Sculptor, painter and designer Margit Wittig has over the years gained a following of interior designers and collectors who are drawn to her modern bespoke lighting, screens and occasional furniture. Among them is noted British interior designer and founder of Firmdale Hotels, Kit Kemp, who once described Wittig’s versatile pieces as “curious, intriguing, classical yet lyrical.”
Born in Germany, Wittig grew up in creative surroundings. Her mother, an artist, encouraged her to paint watercolors of their garden and they would create festive Christmas ornaments using old wax candles.
Although she initially trained as a physiotherapist, Wittig quit the profession when she moved to the United States in 1997. She later left the U.S. for London, then a mother of two young children, and decided to pursue an art career.
Wittig studied sculpture and stone carving at the Art Academy in London and studied metalwork at Central Saint Martins. For her sculptures, Wittig drew inspiration from her years of observing the human form in her role as a physiotherapist. She also cites sculptors Constantin Brancusi and Alberto Giacometti as notable influences.
Wittig found herself incorporating her sculptures — as well as other objects she made in resin and glass — into functional and artistic table lamps. Although it began as a hobby, Wittig’s handcrafted decorative lighting soon caught the attention of London’s interior designers.
In 2016, Wittig officially established her studio. Over the past several years, she has expanded her lighting collection to include wall sconces and chandeliers. Wittig has also branched out into designing and making other furniture such as sculptural candlesticks, mirrors and her Manhattan Cube, which is technically a side table that can double as a stool.
Wittig’s table lamps and candlesticks are included in the décor of Firmdale Hotels’ The Whitby in New York and Ham Yard Hotel in London. Her pieces have also been featured in several international publications such as The English Home, House and Garden, ELLE Decoration, the New York Times and Architectural Digest, to name a few.
On 1stDibs, find a range of Margit Wittig lighting, decorative objects and seating.
Sculptural, Contemporary Table Lamp 'Dora' In White, 22ct Moon Gold, Marble Base
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
This contemporary Margit Wittig table lamp sits on a rectangular white marble base and features multiple white handcrafted spheres with organic surface textures. A central cube is g...
Slate, Gold Leaf
New York, Sculpted Contemporary Table Lamp, White-Resin with 24-Karat Gold Leaf
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
This contemporary Margit Wittig table lamp sits on a rectangular slate base and features multiple white resin handcrafted spheres and semi-circles with organic surface textures. A si...
Slate, Gold Leaf
Sculptural, European, Silhouette Table Lamp, Emerald Green by Margit Wittig
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
NEW COLLECTION: This contemporary Margit Wittig table lamp sits on a 18cm round base . The material Wittig chose for this unique 21st century table lamp is cast epoxy green resin, wh...
Brass
Pearl Desk Lamp, Leaf Green, Brass, Slate, by Margit Wittig
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
This contemporary Margit Wittig table lamp is mounted on a slate base and features multiple green resin handcrafted spheres. Each element is hand patinated to increase tonal contrast...
Slate, Stone, Brass, Metal
Sculptural, Contemporary, European PARIS Table Lamps, Turquoise by Margit Wittig
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
These sculptural contemporary Margit Wittig table lamps are mounted on rectangular slate bases and feature multiple turquoise/ teal coloured handcrafted components, spheres and semi-...
Brass
Contemporary European Bronze Silhouette Table Lamp by Margit Wittig
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
New collection: This contemporary Margit Wittig cast bronze table lamp sits on a round base . The material Wittig chose for this unique 21st century table lamp is Bronze , which give...
Bronze, Brass
Moon Gold Table Lamp, Low, by Margit Wittig
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
This contemporary Margit Wittig table lamp from the new Moon Gold Collection sits on a slate square base and includes gold leafed components. The sculpted elements are signature of Margit Wittig's work. The materials Wittig chose for this unique 21st century table lamp, cast epoxy resin and brass are complimenting each other with their different surface finishes. Margit Wittig is inspired by modern artists and sculptors such as Giacometti and Ivon Hitchens. Her work is constantly evolving using different textures as the driving force - intertwined with her work with color. Her functional art spreads the gamut from modern simplicity to rich and complex designs and color. Her objects include paintings, occasional...
Slate, Brass, Gold Leaf
Sculptural Contemporary European 'Synergy' Table Lamp, White on Marble Base
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
These sculptural contemporary Margit Wittig table lamps are mounted on rectangular slate bases and feature multiple white resin handcrafted cuboids, spheres and semi-circles with org...
Brass
'Synergy' Table Lamp in Dark Patina, European, Contemporary Design
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
These sculptural contemporary Margit Wittig table lamps are mounted on rectangular slate bases and feature multiple white resin handcrafted cuboids, spheres and semi-circles with org...
Slate, Brass
Sculptural, Contemporary Bird in Flight Table Lamp by Margit Wittig, Blue Glass
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
This contemporary Margit Wittig table lamp sits on a rectangular slate base and includes a hand blown glass sphere in blue. The sculpted contemporary bird in flight, with its organic...
