Known for his sleek, award-winning Space Age lighting, Rolf Krüger was an influential and important contributor to the advancement of German mid-century modern furniture design during the 1960s and 1970s.
Born in Hamburg in 1939, Krüger grew up in the maritime city of Husum, located near the German-Danish border. In 1959, he studied free and applied arts at the Heinrich Zernack School in Berlin before attending the Meisterschule für das Kunsthandwerk (now the Universität der Künste Berlin) from 1960 to 1964. There, he studied product design, painting, photography and commercial graphics and graduated with a diploma in design.
From 1964 to 1982, Krüger worked for several German lighting and furniture design firms, creating metal, glass and concrete products. For manufacturer Staff Leuchten, he designed bubble glass pendants (created with Japanese lighting designer Motoko Ishii), tube decorative wall lamps and the iconic Cross Oyster flush mount ceiling light, which was displayed in the exhibition stand of Mercedes-Benz at the 1970 Geneva International Motor Show. In 1968, Krüger collaborated with German industrial designer Dieter Witte to create a large wall panel version of the Cross Oyster light for Staff Leuchten.
In the 1960s and 1970s, Krüger worked with lighting manufacturer Heinz Neuhaus Leuchten to create several popular pieces like his cubic wall lights and brass tubular desk lamps. For furniture maker Paul Neuhaus Leuchten, Krüger designed his elegant, modernist double wall sconces.
Throughout his design career, Krüger has received more than 30 awards, including multiple iF Design awards. His lighting pieces are in the collections of the Landesmuseen Schleswig-Holstein, the Museum Kunstpalast in Düsseldorf, the Design Museum in Munich and the Kunstgewerbemuseum of the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin.
On 1stDibs, discover a range of vintage Rolf Krüger lighting.
1 'of 2' Pair of 1970 Germany Neuhaus Double Glass Wall Sconces Brown & White
By Paul Neuhaus Leuchten , RAAK, Rolf Krüger
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant pair of modernist double wall sconces with white opal glass diffusers on a tubular coffee brown brass frame. Designed by Rolf Kruger. Manufactured by Neuhaus Lighting, German...
Metal, Brass
$1,443 / item
Rolf Krüger wall lamps
By Rolf Krüger
Located in Brussels, BE
These Rolf Krüger Wall Lamps are an iconic example of mid-century modern lighting design. The lamps feature white metal panels with a distinctive circular cut-out pattern, creating a...
Metal
Vintage Space Age Wall Lamp by Rolf Krüger for Paul Neuhaus, 1970s
By Rolf Krüger
Located in Hamburg, DE
Simple wall light from Paul Neuhaus after a design by Rolf Krüger. The luminaire consists of a colored, hexagonal base plate on which a flat, round glass diffuser sits. The glass di...
Metal
Set of 4 Modular Space Age Wall or Ceiling Lamps by Rolf Krüger for Staff
By Rolf Krüger, Flos, Artemide, Gaetano Sciolari, Staff & Schwarz
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful wall or ceiling lamps from the 1970s. Beautiful, minimalist design. Very high-quality workmanship. Manufacturer: Staff Design: Rolf Krüger Year: 1970 The price is fo...
Metal
1 'of 2' Pair of 1970 Germany Neuhaus Double Glass Wall Sconces Black & White
By RAAK, Rolf Krüger, Paul Neuhaus Leuchten
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant pair of modernist double wall sconces with white opal glass diffusers on a tubular black brass frame. Designed by Rolf Kruger. Manufactured by Neuhaus Lighting, Germany in th...
Metal, Brass
Light wall sculpture by Rolf Kruger
By Rolf Krüger
Located in PAU, FR
Exceptionnal light sculpture of Ralf Kruger model oyster 15 appliques in a frame Original Special order
Metal
cubic Ceramic Wall Light by Rolf Krüger for HEINZ NEUHAUS Leuchten Germany 1970s
By Heinz Neuhaus Leuchten, Rolf Krüger
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Wall light sconce. Producer: Neuhaus Leuchten, Germany. Design: Rolf Krüger, 1970s Origin: Germany. Age: 1970s. Description: Original 1970s modernist Germa...
Metal
Set of 2 White Metal Table Lights by Rolf Krüger for Heinz Neuhaus Leuchten 1970
By Rolf Krüger, Staff Leuchten, Heinz Neuhaus Leuchten
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
ARTICLE: set of 2 table lights AGE: 1970s DESCRIPTION: set of 2 original 70s german modernist table Lights made of solid metal with an adjustable spot shade on the...
Metal
Wall Lamp by Rolf Krüger for Heinz Neuhaus Leuchten, 1970s
By Rolf Krüger
Located in Delft, NL
Wall lamp by Rolf Krüger for Heinz Neuhaus Leuchten, 1970s.
