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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Set of 2 Mid-Century Swedish Brass Wall Lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare wall lights from Hans -agne Jakobsson from the 1960s. An elegant design that convinces with its high -quality materiality. At the end of a simple bridge, a cylindrical base sit...
Metal
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
Mid-Century Swiss Space Age Brass Sconce by E.R. Nele for Temde 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Elegant wall lamp from Temde according to a design by E.R. Nele. Max Bill often incorrectly attributed. Classic and yet timelessly modern. Here in the rare version in brass. The opa...
Metal
MidCentury German Hollywood Regency Style Brass Wall Lamp Sconce, Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in Hamburg, DE
Elegant wall lamp from shining designer Florian Schulz. The design impresses with its simple elegance and the high -quality materiality. The strikingly shaped reflector sits at the ...
Metal
Mid-Century Swiss Space Age Brass Sconce by E.R. Nele for Temde, 1960s
By E. R. Nele
Located in Hamburg, DE
Elegant wall lamp from Temde according to a design by E.R. Nele. Max Bill often incorrectly attributed. Classic and yet timelessly modern. Here in the rare version in brass. Two opa...
Metal
Vintage Limburg German Glass Sconce, Gold Metal, 1970s, Good Condition
By Limburg
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage German Glass Sconce from Limburg, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 This piece has an attribution mark, Up to 250V (Europe/UK Standard). The wiring of this item ...
Metal
Pair of Murano Clear Glass and Brass Wall Lights by Doria Leuchten, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Doria wall lights (in collaboration with Murano) in the style of Venini, manufactured, circa 1960. High-end thick Murano crystal glass shade made out of overlay clear glass, ...
Brass
Large European Modern Wall Sconces in Brass & Bubble Glass, Europe, circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The best qualities of European mid-century designers’ light fixtures are most often their atmospheric light, disciplined, functionalist design completed by unique solutions and desig...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass & Glass Wall Sconces by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
By Høvik Verk, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in PARIS, FR
This pair of wall sconces was designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson and produced by Høvik Verk, Norway. They are made of solid brass and topped with smoked glass, offering an elegant aesth...
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and yellow-tinted glass wall lights designed and produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden, c. 1960s. Oxidation present to brass Wear consistent with age an...
Brass
Austrian Designer, Large Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Austria, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of large brass and blown glass wall lights designed and produced in Austria, 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 20” H x 10” W x 24 D Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 19” H x ...
Brass
Pair of Hans Agne Jakobsson V149 Glass & Brass Wall Lamp for Markaryd 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Kiiminki, FI
Pair of Wall Lamps model V-149. Manufactured by Hans Agne Jakobsson AB Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s. Brass and glass. Very nice vintage condition. The wires have been renewed.
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