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Oyster Staff

Large Staff "Oyster" Flush or Wall Mount Lamp
Large Staff "Oyster" Flush or Wall Mount Lamp

Large Staff "Oyster" Flush or Wall Mount Lamp

By Staff Leuchten, Dieter Witte

Located in Vienna, AT

Rare ceiling or wall light model oyster, German design by Dieter Witte for Staff. Design, circa 1968.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

1968 “Cross Oyster” Flush-Mount Lights by Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten
1968 “Cross Oyster” Flush-Mount Lights by Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten

1968 “Cross Oyster” Flush-Mount Lights by Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten

By Rolf Krüger, Staff Leuchten

Located in Almelo, NL

1968 “Cross Oyster” Flush-Mount Lights by Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten — 2 Available, Priced Per Light Rare 1968 “Cross Oyster” flush-mounted light panels by Rolf Krüger for Staff...

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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Copper

1968 “Cross Oyster” Wall Sculpture Lights by Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten
1968 “Cross Oyster” Wall Sculpture Lights by Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten

1968 “Cross Oyster” Wall Sculpture Lights by Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten

By Staff Leuchten, Rolf Krüger

Located in Almelo, NL

1968 “Cross Oyster” Wall Sculpture Lights by Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten — Set of Two Rare set of two award-winning “Cross Oyster” light panels by Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten,...

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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Copper

Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten Set 124 Ceiling or Wall lights, Germany 1960s.
Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten Set 124 Ceiling or Wall lights, Germany 1960s.

Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten Set 124 Ceiling or Wall lights, Germany 1960s.

By Staff Leuchten, Rolf Krüger

Located in Almelo, NL

In 1968, Krüger worked with German industrial designer Dieter Witte to create a large wall panel version of the Cross Oyster light for Staff Leuchten. During the 1960s and 1970s, Krü...

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Large Oyster Light Panel by Klaus Link in the manner Staff, Germany, 1968
Large Oyster Light Panel by Klaus Link in the manner Staff, Germany, 1968

Large Oyster Light Panel by Klaus Link in the manner Staff, Germany, 1968

By Rolf Krüger, Dieter Witte, Heinz Neuhaus Leuchten

Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen

Very rare Oyster wall light made of black and white enameled metal in the manner of Staff, Germany, 1968.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Large Oyster Light Panel by Klaus Link in the manner Staff, Germany, 1968
Large Oyster Light Panel by Klaus Link in the manner Staff, Germany, 1968

Large Oyster Light Panel by Klaus Link in the manner Staff, Germany, 1968

By Rolf Krüger, Dieter Witte, Heinz Neuhaus Leuchten

Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen

Very rare Oyster wall light made of white and silver enameled metal in the manner of Staff, Germany, 1968.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Vintage Space Age 7360 Bullseye Ceiling Lamps from Staff, 1970s
Set of 2 Vintage Space Age 7360 Bullseye Ceiling Lamps from Staff, 1970s

Set of 2 Vintage Space Age 7360 Bullseye Ceiling Lamps from Staff, 1970s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Similar to the related Oyster luminaire by Staff, this luminaire can be mounted as a solitaire or in a compound as a grid.

Category

20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

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Set off Four "Oyster" Light Scounces for Staff by Dieter Witte, Germany 1963
Set off Four "Oyster" Light Scounces for Staff by Dieter Witte, Germany 1963

Set off Four "Oyster" Light Scounces for Staff by Dieter Witte, Germany 1963

By Staff Leuchten

Located in Munster, DE

Set of four white lacquered light scounces by Staff. These are four individual pieces, measuring 62,5 x 62,5 cm each and they can be arranged differently. Each lamp features four lig...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Cross Oyster Flush Mounted Ceiling Light by Rolf Krüger for Staff
Cross Oyster Flush Mounted Ceiling Light by Rolf Krüger for Staff

Cross Oyster Flush Mounted Ceiling Light by Rolf Krüger for Staff

By Staff Leuchten, Rolf Krüger

Located in Haderslev, DK

Beautifully designed flush mounted light panel for either wall or ceiling by Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten, Germany, 1968. Sculptural light panel oyster in copper and white lacquer.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Copper

Pair of Monumental Staff 'Oyster' Light Panels
Pair of Monumental Staff 'Oyster' Light Panels

Pair of Monumental Staff 'Oyster' Light Panels

By Staff Leuchten

Located in Los Angeles, CA

pair of large square light panels 'Oyster' by Dieter Witte for Staff, with indirect 4 bulb light source, can be used as wall or ceiling lights, currently as plug in version, can be h...

