Ingo Maurer Table Lamps
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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Creator: Ingo Maurer
Set of 2 Mid-Century German ML 1 Table Lamps by Ingo Maurer for M Design, 1960s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Hamburg, DE
An early design of the famous luminaire designer Ingo Maurer from the late 60s.
An elegant and classic design. The base is made of clear glass. The shade has a simple, classic shape...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ingo Maurer Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Table Lamp Ingo Maurer Bibibibi
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Alcamo, IT
Model: Bibibibi
Designer: Ingo Maurer, 1982
Bibibibi was initially created by Ingo Maurer as a wedding gift for a couple of friends. The lamp combines bright red plastic bird legs w...
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2010s German Ingo Maurer Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$1,501 / item
Spring table lamp by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1960s Germany.
By Ingo Maurer, Design M
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Spring table lamp by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1960s Germany. The Spring Table Lamp combines playful form with refined materials, featuring a polished chrome spiral base that brings ...
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1960s German Space Age Vintage Ingo Maurer Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Ingo Maurer Faux Bamboo Table Lamps, German 1970s
By Ingo Maurer, M Design
Located in München, BY
Beautiful set of two brass bamboo table lamps model "ML 1". Design by Ingo Maurer, 1968 for Design M, Germany.
The lamps are equipped with the original cables with on/off switch and...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ingo Maurer Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Large
Bulb
Table or Floor Lamp by Ingo Maurer for M-Design, Opal Glass, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
The bulb table lamp was designed by Ingo Maurer and produced by M-design in Munich in the 1970s.
It is made of a dark brown metal stand and a blown opal glass lamp shade...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ingo Maurer Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Rare
Minimalistic Mid-Century Table Lamp Prix by Ingo Maurer for Design M 1969
By Design M, Ingo Maurer
Located in Munich, DE
Rare, elegant and minimalistic Mid-Century Modern table lamp or desk light in dark brown. Model Prix. With a tube reflector rotating on the base. Designed by Ingo Maurer 1969 for Des...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ingo Maurer Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Small Chrome Plated Metal Pollux table lamp by Ingo Maurer for M Design, 1960s
By Ingo Maurer, M Design
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Chromed metal table lamp with tilting lamp body. Designed by Ingo Maurer for Design M.
E27 lamp holder. Dimensions: cm 12,5/19 (with bulb) x 7 diameter.
Good condition: signs of oxid...
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1960s German Space Age Vintage Ingo Maurer Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
ML3 Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer for M-Design, Germany 1960
s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Malibu, CA
ML3 Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer for M-Design with original cork lampshade. Black glass base and chrome mounts. Germany, 1960’s. Socket 2x E27. European Pl...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ingo Maurer Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Table lamp Ingo Maurer One From The Heart
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Alcamo, IT
Brand: Ingo Maurer
Model: One From The Heart
Designer: Ingo Maurer
One From The Heart was originally conceived as a wedding gift for friends. Its playful design features two entwine...
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2010s German Ingo Maurer Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$904 / item
Ingo Maurer Table Lamp Glass
Chrome, Design M, Germany, 1960s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Ingo Maurer table light with a glass foot and the original shade, made in Germany in the 1960s.
Measures: width 23.6" in. (60 cm), height 27.5" in. (70 cm).
Lighting: takes one la...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ingo Maurer Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Table lamp Ingo Maurer Birdie
s Busch
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Alcamo, IT
Brand: Ingo Maurer & Team
Model: Birdie's Busch LED
Designer: Ingo Maurer & Team
Birdie's Busch LED is the LED version of Ingo Maurer’s iconic Lucellino. This poetic light sculpture...
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2010s German Ingo Maurer Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$2,326 / item
1967 Germany Ingo Maurer
Pollux
Wall Sconce
Table Lamp, Set of 2
By Design M, Ingo Maurer
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant pair of minimalist adjustable chromed wall sconces and table lamps. Model 'Pollux' designed 1967 by Ingo Maurer, the 'Poet of Light' and executed by his own company, M. Desig...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ingo Maurer Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Ingo Maurer Bibibibi Table Lamp
By Ingo Maurer
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A whimsical table lamp by Ingo Maurer, signed, BiBiBiBi, made in Germany.
