Kalmar Lighting Chandeliers and Pendants
Austrian
In 1881, Julius August Kalmar founded Kalmar, a Viennese company that produced handcrafted objects of cast bronze. Kalmar developed a fine reputation and exhibited internationally often, but it was Kalmar’s son, Julius Theodor Kalmar, who took over in 1913 and made the company shine with its modernist lighting.
Having studied at the Birmingham School of Art and Design and under the Austrian architect Josef Hoffmann at the Vienna School of Applied Arts, Julius was deeply inspired by the shift to modernity taking place in Europe and sought to work with the leading architects and designers of his time, including Austrian Werkbund architects Josef Frank and Oskar Wlach as well as Ernst Plischke, Clemens Holzmeister and Oswald Haerdtl. Similar to the Wiener Werkstätte cooperative cofounded by Hoffmann that prized materials, form and function, Kalmar viewed his company’s lighting fixtures as “quite humble things” meant to “fit in and serve their purpose of functionally illuminating spaces without glare.”
In 1925, Kalmar began selling in Haus und Garten, the forward-looking decor shop founded by Frank and Wlach. By 1931, a close partnership with the Austrian Werkbund association of architects, artists and craftsmen allowed the company to realize its vision of early 20th-century modernity — a distinctly Viennese pairing of traditional workmanship with contemporary technology. These collaborations included chandeliers and other fixtures using traditional materials such as glass, bronze and brass while focusing on function over ornamentation. As the company grew, so too did the scope of its projects, and soon Kalmar was installing extravagant chandeliers for the Vienna Opera, the Burgtheater, Vienna stock exchange and other sites.
Under the guidance of Rudolf Calice, Julius Theodor Kalmar’s son-in-law, the 1960s saw Kalmar’s popularity grow, thanks in part to the success of more decorative pieces like the ice-glass fixtures created with Austrian sculptor Karl Gruber. Thomas Calice, the great-grandson of Kalmar’s founder, led the company in the 1990s and its expansion to international lighting projects while shifting away from serial production. In 2009, Thomas’s son August Chalice established Kalmar Werkstätten to produce fixtures that reference the Kalmar archives but also feature updates on the iconic designs. Kalmar continues to produce bespoke fixtures while also working on custom lighting projects around the world, from cruise ships to the Burj Khalifa.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage Kalmar lighting that includes wall lights, floor lamps and other fixtures.
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Creator: Kalmar Lighting
1 of 2 Monumental Kalmar Sputnik Chandeliers Pendant Lights, Glass Brass, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two extremly rare sputnik or atomic light fixtures "RS 16 HL" by J.T. Kalmar, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970 (at the end of 1960s...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Gold, Brass
J.T. Kalmar Midcentury Star Chandelier, Frosted Glass, Nickel, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Viennese Modernist star chandelier, designed and executed by J.T. Kalmar Vienna. White painted metal frame with nickel-plated hardware and textured glass. In very good co...
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Kalmar Lighting Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Up of 3 Identical J.T. Kalmar Atomic Ceiling Lamps Chandeliers, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to three identical huge Austrian Mid-Century Atomium chandeliers, designed and executed by J.T. Kalmar Vienna in 1969. Vey impressive pieces, made of nickel-plated metal with nice...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Granada Ice Glass Cascading Ceiling Lamp from Kalmar Franken KG, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
This ceiling lamp features a large frame with five cascading heavy ice glass elements which measure 11.5 x 11.5 x 24 cm with E14 bulb sockets.
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1960s Vintage Kalmar Lighting Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Dazzling Mid-Century Austrian Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Danville, CA
Large and Dramatic Gilt Brass Chandelier festooned with large faceted Baguette Crystals on a gold plated brass frame. A top quality piece. Can be adapted for use as a semi-flush pe...
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1960s Austrian Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Huge Square Flush Mount "Pagoda" by Kalmar, Nickel and Glass, circa 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A large mid - cenutry modern fifteen-light pyramidal flush mount "Pagoda" by Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, circa 1970s.
