Koch & Lowy Furniture
American
Collectors know Koch & Lowy for its eye-catching sold brass five-arm chandeliers, sleek chrome swing-arm floor lamps and clever table lamps with marble bases. With a wide range of sculptural mid-century modern and 1970s-era fixtures created by the likes of George Nelson, Karl Springer, Piotr Sierakowski and others, the American lighting manufacturer elevated the design of furniture and home decor from the postwar era onward.
Ernest Lowy founded Koch & Lowy in New York in 1946, initially running the firm with his son, Thomas. Over the years, collaborations with notable designers such as American artist Neal Small — known as the “Prince of Plastic” for his innovative use of Plexiglas and Lucite — yielded iconic pieces such as Koch & Lowy’s biomorphic, clear-glass pendant lights and wall sconces for German manufacturer Peill and Putzler as well as the rare Half Nelson table lamp.
Created by George Nelson — an architect, journalist and designer who brought a slew of legendary designers to Herman Miller while he was director of design at the company — the Half Nelson table lamp, with its striking form and shade of spun aluminum, was originally designed in 1950 as part of an architectural project of Nelson’s on Long Island. Koch & Lowy put it into production in the late 1970s.
Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, Koch & Lowy floor lamps gained wide acclaim. Neal Small’s architectural aluminum periscope Skyscraper floor lamp and their Pharmacy tent floor lamp, which Thomas Lowy admitted he copied unwittingly from Omaha architect Cedric Hartman, were particularly popular.
“I’d bought a tent [lamp] in Italy, but it had been made so badly that I decided to make a better one,” Lowy explained to the New York Times in 1976. “I didn’t know that the Italian one wasn’t original. I didn’t know it was a copy of Hartman’s design.”
Nevertheless, Koch & Lowy enjoyed success designing and producing innovative lighting fixtures and other furniture such as the brutalist Mirage coffee table, created by Polish designer and head of Koch & Lowy’s design department, Piotr Sierakowski.
While Thomas Lowy sold the company in the 1990s, the brand’s impact on modernist lighting design endures.
On 1stDibs, find a range of vintage Koch & Lowy lighting and tables.
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Creator: Koch & Lowy
Dealer: AixoDesign
1 of 10 Large Glass Pendant Light by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special round dark yellow glass pendant designed by Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready t...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Koch & Lowy Furniture
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Brass
1 of 7 Large Glass Pendant Light by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special round dark yellow glass pendant designed by Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready t...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Koch & Lowy Furniture
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Brass
1 of 5 Petite Wall Sconces Koch & Lowy by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special round biomorphic Clear crystal glass wall sconce designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s.
Sockets: O...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Koch & Lowy Furniture
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Art Glass
1 of 4 Large Smoked Glass Pendant Light by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special round biomorphic smoked glass pendant designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s.
Sockets: 1 x E27 standard bulb. (100 W max).
Li...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Koch & Lowy Furniture
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Blown Glass, Smoked Glass
1 of 7 Large Smoked Glass Pendant Light by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special round biomorphic smoked glass pendant designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s.
Sockets: 1 x E27 standard bulb. (100 W max).
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Koch & Lowy Furniture
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Blown Glass
1 of 2 Large Glass Pendant Light by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special glass pendant with beautiful colors designed by Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s.
Sockets: 1 x E27 standard bulb. (100 W max).
Light bulbs are not ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Koch & Lowy Furniture
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Blown Glass, Smoked Glass
1 of 8 Large Smoked Glass Pendant Light by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special round Biomorphic smoked glass pendant designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Koch & Lowy Furniture
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Smoked Glass
Petite Wall Sconce Koch & Lowy by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special round biomorphic opal glass wall sconce / or flush mount designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s.
Sockets: One x E27 standard b...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Koch & Lowy Furniture
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Smoked Glass
1 of 6 Large Clear Glass Pendant Light by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special round Biomorphic clear glass pendant designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, we...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Koch & Lowy Furniture
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Chrome
1 of 10 Large Smoked Glass Pendant Light by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special round biomorphic smoked glass pendant designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Koch & Lowy Furniture
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Smoked Glass
1 of 5 Large Smoked Glass Pendant Light by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special round biomorphic smoked glass pendant designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s.
Sockets: 1 x E27 standard bulb. (100 W max).
...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Koch & Lowy Furniture
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Blown Glass
Large Wall Sconce Koch & Lowy by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special round biomorphic opal glass wall sconce / or flush mount designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s.
Sockets: One x E27 standard bul...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Koch & Lowy Furniture
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Smoked Glass
Large Glass Pendant Light by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special glass pendant light designed by Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s.
Sockets: 1 x E27 standard bulb. (100 W max).
Light bulbs are not included. It is ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Koch & Lowy Furniture
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Blown Glass, Smoked Glass
1 of 6 Large Wall Sconce/Flushmount, Koch & Lowy by Peill & Putzler, Germany
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special round biomorphic clear glass wall sconce or flushmount designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s.
