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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Iconic Doria Leuchten Smoked Glass and Brass Pendant Light, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Almelo, NL
Iconic Doria Leuchten Smoked Glass and Brass Pendant Light, Germany, 1970s This exceptional ample pendant light was designed and produced by Doria Leuchten in Germany during the 197...
Brass
Large set Midcentury-Modern Brass and Pattern Glass Pendants, Prague 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Almelo, NL
Large set of Midcentury-Modern Brass and Pattern Glass Pendants, Prague 1960s This midcentury pendant is a versatile piece that can enhance the ambiance of any room. Its brass fram...
Brass
Large set XL Midcentury-Modern Brass and Pattern Glass Pendants, Prague 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Almelo, NL
Large set of XL Midcentury-Modern Brass and Pattern Glass Pendants, Prague 1960s This XL midcentury pendant is a versatile piece that can enhance the ambiance of any room. Its bras...
Brass
Mid-Century Smoked Glass Pendant by ERCO Leuchten, Germany 1970s
By ERCO Leuchten
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Smoked Glass Pendant by ERCO, Germany 1970s This mid-century modern suspension lamp was designed by ERCO in Germany during the 1970s. The minimalist pendant features a c...
Smoked Glass
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Opaline Glass Pendant, Prague, 1960s (10 Available)
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Opaline Glass Pendant, Prague, 1960s (10 Available, Price per Pendant) Description: A refined and sculptural Mid-Century Modern pendant light, produced...
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Mid-Century Modern Glass and Brass Pendants, Bohemia, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Glass and Brass Pendants, Bohemia, Czechoslovakia, 1970s (10 Available, Priced per Pendant) Description: These elegant Mid-Century Modern pendants were produced ...
Brass
Doria Glass and Brass Pendant, Germany 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Mid-century modern pendant produced by Doria Leuchten in Germany in the 1960s. The lamp features a brass frame with 12 Murano glass tubes hanging from it. The chandelier has eight E...
Brass
Mid-century glass and brass pendants by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Mid-century ceiling lamps designed by Swedish lighting designer Carl Fagerlund and made by Orrefors- famous Swedish glass manufacturer. With beautiful solid glass with structure and ...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Pendant Light by Staff Leuchten, Opaline Glass and Brass
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern Pendant Light by Staff Leuchten, Opaline Glass and Brass Executed in brassed metal and thick opaline molded glass etched on the inside, with custom solid brass ca...
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Vintage Doria Leuchten Glass Pendant, Mid-Century Modern
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Very rare glass pendant the German Doria Leuchten. The hand-made glass is beautifully shaped with a bulb-movement underneath. The lamp may look dirty on the pictures, but these are r...
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Large 1960s Brass and Glass Staff Leuchten Pendant
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large 1960s Brass and Glass Staff Leuchten Pendant. Executed in brassed metal and thick opaline molded glass etched on the inside to create a soft opaque glow. This pendant was pro...
Metal, Brass
1960s Pendant Lamp in Brass and Glass, Decorative Design, Germany
Located in Berlin, DE
Very decorative pendant lamp with a glass part that looks a heavy tumber whiskey glass. The brass shows patina that can be polished if the customer prefers that. Nice quality. One x ...
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