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
J.T.Kalmar Wall Lamp, Vienna, circa 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
J.T.Kalmar wall lamp, Vienna, circa 1950s
Brass nickel-plated
Frosted glass
Original condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Pair of Mid-Century Swirl Murano Glass Wall Sconces by J.T.Kalmar, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A pair of Mid-Century Modern clear and amber Murano glass wall sconces by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, 1960s.
Socket: Each 2 x e14 (for standard screw bulbs).
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Brass Chandelier with Textured Glass by J. T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction with three arms and textured glass shades, fitted with E27 sockets. Made in Austria in the 1950s J. T. Kalmar Vienna. Complete restoration on request possible.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Rectangular Wave Glass Wall Lights by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Wave glass rectangular fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in circa 1960. The glass shows a beautiful wave texture, which gives ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Cut Steel
Pair of Kalmar Ice Glass Wall Sconce by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
A pair of elegant modern wall lights or sconces, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design, executed to a very high standard. The wall light solid ice glass sheets dangling on it.
Clean lines to complement all decors. The high quality large ice crystal plates beautifully reflecting the light.
Heavy quality, cleaned and re-wired, in full working order and ready to use. The frame and the ice glass shades...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Floor Lamp with Fabric Shade around 1950s by J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
Floor lamp with fabric shade around 1950s by J.T. Kalmar
Polished and stove enamelled
The fabric shade is replaced ( new ).
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Two J. T Kalmar Ice Glass Sconces, circa 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
Two J. T Kalmar ice glass sconces, circa 1950s
Original condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Iron, Nickel
Kalmar Flush Mount Light 'Catena', Brass Murano Glass, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of four gorgeous flush mounts model 'Catena' by Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or 1970s).
18 large 'ribbons' in clear (12 pieces) an...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Ice Glass Pendant Light/Chandelier from J. T. Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
An ice glass pendant lights designed by J.T Kalmar, manufactured by Kalmar Franken, Austria in the 1960s.
High-end and handmade design from the 20th century. The pendant/chandelier ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Kalmar Chandelier, Ice Glass and Nickel, Austria, 1970s, One of Two
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two extra large light fixtures model 'PUCK' no. 3864 by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s-early 1970...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome, Nickel, Metal
Austrian Midcentury Brass and Leather Table Lamp Mod. 1268 Essen by J. T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
This excellent Austrian Midcentury brass and leather table lamp was designed 1965 and manufactured by J.T. Kalmar Vienna. The ...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Oak & Brass 'Dornstab' Floor Lamp by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
Located in Utrecht, NL
Contemporary edition of J.T. Kalmar's iconic and high end made 'Dornstab' design from 1947 in solid oak with polished brass base and a silk fabric lamp shade.
All new. Made at original manufacturer Kalmar Werkstätten...
Category
2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Kalmar 1960s Floral Austrian Crystal Wall Light
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in New York, NY
A two light chrome wall light with two thick crystal glass decorative flowers. Rewired.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Black Austrian Midcentury Zylinder Sconce or Wall Light by J. T. Kalmar Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
This minimalistic and pure Austrian Midcentury zylindrical pair of wall lights with was designed and manufactured by J. T. Kalmar in the 1960s in Vienna Austria.
They feature zylind...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Stainless Steel, Metal
Exceptional Wall Lights Limburg Glashütte, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Wonderful stylish textured glass wall lights from Limburg Glashütte produced in Germany, Europe in the 1970s.
The lights are rectangular shaped and ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights 'Palazzo', Gilt Brass Glass, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of very exquisit 24-carat gold-plated brass and clear brilliant glass 'Palazzo' wall lights by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in circa 1970 (late 1960s and early 1...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Large Murano Ice Glass Wall Light by Kalmar Cube, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large Murano ice glass wall lights by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1960s.
The wall light is composed of a 4 thick Murano glass cube attached to a chrome metal frame.
Wonder...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
One of Three Ice Glass Pendant Lights from J.T. Kalmar, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the three ice glass pendant lights designed by J.T Kalmar, manufactured by Kalmar Franken, Austria in the 1960s.
Stunning design, each pendant has four large squares of white,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel, Brass
Set of Glass and Brass Light Fixtures Designed by J.T Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
A stunning set of light fixtures designed by J.T Kalmar, manufactured by Kalmar Franken, Austria in the 1960s.
