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Kalmar Atomic Ceiling Lamps Chandeliers, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Wien, AT
Kalmar atomic ceiling lamps chandeliers, 1960s designed and executed by Kalmar Vienna in 1969
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Kalmar Atomic Ceiling Lamps Chandeliers, 1960s
Kalmar Atomic Ceiling Lamps Chandeliers, 1960s
H 35.44 in W 22.05 in D 20.48 in
J. T. Kalmar Atomic Sputnik Chandelier, Space-Age Ceiling Lamp, Brass, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A stunning Midcentury sputnik pendant light from the late 1960s, designed and executed by Kalmar
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Up of 3 Identical J.T. Kalmar Atomic Ceiling Lamps Chandeliers, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Vienna, AT
. Kalmar Vienna in 1969. Vey impressive pieces, made of nickel-plated metal with nice ball lampshades made
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Pair of Kalmar Atomic Floor or Table Lamps 'RS 6 TL', Aluminum Glass, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
designed by J.T. Kalmar, Austria in 1972. The They are made of polished aluminum and handblown bubble glass
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Space Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Nickel, Chrome

Kalmar Atomic Floor or Table Lamp 'RS 6 TL', Aluminum Glass, 1970, One of Two
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
J.T. Kalmar, Austria in 1972. The lamp is made of polished aluminum and handblown bubble glass
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Space Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Nickel, Chrome

Kalmar Chrome Sputnik Ceiling Fixture
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Kalmar Atomic Aluminum Chandelier. Round lightbulbs make the fixture anything you want it to be
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Atomic Table Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Neuss, NW
Very rare atomic table lamp from the 1970s. This design classic by J.T. Kalmar/Vienna is a
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Atomic Table Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
Atomic Table Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Large Atomic RS-System Chandelier by Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare RS 16 HL System by J.T. Kalmar from the 1970s. The construction is made of four long and four
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Large Atomic RS-System Chandelier by Kalmar
Large Atomic RS-System Chandelier by Kalmar
H 26.38 in W 59.06 in D 59.06 in
Pair of Atomic Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. Great geometrical shape. Each sconce needs 2 x E14
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

"Sirius 12K" Atomic Space Age Floor Lamp, J.T. Kalmar
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Mortsel, BE
any space into a captivating haven. The "Sirius 12K" Atomic Space Age Floor Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Amazing Atomic Ceiling Lamp by J.T. Kalmar, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Space age sputnik / atomic chandelier designed by JT Kalmar. Beautiful timeless design with
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Large Kalmar Chandelier Pendant Light Sputnik Atomic 43-Arms Glass Aluminum 1970
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An extra large 43-arm atomic chandelier/pendant light model "RS 43 Kugel HL" by Kalmar, Austria
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome, Nickel

Atomic Pendant Light Chandelier by Kalmar, Polished Chrome, 1970s, One of Four
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of four 12-arm polished chrome atomic chandeliers or pendant lights model 'ATOMIC 12 HL' by J.T
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

One of Four Huge Kalmar Chandeliers Pendant Lights, Brass Glass, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of four extremely rare Sputnik or atomic light fixture 'RS 16 HL' by J.T. Kalmar, manufactured
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

1 of 2 Monumental Kalmar Sputnik Chandeliers Pendant Lights, Glass Brass, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two extremly rare sputnik or atomic light fixtures "RS 16 HL" by J.T. Kalmar, manufactured
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Gold, Brass

1 of 4 Kalmar Sputnik Pendant Lights Chandeliers 'RS 27', Aluminum Glass, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of five rare and large 27-arm atomic chandeliers or pendant lights model 'RS 27 Kugel HL' by
Category

Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Nickel, Chrome

Huge Kalmar Chandelier Pendant Light, Brass Glass, Austria, 1970s, One of Four
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An extremely rare Sputnik or atomic light fixture 'RS 16 HL' by J.T. Kalmar, manufactured in
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

1 of 2 Kalmar Sputnik Chandeliers Pendant Lights 'RS 12', Aluminum Glass, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of Two rare and fantastic 12-arm atomic chandeliers / pendant lights model "RS 12 Kugel HL" by
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Kalmar Sputnik Pendant Light Chandelier 'Rs 27', Aluminum Glass, 1970, 1 of 4
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of four large 27-arm atomic chandeliers or pendant lights model 'RS 27 Kugel HL' by J.T. Kalmar
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome, Nickel

Three Large Kalmar Sconces Flush Mount Lights 'RS 6 WA' Glass Aluminum 1970
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
other Kalmar lights (pendants lights, sputnik and atomic chandeliers, sconces) from the RS series are
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome, Nickel

Austrian Polished Chrome Five-Light Table Lamp by Kalmar Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Austrian Modern Polished Chrome Five-Light Table Lamp by J T Kalmar Amazing space age atomic
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

