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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Mid-Century Modern Donut Wall or Ceiling Lamps by Doria 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Delft, NL
Mid-Century Modern Donut Wall or Ceiling Lamps by Doria 1960s Dimensions: 27cm Diameter , 10,5cm Height Condition: Good Material: Glass , metal
Metal
$1,003
H 6.3 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 in
Large Mid-Century Modern Glass Donut Wall or Ceiling Lamp, Germany, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very good vintage condition. The lamp is executed in 1x E27 Edison screw fit bulbs. It is in working condition. It runs both on 110 / 230 volt. The usual slight signs of wear and a...
Aluminum
$1,062
H 5.12 in Dm 14.97 in
Modernist Bubble Glass and Metal Wall Light by Doria Lights, 1970s, Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Wall and ceiling light Producer: Doria lights, Germany Origin: Germany Age: 1970s This 1970s wall or ceiling light was made by Doria lights in German...
Metal
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Glass Donut Wall or Ceiling Lamp, Germany, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Glass Donut Wall or Ceiling Lamp, Germany, 1960s The lamp is executed in 1x E27 Edison screw fit bulbs. It is in working condition. It runs both on 110 / 2...
Aluminum
$1,121
H 6.3 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 in
Large Space Age Glass Donut Wall or Ceiling Lamp, Germany, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very good vintage condition. The lamp is executed in brass and glass and this lamp need an E27 Edison screw fit bulbs. It’s wired, in working condition and run both on 110 / 230 v...
Aluminum
$1,003 / item
H 3.94 in Dm 10.63 in
1 of 7 Special Clear Glass Wall Light Doughnut Shape by Doria, Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 7 special round biomorphic Clear Murano glass wall light in Doughnut shape designed Doria Leuchten, Germany, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. High quality, good condition. Very ni...
Metal
$1,062
H 5.12 in Dm 11.03 in
Smoke Bubble Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp by Peill Putzler, 1960s, Germany
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Smoke Bubble Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp by Peill Putzler, 1960s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable...
Brass
$1,416
H 7.88 in W 6.3 in D 5.32 in
German Vintage Bubble Glass Ceiling or Wall Light Flushmount Sconce, 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful vintage bubbe clear and matte glass flushmount. Germany, 1970s. Lamp sockets: one
Metal, Chrome
Mid Century Modern Bubble Glas Flush Mount by VEB, East Germany, 1960s
By VEB Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This flush mount crafted by the renowned VEB brand from Dresden, East Germany, is a stunning example of mid-century design. The lamp features mouth-blown glass with a captivating bub...
Brass
$800Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 5.25 in Dm 19.5 in
XL Staff Leuchten Bubble Glass Flush Mount or Wall Sconce - 1 of 2
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A great fixture from the German company, Staff Leuchten. The bubble glass was featured in many of their styles and was produced from the 1960s until the 80s. This is the largest vers...
Glass, Plastic
Air Bubbled Glass Mid Century Modern Flush Mount, Austria 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A petite gorgeous glass flush mount. It can be used also as a wall light. The light fixture requires one European E27 bulb, up to 60 watts. Amber smoked glass, mounted on a gilded ba...
Metal
Beautiful Chrome and Air Bubble Glass RZB Flush Mount Midcentury, 1960s
By RZB Leuchten
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chrome flush mount by RZB Leuchten. Nice Murano glass with lots of air bubbles inside. The flush mount requires one European E27 Edison bulb, up to 100 watts.
Metal
small Circles Shape Bubble Glass Ceiling Wall Light Flush Mount, Germany, 1960s
By ERCO Leuchten
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful bubble or small circle shape glass flush mount. Made in Germany in the 1960s. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. The glass has a very cute design. The ...
Metal
Large Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount in Organic Bubble Pattern Glass by Doria
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous glass flush mount light made by Doria Leuchten, Germany. It is in very good condition, no chips, cracks and no repairs. The fixture requires three European E27 / 110 Volt Ed...
Metal, Brass
Beautiful Glass Flush Mount or Wall Light by Doria Leuchten, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Mid-Century Doria Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Germany, 1970s A refined mid-century flush mount ceiling light attributed to Doria Leuchten, featuring beautifully textured glass elemen...
Metal, Brass
Beautiful Bubble Pattern Limburg Circular Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful bubble pattern flush mount. Made in Germany by Glashuette Limburg. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. The fixture requires one European E27 Edison bulb...
Metal
