Mid-Century Modern Lighting
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Creator: J.T. Kalmar
Austrian Midcentury Ice-Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Model "Sierra", 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Lovely Austrian midcentury "Kalmar" Chandelier, model "Sierra". This fixture was made during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar.
This chandelier is composed by 4 units of Ice-Glass block...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
J. T. Kalmar Ice Glass Wall Sconce, Germany 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Textured ice glass wall light with brass details. Designed and manufactured at J. T. Kalmar in Germany during the 1960s in a style reminiscent of Carl Fagerlund. Measurements: 23 x 1...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Large J.T. Kalmar Floor Lamps, Leather Brass Tripod Base, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of large brass and leather floor lamps manufactured by J.T. Kalmar in midcentury, circa 1960.
The lamp is a variant of floor lamp model 'Helios' no. 2035 and model 'Bambo' no...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
One of Three Kalmar Flush Mount Lights or Sconces, Brass Cast Ice Glass, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of three square light fixtures model 'Cubus' (German 'Würfel') by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (end of 1960s and beginning of 1970s).
They are made of ...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
One of the Two Kalmar Flush Mount Light or Sconce, Brass Ice Glass, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
This briljant Kalmar flush mount light or sconce, brass, cast ice glass, ca. 1970 realized by the esteemed Austrian producer J.T. Kalmar circa 1970. There are 5 small base Edison bul...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
1960 Austria Kalmar Chandelier Iced Murano Glass & Nickel
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant chandelier with two tiers of iced Murano glass elements on a nickel stem and hardware designed by J.T. Kalmar. Hanging glass resembles icicles. Chandelier illuminates beautif...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Kalmar Two Tier Crystal Chandelier, Vienna, Austria, 1970
Located in Bronx, NY
Kalmar chandelier, Vienna, Austria, 1970.
Citrus was a design line Kalmar produced in the 1970s each glass is a thick heavy clear glass with a blend in of smokey glass
Desirable two tier chandelier consisting of two rows of heavy thick pressed crystal pieces in a mix of clear and amber that works as a shade, this Kalmar Franken chandelier...
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Beautiful Huge Chandelier with Textured Glass by J. T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction with 12 arms and textured glass shades, fitted with E14 socktes. Made in Austria in the 1950s J. T. Kalmar Vienna.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Wave Ice Glass Table Lamp, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large vintage mid-century table lamp, 1960s. Modernist wave-like design in textured clear and white glass designed by Kalmar.
Dimensions: 45 W x 15 D x 38 H cm.
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Two Row Kalmar Matte Ice Glass Chandelier, Austria, 1960s
Located in Bronx, NY
Kalmar matte ice glass chandelier from the 1960s, Austria.
Metal frame holding 18 pieces of thick ice looking glass with a matte organically shape spread out on two rows, the inside...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large Kalmar Sconce Flush Mount Lights 'RS 6 WA' Glass Aluminum 1970, 1 of 3
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of three six-arm wall lamps or flush mount light fixtures model 'RS 6 WA' by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury in 1970s.
Each light is made of polished aluminum and 6 handblown bubble glass lamp shades with a diameter of 4.7 inch (12 cm) per shade.
Each fixture takes six E14 candelabra screw base 40W maximum bulbs or LEDs.
Light bulbs are not included. It is possible to install this fixture in all countries (US, UK, Europe, Asia, Canada,) although it may be necessary to purchase different light bulbs suitable to local electricity. It also can be used with a dimmer.
They can by mounted in many different ways: with horizontally or vertically oriented arms and on walls or ceilings.
The lights are documented in the Kalmar catalogue from 1973.
The price is per fixture. They will be sold individually, as pair or as set of three lamps...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Table Lamp by Kalmar Vienna with Illuminated Ice Glass Stand
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Vienna form the 1950s.
Steel frame fitted with E27 + E14 socket up to 60 watts or LED.
Excellent condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Kalmar Leaf Sconces, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Kalmar leaf sconces. Brass center with two panels of glass surrounding both sides.
Thick glass with opaque lines in leaf pattern.