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Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Ingo Maurer Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Table lamp Ingo Maurer I Ricchi Poveri – Toto - Black
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Alcamo, IT
Model: I Ricchi Poveri – Toto (Black)
Designer: Ingo Maurer
Brand: Ingo Maurer
I Ricchi Poveri – Toto is the iconic table lamp with “ears,” crafted with a playful, sculptural charac...
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2010s Italian Ingo Maurer Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Mid-Century German Bamboo Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer for M Design, 1960s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Hamburg, DE
An early design of the famous luminaire designer Ingo Maurer from the late 60s early 70s.
An elegant and classic design. The name is reflected in the design language of the lamp. Th...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ingo Maurer Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Ingo Maurer Acrylic Table Lamp ML 9 T M-Design, 1960s Germany
By Ingo Maurer, M Design
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The lamp requires two E27 / E26 Edison screw bulb, is wired, functional and runs on both 110 / 230 volts.
Our lamps are tested, cleaned and are suitable for use in the USA. For use ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ingo Maurer Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Table Lamp Ingo Maurer My New Flame - White
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Alcamo, IT
My New Flame - The Modern Candle by Ingo Maurer (Color: White)
My New Flame is the modern take on a classic candle. This mobile table lamp, rechargeable via USB, creates a cozy ligh...
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2010s Italian Ingo Maurer Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$624 / item
Mid-Century Modern Ingo Maurer Table Lamp Glass
Chrome, Design M, Germany 1960
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Ingo Maurer Table Lamp, Glass & Chrome, Design M, Germany, 1960s
A stunning and rare table lamp designed by Ingo Maurer for Design M, Germany, in the 1960s. This ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ingo Maurer Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Bulb Brass
Hand Blown Murano Crystal Glass Table Lamp in Brass for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
'Bulb Brass' hand blown Murano crystal glass table lamp in brass for Ingo Maurer
Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. W...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Ingo Maurer Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Table and Floor Lamp Designed by Ingo Maurer, 1968
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Rijssen, NL
Elegant brass bamboo table and floor lamps Model designed by Ingo Maurer, 1968 for Design M Munich, Germany.
With new gold metal custom made lamp sh...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ingo Maurer Table Lamps
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Vintage Ingo Maurer Giant Bulb Table Lamp by DesignM, Germany ca. 1966
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Geneva, CH
Vintage early Giant Bulb table lamp by Ingo Maurer produced by DesignM, Germany ca. 1966
White opal glass with chromed metal base. Manufacturer label. Orig...
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1960s German Vintage Ingo Maurer Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
$4,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Paire de lampes design modèle Spring par Ingo Maurer XXème
By Ingo Maurer
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Paire de lampes design modèle Spring par Ingo Maurer XXème
La Spring, souvent appelée lampe « ressort », est une création de table conçue dans les années 1970–1980 par Ingo Maurer p...
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20th Century French Ingo Maurer Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
1970s Designer Black Metal, Brass and Chrome Black Tube Lamp Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Basel, BS
Gorgeous stunning period piece-- original 70s, sculptural lamp attributed to Ingo Maurer and Sonneman. We believe this one to be Ingo Maurer. It is not signed. This design was featur...
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20th Century Hollywood Regency Ingo Maurer Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$796 Sale Price
20% Off
Table lamp Ingo Maurer My New Flame - Red
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Alcamo, IT
My New Flame - The Modern Candle by Ingo Maurer (Color: Red)
My New Flame is the modern take on a classic candle. This mobile table lamp, rechargeable via USB, creates a cozy light ...
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2010s German Ingo Maurer Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Glass table lamp by Ingo Maurer and Val St Lambert, Germany 1960s
By Ingo Maurer, Val Saint Lambert
Located in ECHT, NL
Mid century table lamp with a fabric shade. Designed by Ingo Maurer in the 1960s. The base was made by Val Saint Lambert Belgium out of solid glass.
It has an oval fabric shade.
T...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ingo Maurer Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
$876 Sale Price
20% Off
Ingo Maurer table lamp
By Val Saint Lambert, Ingo Maurer
Located in
S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Table lamp in glass by Val Saint Lambert. Designer: Ingo Maurer.