Category

Vintage 1970s German Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Large Staff "Cross Oyster" Flush or Wall Mount
Large Staff "Cross Oyster" Flush or Wall Mount

Large Staff "Cross Oyster" Flush or Wall Mount

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H 24.81 in W 24.81 in D 5.52 in

Large Staff "Cross Oyster" Flush or Wall Mount

By Staff Leuchten, Rolf Krüger

Located in Vienna, AT

Ceiling or wall light model oyster, German design by Rolf Kru¨ger for staff. Design, circa 1968.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Copper, Steel

Large Staff "Oyster" Flush or Wall Mount
Large Staff "Oyster" Flush or Wall Mount

Large Staff "Oyster" Flush or Wall Mount

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H 5.52 in W 24.81 in L 5.52 in

Large Staff "Oyster" Flush or Wall Mount

By Staff Leuchten, Dieter Witte, Rolf Krüger

Located in Vienna, AT

Ceiling or wall light model Oyster, German design by Dieter Witte & Rolf Krüger for staff.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Copper, Steel

Set off Four "Oyster" Light Scounces for Staff by Dieter Witte, Germany 1963
Set off Four "Oyster" Light Scounces for Staff by Dieter Witte, Germany 1963

Set off Four "Oyster" Light Scounces for Staff by Dieter Witte, Germany 1963

By Staff Leuchten

Located in Rosendahl, DE

Set of four white lacquered light scounces by Staff. These are four individual pieces, measuring 62,5 x 62,5 cm each and they can be arranged differently. Each lamp features four lig...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

1960s Cross Oyster Wall Lamps Rolf Krüger for Staff
1960s Cross Oyster Wall Lamps Rolf Krüger for Staff

1960s Cross Oyster Wall Lamps Rolf Krüger for Staff

By Staff Leuchten, Rolf Krüger

Located in München, DE

Two very large steel wall lamps by Staff model A247 from the 1960s. Designed by Rolf Krüger. Made in Germany. Beautiful minimalistic Space Age design. Produces a very nice glare-free...

Category

Vintage 1960s German Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Oyster Light Sculpture, 1968 for Staff, Germany, D. Witte and R. Krüger
Oyster Light Sculpture, 1968 for Staff, Germany, D. Witte and R. Krüger

Oyster Light Sculpture, 1968 for Staff, Germany, D. Witte and R. Krüger

By Staff Leuchten

Located in Munster, NRW

Overwhelming Oyster wall light sculpture - about 1.25 meter x 2.5 meter!

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Cross Oyster Light Sculpture, 1968 Design by Rolf Krüger for Staff, Germany
Cross Oyster Light Sculpture, 1968 Design by Rolf Krüger for Staff, Germany

Cross Oyster Light Sculpture, 1968 Design by Rolf Krüger for Staff, Germany

By Rolf Krüger, Staff Leuchten

Located in Munster, NRW

Overwhelming Cross Oyster wall or ceiling light sculpture - produced in 1968 by Staff Leuchten, designed by Rolf Krüger.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Metal

Rolf Krüger, Pair of Oyster Wall Lamps for Staff Leuchten. C.1960
Rolf Krüger, Pair of Oyster Wall Lamps for Staff Leuchten. C.1960

Rolf Krüger, Pair of Oyster Wall Lamps for Staff Leuchten. C.1960

By Rolf Krüger, Staff Leuchten

Located in Munster, NRW

A pair of beautiful Oyster wall lamps, designed in 1968 by Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Oyster Lamp Kreuzauster by  Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten, 1960s
Oyster Lamp Kreuzauster by  Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten, 1960s

Oyster Lamp Kreuzauster by Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten, 1960s

By Dieter Witte, Rolf Krüger, Staff Leuchten

Located in Benalmadena, ES

Ceiling / wall lamp designed by Dieter Witte and Rolf Krüger for the German house Staff Leuchten especially for the 1965 World's Fair in Munich.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Oyster Copper Light Sculpture 1968, Staff, Germany, Design by Rolf Krüger
Oyster Copper Light Sculpture 1968, Staff, Germany, Design by Rolf Krüger

Oyster Copper Light Sculpture 1968, Staff, Germany, Design by Rolf Krüger

By Staff Leuchten, Rolf Krüger, Dieter Witte

Located in Munster, NRW

Overwhelming oyster copper wall light sculpture: about 1.90 meter x 1.90 meter!

