Ingo Maurer 'Niju-Ichi’ Ceiling Lamp
By Ingo Maurer
Located in New York, US
Rare Ingo Maurer 'Niju-Ichi’ Ceiling Lamp, 1975 Uchiwa paper fans and bamboo canopy
1970s German Vintage Ingo Maurer Lighting
Bamboo, Paper
German designer Ingo Maurer (1932–2019) was known as a “poet of light” for how he artfully created table lamps and floor lamps that married form and function, from bulbs that soared on goose-feather wings to chandeliers that suspended bursts of shattered tableware like a slow-motion explosion.
One of Maurer's first lamps, a 1966 design that was merely called Bulb, nested a lightbulb inside a larger glass lightbulb shape, drawing on his connection to German art traditions of reductive forms as well as Pop art and the playful aesthetics of 1960s pop culture. The success of Bulb — its fans included American design icon Charles Eames — led to the founding of his own company to produce this provocative fixture as well as other fantastic lighting designs. Later, for Maurer’s bestselling Uchiwa lamps of the 1970s, the designer found inspiration in Japanese fans made of bamboo and lacquered rice paper.
Born on the island of Reichenau in Lake Constance in southern Germany, Maurer apprenticed at a newspaper before moving to the United States in 1960. In New York and California, Maurer initially worked as a graphic designer for IBM and elsewhere before returning to Germany with his then-wife, designer Dorothee Becker, in 1963. The experience that Maurer gained in typography and bold forms was regularly expressed in the lamps crafted by his company, which was called Design M before the name was changed to Ingo Maurer GmbH. The lighting manufacturer is still based in Munich.
Some of Maurer’s pieces were minimal, such as a ceramic table lamp in 1996 he called Broken Egg, which radiated light from a fissure in an oblong shape, while others were monumental, such as the designer’s last completed installation — a colossal chandelier composed of over 3,000 silver-plated leaves — in Munich’s Residenztheater. Maurer was always at the forefront of lighting innovations, exploring holograms, LEDs and OLEDs in his projects. Through his company, the venturesome Maurer also promoted inventive new designers, including Moritz Waldemeyer, whose My New Flame (2012) imagined a futuristic candle with LEDs.
Ingo Maurer GmbH continues to produce the late designer’s distinctive table lamps, chandeliers and other fixtures, including the imaginative Bulb that started it all.
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Ingo Maurer 'Niju-Ichi’ Ceiling Lamp
By Ingo Maurer
Located in New York, US
Rare Ingo Maurer 'Niju-Ichi’ Ceiling Lamp, 1975 Uchiwa paper fans and bamboo canopy
Bamboo, Paper
Vintage Uchiwa Ingo Maurer Wall Lamp for M Design Germany 1970 s
By Design M, Ingo Maurer
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Uchiwa wall lamp were handcrafted from bamboo, wicker and Japanese rice paper. Ingo Maurer's interest in paper for lampshade was linked to his interest in Japan. From 1973 to 1975, h...
Bamboo, Paper
Uchiwa desk or wall lamp designed by Ingo Maurer for M Design 1973
By Ingo Maurer, M Design
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
one Uchiwa III bamboo desk lamp, which can also be installed as a wall scone. A 2nd lamp is available in second listing on our storefront ! designed by ingomaurer, handcrafted in...
Bamboo, Paper
$120,681Sale Price / set|35% Off
"Hana I" and " Hana II" Uchiwa Pendant Lights by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer, M Design
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Pair of rare "Hana I" and "Hana II" chandeliers from then Uchiwa series by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s, Germany. Executed in bamboo and 6 rice paper fans. The chandeliers can ...
Cotton, Bamboo, Paper
Pair of Tiffany Table Lamps by Ingo Maurer & Val St. Lambert 1969
By Ingo Maurer, Val Saint Lambert
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Elegant pair of Tiffany table lamps designed in 1969 by Ingo Maurer in collaboration with Val St. Lambert, the renowned Belgian crystal manufacturer. These lamps feature beautifully ...
