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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Pair of Structured Ice Glass and Chrome Wall Sconces by Doria, 1970
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
This set of structured ice glass wall sconces from the 1970s and were created by the iconic firm of Doria Leuchten in Germany. They are fabricated with a chrome backplate and with tw...
Brass, Steel
Pair of Putzler Wall Lights, Sculptural Glass and Chrome, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Putzler wall lights in sculptural glass on a highly polished chrome frame, circa 1970s, Germany. Statement pieces. A clear design, with modern materials and special textures....
Chrome
Pair of Structured Ice Glass and Brass Wall Sconces by Doria, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
This pair of wall sconces date from the 1960s and were created by the iconic firm of Doria Leuchten in Germany. They are fabricated with a back-plate in polished brass and with four ...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Structured Ice Glass and Brass Wall Sconces by Doria, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
This pair of wall sconces date from the 1960s and were created by the iconic firm of Doria Leuchten in Germany. They are fabricated with a back-plate in polished brass and with four ...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Kalmar Ice Glass Wall Sconce by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
A pair of elegant modern wall lights or sconces, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design, executed to a very high standard. The wall light solid ice glass sheets dangling on it. Clean lines to complement all decors. The high quality large ice crystal plates beautifully reflecting the light. Heavy quality, cleaned and re-wired, in full working order and ready to use. The frame and the ice glass shades...
Chrome
Pair of Textured Clear Glass Wall Lights by Kaiser Leuchten, circa 1970s
By Kaiser
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of handmade high quality light fixture made by Kaiser Leuchten, Austria. Manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (at the end of 1960s and beginning of 1970s). This wall light fea...
Brass
Pair of Chrome and Glass Wall Sconces by Doria, Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Pair of Wonderful mid-century wall sconces with ice glass tubes, made by Doria Leuchten, Germany, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, w...
Metal, Brass
Crystal Glass in Exceptional Shape Pair of Rare Sconces by Doria, 1960s, Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Crystal Glass in exceptional shape pair of rare sconces by Doria, 1960s, Germany Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps Lamps are in very good condition. These lamps works w...
Metal
Pair of Kalmar Murano Glass Wall Sconces Frosted Glass & Chrome, Austria 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant set of two large wall sconces made of heavy, thick Murano glass with a chrome-plated center piece on a white metal frame. Gem from the time. With these lights, you can make a...
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Large Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Doria, Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with Murano glass tubes, made by Doria Leuchten, Germany, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. High quality and in very good condition. Clean...
Murano Glass
Pair of Italian Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Barovier & Toso, 1970
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of charming Murano glass sconces with brass fittings. Two E27 light bulbs.
Brass
1 of 2 Paira of Chrome and Ice Glass Wall Sconces by Doria, Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with ice glass tubes, made by Doria Leuchten, Germany, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, wel...
Murano Glass