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ingo Maurer Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chromed Glass Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer 1968, Germany
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Vienna, AT
This spiral or loop table lamp was designed by Ingo Maurer 1968 Germany for Design M. Germany.
The table lamp features a tabular chromed metal spring ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ingo Maurer Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Table lamp Ingo Maurer My New Flame - Black
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Alcamo, IT
My New Flame - The Modern Candle by Ingo Maurer (Color: Black)
My New Flame is the modern take on a classic candle. This mobile table lamp, rechargeable via USB, creates a cozy ligh...
Category
2010s Italian Ingo Maurer Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$624 / item
Rechargeable LED table lamp Ingo Maurer b.bulb
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Alcamo, IT
Model: b.bulb
Designer: Ingo Maurer Team (2020)
b.bulb is the newest member of the Ingo Maurer Bulb family. Based on the iconic 1966 design, the Ingo...
Category
2010s German Ingo Maurer Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Table lamp Ingo Maurer I Ricchi Poveri – Toto - Brass
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Alcamo, IT
Model: I Ricchi Poveri – Toto (Brass)
Designer: Ingo Maurer
Brand: Ingo Maurer
I Ricchi Poveri – Toto is the iconic table lamp with “ears,” combining humor, poetry, and refined craf...
Category
2010s Italian Ingo Maurer Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Table lamp Ingo Maurer I Ricchi Poveri – Toto - White
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Alcamo, IT
I Ricchi Poveri – Toto (White)
Designer: Ingo Maurer
Brand: Ingo Maurer
I Ricchi Poveri – Toto is the iconic table lamp with “ears,” combining humor, poetry, and refined craftsmansh...
Category
2010s Italian Ingo Maurer Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Table Lamps Model
ML 1
, Designed by Ingo Maurer, 1968 for Design M
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Rijssen, NL
Elegant brass bamboo table lamps Model 'ML 1'. Designed by Ingo Maurer, 1968 for Design M 1968 for Design M, Munich, Germany.With new gold cust...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ingo Maurer Table Lamps
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Ingo Maurer glass table lamp , 1970’s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Delft, NL
Ingo Maurer glass table lamp , 1970’s
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ingo Maurer Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
60s 70s table lamp Ingo Maurer Gulp tube lamp chrome metal Space Age
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s table lamp Ingo Maurer Gulp tube lamp chrome metal Space Age
Object: table lamp
Manufacturer: Ingo Maurer
Condition: Good - Vintage
Age: a...
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1970s German Vintage Ingo Maurer Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Gulp Chrome and Black Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s
By Design M, Ingo Maurer
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Gulp table lamp designed by Ingo Maurer and produced by his own company Design M. The tubular shaped lamp was designed in 1969 and it is made of chrome and black lacquered metal.
...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ingo Maurer Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Bamboo Table Lamp in Brass by Ingo Maurer for M Design, 1960s.
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
This Brass table lamp with bamboo base was designed by Ingo Maurer in Germany. Manufactured by M Design in the sixties. In good condition.
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Mid-20th Century German Hollywood Regency Ingo Maurer Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
20th Century Ingo Maurer Design M Tablelamp 1966
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Epfach, DE
20th Century Ingo Maurer Tablelamp Design M 1965
Design tablelamp on chrome spiral base
Designed in 1965 by Ingo Maurer for Design M
Model spiral
Category
1960s German Modern Vintage Ingo Maurer Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Ingo Maurer, mod. Hexagon table lamp, M Design Italy 1970s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Firenze, IT
Hollywood regency / space age mod. Hexagon table lamp
Ingo Maurer, M Design Italy 1970s
Chromed metal, black lampshade included
Label on the base
With lampshade: H 59 × 35 cm dia...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Ingo Maurer Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Ingo Maurer table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
Ingo Maurer table lamps 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 Ingo Maurer table lamps, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 55 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 4 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original table lamps by Ingo Maurer were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider table lamps by Doria Leuchten Germany, Glashütte Limburg, and Rosenthal. Prices for Ingo Maurer table lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $442 and can go as high as $7,766, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,735.