1 of 4 Kalmar Sputnik Pendant Lights Chandeliers 'Rs 27', Aluminum Glass, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of four large 27-arm atomic chandeliers or pendant lights model 'RS 27 Kugel HL' by J.T. Kalmar
Category

Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel, Aluminum, Chrome

Kalmar Sputnik Chandelier or Pendant Light 'RS 12', Aluminum Glass, 1970, 1 of 2
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two fantastic 12-arm atomic chandeliers / pendant lights model "RS 12 Kugel HL" by Kalmar
Category

Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel, Aluminum, Chrome

Large Kalmar Sconce Flush Mount Lights 'RS 6 WA' Glass Aluminum 1970, 1 of 3
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
other Kalmar lights (pendants lights, sputnik and atomic chandeliers, sconces) from the RS series are
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Regency Style Hanging Lamp Made of Murano Glass by Kalmar, 1960 Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
lighting collections, including Tulipan (ca. 1960s), Ice Glass (1960s) and Atomic (1969). Kalmar passed
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Brass Glass Sputnik Chandelier by J.T.Kalmar, 1970 Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
chandelier was designed and executed by the Viennese lighting firm J.T.Kalmar, 1970. The atomic chandelier
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Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Kalmar Sputnik Pendant Light Chandelier 'RS 27', Brass Glass, 1970, One of Five
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare and large 27-arm atomic chandelier or pendant light model 'RS 27 Kugel HL' by J.T. Kalmar
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Space Age Tower / Skyscraper Table Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Las Vegas, NV
lamp. Amazing Space Age atomic chrome silver tower table light designed by J.T. Kalmar, Austria. The
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Vico Magistretti Chair „Selene“ by Artemide circa 1969
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Wien, AT
, Sputnik, Mies Van der Rohe, Kaiser Idell, Thonet, Floor Lamp, Kalmar, Arne Vodder, Roland Rainer, Wittmann
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Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Teekanne Mod. "Gallus Italicus" von Matteo Thun für Memphis Milano um 1982
By Matteo Thun, Memphis Milano
Located in Wien, AT
, Thonet, Floor Lamp, Kalmar, Arne Vodder, Roland Rainer, Wittmann, Atrium, Franz Schuster, Johannes Spalt
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Garniture

Materials

Pottery

Table/ Blue bench in the style of Massimo Vignelli for Heller circa 2010
By Heller, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Wien, AT
, Sputnik, Mies Van der Rohe, Kaiser Idell, Thonet, Floor Lamp, Kalmar, Arne Vodder, Roland Rainer, Wittmann
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2010s Austrian Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Lampe Mod. Jingzi von Herzog & de Meuron um 2001
By Herzog & de Meuron
Located in Wien, AT
, Sonett, Guzzini, Colani, Sputnik, Mies Van der Rohe, Kaiser Idell, Thonet, Floor Lamp, Kalmar, Arne
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Early 2000s German Organic Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Silicone

1970s Spiraling Chrome Table Lamps Attributed to J. T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Houston, TX
Perfect Mid-Century Modern chrome table lamps attributed to J. T. Kalmar. The lamps include five
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Kalmar Vienna Atomic Modernist Pendant Lamp
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare atomium chandelier, executed by Kalmar Austria in the 1960s. This is an outstanding lamp
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Ceiling Lamp Model "Atomic" by J. T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel construction by J. T. Kalmar made in Austria in the 1960s, model Atomic 9DL, fitted with nine
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Kalmar Mid-Century Modern Atomic Style 'Sirius' Table Lamp or Pendant
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Kalmar Mid-Century Modern Atomic style 'Sirius' chrome table lamp, model 21 BL, made during the
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Large Atomic Space Age Sputnik Light Fixture by Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Aachen, NRW
Exclusive Sputnik light fixture designed by Kalmar during the 1970s with nine bubble glass ball on
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Vintage 1970s Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Large Atomic Space Age Sputnik Light Fixture by Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Aachen, NRW
Exclusive sputnik light fixture designed by Kalmar during the 1970s with nine bubble glass ball on
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Vintage 1970s Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Large Atomic Space Age Sputnik Light Fixture by Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Aachen, NRW
Exclusive sputnik light fixture designed by Kalmar during the 1970s with nine bubble glass ball on
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Vintage 1970s Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Space Age Atomic Brass Chandelier by J. T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, 1969
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age atomic brass chandelier designed and executed by J. T. Kalmar in Vienna, Austria. The
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Atomic Table Lamp
Located in San Antonio, TX
Mid-Century Modern chrome atomic styled table lamp on a block base features four downlights and one
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Atomic Table Lamp
Mid-Century Atomic Table Lamp
H 35 in W 16 in D 8 in
J.T. Kalmar Atomic Tower Floor Lamp RS6-TL Space Age 1972
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Atomium tower table or floor light mod. RS6-TL 1972 designed by J.T. Kalmar, Austria in 1972. The
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Nickel, Aluminum

