Ingo Maurer Wall Decorations

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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Utensilo II Wall Organizer by Dorothee Maurer Becker for Design M, Germany, 1970

$568Sale Price|20% Off

Utensilo II Wall Organizer by Dorothee Maurer Becker for Design M, Germany, 1970

By Dorothee Maurer-Becker, Ingo Maurer, M Design

Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP

This original 70s Uten.Silo II is a design by Dorothee Maurer Becker. This Utensilo is an old original of the company Design M. It was still produced by the company of her husband, t...

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ingo Maurer Wall Decorations

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Plastic

Ustensilo Wall Organizer by Dorothee Becker for Ingo Maurer, 1970s

$1,184

Ustensilo Wall Organizer by Dorothee Becker for Ingo Maurer, 1970s

By Ingo Maurer, Dorothee Becker

Located in Den Haag, NL

Love this Design and color Designer - Dorothee Becker Maurer Producer - Design M Model - Ustensilo Wall Organizer Design Period 1970s Materials - Plastic Col...

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1970s German Space Age Vintage Ingo Maurer Wall Decorations

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Plastic

Uten.Silo I (Large) by Dorothee Maurer Becker for Design M – 1960s

$1,065

Uten.Silo I (Large) by Dorothee Maurer Becker for Design M – 1960s

By Ingo Maurer, Dorothee Becker

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Vintage Uten.Silo I by Dorothee Becker for Design M – 1960s Wall Organizer Elevate your home or office organization with this iconic Uten.Silo I, designed by Dorothee Becker in the ...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ingo Maurer Wall Decorations

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Metal

Large Floating Teak Wall Mounted Shelf by Walter Wirtz for Wilhelm Renz, 1960s

$1,879

H 10.24 in W 78.75 in D 7.88 in

Large Floating Teak Wall Mounted Shelf by Walter Wirtz for Wilhelm Renz, 1960s

By Walter Wirtz, Wilhelm Renz

Located in Antwerp, BE

Beautiful floating wall unit designed by Walter Wirtz for Wilhelm Renz, Germany, 1960s. Very good condition, signed with Wilhelm Renz logo. This U-shaped shelf is made of high-qualit...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ingo Maurer Wall Decorations

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Teak

Tableau Wall Decoration Shelf Designed by Sara Ferrari for Mingardo

$1,518Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 3.15 in Dm 21.66 in

Tableau Wall Decoration Shelf Designed by Sara Ferrari for Mingardo

By Mingardo

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Tableau is a functional painting, a wall decoration designed to frame everyday objects. Materials: Iron with brassed details Dimensions: Ø 55 cm.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ingo Maurer Wall Decorations

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Brass, Iron

Opinion Ciatti Henry II Triangular Corner Wall Shelf

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H 31.5 in W 22.05 in D 15.75 in

Opinion Ciatti Henry II Triangular Corner Wall Shelf

By Bruno Rainaldi, Opinion Ciatti

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Well defined with contemporary lines, a geometric design and unusual shapes in order to surprise and astonish. Henri is the collection of shelves designed by Bruno Rainaldi, characte...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ingo Maurer Wall Decorations

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Stainless Steel

Vintage Bookshelf "Cado" by Paul Cadovius, 1960s

$7,697

H 66.93 in W 94.49 in D 19.69 in

Vintage Bookshelf "Cado" by Paul Cadovius, 1960s

Located in Roma, IT

Vintage bookshelf "cado" is an original design item realized by Paul Cadovius, Denmark, in 1960s. Wall unit in teak structure. Five different cabintes ...

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1960s Danish Vintage Ingo Maurer Wall Decorations

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Wood

Marcello Siard for Kartell Set of 6 Black Plastic Shelves, Italy 1970s

$1,302 / set

H 13.78 in W 11.82 in D 31.5 in

Marcello Siard for Kartell Set of 6 Black Plastic Shelves, Italy 1970s

By Marcello Siard, Kartell

Located in Naples, IT

Set of six shelves with asymmetrical plastic profile in black, designed by Marcello Siard for Kartell in the 1970s, are of two sizes 4 small (cm.35x44x30) and two large (cm. 35x80x30...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ingo Maurer Wall Decorations

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Plastic

Floating Wall Shelf with Drawers by Kai Kristiansen for Axel Kjersgaard, 1960s

$2,842

H 6.11 in W 17.72 in D 9.06 in

Floating Wall Shelf with Drawers by Kai Kristiansen for Axel Kjersgaard, 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard

Located in Antwerpen, VAN

Rare and beautiful ‘Model 128’ floating shelf designed by Kai Kristiansen around 1960. Very high end manufacturing and make of teak wood with visible j...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ingo Maurer Wall Decorations