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Original 9er Set Copper Staff Oyster Wall Light Lamp Panel Witte Krüger
Original 9er Set Copper Staff Oyster Wall Light Lamp Panel Witte Krüger

Original 9er Set Copper Staff Oyster Wall Light Lamp Panel Witte Krüger

By Staff Leuchten, Dieter Witte, Rolf Krüger

Located in Telgte, DE

60th original 9er set copper staff oyster wall light lamp panel by Witte & Krüger Wall light model Oyster, German design by Dieter Witte & Rolf Kru¨ger for Staff.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Copper, Steel

Large Oyster Light Panel by Dieter Witte & Rolf Krüger for Staff, 1968
Large Oyster Light Panel by Dieter Witte & Rolf Krüger for Staff, 1968

Large Oyster Light Panel by Dieter Witte & Rolf Krüger for Staff, 1968

By Rolf Krüger, Staff Leuchten, Dieter Witte

Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen

Very rare oyster wall lamp by Dieter Witte and Rolf Krüger for Staff, Germany, 1968.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Space Age White Oyster Panel Sconce Wall Floor Light Staff Leuchten
Midcentury Space Age White Oyster Panel Sconce Wall Floor Light Staff Leuchten

Midcentury Space Age White Oyster Panel Sconce Wall Floor Light Staff Leuchten

By Staff Leuchten, Rolf Krüger, Dieter Witte

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

This incredibly futuristic lamp was designed by Dieter Witte and Rolf Krüger (model A247), for the German design house Staff Leuchten for the 1965 World's Fair in Munich. It can be h...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Staff Cross Oyster Wall Light Desgined by Rolf Krüger
Staff Cross Oyster Wall Light Desgined by Rolf Krüger

Staff Cross Oyster Wall Light Desgined by Rolf Krüger

By Rolf Krüger

Located in Madrid, ES

Staff cross oyster model A247 designed in 1968 by Rolf Krüger.  

Category

Vintage 1960s German Futurist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Staff Cross Oyster White Wall Light Desgined by Rolf Krüger
Staff Cross Oyster White Wall Light Desgined by Rolf Krüger

Staff Cross Oyster White Wall Light Desgined by Rolf Krüger

By Rolf Krüger

Located in Madrid, ES

The White Wall Light Staff Cross Oyster Model A247, an exquisite creation of design visionary Rolf Krüger in 1968, emanates an eternal charm that transcends time.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Futurist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Wall Light Sculpture Designed by Dieter Witte & Rolf Kruyer for Staff, 1968
Wall Light Sculpture Designed by Dieter Witte & Rolf Kruyer for Staff, 1968

Wall Light Sculpture Designed by Dieter Witte & Rolf Kruyer for Staff, 1968

By Staff Leuchten, Dieter Witte

Located in Antwerp, BE

Very rare sculptural wall light panels, model Oyster for Staff Germany. Lacquered white steel,bronzed front,four bulbs each.

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Set of Twelve Staff Cross Oyster Wall Lights Desgined by Rolf Krüger
Set of Twelve Staff Cross Oyster Wall Lights Desgined by Rolf Krüger

Set of Twelve Staff Cross Oyster Wall Lights Desgined by Rolf Krüger

By Rolf Krüger

Located in Madrid, ES

Set of 12 staff cross oyster model A247 designed in 1968 by Rolf Krüger.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Oyster Copper Light Sculpture, 1968, Staff, Germany, D. Witte and R. Krüger
Oyster Copper Light Sculpture, 1968, Staff, Germany, D. Witte and R. Krüger

Oyster Copper Light Sculpture, 1968, Staff, Germany, D. Witte and R. Krüger

By Rolf Krüger, Dieter Witte

Located in Munster, NRW

Overwhelming Oyster copper wall light sculpture - about 2.5 meter x 2.5 meter!