High quality and in very good c...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Koch & Lowy Furniture
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Glass
One of Five Large Smoked Glass Pendant Light by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special round biomorphic smoked glass pendant designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Koch & Lowy Furniture
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Smoked Glass
1 of 12 Large Clear Glass Pendant Light Designed by Koch & Lowy, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special round biomorphic clear glass pendant designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned,...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Koch & Lowy Furniture
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Glass
1 of 4 Large Smoked Glass Pendant Light by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special round biomorphic smoked glass pendant designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s.
Sockets: 1 x E27 standard bulb. (100 W max).
Drop...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Koch & Lowy Furniture
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Blown Glass, Smoked Glass
1 of 5 Large Wall Sconce/Flush Mount, Koch & Lowy by Peill Putzler, Germany
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special round biomorphic clear glass wall sconce or flush mount designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s.
High quality and in very good co...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Koch & Lowy Furniture
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Smoked Glass
1 of 3 Large Opal Glass Pendant Light by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Koch & Lowy, Peill & Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special round Biomorphic opal glass pendant designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, we...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Koch & Lowy Furniture
Materials
Chrome
1 of 5 Large Smoked Glass Pendant Light by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special round biomorphic smoked glass pendant designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s.
Sockets: 1 x E27 standard bulb. (100 W max).
...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Koch & Lowy Furniture
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Blown Glass
One of four Large Smoked Glass Pendant Light by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Koch & Lowy, Peill & Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special round Biomorphic smoked glass pendant designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Koch & Lowy Furniture
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Smoked Glass
1 of 5 Petite Wall Sconces Koch & Lowy by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Koch & Lowy, Peill & Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special round biomorphic smoked glass wall sconce designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s.
Sockets: One x E27 standard bulb. (100 W max...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Koch & Lowy Furniture
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Smoked Glass
1 of 2 Petite Glass Table Light by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, Germany, 70s
By Koch & Lowy, Peill & Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special round biomorphic Opal glass Table light designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s.
Sockets: One x E27 standard bulb. (100 W max).-
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Koch & Lowy Furniture
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Smoked Glass
1 of 3 Large Clear Glass Pendant Light designed by Koch & Lowy, Germany, 1970s
By Koch & Lowy, Peill & Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special round biomorphic clear glass pendant designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned,...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Koch & Lowy Furniture
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Glass
1 of 2 Large Wall Sconce/Flush Mount, Koch & Lowy by Peill Putzler, Germany
By Koch & Lowy, Peill & Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special round biomorphic clear glass wall sconce or flush mount designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s.
High quality and in very good ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Koch & Lowy Furniture
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Smoked Glass
Large Clear Glass Pendant Light by Koch & Lowy, Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970
By Koch & Lowy, Peill & Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special round biomorphic clear glass pendant designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa the 1970s.
High quality and in very good condition. Clea...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Koch & Lowy Furniture
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Glass
Large Clear Glass Pendant Light by Koch & Lowy, Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970
By Koch & Lowy, Peill & Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special round biomorphic clear glass pendant designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa the 1970s.
High quality and in very good condition. Clea...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Koch & Lowy Furniture
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Glass
1 of 10 Midcentury White Glass Pendant Ceiling Lamp, Peill & Putzler, Germany
By Koch & Lowy, Peill & Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful vintage pendant lamp, wonderful glass art Pendant for Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
It gives an interesting light effect.
Measures: Width shade 30 cm (12"), height ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Koch & Lowy Furniture
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Glass
One of Six Large Smoked Glass Pendant Light by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Koch & Lowy, Peill & Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special round biomorphic smoked glass pendant designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s.
Sockets: 1 x E27 standard bulb. (100 W max).
...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Koch & Lowy Furniture
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Blown Glass
One of Two Large Smoked Glass Pendant Light by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Koch & Lowy, Peill & Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special round Biomorphic smoked glass pendant designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Koch & Lowy Furniture
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Smoked Glass
Large Designer Cascading Chandelier Smoked Glass Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special large cascading chandelier designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s with 5 round Biomorphic smoked glasses.
Wonderful wave form an...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Koch & Lowy Furniture
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Brass
Large Wall Sconce/Flush Mount, Koch & Lowy by Peill Putzler, Germany
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special round biomorphic clear glass wall sconce or flush mount designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s.
High quality and in very good ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Koch & Lowy Furniture
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Smoked Glass
Large Clear Glass Pendant Light by Koch & Lowy, Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special round biomorphic clear glass pendant designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa the 1970s.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleane...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Koch & Lowy Furniture
Pair of Large Wall Sconce/Flushmount, Koch & Lowy by Peill & Putzler, Germany
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special round biomorphic clear glass wall sconce or flushmount designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s.
High quality and in very good c...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Koch & Lowy Furniture
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Glass
Large Designer Cascading Chandelier Smoked Glass Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special large cascading chandelier designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s with 5 round Biomorphic smoked glasses.
Wonderful wave form an...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Koch & Lowy Furniture
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Brass
Large Designer Cascading Chandelier Smoked Glass Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special large cascading chandelier designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s with 5 round Biomorphic smoked glasses.
Wonderful wave form an...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Koch & Lowy Furniture
Materials
Brass
Koch & Lowy furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Koch & Lowy furniture 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 Koch & Lowy furniture, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Koch & Lowy were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Robert Sonneman, Hans Kögl, and Cosack Leuchten. Prices for Koch & Lowy furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $319 and can go as high as $12,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,401.