High-end and handmade design from...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Cut Steel
J.T. Kalmar Huge Pagode Pendant Chandelier, Crystal Glass, 1960s, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Impressive Mid-Century Modern crystal glass 'Pagode' pendant chandelier, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar in the 1960s. The light is in original condition with the original nickel plate a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Nickel
Kalmar Glass and Brass Chandelier, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A textured glass and brass light fixture by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
A square pressed glass with a watery structure ...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Set of Four Large Austrian Vintage Murano Ice Glass Wall Lights Sconces, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of four beautiful hand blown textured murano glass sconces by J.T. Kalmar,
Austria, 1960s.
Lamp sockets: 3.
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mid-Century Glass Hanging Lamp by J. T. Kalmar, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Vintage mid-century glass hanging lamp by J. T. Kalmar, 1960
This is a beautiful pendant lamp made by J.T. Kalmar in 1960. The lamp has 3 handmade white transparent glass sheets th...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Structured Glass Wall Lights Sconces by Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame with structured glass shades fitted with 2 E14 sockets manufactured by J.T. Kalmar in the 1950s.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
J.T. Kalmar Cut Crystal Glass Chandelier, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in New York, NY
Stunning cut crystal cylinder glass chandelier with brass canopy and suspension by J.T. Kalmar, Austrian 1960's. This fixture is a stunning example of Kalmar's mid-century designs. T...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Rare Floor Lamp by Josef Frank for J.T.Kalmar Around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Rare Floor lamp by josef Frank for J.T.Kalmar around 1950s
Brass polished and stove enamelled
The fabric shade is replaced ( new )
Rewired ( new ).
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Two Kalmar Lamps with Textured Glass, Vienna, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
Two Kalmar lamps with textured glass, Vienna, 1950.
Beautiful dome-shaped ceiling mount by J.T. Kalmar. Thick glass with different textures on each side and nickel-plated hardware. V...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Pair of Original Kalmar Table Nightstand Lamps, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
This lovely vintage pair of Mid-Century nightstand lamps from Austria, one of which still bears its label identifying the original Kalmar design, elega...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
1 (of 2) 1960 Kalmar Citrus Swirl Chandelier Murano Glass & Brass by Carlo Nason
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant large citrus swirl chandelier with 24 amber and clear hand blown swirl patterned Murano glasses on a brass frame.
The heavy handblown amber and clear Murano glasses have sm...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Austrian Brass Chandelier with Textured Glass by J. T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction with six arms and textured glass shades, fitted with E27 sockets. Made in Austria in the 1950s J. T. Kalmar Vienna. Complete restoration on request possible.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
One of Three Kalmar 'Tulipan' Wall Lights Sconces, Bubble Glass Brass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of three 'Tulipan' 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 th...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Vintage Set of Two German Kalmar Wall Lamps with Ice Glass, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
The beautiful Kalmar textured glass wall lamps. With their simple design, they easily fit into any interior.
Very nice set of two identical 1960s J.T Kalmar textured glass sconces...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Kalmar Sun Shaped Brass Chandelier
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass chandelier with 12 arms fitted each with E27 sockets. Manufactured by Kalmar in Vienna in the late 1950s.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
J. T. Kalmar Three-Petal Icicle Flower, Melting Glass Table Lamp, 1960's
Located in Lisboa, PT
This table lamp was designed by J. T. Kalmar and produced by Kalmar Franken KG, in Austria, during the 1960's. It has three-petal icicle flower shape and is made of melting glass It ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Ice Chandelier Chrome & Crystal Glass Panels Mid-Century Modern Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Miami, FL
Kalmar ice 1 light pendant lamp or chandelier in chrome and panels of crystal glass.
The Socket is made out of porcelain.
Mid Century Modern Design from Austria, made in 1970.
US ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
J.T.Kalmar Floor Lamp with Fabric Shade Around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
J.T.Kalmar floor lamp with fabric shade around 1950s
Brass polished and stove enamelled
The fabric shade is replaced ( new ).
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large J.T. Kalmar Floor Lamps 'Helios' Mod. 2035, Brass 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Pair of Large J.T. Kalmar floor lamps 'Helios' Mod. 2035, Brass 1960s
Polished and stove enameled
The shade is replaced ( new ).