Atomic Modernist Pendant Lamp by Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very rare chandelier, executed by Kalmar Austria in the 1960s. Very beautiful unusual symmetric
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Atomic Modernist Pendant Lamp by Kalmar
Atomic Modernist Pendant Lamp by Kalmar
H 86.62 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Midcentury Atomic "Sirius" Chandelier in Polished Chrome by Kalmar, Austria
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in London, GB
Atomic or space-age chandelier finished in polished chrome. Design 1960s-1970s by Kalmar of Austria
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Three Kalmar Pendant Lights Chandeliers 'RS 14', Aluminum Atomic Molecule, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Kalmar, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). They are made of polished
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Atomic Sputnik Light Fixture Flush Mount Glass Chrome by Kalmar, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Outstanding atomic ceiling lamp / chandelier made of glass and nickel / chrome by J.T. Kalmar
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Chrome

Space Age Atomic Brass Chandelier by J. T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Atomic chandelier designed by J. T. Kalmar, Vienna launched in 1969, executed by J. T. Kalmar
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Vintage 1960s Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Swirl Glass Ceiling Lamp from Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
(ca. 1960), Ice Glass (1960s), and Atomic (1969). Kalmar passed away in 1968, but the company
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Vintage 1960s German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Modern Sculptural Chrome Three-Light Tower Table Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Space Age atomium table lamp designed by j. T. Kalmar, Vienna, 1970 , Atomium "skyscraper" tower
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Murano Vase Mod. "Sol" von Ettore Sottsass für Memphis Milano um ca 1982
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano, Vetri Artistici Muranesi Societá Anonima
Located in Wien, AT
, Thonet, Floor Lamp, Kalmar, Arne Vodder, Roland Rainer, Wittmann, Atrium, Franz Schuster, Johannes Spalt
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Murano Glass

Chica demountable child's chairs by BBB Bonacina 1971
By BBB Bonacchina, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Wien, AT
der Rohe, Kaiser Idell, Thonet, Floor Lamp, Kalmar, Arne Vodder, Roland Rainer, Wittmann, Atrium
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Antique 1670s Italian Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Plastic

PC Consolidated Listing
Located in San Diego, CA
Midcentury Coffee Set by Kalmar Designs , 9 x 8 x 4 ,f_8762763 , Price: $325 1980s Rare Memphis Ceramic
Category

20th Century Serving Bowls

Materials

Enamel

PC Consolidated Listing
PC Consolidated Listing
H 6 in W 6 in D 2 in
J.T. Kalmar Atomic Molecule Modern Midcentury Chrome Chandelier
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Pasadena, CA
Modern midcentury chandelier by J.T. Kalmar from Austrian chandelier firm Kalmar and spent his life
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Late 20th Century Austrian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Kalmar Ceiling Lamp Model "Atomic 9DL, " Austria, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, Vienna
modell Atomic 9DL designed J.T.Kalmar manufacter Kalmar Austria, 1960 chrome, 9 bulbs diameter
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Amazing Atomic Nickel Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar - Vienna 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, Vienna
amazing nickel chandelier model "Atomic 12HL designed J.T.Kalmar, Manufacter Kalmar Austria
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Kalmar Sputnik Chandelier Atomic Pendant in Glass and Chrome, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Great atomic chandelier by Kalmar Austria, 1960s. Chrome and glass. Very good condition. The
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Atomic Chrome Lamp
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Houston, TX
Atomic Chrome Lamp in the style of Kalmar with nine sockets and bulbs, this lamp makes a statement
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Atomic Chrome Lamp
H 30.5 in W 16 in D 16 in
Pair of Sputnik Starburst Atomic Chandeliers
By J.T. Kalmar, Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of stunning chrome mod chandeliers from Germany. Textured globes add to the beauty (2 available).
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

J.T.Kalmar Brass Chandelier Manufactured in Austria, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, Vienna
One 27-arm atomic chandeliers or pendant lights model 'RS 27 Kugel HL' by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Space Age Atomium Table Lamp Designed by J. T. Kalmar, Vienna, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Table lamp. Model Atomium, designed by J. T. Kalmar, production Kalmar. Vienna, 1970. Chrome
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Metal

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Kalmar Atomic For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic kalmar atomic available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, chrome and glass, every kalmar atomic was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a kalmar atomic — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A kalmar atomic made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one kalmar atomic that is appealing in its simplicity, but J.T. Kalmar and Kalmar Lighting produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Kalmar Atomic?

A kalmar atomic can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,965, while the lowest priced sells for $1,620 and the highest can go for as much as $18,500.

Finding the Right Lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat. 

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.