye catchers' here and there,...
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern German Space Age Glass Ball Pendant Lamp from Doria, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Hamburg, DE
Ball pendant from renowned manufacturer Doria. A simple design with a special lighting effect. The surface of the glass is partially polished. The matte and transparent areas reflec...
Metal
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Glass Ball Pendant Lamp by Doria, 1960s Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Pink Murano Glass Ball Pendant Lamp by Doria, 1960s Germany Dimensions Diameter: 11.81 in. (30 cm) Height: 41.33 in. (105 cm) One E27 socket. Works with 220V and 110V. Ou...
Metal
Rare Glass Ball Pendant Light by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Doria ceiling light with large volcanic glass ball. High quality of materials, gives a wonderful light effect when it is on. Sockets: One E27 standard bulbs. Max 100 Watts. Light bu...
Art Glass
1 of 2 Rare Murano Ball Pendant Light by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Doria ceiling light with large volcanic Murano glass ball. High quality of materials - gives a wonderful light effect when it is on. Sockets: One E27 standard bulb. Max 100 watt Li...
Murano Glass