The light fixture is made of ni...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass, Nickel
Midcentury Ice Glass Pendant by Kalmar
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Midcentury ice glass pendant by Kalmar. Perfect vintage condition.
Measurements:
Height 33.5 in. (85 cm)
Diameter 6.3 (16cm).
Note: Nice li...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Tulipan Chandelier with 41 Glass Spheres for Kalmar Lightning, Austria
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in RHEEZERVEEN, Overijssel
Beautiful shaped chandelier with 41 handblown glass spheres hanging on a white metal frame. Thanks to the ten light bulbs covered by the glass elements the lamp spreads a beautiful l...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large Kalmar Ice Glass and Brass Chandelier
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Antwerp, BE
Kalmar ice ripple glass panels in drum form and flower shaped plate below. The ice ripple glass panels are alternated by similar ripple gilt brass ...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
One of Two Kalmar Ice Glass Chandeliers Light Fixtures, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
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).
The price is per light. They are sold individua...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome, Metal
J. T. Kalmar Mid-Century Frosted Glass Chandelier, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful modernist chandelier, designed and executed by J.T. Kalmar Vienna. White painted metal frame with nickel-plated hardware and big textured glass panels...
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Kalmar Lighting Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Chandelier with Glass in the Form of Ice Kalmar Design
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Chandelier with glass in the form of ice Kalmar design.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
J.T Kalmar Large Kiriglas Glass Pendant Lamp Ceiling Light, Austria circa 1965
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
J.T Kalmar Large Kiriglas Glass Pendant Lamp Ceiling Light, Austria circa 1965. Large 26" glass pendant "Kiriglass" by J.T Kalmar. Elegant glass shade blending white and clear glass....
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Molecular Chandelier by Kalmar
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Chicago, IL
Chandelier by Kalmar, intersecting rods joined to form sculptural sphere.
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
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 there are four light sources.
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20th Century German Kalmar Lighting Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
J.T. Kalmar Brass & Textured Glass Mid-Century Basket Chandelier, Austria, 1950s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Vienna, AT
An elegant and beautiful Mid-Century brass chandelier by J.T. Kalmar Vienna / Austria from the 1950s. The chandelier has solid high-quality curved clear and frosted glasses and offer...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century J.T. Kalmar Modernist Glass Tube Brass Pendant Lamp, Austria, 1950s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful pendant lamp from the 1950s, produced by J.T. Kalmar Vienna. Brass hardware with a tube made of yellow/amber textured glass. In very g...
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Kalmar Lighting Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
J.T. Kalmar Mid-Century Textured Glass Tube Brass Pendant Lamp, Austria, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful pendant lamp from the 1950s, produced by J.T: Kalmar Vienna. Brass hardware with a tube made of clear, iridescent, textured glass. In very good condition with nice patina...
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Kalmar Lighting Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Glass and Brass Pendant with Closed Bottom Detail by Kalmar
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Sculptural Kalmar glass and brass pendant with closed bottom. Glass fixture height alone is 12".
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Tulipan Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, circa 1960
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful "Tulipan" chandelier manufactured by Kalmar in Vienna, Austria, circa 1960.
This impressive, five-layered chandelier is made of many glass balls. The name is of this lam...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large "Tulipan" KALMAR Chandelier, Austria
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful , onion shaped ‘Tulipan’ chandelier was designed and manufactured by J.T. Kalmar in the 1950’s. Made in Vienna, Austria. The chandelier features a brass frame holding 10 bu...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Murano Glass Chandelier Designed by Kalmar, Germany, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning Murano brown glass chandelier designed by Kalmar, Austria manufactured in the 1960s.
The chandelier is composed of 4 thick Murano glass elements attached to a brass frame....
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1970s Crescent Murano Glass Pendant Lamp, Carlo Nason, Mazzega Attributed
By Carlo Nason, Kalmar Lighting, Mazzega
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Large unique 1970s Italian Mid-Century Organic Modern double crescent pendant lamp. Two large and very thick hand blown Murano glass crescents are bisected by a metal column.