Glass
0ne (of 2) Uchiwa desk or wall lamp designed by Ingo Maurer for M Design 1973
By M Design, Ingo Maurer
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
one Uchiwa III bamboo desk lamp, which can also be installed as a wall scone. A 2nd lamp is available in second listing on our storefront ! designed by ingomaurer, handcrafted ...
Bamboo, Paper
$11,750 / item
Rare Uchiwa II Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer, circa 1970s
By M Design, Ingo Maurer
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Pair of rare table lamps by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s, Germany. Executed in bamboo, rice paper fan and black lacquered iron. Socket: 1 x E27 or E26 (US) for standard screw bul...
Iron
Very rare hexagonal cork table lamp by Ingo Maurer for M Design, Germany 1970s
By M Design, Ingo Maurer
Located in Antwerp, BE
Discover this rare cork table lamp designed by Ingo Maurer for M Design, Germany 1970s. This sculptural table lamp is a striking example of Maurer’s early experimental work with natu...
Cork
$3,450 / item
Kinetic Ingo Maurer 'Ilo Ilu' Light Sculpture
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ingo Maurer for Ingo Maurer GmbH, kinetic light sculpture model 'Ilo Ilu', steel, wood, plastic, metal, glass, Germany, 1986. This eccentric light sculpture named ‘Ilo Ilu’ is desig...
Metal, Steel
Ingo Maurer Table Lamp in Cork for Design M, 1970s, Germany, 74.5cm
By Ingo Maurer, Design M
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Table Lamp in Cork by Ingo Maurer for Design M Designer Ingo Maurer (1932-2019) Brand M-Design, Germany Era 1970s Material wood, cork, metal High 74,5 cm Diameter 60 cm Condit...
Metal
German Postmodern Wandering Finger Ceiling Lamp by Ingo Maurer, 1990s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Hamburg, DE
The Wandering Finger is a delicate ceiling light by the lighting designer Ingo Maurer. The thin bar protrudes from the ceiling at a fixed angle. The ...
Metal
Pair of Uchiwa III wall lamps by Ingo Maurer for M-Design, Germany 1973
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Ingo Maurer Uchiwa Wall Lamp model III Materials: Rice paper, almost round lampshade. Bamboo rod. Black painted iron rods. Bakelite E27 socket. Electricity: 1 bulb E27, 1 x 60 watt m...
Metal
Rare "Hana II" Uchiwa Pendant Light by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s
By M Design, Ingo Maurer
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Rare Uchiwa pendant lamp mod. "Hana II" by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s, Germany. Executed in bamboo and 6 rice paper fans. Can be vertically extended an...
Bamboo, Paper
'Maru' Japanese Washi Paper Pendant Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
'Maru' Japanese Washi Paper Pendant Lamp for Ingo Maurer Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons si...
Steel
'Knitterling' Japanese Washi Paper Pendant Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
'Knitterling' Japanese Washi Paper Pendant Lamp for Ingo Maurer Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting i...
Steel
Yoruba Rose Japanese paper table lamp by Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in New York, NY
Yoruba Rose is part of the MaMo Nouchies collection, developed by Dagmar Mombach in collaboration with Ingo Maurer and his team. Like all MaMo Nouchies designs, the lampshade is made...
Steel
Zettel'z 5 pendant paper lamp by Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in New York, NY
The Zettel’z 5 pendant lamp, designed by Ingo Maurer, is one of the brand’s most iconic lighting pieces. This contemporary pendant light combines art, design, and functionality, offe...
Stainless Steel
'Yoruba Rose' Japanese Washi Paper & Stainless Steel Floor Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Dagmar, Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
'Yoruba Rose' Japanese Washi paper & stainless steel floor lamp for Ingo Maurer Designed by Dagmar Mombach and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the mos...
Stainless Steel
Large 'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting i...
Metal, Iron
Small 'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
Small 'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting i...
Metal, Iron
'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons s...
Metal, Iron
Lampampe table paper lamp by Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in New York, NY
The Lampampe table lamp by Ingo Maurer is part of his collection of Japanese paper lamps, designed to create atmosphere and emotion through light. ...