Mini...
Category
1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Double "Pagode" Pendant Chandelier by Kalmar, Vienna, c. 1960
Located in Wien, AT
Double "Pagode" pendant chandelier by Kalmar, Vienna, c. 1960
A large double "Pagode" crystal and chromed steel chandelier by Kalmar. The lamp features Kalmar's unique crystal glass...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large Faceted Prims and Gild Brass Flush Mount by J.T. Kalmar, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
A high-end flush mount with slender faceted prisms on a frame in its original gilded finish. Manufactured by J.T. Kalmar, Austria. produced in circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s)....
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Very Rare Midcentury Brass Table Lamp with Fabric Shade by J. T. Kalmar Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Very elegant original midcentury brass table lamp with fabric shade.
Manufacturer J. T. Kalmar. Made in Austria in the 1950s.
Heavy brass base and neck, light green fabric shade. ...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Square Kalmar Flush Mount Light Fixture or Sconce 'Cubus', 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large and square light fixture model 'Cubus' (German 'Würfel') by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
It is made of a polished stainless chromium steel (similar to chrome) backplate and frosted cubic cast glass lamp...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome, Stainless Steel
Beautiful Large Chandelier with Textured Glass by Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction with nine arms and textured glass shades, fitted with E14 socktes. Made in Austria in the 1950s J. T. Kalmar Vienna.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Matte Ice Glass Chandelier, Austria, 1960
Located in Bronx, NY
Kalmar chandelier from the 1960s, Austria.
Metal frame holding 18 pieces of thick ice looking glass with a matte organically shape divided into two rows, there is seven original European light...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
J.T.Kalmar Ceiling Lamps Vienna Late 1960s '10 Pieces' 'Marked'
Located in Wien, AT
J.T. Kalmar ceiling lamps, Vienna, late 1960s (10 Pieces)
Original glasses
Price and sell per piece.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Rare Wall Light Sconce by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass/steel frame with plexiglass shades, fitted with two E27 sockets.
Made in Austria in the early 1950s by J.T. Kalmar.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Modern Three-Tiered Chrome Ice Glass Chandeliers by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
This modern chrome brushed chandeliers, manufactured by Kalmar Austria in the 1970s, have eight E27 sockets and three layers of 18 textured solid ice glass sheets dangling from it. T...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel, Chrome
J.T Kalmar & A. Pöll Floor Lamp Model 2076 / Dornstab by J.T Kalmar in Vienna
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare floor lamp model 2076 / dornstab designed by J.T Kalmar & A. Pöll. Produced by J.T Kalmar in Vienna, Austria.
Category
1940s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Flushmount Light "Pagoda", 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Fantastic and rare Kalmar "Pagoda" pattern glass flushmount chandelier. Manufactured in midcentury. 24 glasses with a pagoda are hanging on a nickel-plated metal frame. In three concentric tiers to form a dramatic and substantial statement. Due to the vintage nature...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Adjustable Kalmar Floor Lamp with Swiveling Shade, Vienna, circa 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Adjustable Kalmar floor lamp, Vienna, around 1950s.
Brass polished and stove enameled
Original wicker shade in good condition
Swiveling shade
Adjustable height from 141cm - 176cm.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Brass and Glass Flush Mount by J.T. Kalmar, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
A high quality brass flush mount with beautiful thick textured hand blown white and clear melting glass panels. Mounted on a polished solid brass flush mount...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 Kalmar Ice Glass Light Fixtures, 2 Wall Scones and 2 Chandeliers
Located in Rijssen, NL
Unique and elegant modern high-end brass colored set of light fixtures, manufactured by Kalmar, Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design, executed to ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Adjustable Brass Floor Lamp from J. T. Kalmar, Made in the 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, Austria
This beautifully made brass lamp, from the 1960 s is fully adjustable in height and rotation of the arm. The simplicity of adjusting the height by using a sliding ball with a locking...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Table Lamp 'Phoenix' Mod. 1197, Brass Walnut Wood, Austria, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A gorgeous and rare table lamp model 'Phönix' (engl. 'Phoenix') no. 1197 by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or 1960s).
