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.
Find vintage Ingo Maurer Uchiwa lamps and other lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Vintage Uchiwa Ingo Maurer Wall Lamp for M Design Germany 1970 s
By Ingo Maurer, Design M
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
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
$11,991 / 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
$123,153Sale Price / set|35% Off
"Hana I" and " Hana II" Uchiwa Pendant Lights by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s
By M Design, Ingo Maurer
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
Rare "Ju-Yon" Uchiwa Pendant Light by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s
By M Design, Ingo Maurer
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
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
Rare "Hana II" Uchiwa Pendant Light by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer, M Design
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
1 'of 2' 1967 Germany Ingo Maurer 'Pollux' Wall Sconce & Table Lamp
By Design M, Ingo Maurer
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
Set of 2 " Uchiwa" wall lamps USA 1977
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Forest, BE
Designed by Ingo Maurer in the 1970s and commercialized in 1977, the “Uchiwa” wall lamps reflect the designer’s pursuit of a softer, warmer light. As he told The New York Times in 19...
Bamboo
Outsized Light Bulb Floor or Hanging Lamp 'Bulb Bulb' by Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer, M Design
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
"Bulb Bulb" is a large floor or hanging lamp from the 1980s. "Bulb Bulb" is an iconic lightning device inspired by Pop Art. Bulb Bulb is shaped like an outsi...
Plastic
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
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
'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
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
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
'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 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
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
'Yoruba Rose' Japanese Washi Paper & Stainless Steel Floor Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer, Dagmar
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 '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
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
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
Large Tricena space age lamp by Ingo Maurer for M design, Germany 1970s
By M Design, Ingo Maurer
Located in ECHT, NL
Largest version of the iconic space age Tricena pendant lamp. Designed by Ingo Maurer and produced by M design in the 1970s. Ingo Maurer (12 May 1932 – 21 October 2019) was a German...
Metal, Chrome
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
Very Large Faux Suede Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s
By M Design, Ingo Maurer
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A very large table lamp by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s, Germany. Executed in faux suede laether. Socket: 1 x E27 or E26 (US) for standard screw bulbs. Max. 75 Wattage per bulb.
Metal
Rare Cork and Row Silk Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer, M Design
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
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
Large hexagonal cork table lamp by Ingo Maurer for Design M, Germany, 1974
By Ingo Maurer
Located in amstelveen, NL
Large hexagonal cork table lamp by Ingo Maurer for Design M, Germany, 1974. This sculptural table lamp is constructed from thin cork veneer panels, forming a faceted hexagonal base ...
Cork
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
Mid century hexagonal “Zatonl” cork table lamp by Ingo Maurer for M Design
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Houston, TX
Mid century modern hexagonal “Zatonl” cork table lamp by Ingo Maurer for M Design, circa 1970s. Before the chandeliers, before the bulb sculptures, before Ingo Maurer became one of t...
Cork
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
$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
$51,803Sale Price|20% Off
Hana I Chandelier, Uchiwa series by Ingo Maurer for Design M, Germany, 1970's
By Design M, Ingo Maurer
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
Spare Set of 5 Original Fans for Uchiwa Pendant Lamp by Ingo Maurer
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Temde Leuchten, Fog and Morup, Ingo Maurer, Ib Fabiansen
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
Floatation Ø 39 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
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
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
Lucellino Touch Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer, Brass & Feathers
By Ingo Maurer
Located in New York, NY
Lucellino Table is the iconic designer table lamp created by Ingo Maurer, part of the renowned Lucellino series. Lucellino Touch is the enhanced version of the classic winged light b...
Brass, Steel
$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
Beautiful original 1960s large pendant lamp "Headlight" by Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer, Design M
Located in München, DE
Beautiful original 1960s large pendant lamp "Headlight" by Ingo Maurer. Great Space Age Design. Made in Germany. By the well-known German lighting designer Ingo Maurer. Manufacturer ...
Steel, Chrome
"Uchiwa" Ju-Ku ceiling pendant lamp - Ingo Maurer M Design Exceptional as new !
By Ingo Maurer
Located in London, GB
Voltage 110 v 220 v An original Uchiwa JU-KU in the same family for the last 50Years
Bamboo
'Oh Mei Ma Weiss' Chandelier in Aluminum for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
‘Oh Mei Ma Weiss’ chandelier in aluminum for Ingo Maurer ‘Oh Mei Ma Weiss’ was created by celebrated German lighting icon Ingo Maurer. With creativity and technical prowess, Maurer’...
Aluminum
$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
Rare Large Uchiwa "Yotsuba I" Wall Chandelier 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
$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
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
Set of 3 Postmodern German Wandering Finger Wall Lamps by Ingo Maurer, 1990s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Hamburg, DE
The Wandering Finger is a delicate wall lamp by the lighting designer Ingo Maurer. The materials and workmanship are of high quality, you can see the...
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
Iconic "Shichi" Uchiwa Pendant by Ingo Maurer for Deisgn M, Germany, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Warsaw, PL
An Iconic Uchiwa "Shichi" Pendant by Ingo Maurer for Design M, Germany, 1970s. Executed in bamboo and seven rice paper fans. Bulb instalation: 1 x 100 max.Wattage ( E 27/ E26) for ...
Cotton, Bamboo, Paper
$1,087 / 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
Floatation Ø 47 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
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
Large Uchiwa Floor Lamp By Ingo Maurer For M Design , Germany 1977
By Ingo Maurer, M Design
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Rare Large Uchiwa floor lamp designed by Ingo Maurer for M Design , Germany 1977 A breathtaking design which is handmade from bamboo, rice paper and...
Bamboo, Paper
Uchiwa Wall Lamp, Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s
By Design M, Ingo Maurer
Located in Renens, CH
An Uchiwa wall lamp by Ingo Maurer produced by his company Design M during the late 1970s in Germany. Uchiwa lamps are made from rice paper supported by a bamboo stem; their frail ...
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, Paper, Rope
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
$329 / 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
Rare Large "Hana I" "Uchiwa" Chandelier by Ingo Maurer for Deisgn M, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Warsaw, PL
Rare and large "Hana I" chandelier from the Uchiwa series by Ingo Maurer for Design M, Germany, 1970s. Executed in bamboo and 6 large rice paper fans. Can be vertically extended and ...
Cotton, Bamboo, Paper
$2,076 / 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