Brass
European, Sculptural Silhouette Table Lamp, Emerald Green by Margit Wittig
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
NEW COLLECTION: This contemporary Margit Wittig table lamp sits on a round base . The material Wittig chose for this unique 21st century table lamp is cast epoxy green resin, which g...
Brass
Sculptural, Contemporary New York, Table Lamp, dark Patina, 24ct Gold Leaf
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
This contemporary Margit Wittig table lamp sits on a rectangular slate base and features multiple bronze-resin handcrafted spheres and semi-circles with organic surface textures. A c...
Slate, Gold Leaf
Sculptural, Contemporary Table Lamp, Blue, Green & Teal by Margit Wittig
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
This contemporary Margit Wittig table lamp sits on a rectangular slate base and includes hand cast spheres in blue and half moons in teal. The sculpted contemporary components, with ...
Slate, Brass
Pearl Desk Lamp, Contemporary, Sculptural, Brass, Slate, Glass by Margit Wittig
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
This contemporary Margit Wittig table lamp is mounted on a slate base and features multiple bronze resin handcrafted spheres. Each element is hand patinated to increase tonal contras...
Slate, Brass
'Synergy' Table Lamp in Green, Contemporary European Design
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
These sculptural contemporary Margit Wittig table lamps are mounted on rectangular slate bases and feature multiple white resin handcrafted cuboids, spheres and semi-circles with org...
Slate, Brass
'Synergy' Table Lamp in Plaster White, Contemporary European Design
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
These sculptural contemporary Margit Wittig table lamps are mounted on rectangular slate bases and feature multiple white resin handcrafted cuboids, spheres and semi-circles with org...
Slate, Brass
Pair of Moon Gold, Sculptural, Contemporary European Table Lamps
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
This contemporary monochromatic Margit Wittig table lamp is mounted on a slate base and features multiple cast geometric sculptural components. Each element is cast and patinated to ...
Slate, Brass
'Zen' Table Lamp, Sculptural, Slate, Bronze Resin, Gold Leaf by Margit Wittig
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
This contemporary Margit Wittig table lamp is mounted on a slate base and features multiple bronze resin handcrafted semi-circles. Each element is hand cast and patinated to increase...
Slate, Brass
Contemporary Pearl Desk Lamp with White Sculptural Spheres, Brass on Slate Base
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
This contemporary Margit Wittig table lamp is mounted on a slate base and features multiple white resin handcrafted spheres. Each element is hand patinated to increase tonal contrast...
Slate, Brass
European, Silhouette Table Lamp by Margit Wittig, Bronze Resin
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
New collection: This contemporary Margit Wittig table lamp sits on a round base . The material Wittig chose for this unique 21st century table lamp is bio-resin, with 40% recycled co...
Brass
European, Contemporary, Sculptural Silhouette Table Lamp, White by Margit Wittig
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
New collection: This contemporary Margit Wittig table lamp sits on a round base . The material Wittig chose for this unique 21st century table lamp is cast epoxy white resin, which g...
Brass
$4,725Sale Price|20% Off
H 33 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in
Esmeralda Gild Bronze Table Lamp by Felix Agostini
By Felix Agostini
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This beautiful table lamp is made of gilt bronze with its original curved fabric shade. This table lamp is the Esmeralda lamp made in 1969 by famous designer and sculptor Felix Agost...
Bronze
$2,165
H 13.39 in W 11.42 in D 7.88 in
Sculptural Midcentury Design Brown Ceramic Table Lamp by Viot 1975
By Jean-Pierre Viot
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Jean-Pierre Viot circa 1975 Elegant brown ceramic table lamp by the French artist. Sculptural and decorative lamp with brown ceramic glaze color. Mid-20th century design....
Ceramic
Counterbalance Brass Desk Lamp, Midcentury style
By Arredoluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite desk lamp with a solid brass counterbalance is designed to enhance your workspace without taking up room on your desk. Its twin bulb system in the shade provides both ...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$5,950 / item
H 33.75 in W 15 in D 11 in
Table Lamps, Butterfly Lamps, White Plaster and Gold Leaf Base, Contemporary
By Area ID
Located in New York, NY
Decorative pair of butterfly lamps. Made of metal, covered with white plaster and the bases are covered with gold leaf. The butterflies reach ...
Metal, Gold Leaf
$1,600 / item
H 20 in Dm 8 in
Kawa Series Table Lamp 01, Organic Textured White Porcelain Black Marble Base
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kawa table lamp 01 by Luft Tanaka A plug-in portable table lamp with a leather-cast porcelain diffuser, organic and asymmetrical in form, which casts a warm and comforting glow when lit. The diffuser is supported by a black metal stem and a polished marble base. An unique and striking accent lamp perfect for a living room or a reading room/study. Made-to-order. Ships in 4-5 weeks. Dimensions : Approximately 7" diameter x 20" height 1 x E26(medium) base socket. Bulb not included. Wired for 120v with plug for US use. Customizable for use outside of USA, please inquire. Standard configuration ships with a black fabric braided cord with an in-line on/off switch. In-line dimming switch available upon request. This fixture can be custom wired for use in areas with 220v line voltage. Please inquire. Handmade. One-of-a-kind. Kawa Series...