Paper
'Yoruba Rose' Japanese Washi Paper & Stainless Steel Table Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Dagmar, Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
'Yoruba Rose' Japanese Washi paper & stainless steel table lamp for Ingo Maurer Designed by Dagmar Mombach and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the ...
Stainless Steel
Rare "Ju-Yon" Uchiwa Pendant Light by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer, M Design
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Rare Uchiwa pendant lamp mod. "Ju-Yon" by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s, Germany. Executed in bamboo and 14 rice paper fans. Can be vertically extended and dismantled. Diameter: ...
Bamboo, Paper
Floatation Ø 29, 5 inches pendant paper lamp by Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in New York, NY
Floatation is a designer pendant lamp by Ingo Maurer, crafted with handmade Japanese paper and designed to diffuse a soft, warm light. The lightweight circular elements are suspended...
Paper
Extremely Rare Red "Shichi" Uchiwa Pendant Light by Ingo Maurer, 1970s
By M Design, Ingo Maurer
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
An ultra rare Uchiwa "Shichi" pendant lamp by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s, Germany. Executed in bamboo and rice paper in original red color! Socket: 1 x E27 or E26 or standard s...
Bamboo, Paper
$50,763Sale Price|20% Off
Hana I Chandelier, Uchiwa series by Ingo Maurer for Design M, Germany, 1970's
By Ingo Maurer, Design M
Located in Melbourne, VIC
This Ingo Maurer pendant lamp from the Uchiwa series, designed for Design M in 1974, encapsulates the playful and innovative spirit of 1970s design. Named 'Hana I', this unique ceili...
Bamboo
Rare Cork and Row Silk Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s
By M Design, Ingo Maurer
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Rare early cork table lamp by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s, Germany. Executed in cork and raw silk shades. Socket: 2 x E27 or E26 (US) for standard screw bulbs. Max. 75 Wattage pe...
Cork, Silk
Large 'Oh Mei Ma Kabir Weiss' Chandelier in Aluminum for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
‘Oh Mei Ma Kabir Weiss’ chandelier in aluminum for Ingo Maurer ‘Oh Mei Ma Kabir Weiss’ was created by celebrated German lighting icon Ingo Maurer. With creativity and technical prow...
Aluminum
Rare Large Uchiwa "Yotsuba I" Wall or Ceiling Light by Ingo Maurer for Design M
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Warsaw, PL
An extremely rare, large and iconic “Yotsuba I” lamp by Ingo Maurer, Germany, 1973. This sculptural piece is crafted from hand-woven bamboo rice paper fans arranged in an overlapping...
Iron
Uchiwa wall lamp (Model III) by Ingo Maurer for Design M
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Centreville, VA
Uchiwa wall lamp Designer: Ingo Maurer Year: 1973 German lighting designer Ingo Maurer first spotted some uchiwa, traditional Japanese fans made of bamboo and lacquered rice paper,...
Bamboo, Paper
Pop-Art Bulb Bulb lamp designed by Ingo Maurer 1969
By M Design, Ingo Maurer
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Bulb bulb lamp designed by Ingo Maurer 1969 Manufactured by M Design, Germany. Ingo Maurer’s obsession for the Edison bulb as the central lighting object influenced his almost ent...
Plastic
$1,065 / item
Table lamp Ingo Maurer Lampampe
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Alcamo, IT
Model: Lampampe Designer: Ingo Maurer (1980) Brand: Ingo Maurer Lampampe is part of a series of simple Japanese paper lamps developed by Ingo Maur...
Metal
Suspension lamp Ingo Maurer Floatation – Version 2 - 100 cm (39.37 in)
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Alcamo, IT
Model: Floatation – Version 2 Designer: Ingo Maurer (1980) Floatation is a delicate pendant lamp made of Japanese paper and metal. The red iron ring allows height adjustment, and th...
Metal
$2,430 / item
Maru paper pendant lamp by Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in New York, NY
Maru is born from a disciplined and timeless concept: circle, paper, light. Designed in 1980 by Ingo Maurer, this iconic pendant lamp combines Japanese paper and metal to create a fo...
