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Tulipan Glass Sconce by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1960's
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Barcelona, ES
Tulipan glass sconce by J. T. Kalmar, Austria, 1960's. Pieces in hand blown glass with different
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Extra Large Tulipan Glass Chandelier by Kaiser, Germany, 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful onion-shaped -Tulipan glass chandelier. 61 hand-blown glasses suspended on a brass metal
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Tulipan Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful onion shaped -Tulipan glass chandelier. Many hand blown glasses suspended on white
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Tulipan Glass Sconces by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1960's
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Barcelona, ES
A pair of Tulipan glass sconces by J. T. Kalmar, Austria, 1960's. Pieces in hand blown glass with
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

1 of 3 Large Tulipan Glass Flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful onion-shaped -Tulipan glass chandelier. 30 hand blown glasses suspended on a white
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

1 of 3 Petite Tulipan Glass Pendant by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful onion-shaped -Tulipan glass Pendant light. Several hand-blown glasses are suspended on a
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

1 of 8 Large Tulipan Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful onion shaped -Tulipan glass chandelier. 73 hand blown glasses suspended on white painted
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

1 of 5 Large Tulipan Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful onion shaped -Tulipan glass chandelier. 73 hand blown glasses suspended on white painted
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

1 of 5 Large Tulipan Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful onion shaped -Tulipan glass chandelier. 73 hand blown glasses suspended on white painted
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

1 of 6 Large Tulipan Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful onion shaped -Tulipan glass chandelier. 73 hand blown glasses suspended on white painted
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

1 of 6 Large Tulipan Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful onion shaped -Tulipan glass chandelier. 73 hand blown glasses suspended on white painted
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

1 of 2 Petite Tulipan Glass Flush Mount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 Petite wonderful onion-shaped -Tulipan glass flush mount. Hand-blown glasses were suspended
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

1 of 3 Large Tulipan Glass Flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful onion-shaped -Tulipan glass Flush mount light. Twenty-four hand-blown glasses suspended
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

1 of 3 Large Tulipan Glass Flush Mount or Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 Wonderful onion-shaped -Tulipan glass chandelier or flush mount. A large number of hand
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

1 of 6 Large Tulipan Glass Flush Mount / Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful onion-shaped -Tulipan glass chandelier or flush mount. A large number of hand-blown
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

1 of 3 Extra Large Tulipan Glass Flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful onion-shaped -Tulipan glass chandelier. Forty-nine hand-blown glasses suspended on a
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

1 of 2 Extra Large Tulipan Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful onion-shaped -Tulipan glass chandelier. 155 hand-blown glasses suspended on a white
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Kalmar 'Tulipan' Glass Flush Mount Light Chandelier, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large and fantastic "Tulipan" flush mount light fixture by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of MidCentury Modern Tulipan Glass Wall Lights Sconces Lamps by Kalmar 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Lisse, NL
. This stylish pair of 'Tulipan' glass light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar of Austria is another one of our
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Tulipan Glass Wall Lamp by J.T. Kalmar Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Kalmar of Austria wall lamp from the 1960's. dimensions will follow! delivery time about 2 weeks
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Tulipan Glass Wall Lamp by J.T. Kalmar Austria
Tulipan Glass Wall Lamp by J.T. Kalmar Austria
H 13.39 in W 14.57 in D 7.09 in
Extra Large Mid-Century 'Tulipan' Glass Flush Mount Light Fixture by Kalmar 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An extra large and gorgeous Mid-Century Modern 'Tulipan' flush mount chandelier by J.T. Kalmar
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Metal, Brass

Set of Kalmar Flush Mount Light and Pair of Sconces 'Tulipan', Glass Brass, 1970
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Tulipan derives from the tulip shaped hand blown bubble glass elements. Each glass is handmade and
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass, Metal

1 of 2 Extra Large Mid-Century 'Tulipan' Glass Flush Mount Lights by Kalmar 1970
By Mazzega, Venini, Fontana Arte, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Tulipan derives from the tulip shaped hand blown bubble glass pieces. Fifty-one clear, hand-blown Murano
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Brass

Tulipan Ceiling Light by Kalmar, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Fantastic ceiling light model by JT Kalmar with clear and oker colored tulipan glasses. This
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Austrian Midcentury Blown Glass Tulipan Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
designed by J.T. Kalmar for Kalmar Vienna in the 1960s and consists of numerous blown tulipan glass
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Kalmar 'Tulipan' Chandeliers Pendant Lights, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of two rare 'Tulipan' glass pendant chandeliers by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

1 of the 2 Pairs of Large Tulipan Wall Lamps or Sconces by J.T. Kalmar 'H 21.2'
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the  2 pairs unique large and elegant 'Tulipan' glass wall sconces by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

One of 10 Kalmar 'Tulipan' Wall Lights Sconces, Blown Bubble Glass, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of 10 large 'Tulipan' glass wall light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Metal

1 of the 8 of Large Tulipan Wall Lamps or Sconces by J.T. Kalmar 'H 21.2', 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 8 unique elegant 'Tulipan' glass wall sconces by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Kalmar Tulipan Wall Lights Sconces, Bubble Glass, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of 'Tulipan' glass wall light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