The c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Kalmar Lighting Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
1 of 3 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 white-painted metal frame and brass center rod.
Best of design from the 1960s by Ka...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
1 of 2 Large White Glass Pendant Light by Kalmar-Fazzoletto, Austria, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning glass Pendant light by Kalmar -Name of this Serie: Fazzoletto , made in the 1970s
Nice structured glass, beautifully refracting the light.
High quality and in very good cond...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Kalmar Lighting Chandelier Glass Chrome Structure 6 Bulbs, Austria, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in DÉNIA, ES
Exceptional JT Kalmar chandelier with large ice frost glass with chrome structure with 6 bulbs.
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The Design a...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Large Chrome Space Age Sputnik Flush mount by Cosack, Germany, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Sputnik Flush mount light designed by Cosack during the 1970s.
Nice Space Age design.
Sockets: It needs 24x E14 small bulbs.
Light bulbs are not included. It is possibl...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Large Chrome Space Age Sputnik Atomium Flush Mount by Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning polished aluminum sputnik flush mount fixture designed by Kalmar Leuchten during the 1970s.
Sockets: It needs 9 x E27 standard bulbs.
Light bulbs are not included. It is...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
J.T. Kalmar Kiriglass Glass Pendant Lamp, Austria, 1960
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Large and rare glass pendant "Kiriglass" by J.T Kalmar/Austria. Elegant glass shade blending white and clear glass. It's in excellent condition with a single Bulb (100W max.) It has ...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Murano Blatt Ice Glass Chandelier Leafs Form by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1960s
Three tiers structure gathering 27 disc-shaped glasses in the form of leaves hang on a nickel-plated wireframe, beautifully refract...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
One of Two Chandeliers Pendant Lights 'Palazzo' by Kalmar, Gilt Brass Glass 1970
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two very exquisite 24-carat gold-plated brass and clear brilliant glass Hollywood Regency light fixtures model 'Palazzo' by J.T....
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate
Large Rare Pagoda Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful rare chandelier with onion shaped glasses. 31 hand blown glasses suspended on gold painted metal frame and brass center rod.
Best of design from the 1960s by Kalmar, Austr...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large Rare Pagoda Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful rare chandelier with onion shaped glasses. 31 hand blown glasses suspended on gold painted metal frame and brass center rod.
Best of design from the 1960s by Kalmar, Austr...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Set of Kalmar Chandelier Pendant Light Sconces 'Palazzo', Gilt Brass Glass, 1970
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of very exquisite 24-carat gold-plated brass and clear brilliant glass Hollywood Regency light fixtures model 'Palazzo' by J.T. Kalmar, Vie...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate
Mid-Century Gilt Brass and Glass Chandelier Pendant Light by Kalmar 1970, 1 of 3
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A very exquisite 24-carat gold-plated brass and clear brillant glass Hollywood Regency light fixture model 'Palazzo' by J.T. Kalmar, Vi...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate
Mid-Century Kalmar Ice Crystal Glass and Brass Pendant Light or Chandelier 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting, Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Vintage midcentury Austrian made textured clear ice glass ceiling pendant light or lamp by Kalmar, circa 1960. Featuring six hanging glass elements resembling melting ice crystals su...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Kalmar Lighting Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
One of Three Kalmar Chandeliers Pendant Lights 'Palazzo', Gilt Brass Glass, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of three very exquisit 24-carat gold-plated brass and clear brillant glass hollywood regency light fixtures model 'Palazzo' by J.T....
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate
Kalmar Lighting chandeliers and pendants for sale on 1stDibs.
Kalmar Lighting chandeliers and pendants are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of glass and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Kalmar Lighting chandeliers and pendants, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original chandeliers and pendants by Kalmar Lighting were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider chandeliers and pendants by Rupert Nikoll, Bakalowits & Söhne, and Emil Stejnar. Prices for Kalmar Lighting chandeliers and pendants can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $443 and can go as high as $39,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,879.