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Metal

Modular Wall Mounted Storage System by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset

$4,652Sale Price|50% Off

H 88.59 in W 102.76 in D 16.93 in

Modular Wall Mounted Storage System by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset

By Michel Ducaroy

Located in Basildon, London

The Modular Wall Mounted Storage System by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset is a versatile and modern storage solution. Designed by the renowned Mic...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Ingo Maurer Wall Decorations

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Metal

Art Nouveau Oak Wall Shelf, Polished, German, Circa 1895, 115cm

$2,208Sale Price|20% Off

H 16.54 in W 45.28 in D 8.86 in

Art Nouveau Oak Wall Shelf, Polished, German, Circa 1895, 115cm

Located in Darmstadt, DE

This unique hanging shelf is from the Art Nouveau period from Germany around 1895. The shelf is hung on the wall with two original eyelets. The shelf was made of oak and is hand poli...

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1890s German Art Nouveau Antique Ingo Maurer Wall Decorations

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Oak

Shelf by Fritz Haller for USM Haller, 1960s

$6,004

H 60.63 in W 89.77 in D 20.48 in

Shelf by Fritz Haller for USM Haller, 1960s

By Usm Haller

Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR

Shelf by Fritz Haller for USM Haller Vintage Design Original USM Haller modular shelf, having all its panels to arrange the element completely or partially. Additional information:...

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20th Century Swiss Space Age Ingo Maurer Wall Decorations

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Plastic

"Correas" Wall Mounted Bookshelf Designed by Miguel Mila' for Dessie'

$4,856Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 48.8 in W 59 in D 11 in

"Correas" Wall Mounted Bookshelf Designed by Miguel Mila' for Dessie'

By Miguel Milà, Dessie Studio

Located in Brooklyn, NY

"Correas" is a wall mounted bookshelf, designed by Miguel Mila' and manufactured by Dessie', featuring 3 or 4 shelves, fixed to two or three uprig...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ingo Maurer Wall Decorations

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Stainless Steel

Mid Century Wall Unit Cabinet by Nils Jonsson for Troeds

$3,552Sale Price|20% Off

H 71.86 in W 70.87 in D 19.69 in

Mid Century Wall Unit Cabinet by Nils Jonsson for Troeds

By Nils Jonsson, Troeds Bjarnum 1

Located in Mortsel, BE

Very nice wall cabinet, some wear and tear see pictures please

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ingo Maurer Wall Decorations

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Wood, Rosewood

Uten.Silo, Dorothee Becker, Vitra, 1969

$1,065

H 34.26 in W 25.99 in D 3.15 in

Uten.Silo, Dorothee Becker, Vitra, 1969

By Dorothee Becker

Located in Milano, Lombardia

The iconic Uten.Silo, designed by Dorothee Becker in 1969 and produced by Vitra. This innovative wall storage system is made of high-quality white ABS plastic, combining modern aesth...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Ingo Maurer Wall Decorations

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Plastic

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Uten.Silo by Dorothee Becker - 1970s - Produced by Ingo Maurer GmbH and Vitra

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H 26.78 in W 20.48 in D 3.15 in

Uten.Silo by Dorothee Becker - 1970s - Produced by Ingo Maurer GmbH and Vitra

By Ingo Maurer

Located in Milano, IT

This iconic Uten.Silo storage panel in the smaller size version, designed by Ingo Maurer and Dorothee Becker (Maurer's wife) in 1969, is a perfect example of functional and ironic p...

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1970s German Space Age Vintage Ingo Maurer Wall Decorations

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Plastic

Uten.Silo by Dorothee Becker - 1970s - Produced by Ingo Maurer GmbH and Vitra

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H 34.26 in W 26.38 in D 3.15 in

Uten.Silo by Dorothee Becker - 1970s - Produced by Ingo Maurer GmbH and Vitra

By Ingo Maurer

Located in Milano, IT

This iconic Uten.Silo storage panel, designed by Ingo Maurer and Dorothee Becker (Maurer's wife) in 1969, is a perfect example of functional and ironic post-World War II design. Mad...