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Staff Cross Oyster Wall Lamp By Rolf Küger, 1968
Mid-Century Modern Staff Cross Oyster Wall Lamp By Rolf Küger, 1968

Mid-Century Modern Staff Cross Oyster Wall Lamp By Rolf Küger, 1968

By Rolf Krüger

Located in Madrid, ES

Staff cross oyster wall lamp, also known as the Flush Mount Model A247 designed by german lightning designer Rolf Krüger in 1968.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Iron

Dieter Witte Oyster Lamps
Dieter Witte Oyster Lamps

Dieter Witte Oyster Lamps

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H 24.61 in W 24.61 in D 7.09 in

Dieter Witte Oyster Lamps

By Dieter Witte

Located in Antwerp, BE

Pair of lamps, powercoated metal. Dieter Witte, Oyster, staff, Germany, 1968. D 18cm H 62.50 cm W 62.50 cm.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Large Staff "Cross Oyster" Flush or Wall Mount Lamp
Large Staff "Cross Oyster" Flush or Wall Mount Lamp

Large Staff "Cross Oyster" Flush or Wall Mount Lamp

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H 24.81 in W 24.81 in D 5.52 in

Large Staff "Cross Oyster" Flush or Wall Mount Lamp

By Staff Leuchten, Rolf Krüger

Located in Vienna, AT

Ceiling or wall light model oyster, German design by Rolf Kru¨ger for staff. Design, circa 1968.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Set of 6 Sconces Cross Oyster by Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten
Mid-Century Set of 6 Sconces Cross Oyster by Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten

Mid-Century Set of 6 Sconces Cross Oyster by Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten

By Staff Leuchten

Located in Doornspijk, NL

The Cross Oyster sconce was created in 1968 by German designer Rolf Krüger. The base is made of white painted steel. The 4 lamps per sconces are hidden by an arch shaped piece of met...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Set of Four Wall or Ceiling Lamps "Oyster" by D. Witte for Staff Germany, 1968
Set of Four Wall or Ceiling Lamps "Oyster" by D. Witte for Staff Germany, 1968

Set of Four Wall or Ceiling Lamps "Oyster" by D. Witte for Staff Germany, 1968

By Dieter Witte, Staff Leuchten

Located in Morazzone, Varese

A beautiful light sculpture composed of four hugh and heavy metal constructions. Every single lamp has an outer white frame and the inner bit on top is painted with shiny copper pai...

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Rolf Krüger Cross Oyster Flush Mounted Ceiling Light Panels
Set of Four Rolf Krüger Cross Oyster Flush Mounted Ceiling Light Panels

Set of Four Rolf Krüger Cross Oyster Flush Mounted Ceiling Light Panels

By Staff Leuchten, Rolf Krüger

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Set of Four "Cross Oyster" Flush Mounted Wall or Ceiling Light Panels by Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten of Germany 1968 Each panels features a gorgeous fluid copper design which is ...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Set of 12 Dieter Witte "Oyster" Lamps for Staff, 1968
Set of 12 Dieter Witte "Oyster" Lamps for Staff, 1968

Set of 12 Dieter Witte "Oyster" Lamps for Staff, 1968

By Dieter Witte, Staff Leuchten

Located in Antwerp, BE

Great set of Oyster lamps. To be used as ceiling lamp or wall lamp. Each lamp consists of a piece connected against a wall of wooden frame and a front panel which can be removed wit...

Category

Vintage 1960s German Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Set of Three Oyster Luminous Wall Sconces by Staff, circa 1968
Set of Three Oyster Luminous Wall Sconces by Staff, circa 1968

Set of Three Oyster Luminous Wall Sconces by Staff, circa 1968

By Dieter Witte, Staff Leuchten

Located in Paris, FR

White metal and copper finish (with beautiful oxydation on some pieces) The pieces can be displayed together or separately. Thi smodel was created by Dieter Witte & Rolf Kruger an...

Category

Vintage 1960s European Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Copper

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Oyster Staff For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the oyster staff you’re looking for. An oyster staff — often made from metal, copper and steel — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the oyster staff you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An oyster staff is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one oyster staff that is appealing in its simplicity, but Staff Leuchten, Dieter Witte and Rolf Krüger produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Oyster Staff?

The average selling price for an oyster staff at 1stDibs is $3,373, while they’re typically $739 on the low end and $20,237 for the highest priced.

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