Stone, Marble, Brass, Steel
$395 / item
H 13.6 in Dm 9.2 in
Modern Tulip Bedside Table Lamp or Desk Lamp by Designline in Gold Brass
By Design Line
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A gorgeous tulip form table lamp, desk lamp or bedside lamp. It features a brushed brass cast aluminum base with mouth blown frosted white glass shade in an acorn form. It takes one standard bulb up to 100 watts. These retro lamps...
Aluminum, Brass
Green Ceramic Lettuce Table Lamp by Jean Roger Paris 1950's
Located in Hastings, GB
Jean Roger is one of the World’s most renowned ceramicists, his career began in 1947 after the end of the second world war, when he moved to Paris and established his first workshop....
Ceramic
$7,475 / set
H 39 in Dm 19 in
Modernist Handblown Murano Clear Glass Table Lamps with 24kt White Gold Flecks
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of table lamps were handblown in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. They feature tear d...
Gold
Vintage Green Adjustable Desk/Side Table Lamp Signed by Sis, 1950s
By SIS
Located in Verviers, BE
Classic compact design, this adjustable spotlight desk lamp was produced by SIS, Germany, 1950's The Stand is metal and the flexible arm has chrome patina, the lamp is in good condit...
Metal, Chrome
$7,475 / set
H 35 in Dm 16.5 in
Pair of Modernist Reeded Translucent Glass Table Lamps with 24-karat Gold Flecks
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of table lamps were hand blown in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. They feature tear ...
Gold
Antique Brass Goose Neck Desk Lamp
Located in London, GB
A charming antique desk lamp in solid brass, this was made in England and dates from the 1900-1920 period. It is very well made, with an artic...
Brass
$4,400 / set
H 18 in Dm 12 in
Pair, Kawa Series Table Lamp 03, Organic White Porcelain, Green Marble Base
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 2 Kawa Table Lamp 03 by Luft Tanaka A plug-in portable table lamp with a leather-cast porcelain diffuser, organic and asymmetrical in form, which casts a warm and comforting ...
Marble, Stone, Brass, Steel
Sold
H 20.48 in W 7.09 in D 4.73 in
Customised order w shipment Fern, 2qty Bird Table Lamp by Margit Wittig
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
This contemporary Margit Wittig table lamp sits on a rectangular slate base and includes a hand blown glass sphere in blue. The sculpted contemporary bird in flight, with its organic...
Brass
Sold
H 23.63 in W 7.09 in D 4.73 in
Custom order for Lisa, Bird in Flight Table Lamp by Margit Wittig, no shades
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
This contemporary Margit Wittig table lamp sits on a rectangular slate base and includes a hand blown glass sphere in blue. The sculpted contemporary bird in flight, with its organic...
Brass
Sold
H 23.63 in W 9.85 in D 4.73 in
Customised order for Corina, 2x 'Pearl' Desk Lamp, Green, by Margit Wittig
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
This contemporary Margit Wittig table lamp is mounted on a slate base and features multiple green resin handcrafted spheres. Each element is hand patinated to increase tonal contrast...
Slate, Brass
Sold
H 25.6 in W 7.09 in D 4.73 in
Customised Order For Louise, NY- Table Lamp w/o Shade, White, 24-Karat Gold Leaf
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
This contemporary Margit Wittig table lamp sits on a rectangular slate base and features multiple white resin handcrafted spheres and semi-circles with organic surface textures. A si...
Slate, Gold Leaf
Sold
H 23.63 in W 7.09 in D 4.73 in
'Pearl' Desk Lamp, Brass, Slate, Green Pigmented Resin by Margit Wittig
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
This contemporary Margit Wittig table lamp is mounted on a slate base and features multiple green resin handcrafted spheres. Each element is hand patinated to increase tonal contrast...
Slate, Brass
Sold
H 25.6 in W 15.75 in D 7.88 in
'Zen' Table Lamp, European, Slate, Bronze Resin, 24k Gold Leaf by Margit Wittig
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
This contemporary Margit Wittig table lamp is mounted on a slate base and features multiple bronze resin handcrafted semi-circles. Each element is hand cast and patinated to increase...
Slate, Brass
Sold
H 29.93 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Eos Table Lamp by Margit Wittig, Blue and Green Glass with Sculpted Portrait
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
This contemporary Margit Wittig table lamp sits on a round base and includes hand blown glass components in turquoise and green. The sculpted contemporary portrait with its organic t...
Brass
'Paris' Table Lamp, Brass, Slate, Bronze and White Resin
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
This contemporary Margit Wittig table lamp is mounted on a slate base and features multiple bronze and white resin handcrafted spheres with semi-circles. Each element is hand patinat...
Slate, Brass