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1970s German Space Age Vintage Ingo Maurer Wall Decorations

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Plastic

Uten.Silo I (Large) by Dorothee Maurer Becker for Design M – 1960s

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H 34.26 in W 26.38 in D 1.97 in

Uten.Silo I (Large) by Dorothee Maurer Becker for Design M – 1960s

By Dorothee Becker, Ingo Maurer

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Vintage Uten.Silo I by Dorothee Becker for Design M – 1960s Wall Organizer Elevate your home or office organization with this iconic Uten.Silo I, designed by Dorothee Becker in the ...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ingo Maurer Wall Decorations

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Metal

Dorothee Becker Uten-silo from 1969 german design

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H 26.78 in W 34.26 in D 3.15 in

Dorothee Becker Uten-silo from 1969 german design

By Dorothee Becker, Ingo Maurer

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Dorothee Becker Uten.Silo (1969): A Functional Icon of Modern Design The Uten.Silo, designed by Dorothee Becker in 1969, is an iconic piece of organizational design that combines form and function in a visually striking way. Manufactured by Ingo Maurer, and later by Vitra, the Uten.Silo has become a beloved staple in homes and offices for its practical utility and bold aesthetic. Design and Aesthetic Playful Modernism: The Uten.Silo features a playful and modern design, with a series of varying-sized pockets, hooks, and clips arranged on a rectangular panel. Its whimsical yet practical layout embodies the creative spirit of the late 1960s. High-Quality Materials: Made from durable ABS plastic, the Uten.Silo is built to last. The sturdy material ensures that it can hold various items securely while maintaining its sleek appearance over time. Features Variety of Storage Options: The Uten.Silo offers a diverse range of storage compartments, including small pockets for pens and clips, larger bins for notebooks or tools, and hooks for keys...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ingo Maurer Wall Decorations

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Plastic

Dorothee Becker-Design M Uten Silo- Maurer original

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H 26.78 in W 20.48 in D 2.76 in

Dorothee Becker-Design M Uten Silo- Maurer original

By Dorothee Becker, Design M, Ingo Maurer

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Dorothee Becker-Design M Uten.Silo (1969): A Functional Icon of Modern Design The Uten.Silo, designed by Dorothee Becker in 1969, is an iconic piece of or...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ingo Maurer Wall Decorations

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Plastic

Ingo Maurer, Wall Storage Usten Silo I, 1969

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H 26.78 in W 20.48 in D 2.37 in

Ingo Maurer, Wall Storage Usten Silo I, 1969

By Ingo Maurer

Located in Saint ouen, FR

Ingo Maurer Wall storage ustensilo I Frankfurt motor show 1969 Red ABS Measures 68 x 52 x 6 cms Very good state!.

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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ingo Maurer Wall Decorations

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Plastic

Ingo Maurer Uchiwa Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Sconce Lamp, circa 1970

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H 29.53 in W 23.23 in D 5.52 in

Ingo Maurer Uchiwa Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Sconce Lamp, circa 1970

By Ingo Maurer

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Appliqué 'Uchiwa III' created by Ingo Maurer for Design M. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use some small scratches as we show on the images, preser...

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ingo Maurer Wall Decorations

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Bamboo

Very Rare Transparent Nos Utensilo I

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H 26.78 in W 20.48 in D 2.37 in

Very Rare Transparent Nos Utensilo I

By Ingo Maurer

Located in Munich, DE

By Ingo Maurer. Unused since 1969. Only signs of storage and dust.

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ingo Maurer Wall Decorations

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Plastic

Pair of First Edition Uten.Silo I Wall Organizers by Dorothee Maurer-Becker

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H 34.25 in W 26.5 in D 2.5 in

Pair of First Edition Uten.Silo I Wall Organizers by Dorothee Maurer-Becker

By Dorothee Maurer-Becker, Design M, Ingo Maurer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of molded plastic Uten.Silos / Wall-Alls designed by Dorothee Maurer-Becker for Design M. These early examples in white (circa 1969, Germany) measure 34.25" H x 26.5" L x 2.5" D...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ingo Maurer Wall Decorations

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Metal

Dorothee Becker Uten.Silo Wall-All Wall Organizer, Western-Germany, 1970s

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H 27 in W 20.5 in D 2.5 in

Dorothee Becker Uten.Silo Wall-All Wall Organizer, Western-Germany, 1970s

By Dorothee Maurer-Becker, Ingo Maurer, Design M

Located in Vienna, AT

A brown ABS plastic "Utensilo“ wall all organizer from the 1970s. Designed in 1969 by Dorothee Maurer-Becker, executed Design M, Ingo Maurer, Munich, Western Germany. With a variety of little pockets, containers, metal hooks holders, designed as a functional storage solution to efficiently organize a kitchen, workshop, bathroom or office. Signed on the bottom front. In very good condition, with a few fine...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ingo Maurer Wall Decorations

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Plastic

Ingo Maurer wall decorations for sale on 1stDibs.

Ingo Maurer wall decorations are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of plastic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Ingo Maurer wall decorations, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original wall decorations by Ingo Maurer were created in the mid-century modern style in germany during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider wall decorations by Paul Wunderlich, Otl Aicher, and Ernst Fuchs. Prices for Ingo Maurer wall decorations can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $635 and can go as high as $10,508, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $884.