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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1 'of 2' Pair of Kalmar Wall Sconces Frosted Glass and Chrome, Austria 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant set of two hand blown Murano glass wall sconces on a nickel frame. Hanging glass resembles ice floes. Gem from the time. With this light you make a clear statement in your in...
Nickel, Chrome
1960 Germany Doria Wall Sconces Murano Glass Tubes, Set of 2
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant pair of mid century wall sconces with large textured Murano glass tubes on a metal frame. Designed by Wilhelm Braun Feldweg. The back-plate is made of white lacquered metal a...
Metal, Brass
1 'of 2' Pair of Murano Wall Sconces Glass & Brass by Kalmar, Austria 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant pair of modern wall sconces designed by J.T. Kalmar. Thick murano glass elements resembles icicles fixed on a golden brass frame. Each lamp emits sufficient indirect warm lig...
Gold Plate, Brass
1 (of 4) Pair of Silver Artemide Shogun Wall Lights by Mario Botta, 1980s
By Mario Botta, Artemide
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant pair of Artemide Shogun Parete wall lamps designed by Mario Botta for Artemide, Milano, Italy in 1980s. Marked on the frame. Mario Botta is a postmodern Swiss architect and designer, renowned for his striking geometric forms. Artemide is a Italian manufacturer founded by Ernesto Gismondi and Sergio Mazza in 1960. The design of the lamp is based upon the form of a samurai’s visor. The two perforated silver enameled steel sheet shades are adjustable, which creates a great light / shadow effect. The Shogun wall lamp...
Metal, Silver Plate
Fuga Copper Wall Sconces by Maija Liisa Komulainen for Raak, 1950s, Set of 2
By RAAK, Maija Liisa Komulainen
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant set of two copper coloured anodised aluminium sconces model "Fuga" C-1630.12 by Maija Liisa Komulainen for Raak, Amsterdam. Finnish industrial designer Maija Liisa Komulai...
Aluminum, Metal
Pair of Large Murano Glass Wall Light Mirror Sconces by Hillebrand, Germany 1960
By Hillebrand, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Wonderful large wall lights with Murano glass shades designed in the 1960s by Hillebrand, Germany. Measures: height 20" in. (51 cm), width 3" in. (7.5 cm), depth 3.9" in. (10 cm)....
Chrome
Pair of 2 Light Sciolari Sconces Nickel Finish Mid-Century Modern Italy 1960
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Miami, FL
Nice pair of two-arm Sciolari sconces, wall lamps in Nickel made in Italy. US Rewiring and each Light takes 2 light bulbs with 60 watts. Mid-Century Modern Lighting ready for a new Home. Three pair available. Please take a look at our large Collection of Midcentury Period Lighting...
Nickel
Large pair of Italian glass sconces attributed to Pietro Chiesa 60's - G721
By Pietro Chiesa
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of Italian wall sconces from the 60's attributed to Pietro Chiesa. Structure in wood and solid brass, large frosted glass shades. Very fine vintage condition, with slight traces...
Brass
Pair of French Mid Century Sconces by Petitot, Vintage Wall Lights
By Atelier Petitot
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Important pair of gilt bronze and ribbed glass sconces, France, circa 1930. Stamped PETITOT on their frames. They have been rewired. 2 bulbs by sconce. This model is called "Cinema S...
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Large Swedish Art Deco Wall Lights, circa 1940
By Orrefors
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of large Swedish Art Deco wall lights, circa 1940. Produced by Bolmarks. Brass, striped sandblasted glass shades. Measures: Height ...
Blown Glass
Pair of Chrome Wall Lights by Franco Albini & Franca Heig 1960's Italy
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg, Sirrah
Located in London, GB
The pair of wall lights, model AM3L, AM/AS series manufactured by Sirrah, Italy designed by Frano Albini and Franca Helg in 1969. The AM/AS series was a modular light system designed...
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Doria Wall Lamps in Brass and Glass, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Wonderful pair off high-end Doria wall lamps. Manufactured in the 1960s. The stylish elegance of this lamp suits many environments, from midcentury to...
Brass, Steel
