Ingo Maurer Table Lamps
German, 1932-2019
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.
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Creator: Ingo Maurer
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ingo Maurer Table Lamps
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Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer “One from the heart"
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Vienna, AT
“One from the heart” table lamp, a wandering heart on two metal bases, one of which rests on two plastic crocodiles. Metal leg stand with plastic hous...
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1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Ingo Maurer Table Lamps
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Aluminum, Steel
'Bulb Brass' Hand Blown Murano Crystal Glass Table Lamp in Brass for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
'Bulb Brass' hand blown Murano crystal glass table lamp in brass for Ingo Maurer
Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. W...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Ingo Maurer Table Lamps
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Crystal, Brass
Iconic Early “BULB” Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer for Design-M, Germany 1966
By Ingo Maurer, Design M
Located in London, GB
For sale is the seminal and wonderfully playful “BULB” Table lamp, designed by Ingo Maurer in 1966 and produced by his label, Design-M.
This early example of "Bulb", the lamp that l...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ingo Maurer Table Lamps
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Steel, Chrome
Vintage Bamboo Table Lamp in Brass by Ingo Maurer for M Design, 1960s.
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
This Brass table lamp with bamboo base was designed by Ingo Maurer in Germany. Manufactured by M Design in the sixties. In good condition.
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Mid-20th Century German Hollywood Regency Ingo Maurer Table Lamps
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Brass
Gulp Chrome and Black Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s
By Design M, Ingo Maurer
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Gulp table lamp designed by Ingo Maurer and produced by his own company Design M. The tubular shaped lamp was designed in 1969 and it is made of chrome and black lacquered metal.
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ingo Maurer Table Lamps
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Metal
Ingo Maurer Mid Century Modern Table Lamp Gulp
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Weesp, NL
Gulp table lamp Ingo Maurer mid century modern
This table lamp produced by Design M in Germany is one of the very first lamps designed by Ingo Maurer. A very rare piece to come by.
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ingo Maurer Table Lamps
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Chrome
Mid-Century German ML 1 Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer for M Design 1960s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Hamburg, DE
An early design of the famous luminaire designer Ingo Maurer from the late 60s.
An elegant and classic design. The base is made in white glass. The shade has a simple, classic shape...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ingo Maurer Table Lamps
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Metal
Set of 2 MidCentury Minimalist Gulp Table Lamps by Ingo Maurer for M-Design, 60s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Hamburg, DE
Two rare pieces for light collectors and design lovers: Gulps by Ingo Maurer in the rare, colored version.
The Gulp is an early light design by the well -known luminous designer Ing...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ingo Maurer Table Lamps
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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,...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ingo Maurer Table Lamps
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Metal
Mid-Century German Space Age Bulb Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare mid-century table lamp by Ingo Maurer from the 70s. Hardly or not at all to be found.
A minimalist design. A white glass body on a chrome base. The glass diffuser is egg-s...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ingo Maurer Table Lamps
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Metal
20th Century Ingo Maurer Design M Tablelamp 1966
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Epfach, DE
20th Century Ingo Maurer Tablelamp Design M 1965
Design tablelamp on chrome spiral base
Designed in 1965 by Ingo Maurer for Design M
Model spiral
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1960s German Modern Vintage Ingo Maurer Table Lamps
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Chrome
Mid-Century German Tiffany Glass Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer, 1960s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Hamburg, DE
An early design by the well-known light designer Ingo Maurer from the late 1960s.
An elegant and classic design. The foot is carried out in clear glass and richly ornamented. The um...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ingo Maurer Table Lamps
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Metal
Mid-Century German Tiffany Glass Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer, 1960s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Hamburg, DE
An early design of the well-known brightender designer Ingo Maurer from the late 60s. Here in a special shield tension.
An elegant and classic design. The foot is made in clear glas...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ingo Maurer Table Lamps
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Metal
Mid-Century German Tiffany Glass Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer, 1960s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Hamburg, DE
An early design of the well-known brightender designer Ingo Maurer from the late 60s. Here in a special shield tension.
