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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Italian Wall Light in Metal and Brass, 1960s, Made in Italy
By Gio Ponti, Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Brass wall sconces Producer: Origin Italy Age: 1960s. Description: This modernist wall light was produced in Italy in the 1960s. It is made from solid...
Metal
rare "MEDIA" Wall Light by Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Peill + Putzler, Germany, 1950
By Peill & Putzler, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: glass and brass wall light model "MEDIA" Design: Wilhelm Wagenfeld Producer: Peill and Putzler, Germany AGE: 1950s Model: MEDIA with brass application Desc...
Porcelain, Glass
Set of 2 Modernist Vintage Tube Glass Wall Lights by DORIA Lights, Germany 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Set of two Wall lights Origin: Germany Producer: Doria Lights, Germany Age: 1960s This set of two modernist lights was produced in Germany by DORIA Lights in...
Metal
Modernist 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 li...
Metal
Large 40cm Murano Ice Glass Flushmount Wall Light by Hillebrand Leuchten, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting, Hillebrand
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Wall light sconces, Flushmount, ceiling light Origin: Germany Producer: Hillebrand Leuchten Age: 1970s This modernist light was produced and designed by HILLEB...
Metal
Beautiful 5-Light Sciolari Ceiling Light Sconces By LEOLA Leuchten Germany 1970s
By Gio Ponti, Leola, Gaetano Sciolari, Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Ceiling light with 5 lights Producer: LEOLA Leuchten, Germany Designer: Gaetano Sciolari Origin: Germany Age: 1970s This modernist light was produced in Germany...
Metal
1 of the 4 Doria Wall Lights, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
This wall lamp is designed by Doria. The wall fixture is made from brass, chrome (from the side) and metal and it features four thick hand blown glass tubes with gold flakes. Each wa...
Metal, Brass, Chrome
60s 70s Doria Lamp Light Wall Sconce Wall Lamp Space Age 60s Design
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s Doria Lamp Light Wall Sconce Wall Lamp Space Age 60s Design Object: wall lamp Manufacturer: Doria Condition: good Age: around 1960-19...
Metal, Brass
60s 70s wall lamp Doria Leuchten Germany Wall Sconce Space Age Design
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s wall lamp Doria Leuchten Germany Wall Sconce Space Age Design Object: wall lamp Manufacturer: Doria Condition: good Age: around 1960-1970 Dimensions: Width = 18cm Heigh...
Metal
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
Large Mid Century Wall Lamp Doria, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany, Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting - rare type - very good original condition - for three bulbs E14.
Metal, Brass
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