The light is documented in the Kalmar catalogue from 1953 as well as 1960.
It is made of a solid brass stand and a walnut handle. The fixture has a socket for a medium or standard screw base light bulb. It is rewired and the lampshade is renewed.
It is in very good condition with little patina on brass and ready to use.
About Kalmar:
Founded in Vienna by Julius August Kalmar in 1881, Kalmar first specialized in the production of handcrafted objects of cast bronze.
After the turn of the century, Julius Theodor Kalmar...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Floor lamp by J.T. Calmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Floor lamp chrome base and acrylic tubes .Three way switch .
Lamp can be also a table lamp
Category
Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Set of Kalmar Flush Mount Light and Pair of Sconces 'Tulipan', Glass Brass, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of a flush mount light fixture model 'Tulipan' and a matching pair of wall lamps by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970, (late 1960s-early 1970...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Large Kalmar Chandelier, Brass and Textured Glass, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An impressive and large chandeliers by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
The fixture is made of polished brass in a warm tone,...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Pair of Kalmar 'Tulipan' Wall Lights Sconces, Murano Glass Brass, 1970s, 5 Pairs
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of large 'Tulipan' glass wall light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
There are 5 pairs available. ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
J.T. Kalmar Midcentury Textured Glass and Brass Pendant, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This beautiful midcentury pendant was designed and manufactured in Austria in the 1950s by JT Kalmar. It features a brass body and a textured glass lamp shade. The brass pieces have ...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Frosted Ice Glass Wall Lamps by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Amazing wall lamps by the Austrian brand Kalmar Franken made in the 1960s. Frosted ice glasses secure to the aluminum frame.
The light requires two E14 light bulbs. Works with bot...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Square Kalmar Textured Glass Flush Mount Light Sconce 'Hippolyt', 1960, 1 of 2
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two textured glass flushmount light fixtures model 'Hippolyt 42', model no. 5256 by J.T. Kalmar manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960.
The lamps can be used as ceiling or wal...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Ice Glass Pendant by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame nickel-plated with 12 ice glass panels, fitted with one E27 socket, made by J.T. Kalmar in the 1960s.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Black and White Austrian Modernist Metall Table Lamp Hook by J. T. Kalmar 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
Black and white Austrian modernist metall table lamp hook by J. T. Kalmar, 1960s.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Iron, Chrome
Large Kalmar Chandelier Pendant Light Sputnik Atomic 43-Arms Glass Aluminum 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An extra large 43-arm atomic chandelier/pendant light model "RS 43 Kugel HL" by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (at the end of 1960s and beginning of 1970s.)
...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome, Nickel
Pair of Large Kalmar 'Tulipan' Wall Lights Sconces, Glass Brass, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of large 'Tulipan' brass and glass wall light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
Two pairs are avail...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Vintage Glass Brass J.T. Kalmar Sconces, 1960s Vienna
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
We present a pair of textured glass vintage sconces or wall lights by J. T. Kalmar, which were designed and made in the 1960s in Vienna.
The pair of sconces were made of clear textu...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair Large Kalmar 'Tulipan' Table Lamps, Glass Brass, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of rare and large 'Tulipan' table lamps by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
A polished brass base with a large hand blown a...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
J.T. Kalmar Cube Sconces or Flush Mount Lights, 1960s, Austria
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Pair of beautiful modernist fixture lights manufactured by J.T. Kalmar in 1960s, Vienna. The lights can be used as wall or ceiling lamps. They are fe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Brass Kalmar Modern Ice Glass Pedants, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of high-end and elegant modern chandeliers, manufactured by Kalmar, Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design and heavy quality. Each chandeli...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Kalmar Granada Flush Mount Chandelier
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful chandelier made of brass plate with eight handblown glass shades, each fitted with E14 sockets. Made by. J.T. Kalmar in the 1970s.
