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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Frosted Iceglass and Brass Table Lamps by Doria Leuchten, 1970s, Set
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A beautiful pair of table lamps by Doria made in Germany in the 1970s. They have a brass base and the glass shades are made of frosted ice glass. They are in very good vintage condit...
Glass
Mid Century Modern Brass and Opal Glass Table Lamp, Germany, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This distinctive table lamp from 1960s Germany showcases Mid-Century Modern design with a clear Bauhaus influence. The lamp features a sleek cylindrical brass base supporting a slend...
Metal, Brass
Doria Ice Glass Table Lamp, circa 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A Doria table lamp made in Germany in the 1970s. It is fascinating with its rare glass shape. The design of the lamps is similar to a mushroom. Murano glass shade with chrome alumini...
Chrome
Frosted Iceglass and Chrome Table Lamps by Doria Leuchten, 1970s, Set
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A beautiful pair of table lamps by Doria made in Germany in the 1970s. They have a brass base and the glass shades are made of frosted ice glass. They are in very good vintage condit...
Chrome
Mid Century Brass and Glass Table Lamp, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This mid-century brass and glass table lamp was produced in Germany in the 1960s and features a refined, minimalist design with a strong sculptural presence. The lamp is composed of ...
Brass
Brass and Glass Table Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This exquisite table lamp from 1960s Italy is a true mid-century masterpiece, combining clear glass, brass, and opaline glass into a stunning design. The lamp features a round base c...
Metal, Brass
Venini Style Murano Glass and Brass Table Lamp, Italy 1970s
By Venini
Located in Naples, IT
Murano glass craquele' effect ball lamp on brass base, in the style of Venini.
Brass
Danish Midcentury Opaline Glass and Brass Table Lamp by ABO, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small simplistically composed table lamp from Danish ABO - Metal Art Studio. Manufactured and designed during 1970s. The style of this light resembles Ha...
Brass
1970s Beautiful Large Glass and Brass Table Lamp, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- base part made of glass and brass - fabric and brass lamp shade - 3 modes of light - Fabric lamp shade with minor signs of use.
Brass
Mid-Century German Bulb Table Lamp Doria Leuchten, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Hamburg, DE
This Mid-Century Bulb table lamp was produced by the German manufacturer Doria Leuchten. It comes with a large glass diffuser and lamella base. The structural glass casts a special p...
Metal
DORIA Crackle Ice Glass & Polished Brass Globe Nightstand Lamps, 1960s, Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Elegant space age table, night stand lamps manufactured by DORIA Leuchten in Germany. The base is made of polished brass with mouth-blown crackle ice glass lampshades that provides s...
Brass
Italian Mid Century White Glass Globe Table Lamp on Brass Base
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this table lamp dates from the 1970s. Large, rounded white satin glass globe sits on a polished brass round base. Wiring has been updated for US electrical standards....
Brass