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of J.T. Kalmar Sconces 'Vongola', Brass and Textured Glass, Austria, 1960
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of beautiful wall lights model 'Vongola' no. 4377, by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
The lamp shades are made of pre...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
J. T. Kalmar Ice Glass Wall Light or Sconce
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Kalmar ice glass wall lamp fitted with 4 E14 sockets, made by J.T. Kalmar in Vienna in the 1960s.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
J.T. Kalmar Pair of Sconces in Cut Glass Crystal 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of cut crystal cylinder glass sconces with chrome body by J.T. Kalmar, Austrian 1960's. There is a matching chandelier available.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
Kalmar Ice Glass Chandelier, 1970, 1 of 2
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two beautiful ice glass light fixtures by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). Each chandelier is made of 28 massive ice blocks which are mounted on a silver painted...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Large Pair of Vintage Kalmar "Ice Block" Glass Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Large pair of vintage Kalmar "Ice Block" glass sconces.
Stunning large Mid-Century Modern pair of Kalmar "ice block" glass sconces. This gorgeous and substantial pair of J.T. Kalmar...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Tulipan Pendant Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Tulip shaped shade pendant manufactured by J.T. Kalmar in the 1950s in Vienna.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Beautiful Large Wall Lamp with Ice Glass Made by J.T. Kalmar, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
A wall sconce from Kalmar. The sconce has a part of glass.
The glass is very sparkling. It resembles ice and is called ice glass.
Very transparent glass with white "ice pieces" in ...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Sische Glass and Chrome Chandelier, 1960s Modernist Design, Kalmar Style
Located in Rijssen, NL
This ceiling light was designed by Simon and Schelle, featuring a rectangular chrome base and four massive glasses in the shape of a four lobed flowe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Big Adjustable J.T.Kalmar Wall Lamp with Original Shade, Around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Adjustable big J.T.Kalmar wall lamp with original shade around 1950s
Hight adjustable from 44cm - 72cm
Wide: 40cm
Deep: 92cm
Brass, wood and fabric.
Original fabric shade
Ori...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Structured Glass Pendant Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame fitted with one E27 sockets. Made by J.T. Kalmar in the early 1950s.
Used with patina, brass can be cleaned/polished on request without extra costs.
Dimension of the gl...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 (of 2) Pair of 1960 Austria Kalmar Wall Sconces Murano Glass and Brass
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant pair of modern wall sconces designed by J.T. Kalmar. Thick murano glass elements resembles icicles fixed on a golden brass frame. Each lamp emits sufficient indirect warm lig...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Pair of Kalmar Table or Nightstand Lamps, Textured Glass, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Two nice table lamps by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s). They are made of a brass base with a textured glass lamp shade whic...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Amazing Double Arm Wall Sconce by J.T.Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Munich, DE
Designed and manufactured by J.T. Kalmar / Vienna, circa 1950s. The arms can be bent in any position. Shade are 19cm long and 9cm in diameter.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Modern Ice Glass Chandeliers by J. T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
This modern chandeliers, manufactured by Kalmar Austria in the 1970s, have eight E27 sockets and three layers of textured solid ice glass sheets dangling from it. This unique chandel...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Cut Steel
Mid-Century Rare Wall Lamp Kalmar Sputnik, Austria, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Praha, CZ
- Rare type.
- Nice style of lighting.
- Marked by label.
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
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
Kalmar Pendant Light or Chandelier, Brass Glass, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A textured glass and brass pendant light or chandelier by J. T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
A partly blackened and polished...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of the 8 J.T. Kalmar 'Palazzo' Wall Light Fixtures Gilt Brass and Glass
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 8 high-end and handmade gilt brass 24-karat gold-plated wall lights made by Kalmar in Austria. This model "Palazzo" was manufactured, circa 1970-1979. Large polished brillia...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
1 (of 2) Pair of Kalmar Wall Sconces Frosted Glass and Chrome, Austria 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant set of two hand blown Murano glass wall sconces on a nickel frame. Hanging glass resembles ice floes. Gem from the time. With this light you make a clear statement in your in...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel, Chrome
Kalmar Chandelier Semi Flush Mounts Pair Lipizza Glass Lamps, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
1 of 2 Kalmar Lipizza semi flush mounts or chandelier with 12 bulbs and 13.7" in diameter, Austria 1960- sold individually
Beautiful glass and enameled brass lamp...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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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