Steel
Floor Lamp “Uchiwa” by Ingo Maurer for Design M Germany, 1977
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Rijssen, NL
This floor lamp is inspired by the traditional Japanese Uchiwa fans. Designed by the world famous designer Ingo Maurer. Ingo Maurer first came across fans in a Paris shop...
Steel
Spare Set of 5 Original Fans for Uchiwa Pendant Lamp by Ingo Maurer
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Ingo Maurer, Fog and Morup, Ib Fabiansen, Temde Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Set consisting of 5 original compartments for Uchiwa pendant lamp by Ingo Maurer. One fan is very well preserved. All compartments are beautiful fr...
Bamboo
Pair of Vintage Uchiwa Ingo Maurer Table or Wall Lamps for M Design Germany 70s
By Design M, Ingo Maurer
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Uchiwa lamps were handcrafted from bamboo, wicker and Japanese rice paper. Ingo Maurer's interest in paper for lampshades was linked to his interest in Japan. From 1973 to 1975, he p...
Bamboo
'Wo-Tum-Bu 1' Japanese Paper & Hand Poured Concrete Floor Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
'Wo-Tum-Bu 1' Japanese paper & hand poured concrete floor lamp for Ingo Maurer Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966....
Concrete, Stainless Steel
$2,520Sale Price|30% Off
Uchiwa Wall Lamp by Ingo Maurer, Bamboo, Mid-Century Modern, 1980
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Centreville, VA
Uchiwa wall lamp Designer: Ingo Maurer Year: 1973 German lighting designer Ingo Maurer first spotted some uchiwa, traditional Japanese fans made of bamboo and lacquered rice paper,...
Bamboo
Rare Uchiwa Hana Chandelier by Ingo Maurer - Japanese Paper and Bamboo, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer, M Design
Located in Echt, NL
Rare large Uchiwa Hana chandelier by in very good condition. This chandelier was professionally restored, restoration report available. Designed by Ingo Maurer for M design, Germa...
Bamboo, Rope, Paper
Alex Schmid '1000 Karat Blau' Gold Leaf Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
Alex Schmid '1000 Karat Blau' gold leaf suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer Designed by Alex Schmid and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most cele...
Metal, Gold Leaf
Wall lamp Ingo Maurer MoodMoon Square 75×75 cm - 29.5×29.5 inch
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Alcamo, IT
Brand: Ingo Maurer Model: MOODMOON – Square 75 × 75 cm Designer: Sebastian Hepting (2021) MOODMOON is a poetic fusion of LED technology and Japanese paper craftsmanship. Designed by...
Paper
$995Sale Price|50% Off
1969 Ingo Maurer 'Bulb Bulb' Pendant , USA
By Ingo Maurer
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Iconic oversize 'Bulb Bulb' from Ingo Maurer . Could be hang from the ceiling or lay loose on the floor. Contain one regular E26 size socket rated at 60...
Plastic
Large Pine Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer, M Design
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Large pine table lamp by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s, Germany. Executed in stained pine and linen shades. Socket: 1 x E27 or E26 (US) for standard screw bulbs. Max. 75 Wattage p...
Linen, Pine, Paper
Pair of Uchiwa II wall lights by Ingo Maurer, Design M 1973
By Ingo Maurer
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Pair of Uchiwa II wall lights designed by Ingo Maurer in 1973 and produced by Design M. Crafted from bamboo and rice paper, these lamps play with the natural lightness and transpare...
Bamboo, Paper
Rare Uchiwa "Yotsuba II" Wall or Ceiling Light by Ingo Maurer for Design M
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Warsaw, PL
An extremely rare and iconic “Yotsuba II” lamp by Ingo Maurer, Germany, 1973. This sculptural piece is crafted from hand-woven bamboo rice paper fans arranged in an overlapping fan-...
Iron
San-Ju ceiling light from the Uchiwa series by Ingo Maurer for Design M
By Design M, Ingo Maurer
Located in Melbourne, VIC
The lamp consists of 30 fans. It can be mounted in two different ways (see previous illustration). The production of the distinctive 'Uchiwa' fans from bamboo canes and rice paper re...
