Hans Kögl: Sculptural Elegance in Lighting Design

Though relatively little is recorded about the German designer Hans Kögl, his work has long spoken for itself. Famed for transforming the forms of nature into gilded sculpture, Kögl’s creations blur the line between art and design. Wheat sheaves, florentine blossoms, wisteria, and palm fronds are reimagined in luminous gilt metal, creating lamps, sconces, and tables that feel both romantic and dramatic.

Produced in Germany and Italy from the 1950s through the 1980s, his pieces became icons of Hollywood Regency glamour and mid-century European design. Gilt-metal palm tree floor lamps, whimsical floral sconces, and glass-topped tables with gilt-leaf bases all testify to Kögl’s mastery at capturing organic forms with a touch of fantasy. The effect is never a mere imitation of nature, but rather a stylized, sculptural vision that brings poetry into interiors.

Among his rarest and most sought-after works is the Hans Kögl Gilded Tulip Lamp, circa 1960, Germany, a striking floor lamp composed of five tulip blossoms rising from delicate gilt leaves, anchored by a scrolling tripod base. We are pleased to have this extraordinary lamp currently in stock, fully rewired for modern use while retaining its original patina. A true collector’s piece, it exemplifies Kögl’s signature artistry and enduring appeal.

Collectors and tastemakers continue to covet Kögl’s lighting for its decorative glamour and sculptural presence. His later collaborations with Maison Jansen, the famed Paris decorating house, further underscored his ability to merge tradition with innovation. Today, Hans Kögl’s work remains as relevant as ever, dramatic, refined, and forever timeless.