One of Three Kalmar 'Tulipan' Wall Lights Sconces, Bubble Glass Brass, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of three 'Tulipan' glass wall light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Metal

Pair of Kalmar 'Tulipan' Wall Lights Sconces, Murano Glass Brass, 1970s, 5 Pairs
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of large 'Tulipan' glass wall light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Metal

One of Four Kalmar Tulipan Wall Lights Sconces, Clear Bubble Glass, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of four 'Tulipan' glass wall light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

One of Three Kalmar 'Tulipan' Wall Lights Sconces, Bubble Glass Brass, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Only one three lights are available. One of eight 'Tulipan' glass wall light fixtures by J.T
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Tulipan by Frank Smith Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 50 Pieces
By Frank Smith Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Tulipan by Frank Smith sterling silver flatware set of 50 pieces. Great starter set! This set
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Early 20th Century Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Tulipan by Fr. Smith Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 193 Pieces Dinner Rare
By Frank Smith Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental dinner size "Tulipan" by Frank Smith circa 1933 sterling silver flatware set, 193 pieces
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20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tulipan by Frank Smith Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 72 Pcs S Mono
By Frank Smith Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Outstanding Tulipan by Frank Smith sterling silver flatware set, 72 pieces. This set includes: 12
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Early 20th Century Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Kalmar Chandelier with Tulipan Nestling Glass Elements
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Kalmar chandelier with tulipan nestling glass elements. The hexagonal frame is Industrial steel and
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20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Kalmar Chandelier with Tulipan Nestling Glass Elements
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Kalmar chandelier with tulipan nestling glass elements. The hexagonal frame is Industrial steel
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Pair Large Kalmar 'Tulipan' Table Lamps, Glass Brass, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of rare and large 'Tulipan' table lamps by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1960s Austria Kalmar 'Tulipan' 10 Lights Chandelier Handcrafted Glass
By Seguso, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Stunning 'Tulipan' chandelier designed by J.T. Kalmar. The lamp is made of 41 white onion shaped
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

J.T. Kalmar 1960's Tulipan blown glass chandelier
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing the J.T. Kalmar 1960's Tulipan blown glass chandelier, a magnificent addition to any
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Kalmar 'Tulipan' Table or Floor Lamp, Glass Nickel, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare and large 'Tulipan' table or floor lamp by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in Mid-Century
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Nickel

Kalmar 'Tulipan' Light Fixture, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Rijssen, NL
An exceptional 'Tulipan' flushmount chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in the
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Kalmar 'Tulipan' Chandelier Pendant Light, Blown Glass, 1970, One of Two
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two glass pendant chandeliers model 'Tulipan' by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

One of Two Huge Chandeliers Kalmar 'Tulipan', Murano Glass Brass, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting, Venini, Fontana Arte, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two extra large and fantastic light fixtures model Tulipan HL 155 by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Extra Large Chandelier Pendant Light Kalmar 'Tulipan', Murano Glass Brass, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two huge and fantastic light fixtures model Tulipan HL 155 by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Kalmar 'Tulipan' Chandelier Pendant Light, Glass Brass, 1970
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large and fantastic light fixture model Tulipan 61 HL by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

JT Kalmar 'Tulipan 9WA' 9-Globe Blown Murano Glass Wall Sconce
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar, AVMazzega
Located in Glendale, CA
JT Kalmar 'Tulipan 9WA' 9-Globe Blown Murano Glass Wall Sconce. Executed in hand-blown Murano
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Tulipan chandelier by Kalmar, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Fantastic chandelier model 'tulipan' by Kalmar. Beautiful handmade tulip shaped bubble glasses
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

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
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Textured Glass and Brass Tulipan Pendant by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Textured glasses shades and fitted with one E27 socket, made by J.T. Kalmar in the 1950s.  
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Gorgeous 18" Kalmar Pyramid Flush Mount Tulipan Murano Glass, Vienna, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Gorgeous pyramid flush mount chandelier with white Tulipan Murano glasses on a nickel frame. The
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Nickel

J. T. Kalmar "Tulipan" Chandelier
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame white painted with six E14 bulbs and hand blow glass elements made by J.T. Kalmar
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

One of Two Large Kalmar 'Tulipan' Chandeliers Pendant Lights, Glass Brass, 1970
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two fantastic light fixtures model Tulipan 61 HL by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Beautiful 1960s brass glass Tulipan ceiling lamp by Hans Agne Jakobsson
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in München, DE
canopy are made of brass. Elegant design. Very high quality workmanship. Clear glass shades with
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Kalmar 'Tulipan' Light Fixture, Austria 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
An exceptional 'Tulipan' flush mount chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, 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
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Pair of Kalmar 'Tulipan' Flush Mount Lights Chandeliers, Glass Brass Metal 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of large and fantastic "Tulipan" flush mount light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Brass

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Tulipan Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of tulipan glass on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, metal and brass. Your living room may not be complete without a piece of tulipan glass — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An item from our selection of tulipan glass is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made choice in our collection of tulipan glass has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting and Frank Smith Co. are consistently popular.

How Much is a Tulipan Glass?

The average selling price for a piece of tulipan glass at 1stDibs is $3,986, while they’re typically $756 on the low end and $27,854 for the highest priced.

A Close Look at mid-century-modern Furniture

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

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.

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.