Collectible Ingo Maurer for M Design — Floor Lamp "Tschung", Germany, 1980s
An expressive floor lamp "Tschung" by Ingo Maurer for M Design, Germany, 1980s. The lamp captivates with its elegantly curved opal white Murano glass body, the generously projecting conical shade, and its calm, sculptural presence in the room.
Highlights:
Designer/Manufacturer: Ingo Maurer for M Design, Germany, 1980s Published in "Ingo Maurer — Designing with Light" by Bernhard Dessecker, p. 181 (bottom right) Original M Design / Ingo Maurer sticker and Venini / Vetri Murano sticker present Complete original condition including electrics and foot switch Ideal for collectors, living room, reading corner, or as a solitaire statement piece
Description:
This floor lamp was designed and produced in the 1980s by Ingo Maurer for M Design. Particularly characteristic are the opal white Murano glass body, the widely projecting conical shade in white, the soft line quality, and the refined, restrained colouration. The lamp unites a calm, atmospheric quality of light with the clear design signature of Ingo Maurer, and works equally well as a functional light object and as a decorative collector's piece.
Of particular note is that this lamp is published in "Ingo Maurer — Designing with Light" by Bernhard Dessecker, on page 181, bottom right — a documented provenance that underlines the historical and design significance of the model. The example also carries an original M Design sticker, confirming direct origin from Ingo Maurer's own firm, as well as an original Venini / Vetri Murano sticker that additionally attests to the authenticity and material quality of the glass body. The lamp is in complete original condition, including electrics and foot switch.
In the room it reads as elegant, calm, and sculptural. It is particularly effective in a reading corner, beside a sofa, or as a solitaire in interiors with glass, chrome, light tones, or postmodern and modernist furnishings.
Condition:
Good to age-appropriate vintage condition with normal age-related patina and signs of use. The shade shows visible age-related marks including spots, minor abrasions, pressure marks, and superficial surface traces; the electrics are original and the lamp is fully functional.
Details:
Designer: Ingo Maurer
Manufacturer: M Design
Model: "Tschung"
Origin: Germany
Period: 1980s
Style: Postmodern / Modernist
Material: Murano glass, metal, plastic, textile/plastic shade
Colour: White / opal white
Dimensions: Height 81 cm, diameter 70 cm
Socket: 2 × E27
Condition: Original condition with age-related signs of use; complete including electrics and foot switch
Publication: "Ingo Maurer — Designing with Light", Bernhard Dessecker, p. 181 (bottom right)
Note:
Please note: This item is a vintage lamp. It was manufactured many years ago and may not conform to current technical standards. Before use, the electrical components should be inspected and, if necessary, updated by a qualified electrician. Bulbs are only included if explicitly stated. This item is sold as a collectible/antique and not as a standards-compliant electrical appliance.
WEE Nr.
70030832
Product Safety
This lamp is an original vintage piece. Prior to sale, a visual and functional inspection was carried out (cable, plug, socket, strain relief) as well as a test run. It has not been comprehensively tested in accordance with current VDE standards. Due to its age, the electrical components may pose risks (e.g. aged insulation, missing earth conductor). Before connecting to the 230V mains, it is therefore strongly recommended to have the lamp inspected and, if necessary, updated by a qualified electrician. Use is at the owner's own risk.
Manufacturer
Ingo Maurer is a design company founded in 1966 by German lighting designer Ingo Maurer, based in Munich and specialising in extraordinary lamps, light objects and light installations. The company was originally established under the name "Design M" and later renamed Ingo Maurer GmbH; to this day, the design, development and production of the lamps are managed within the company itself, ensuring a high degree of creative independence. The company's headquarters and showroom have been located at Kaiserstraße 47 in Munich-Schwabing since 1970, from where the brand is distributed worldwide. Among the best-known designs are early icons such as the table lamp "Bulb" (1966), which was acquired by the Design Collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York as early as 1969, firmly establishing the company's lasting international significance. Today, Ingo Maurer stands for poetic, often humorous lighting solutions that combine technology, craftsmanship and artistic expression, and are used in private interiors as well as in museum and architectural projects.