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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Chic Petite 1960s German Doria Leuchten Glass Tubes Sconce
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Elegant chic glass tube sconce by Doria Leuchten, Germany. The fixture requires two European E14 candelabra bulbs, each bulb up to 40 watts.
Metal, Brass
Single Glass & Brass Sconce by Glashuette Limburg, Germany, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful and rare midcentury light clear smoked glass sconce designed for Glashuette Limburg (Germany, 1960s). The amber or champagne colored hand blown glass shade casts a wonder...
Metal
Gorgeous Glass Sconce Vintage German 1970s by Honsel Leuchten, Germany
By Honsel
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Petite sconce manufactured by Honsel Leuchten Germany. It is an amber tone glass on a gilded metal frame. The fixture has one European style E14 socket. It requires a European E14 ca...
Metal
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
Tinted Glass Panes Wall Sconce Lamp Brass Vintage, German, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Elegant German Mid-Century Modern wall light with tinted glass panes in a brass base. Manufactured in Germany. This fixture requires one European E14 candelabra bulb, up to 60 watts.
Metal, Brass
Large Kalmar Textured Ice Glass Sconce, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful and substantial wall light by Kalmar, Austria, designed and manufactured in the 1960s. This impressive fixture exemplifies the refined elegance of mid-century Austrian li...
Metal, Chrome
1 of the 6 Doria Wall Lamps in Brass and Glass, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Wonderful set off hand blown Doria wall lamps. Manufactured in the 1960s. With textured and clear and amber spickled glass pipes The stylish elegance of this lamp suits many environments, from mid century to Hollywood Regency, from Danish modern to Space Age and contemporary interior. White metal structure and brass details, heavy glass pipes which creates a great atmosphere when lit. 2 E14 each large wall and 1 E 14 for the smaller wall lights...
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century German Sconce in Brass and Glass from Doria Leuchten, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Hamburg, DE
Imposing glass wall light from the renowned manufacturer Doria Leuchten. This Doria Leucht is hung on the front with 5 glasses of different lengths. The elements of structural glass...
Metal
1 of 4 Brass and Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Doria, Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 4 Wonderful midcentury wall sconces with ice glasses, made by Doria Leuchten, Germany, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wir...
Murano Glass
1 of the 6 Doria Wall Lamps in Brass and Glass, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Wonderful set off hand blown Doria wall lamps. Manufactured in the 1960s. With textured and clear and amber spickled glass pipes The stylish elegance of this lamp suits many environm...
Metal, Brass
Doria Leuchten glass wall lamp sconce , 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Doria Leuchten glass wall lamp sconce , 1970s
Metal
Ice Glass Tube Wall Lamp Light Sconce by Doria, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Very nice brass and glass sconce by Doria, Germany, from the 1960s. It is made of six textured glass tubes / cylinders and has two sockets for E14 bulbs.
Brass, Metal