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1960's Chrome & Frosted Ice Glass panels Pendant by Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Schoorl, NL
Stunning design, pendant has 4 large squares of white, opaque textured glass (each approximately 17cm x 17m) provides a nicely diffuse light. Manufactured by Kalmar, Austria in the 1...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Six Modulare Square Kalmar 'Cubus' Flush Mount Lights or Sconces, Austria, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of six modulare and square light fixtures model 'Cubus' (German 'Würfel') by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
They are made of polished stainless chromium steel and frosted cubic glasses...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Square Kalmar Flush Mount Light Fixture, Textured and Crystal Glass, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A square ceiling lamp by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
The fixture is made of a square white painted metal frame which is decorated with two rows of faceted cut crystal glasses on the sides. A pressed and textured glass plate is mounted with four nickel bolts on the bottom. This beautiful fixture is in the style of Austrian light maker...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Nickel
One of Four Large Kalmar 'Tulipan' Wall Lights Sconces, Glass Brass, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of four large 'Tulipan' brass and glass wall light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
The name Tulipan derives from the tulip shaped hand blown bubble glasses. Each glass is handmade and therefore a unique piece. Each sconce is made of a solid brass backplate and frame which holds 14 glasses with brass bolts.
Each fixture has five sockets for E14 candelabra base LEDs or bulbs (max. 40W per bulb).
Light bulbs are not included. It is possible to install this fixture in all countries (US, UK, Europe, Asia, Canada,) although it may be necessary to purchase different light bulbs suitable to local electricity. It also can be used with a dimmer.
This variant of Tulipan sconces with a brass backplate is absolutely rare.
The lamps are professionally cleaned and in very good condition with lovely patina. They are ready to use.
The price is per light. They are sold individually, as pair or as set of three lights...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Brass and Glass Flushmount by Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Fantastic brass and glass flushmount light fixture by Kalmar with 2 layers of thick hand blown glass loop elements (clear and tranclucent). ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Kalmar 'Tulipan' Wall Lights Sconces, Murano Glass Brass, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of large 'Tulipan' brass and glass wall light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
The name Tulipan de...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Square Ice Glass Flushmount by J.T. Kalmar, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-Century Modern flushmount by the Austrian brand Kalmar made in the 1960s years. Brass base with four Murano glass shades.
The light requires four E27 (US E26) light bulbs. Wor...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Dome Shaped Flush Mount, Kalmar Austria, 1970
Located in Bronx, NY
Dome shaped glass with waffle texture on a brass mount glass is lid up by four Edison ceramic sockets.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Cascading 55" Tulipan Chandelier Blown Murano Glass by Kalmar, Austria 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Stunning large 'Tulipan' flush mount chandelier designed by J.T. Kalmar. The lamp is made of seventy white onion shaped blown glass balls hanging down on chains attached to a white m...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Set of Four Large Kalmar Citrus Swirl Smoked Glass Light Fixtures, Austria, 1969
Located in Rijssen, NL
Set of high quality Murano glass light fixtures by Kalmar, 1960s. Clear twisted crystal glass panels with a light gold dish amber colored stripe in it. Illuminates beautifully.
Ka...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large J. T. Kalmar Palazzo Midcentury Gilt Brass and Crystal Icicle Glass Scone
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
An elegant and large handmade wall light, produced by Kalmar Franken KG in the 1970s. Its frame is made of gold-plated brass and it has two layers of solid polished ice glass crystal...
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Gold
Pair of J.T Kalmar Clear Glass and Brass Wall Lights, Austria, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
A wonderful pair of Murano glass wall lights designed by J.T. Kalmar for Kalmar Franken, Vienna, Austria. Manufactured in circa 1960s. These wall lights are handmade and a high quali...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Austrian J.T. Kalmar Floor Lamp
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Cast iron base, steel rod painted with brass construction firtted with one E27 porcelain socket up to 100 watts. Made in Austria by Kalamr in the early 1950s.
In good condition, som...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel, Iron
Mid-century Modern lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern lighting>lighting for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern lighting made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lighting, popular names associated with this style include J.T. Kalmar, Fabio Ltd, Glashütte Limburg, and Kalmar Lighting. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for lighting differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $45 and tops out at $355,000 while the average work can sell for $2,150.
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