Metal
$7,169Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Four Rolf Krüger Cross Oyster Flush Mounted Ceiling Light Panels
By Rolf Krüger, Staff Leuchten
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Set of Four "Cross Oyster" Flush Mounted Wall or Ceiling Light Panels by Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten of Germany 1968 Each panels features a gorgeous fluid copper design which is ...
Wood
Pair of Sconces by Rolf Krüger for Heinz Neuhaus Leuchten, 1970s, Germany
By Heinz Neuhaus Leuchten, Rolf Krüger
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Pop Art Red Pair of Wall or Ceiling Lamps by Rolf Krüger for Heinz Neuhaus Leuchten, 1970s, Germany 2 pair available Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works wit...
Metal
Set of 9 Ceiling or Wall Lamps by Rolf Krüger for Staff, 1960s
By Rolf Krüger, Staff Leuchten
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The set includes 5x the 20cm high lamp and 4x the 12cm. Design from Rolf Krüger 1966, winner of the German IF Award in 1967! Rod luminaires are particularly suitable for creati...
Metal
Set of 7 Mid-Century Space Age German Model A248 Chrome Ceiling, 1960s
By Rolf Krüger
Located in Hamburg, DE
Simple ceiling or wall lights from Staff according to a design by Rolf Krüger. A simple cylinder shape that merges into a square base in a soft radius. At the top of the upper end, ...
Metal
Single Sconce by Rolf Krüger for Heinz Neuhaus Leuchten, 1970s, Germany
By Rolf Krüger, Heinz Neuhaus Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Pop Art Orange metal & Milk round Glass single Sconce by Rolf Krüger for Heinz Neuhaus Leuchten, 1970s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E1...
Metal
Original 1970s Staff Tube Ceiling Wall Lights Designed by Rolf Krüger, Germany
By Staff Leuchten, Rolf Krüger
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Set of five tube table lights for ceiling or wall fixation Design: Rolf Krüger Producer: Staff, Germany Origin: ...
Metal
Pair of Sconces by Rolf Krüger for Heinz Neuhaus Leuchten, 1970s, Germany
By Rolf Krüger, Heinz Neuhaus Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Pair of Sconces by Rolf Krüger for Heinz Neuhaus Leuchten, 1970s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E14 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to ...
Brass
Set of 2 Cubic Wall Lights Dieter Witte, Rolf Krüger for STAFF Leuchten, 1970s
By Staff Leuchten, Rolf Krüger, Dieter Witte
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Set of two cubic wall lights Producer: Staff Leuchten, Germany Age: 1970s Set of 2 original, 1970s German modernist wall Lights made of solid metal with an indirec...
Metal
German Double Glass Wall Light Black & White by Neuhaus 1970, Mint, Boxed as New
By Rolf Krüger, Paul Neuhaus Leuchten
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Single modernist double wall sconce with white opal glass diffusers on a tubular black brass frame in the unused condition and original packaging. Manufactured by Neuhaus Lighting, G...
Metal, Brass
Set of Two Sconces Brass German designed by Dieter Witte for Staff, 1970s
By Staff Leuchten, Rolf Krüger, Dieter Witte
Located in Antwerp, BE
Architectural set of two 1970s minimalist modern design, metal gold wall lamps designed by Rolf Krüger and Dieter Witte for manufacture STAFF Leuchten, Germany. The wall lights desig...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Modernist Sconces by Rolf Krüger for Paul Neuhaus Leuchten, 1960s
By Rolf Krüger, Paul Neuhaus Leuchten
Located in Brussel, BE
Beautiful set of two Modernist wall lamps in brass and opaline tubes with a switch on the side. Designed by German artist Rolf Krüger for the German company Paul Neuhaus Leuchten in ...
Metal, Brass
Cross Oyster Flush Mounted Ceiling Light by Rolf Krüger for Staff
By Rolf Krüger, Staff Leuchten
Located in Haderslev, DK
Beautifully designed flush mounted light panel for either wall or ceiling by Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten, Germany, 1968. Sculptural light panel oyster ...
Copper
$529Sale Price|20% Off
Wandleuchte Deckenleuchte 6-fach Rolf Krüger für STAFF 60er
By Rolf Krüger
Located in Aachen, DE
Mid Century Design Deckenleuchte des deutschen Designers Rolf Krüger für die Firma STAFF Die Leuchte besitzt eine Montage-Grundplatte, auf der die 6 identischen Einzelleuchten monti...
Steel, Chrome
1968 “Cross Oyster” Wall Sculpture Lights by Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten
By Staff Leuchten, Rolf Krüger
Located in Almelo, NL
1968 “Cross Oyster” Wall Sculpture Lights by Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten — Set of Two Rare set of two award-winning “Cross Oyster” light panels by Rol...
