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1968 “Cross Oyster” Wall Sculpture Lights by Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten
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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 Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten, Germany, 1968. Sculptural copper-and-white wall or ceiling fixtures that double as striking mid-century wall art. Very good vintage condition, rewired.
Designed in 1968 by Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten, the Cross Oyster is both a lighting fixture and a piece of sculptural wall art. This offering includes two matching panels, sold only as a set—an exceptionally rare find that merges functional lighting with gallery-worthy design.
Each piece features a copper cross motif set against a white lacquered metal backdrop, with curved cut-outs that diffuse the light in a warm, ambient glow. The interplay of polished copper and crisp white surfaces creates depth and a bold graphic statement. Measuring an impressive 62 cm x 62 cm (24.4” x 24.4”), these panels command attention whether illuminated or unlit.
Awarded the prestigious iF Design Award in 1968, the Cross Oyster was celebrated for its futuristic geometry, exceptional craftsmanship, and enduring elegance. Mounted on the wall, they read as abstract modernist reliefs; mounted on the ceiling, they function as dramatic focal points of a space.
Condition:
Both lights are in very good vintage condition with only minor, age-appropriate wear. They have been professionally rewired for immediate use while preserving all original design elements.
Specifications:
Designer: Rolf Krüger
Manufacturer: Staff Leuchten, Germany
Year: 1968
Quantity: Set of 2 (sold together)
Dimensions (each): 62 cm x 62 cm x 15 cm (24.4” x 24.4” x 5.9”)
Materials: Copper, white lacquered metal
Light source: 4 x E27 Edison screw fittings, max 75W each
A rare opportunity to acquire two award-winning mid-century wall sculpture lights—functional art at its finest.
- Creator:Staff Leuchten (Manufacturer),Rolf Krüger (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 24.41 in (62 cm)Width: 24.41 in (62 cm)Depth: 5.91 in (15 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1968
- Condition:Rewired. Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Almelo, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: 7880/21stDibs: LU3696346241892
Rolf Krüger
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.
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