Bamboo
$325 / item
Table/Portable Lamp Ingo Maurer Koyoo
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Alcamo, IT
Model: Koyoo Table/Portable Lamp Designer: Axel Schmid Koyoo by Axel Schmid for Ingo Maurer is a portable light object with a poetic and minimalist design. A luminous circle floats ...
Aluminum
$2,035 / item
Floor lamp Ingo Maurer Wo-Tum-Bu 1
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Alcamo, IT
Model: Wo-Tum-Bu 1 Designer: Dagmar Mombach, Ingo Maurer & Team (1998) Wo-Tum-Bu 1 is handcrafted with exceptional artisanal care. Like all lamps from the MaMo Nouchies collection, ...
Cement, Steel
$323 / item
Wall lamp Ingo Maurer Delight
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Alcamo, IT
Model: Delight Designer: Frans van Nieuwenborg, Martijn Wegman (1980) Delight by Ingo Maurer is a heat-resistant fiberglass fabric illuminated by a bulb. Ingo Maurer’s sense of humo...
Fabric
Set of 2 Mid-Century Minimalist Gulp Table Lamps by Ingo Maurer, 1960s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Hamburg, DE
The Gulp is an early design by the well -known luminous designer Ingo Maurer from the late 1960s. A rare piece for light collectors and design lovers. The design language is simple,...
Metal
Cheerio lamp by Bernhard & Susanne Dessecker for Ingo Maurer, Germany, 1988
By Ingo Maurer
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Cheerio floor lamp designed by the Desseckers in 1988 and produced in Germany. The lamp features a slender vertical structure made of thin metal rods resting on a circular base, sup...
Metal
Mid-Century Minimalist Gulp Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer for M-Design, 1960s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Hamburg, DE
The Gulp is an early design by the well -known luminous designer Ingo Maurer from the late 1960s. A rare piece for light collectors and design lovers. The design language is simple,...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Ingo Maurer Table Lamp Glass & Chrome, Design M, Germany 1960
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Ingo Maurer Table Lamp, Glass & Chrome, Design M, Germany, 1960s A stunning and rare table lamp designed by Ingo Maurer for Design M, Germany, in the 1960s. This ...
Chrome
$45,695 / item
'Oh Mei Ma Kabir' Gold Plated Chandelier for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
'Oh Mei Ma Kabir' Gold Plated Chandelier for Ingo Maurer ‘Oh Mei Ma Kabir’ was created by celebrated German lighting icon Ingo Maurer. With creativity and technical prowess, Maurer’...
Gold Plate
'Birdie' Pendant Lamp in Goose Feather Wings and Clear Wiring for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
'Birdie' pendant lamp in goose feather wings and clear wiring for Ingo Maurer Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German li...
Copper, Tin
German Modern Table Lamp Mod. One from the Heart by Ingo Maurer, 1980s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in MIlano, IT
German modern table lamp mod. One From The Heart by Ingo Maurer, 1980s Elegant and fantastic table lamp mod. One From The Heart with plastic heart-shaped diffuser. Above the diffuser there is a suspended and swiveling heart-shaped mirror, with which special light effects can be created. The central structure is made up of two orange tubes that intertwine. The base is made up of two metal rounds and under one of the two there are two crocodiles with their mouths open. This table lamp is produced and designed by Ingo Maurer (german designer) in 1980s. This table lamp is in very good conditions, it is perfectly preserved and functional. The measurements in cm are 45x15x90h The designer Ingo Maurer says that the One From the Heart table lamp...
Metal
1 'of 2' 1967 Germany Ingo Maurer 'Pollux' Wall Sconce & Table Lamp
By Ingo Maurer, Design M
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant minimalist adjustable chromed wall sconce and table lamp. Model 'Pollux' designed 1967 by Ingo Maurer, the 'Poet of Light' and executed by his own company, M. Design, Munich ...
Brass, Chrome
ML 1 Lamp by Ingo Maurer for M Design, 1960s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Hamburg, DE
An early draft of the famous lighting designer Ingo Maurer in the late 60s An elegant and classic design The foot is made in clear glass The screen has a simple, classic shape It is ...
Metal