Metal, Copper
1960s 1970s Wall Lights Tube Wall Lamps by Rolf Krüger for Staff 60s 70s
By Staff Leuchten, Rolf Krüger
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
1960s 1970s wall lights tube wall lamps by Rolf Krüger for Staff 60s 70s Object: Set of 5 wall lamps Manufacturer: Staff Condition: good Age: ...
Metal
$2,706 / set
Dieter Witte -Staff Leuchten - Germany 1960
By Dieter Witte, Staff Leuchten, Rolf Krüger
Located in The Hague, NL
Beautiful, sculptural wall lights by designer Dieter Witte. Staff Leuchten, Germany, was the manufacturer of these smooth designed lamps. The colors are warm deep brown and white at ...
Metal
$782
H 3.94 in W 4.73 in D 7.88 in
Lovely Mid Century Modern Sconce 'Poppy Capsule' by Paul Neuhaus Germany 1950s
By Paul Neuhaus Leuchten
Located in Munich, DE
Rare and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern wall lamp or sconce. Designed & manufactured by Paul Neuhaus Leuchten, Germany, 1950s. Executed in brass and in Bordeaux color enamel...
Brass, Metal
1970s Space Age Wall Lamp by Cosack
By Staff Leuchten, Gebrüder Cosack, Sölken Leuchten, Cosack Leuchten, Dieter Witte
Located in München, DE
Very nice Pop Art wall lamp from the 1970s. Nice reduced design. Very high quality workmanship. The lamp head can be rotated. Manufacturer: Cosack Condition: Very good vintage con...
Metal
$1,142
H 28.75 in Dm 13.78 in
Rare Designer Glass Pendant Lamp by Rolf Krüger for Staff, Germany, 1970s
By Rolf Krüger, Staff Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Rare designer glass pendant lamp by Rolf Krüger for Staff, Germany, 1970s, Germany, circa 1970-1979. Sockets: One x E27 standard bulb (max. 100 Wat...
Murano Glass
$1,744 / set
H 9.45 in W 9.06 in D 4.34 in
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Hillebrand, Germany, 1970s
By Hillebrand
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful Murano glass sconce made by Hillebrand, Germany, 1970s. Great light effect. The wall lights are hard-wired / can be also used with (or without) the pull cord switch. Eac...
Brass
$768 / set
H 8.67 in W 9.45 in D 4.73 in
German Pair of Midcentury Glass Wall Sconces by Kinkeldey, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Lovey and stunning Mid-century Pair of crystal Wall Sconces. These Wall Sconces were manufactured during the 1970s in Germany by Kinkeldey. Each Wall Sconce is composed by five cryst...
Crystal, Brass
$399 / item
H 10.63 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
Set of Motoko Ishii Chrome Table, Wall or Ceiling Lights, Staff Leuchten, 1970s
By Staff Leuchten, Motoko Ishii
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of up to 15 very nice table, wall, or ceiling lamps designed by Motoko Ishii for Staff Leuchten, Germany, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970. They are made of chrome-p...
Metal, Chrome
$1,443 / set
H 13.78 in W 4.73 in D 3.55 in
Pair of Wall Sconces or Wall Lights in the Style of RAAK, Germany, 1970
By RAAK, Paul Neuhaus Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Pair of stunning sconces designed in the style by Maija Liisa Komulainen (Finland) /RAAK. Minimalistic design executed with a taste for excellence in craftsmanship. Good vintage co...
Opal, Chrome
$1,142 / set
H 7.88 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Set of 9 Ceiling or Wall Lamps by Rolf Krüger for Staff, 1960s
By Rolf Krüger, Staff Leuchten
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The set includes 5x the 20cm high lamp and 4x the 12cm. Design from Rolf Krüger 1966, winner of the German IF Award in 1967! Rod luminaires are particularly suitable for creati...
Metal
$1,924 / set
H 2.96 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 in
Set of Two Mid Century Wall Lights or Sconces by Paul Neuhaus Germany 1950s
By Paul Neuhaus Leuchten
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two elegant Mid-Century Modern wall lights / sconces with rotating shades. Down and up lighter. Designed and manufactured by Paul Neuhaus Leuchten, Germany, 1950s. Executed i...
Metal
Staff Bubble ceiling pendant light by Rolf Krüger, 1970
By Rolf Krüger, Staff Leuchten
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
A large Bubble ceiling light with a diameter of 33 cm. The glass body is in excellent condition, with no signs of wear or damage. The chrome cover shines and is in very good conditio...
Chrome
$3,601 / set
H 12.6 in Dm 16.54 in
Set of 3 Large White Light Balls, Wall or Ceiling Lamps by Flos, Italy 1960
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning set of 3 Mid-Century "Light Ball' sconces or ceiling lamps in white enameled metal and opaline glass designed by Achille Castiglioni for Flos in Italy during the 1960s. Th...
