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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8 Unused Mid-Century Modern Lanterns by Doria, Germany, circa 1970
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Set of 8 chandeliers or lanterns manufactured by Doria Leuchten in Germany in opaline glass and blue and yellow lacquered metal, circa 1970s Unused and still holding the original t...
Opaline Glass
Midcentury Pendant by Doria, Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Midcentury pendant by Doria, Germany, 1960s. Thick, blown glass shade. Perfect vintage condition. Art.-Nr. 0447.
Blown Glass
Green Massive Glass Ball Pendant Lamp by Doria, 1960s Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Green Massive Glass Ball Pendant Lamp by Doria, 1960s Germany Dimensions Diameter: 11.81 in. (30 cm) Height: 41.33 in. (105 cm) One E27 socket. Works with 220V and 110V. Our lamps...
Metal
Modern Murano Glass Lantern
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorative modern Murano glass lantern. Beautiful textured Murano glass in a brass base. Adds a real touch of elegance!
Brass
$427Sale Price|20% Off
H 13.78 in Dm 7.88 in
Murano Glass Pendant Lamp by Doria Leuchten Germany 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Hannover, DE
Beautiful handcrafted pendant lamp by Doria. This lamp is timelessly beautiful, the mouth-blown glass was made by master craftsmen, the decorations in a gray-green glass were applied...
Chrome
$1,894Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.08 in Dm 14.57 in
Mid-Century Modern French Pendant Light / Lantern in Rattan, Hand-crafted, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
French Modernist Rattan Pagoda Pendant Lamp or Lantern. France, 1950s. This eye-catching rattan chandelier features a pagoda shape rattan hanging lamp with oriental inspired design. The lampshade is made of an intricate of rattan canes and it hangs from a chain made of round rattan links. Topped by a wooden canopy. It has been carefully restored and newly wired with beige twisted cotton cloth electrical wire and an E27 bulb holder. It will be a nice addition hanging over a kitchen's table or dining area. Perfect for a beach house, countryside house or urban appartment. Overall Measurements (including the chain and the canopy): 84 cm H x 37 cm diameter Body of the lamp: 28 cm H x 37 cm diameter This ceiling lamp is from the period described. It has been carefully restored with traditional methods to preserve its original patina. Rattan Pendant Lamp // Coastal Pendant // Rattan Suspension Light...
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
$378Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 10.63 in Dm 6.3 in
Murano Glass Pendant Lamp by Doria Leuchten Germany 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Hannover, DE
Beautiful handcrafted pendant lamp by Doria. This lamp is timelessly beautiful, the mouth-blown glass was made by master craftsmen, the decorations in a gray-green glass were applied...
Chrome
$3,750 / set
H 14.5 in Dm 11 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass Pendants / Lanterns attr. to Stilnovo
By Stilnovo, Bruno Chiarini
Located in New York, NY
Two Italian Mid-Century Modern satin milk glass fixtures / pendants / suspension lights / lanterns by Bruno Chiarini attributed to Stilnovo, circa 1960. The pieces can hang as suspen...
Brass
Midcentury Scandinavian Rattan Pendant, 1960s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A lovely Midcentury rattan pendant, Denmark, 1960s. This beautiful suspension light is handcrafted in rattan, lamp shade design with wood canopy. With single brass and porcelain bulb...
Brass
$3,450
H 23.5 in W 10 in D 10 in
Fine Mid-Century Modern French Baguès Crystal Lantern Pagoda Basket Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A very fine mid-century modern French gold gilt Maison Baguès style square crystal adorned lantern pagoda basket form 4 candelabra light chandelier / light fixture, we supply chain &...
Crystal
Glass Ball Pendant Light by Doria, Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful Pendant light made by Doria in the 1960s in Germany. It gives a wonderful light effect when it is on. Very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to use. The ...
Art Glass
Midcentury Rattan and Brass Round Italian Pendant, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Mid-Century pendant light fully handcrafted in curved rattan and brass, completed with a brass chain and canopy. This wonderful piece was produced in Italy during the 1960s....
Brass
$2,450
H 30 in W 15 in D 8 in
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Shell Art Glass Pendent Cylinder Chandelier Lantern
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Mid-Century Modern shell art glass pendent cylinder chandelier Fitted with one Edison light that has been rewired and ready to enjoy.
Brass
Rattan & Frosted Glass Pendant by DORIA, Germany 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, J.T. Kalmar
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This mid-century pendant was designed and manufactured in Germany in the 1960s by DORIA Leuchten. The fixture embodies mid-century modern design with its minimalist aesthetic and organic materials. It features a hand woven rattan outer shade, a white frosted glass diffuser at the center, and a sleek brass suspension rod with a white ceiling mount...
Brass
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H 11.03 in Dm 13.39 in
Rare Set of 3 Mid-Century Green Murano Glass Pendant Lights by Doria, circa 1970
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
A beautiful set of three Mid-Century Bubble glass pendant lights by Doria Leuchten, Germany. Made in the later half of the 1960s to early 1970s, this gorgeous pendant features wonder...
Copper, Metal