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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Several Yellow Glass Flush Mounts by Doria Leuchten, Germany 1970
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful donut glass wall light/flush mount by Doria Leuchten, Germany 1970s. The yellow glass is mounted on a brass back plate. Can be used as a wall light or flush mount. Please...
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 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
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
1 of the 8 Glass Brass Wall Sconce Flush Mounts Cosack Lights, Germany
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 8 original glass wall sconces or flush mounts Cosack lights, Germany, 1970s. Original 1970s modernist wall light with four glass lighting elements. This light was designe...
Metal, Brass
Several Wall Lights Smoked Glass and Brass by J.T. Kalmar, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Several Smoked glass wall lamps from the 1960s. Spectaculair design and high quality workmanship. The light illuminates lovely due to the smoked and structured glass and brass, it...
Brass
Several Structured Blown Glass and Brass Wall Sconces by Doria, 1960
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
This set of blown 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 white and brass and with...
Brass, Steel
One of Two Doria Amber Glass and Brass Wall Light Sconces or Flush Mount
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two glass flush mount lamps by Doria featuring a donut shaped glass ring, the glass rings have embedded swirls and bubbles. There are a total of two available, one of which have the...
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Art Glass Wall Sconces, Czech Republic 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Art Glass Wall Sconces, Czech Republic 1970s This striking pair of wall sconces exemplifies the clean lines and sculptural form associated with Mid-Cent...
Brass
1 of 4 Brass Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Doria, Germany, 1960
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 4 Mid-century wall sconces with murano glass pieces, made by Doria Leuchten, Germany, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wire...
Brass
Eight Midcentury Wall Lights with Structured Glass and Brass, Europe 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Almelo, NL
Eight midcentury wall lights, in glass and brass, Europe, 1970s. This elegant square wall lights features four small rectangular structured glass shades and a rectangular opaque ...
Brass
Set of Brass Sconces by Doria Leuchten, Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Westport, CT
Vintage Brass Sconces by Doria Leuchten, Germany (Circa 1960s). Discover mid-century elegance with our meticulously restored Doria Leuchten brass sconces...
Brass
1 of 8 Midcentury Wall Lights with Structured Glass and Brass, Europe, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Almelo, NL
Midcentury wall lights, in glass and brass, Europe, 1970s. This elegant wall light features four small rectangular structured glass shades and a rectangular opaque central section....
Brass