An elegant and classic design. The foot is made in clear glas...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ingo Maurer Table Lamps
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Metal
Mid-Century Minimalist Gully Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer for M-Design, 1960s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Hamburg, DE
The Gully is an early design by the well -known luminous designer Ingo Maurer from the late 1960s. Here in a rare color.
A special piece for light collectors and design lovers. The ...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ingo Maurer Table Lamps
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Metal
Mid-Century German Red Prix Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer for M Design, 1960s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Hamburg, DE
The Prix is an early design by the well -known luminous designer Ingo Maurer from the late 1960s. Here in a rare color.
A special piece for light collectors and design lovers. The...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ingo Maurer Table Lamps
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Metal
Mid-Century German ML 1 Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer for M Design, 1960s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Hamburg, DE
An early design of the famous lamp designer Ingo Maurer from the late 60s. Here in a special color and extremely good condition.
An elegant and classic design. The base is made in w...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ingo Maurer Table Lamps
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Metal
Mid-Century German Bamboo Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer for M Design, 1960s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Hamburg, DE
An early design of the famous luminaire designer Ingo Maurer from the late 60s early 70s.
An elegant and classic design. The name is reflected in the design language of the lamp. Th...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ingo Maurer Table Lamps
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Metal
Mid-Century Ml1 Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer for M-Design, 1960s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Hamburg, DE
An early design by the well-known luminous designer Ingo Maurer from the late 1960s.
An elegant and classic design. The ornamental foot is designed in clear glass. The original scre...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ingo Maurer Table Lamps
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Metal
Mid-Century Ml Glass Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer for M-Design, Germany, 1960s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare table lamp of the well -known luminous designer ingo maurer from the late 1960s.
a classic design of impressive size. The ornamental curves of the large luminaire foot made of ...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ingo Maurer Table Lamps
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Metal
Set of 2 Mid-Century German ML 1 Table Lamps by Ingo Maurer for M Design, 1960s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Hamburg, DE
An early design of the famous luminaire designer Ingo Maurer from the late 60s.
An elegant and classic design. The base is made of clear glass. The shade has a simple, classic shape...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ingo Maurer Table Lamps
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Metal
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,...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ingo Maurer Table Lamps
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Metal
Rare Red Gulp Lamp by Ingo Maurer, 1960s
By Ingo Maurer, Design M
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
The Gulp lamp was designed by the famous lamp designer, Ingo Maurer from the 1960s. The shape is simple and very elegant, it is made up of a pipe that bend...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ingo Maurer Table Lamps
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Metal
Ingo Maurer, Glass Table lampst with cream lampshades 1960 Mouth-blown
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Oirlo, LI
Mouth-blown designer lamp set with cream lampshades by Ingo Maurer, 1960
Discover the exclusivity and craftsmanship of Ingo Maurer with this beautiful set of mouth-blown designer l...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ingo Maurer Table Lamps
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Fabric, Glass
Pair of Table and Floor Lamp Designed by Ingo Maurer, 1968
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Rijssen, NL
Elegant brass bamboo table and floor lamps Model designed by Ingo Maurer, 1968 for Design M Munich, Germany.
With new gold metal custom made lamp sh...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ingo Maurer Table Lamps
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Gold Plate, Brass
1970s Designer Black Metal, Brass and Chrome Black Tube Lamp Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Basel, BS
Gorgeous stunning period piece-- original 70s, sculptural lamp attributed to Ingo Maurer and Sonneman. We believe this one to be Ingo Maurer. It is not signed. This design was featur...
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20th Century Hollywood Regency Ingo Maurer Table Lamps
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Brass
Iconic Tablelamp Gulp Chromium Steel Design by Ingo Maurer, Germany, 1960s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Vienna, AT
Iconic tablelamp Gulp chromium steel by Ingo Maurer, Germany 1960s. A design still sensational, captivating and fresh as on its first day. This high quality object offers a quite unc...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ingo Maurer Table Lamps
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Chrome
Ingo Maurer table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
Ingo Maurer table lamps are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Ingo Maurer table lamps, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 55 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 4 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original table lamps by Ingo Maurer were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider table lamps by Doria Leuchten Germany, Glashütte Limburg, and Rosenthal. Prices for Ingo Maurer table lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $442 and can go as high as $7,766, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,735.