Metal
Set of 2 1970s Bicolor Space Age Wall Lamps by Sölken
By Sölken Leuchten, Cosack Leuchten, Dieter Witte, Gebrüder Cosack, Staff Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Very nice wall lamps from the 1970s. Nice reduced design. Very high quality workmanship. The aperture is adjustable for different lighting effects. Manufacturer: Sölken Condition: ...
Metal
Sold
H 9.85 in W 9.85 in D 4.34 in
Model "2031" Wall Lamp by Kruger & Witte, Germany, Late 20th Century
By Rolf Krüger, Dieter Witte
Located in Utrecht, NL
This striking “2031” wall lamp, designed by Rolf Krüger and Dieter Witte, highlights the refined innovation of 20th century German design. Crafted in lacquered aluminium, the lamp sh...
Aluminum
Sold
H 9.85 in W 9.85 in D 4.73 in
Pair of Staff leuchten wall lamps in lacquered aluminium by Rolf Krüger & Dieter
By Rolf Krüger
Located in Delft, NL
Pair of Staff leuchten wall lamps in lacquered aluminium by Rolf Krüger & Dieter Witte Model 2031 , 1970s
Metal
Sold
H 13.78 in W 4.73 in D 3.15 in
Neuhaus Chrome/Opal Glass Wall Lights / Scones Pair by Rolf Krüger, 1960
By Paul Neuhaus Leuchten , Rolf Krüger
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This set of two Krüger wall lamps is in good condition. The chrome frame displays an attractive patina, slightly more pronounced on the back of the lamps, and the opal glass of the l...
Chrome
Sold
H 24.61 in W 24.61 in D 5.12 in
Rolf Krüger, Pair of Oyster Wall Lamps for Staff Leuchten. C.1960
By Staff Leuchten, Rolf Krüger
Located in Munster, NRW
A pair of beautiful Oyster wall lamps, designed in 1968 by Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten. Lacquered aluminium, in matte white for the back panel and ivory white for the cross, mount...
Metal
Sold
H 24.81 in W 24.81 in D 5.12 in
Midcentury Space Age White Oyster Panel Sconce Wall Floor Light Staff Leuchten
By Dieter Witte, Rolf Krüger, Staff Leuchten
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This incredibly futuristic lamp was designed by Dieter Witte and Rolf Krüger (model A247), for the German design house Staff Leuchten for the 1965 World's Fair in Munich. It can be h...
Steel
Pair of Cross Oyster Wall Lights by Rolf KRUEGER, 1968
By Rolf Krüger
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Two large square wall lamps with four E27 light fittings each, concealed behind a painted metal crossbar. This creates a deep three-dimensional light. This model is named the 'Kreuza...
Metal
Sold
H 11.82 in W 4.73 in D 3.94 in
rare brass Metal Table Light by Rolf Krüger for Heinz Neuhaus Leuchten, 1970s
By Staff Leuchten, Heinz Neuhaus Leuchten, Rolf Krüger
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
ARTICLE: table light AGE: 1970s DESCRIPTION: original 70s german modernist table Light made of brass and metal with an adjustable spot shade on the top. this light was designe...
Metal
Sold
H 13.78 in W 4.73 in D 3.15 in
Double Glass Wall Light in black by Rolf Krüger for Paul Neuhaus, Germany 1970
By Paul Neuhaus Leuchten , Rolf Krüger
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant Mid-Century wall sconce with double white opaline glass diffusers on a metal frame painted in black. Designed in Germany by Rolf Krüger and manufactured by Paul Neuhaus Leu...
Metal
Large Staff "Cross Oyster" Flush or Wall Mount Lamp
By Rolf Krüger, Staff Leuchten
Located in Vienna, AT
Ceiling or wall light model oyster, German design by Rolf Kru¨ger for staff. Design, circa 1968. Construction made of white lacquered steel sheet, covers white-lacquered, equipped wi...
Steel
Staff Cross Oyster White Wall Light Desgined by Rolf Krüger
By Rolf Krüger
Located in Madrid, ES
The White Wall Light Staff Cross Oyster Model A247, an exquisite creation of design visionary Rolf Krüger in 1968, emanates an eternal charm that transcends time. This remarkable lum...
Steel
Oyster Lamp Kreuzauster by Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten, 1960s
By Staff Leuchten, Rolf Krüger, Dieter Witte
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Ceiling / wall lamp designed by Dieter Witte and Rolf Krüger for the German house Staff Leuchten especially for the 1965 World's Fair in Munich.
Metal
60s 70s Wall Lamp Tube Wall Lamp by Rolf Krüger for Staff
By Rolf Krüger, Staff Leuchten
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s wall lamp tube wall lamp by Rolf Krüger for Staff 60s 70s Object: wall lamp Manufacturer: Staff Condition: good Age: around 1960-1970...
Metal, Chrome