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
Pair of Kalmar Wall Sconces or Lights Model "Catena" by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
A fantastic and unique pair of Kalmar wall model "Catena" by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1970s. These lights are handmade high quality pieces. Made of large hand-molded...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Kalmar Amber Flush Mount Ceiling Light with Venini Tronchi Murano Glass & Brass
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant flush mount ceiling light with 24 clear and amber Venini "Tronchi" Murano glasses on a golden brass frame. Manufactured by J.T. Kalmar, Austria in the 1960s.
Designer: Carl...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Chandelier Light Fixture, Textured Glass and Brass, 1960
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A beautiful textured glass and brass light fixture by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
A round glass ring is mounted with thre...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Pendant Light Chandelier 'Mexico' J.T. Kalmar, Brass Cane Wicker, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large pendant lamp model no. 3635/6 'Mexiko' (engl. Mexico) by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1960s.
A brass star with six arms and cone shaped wicker or cane shades. Each chandelier has si...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Kalmar Chandelier, Brass and Textured Glass, 1950s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An impressive handmade and large chandeliers by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
The fixture is made of polished brass in a w...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
1 of the 2 Large Square Glass Flush Mount J.T. Kalmar, Austria
Located in Rijssen, NL
Clean lines to complement all decors. Amazing large scale square glass flush mount by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured circa 1970, (late 1960s and early 1970s).
Multiple t...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
J.T. KALMAR Tripod Brass Table Lamp, Josef Frank Style, 1960s, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Elegant midcentury modern table lamp, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar in Austria, Vienna.
The lamp is made of polished brass base in manner of Josef Frank, who worked many years with Ka...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Atomic Pendant Light Chandelier by Kalmar, Polished Chrome, 1970s, One of Four
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of four 12-arm polished chrome atomic chandeliers or pendant lights model 'ATOMIC 12 HL' by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Brass Floor Lamp 'Flamingo' no. 2083 by J.T. Kalmar, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A beautiful brass floor lamp model 'Flamingo' no. 2083 by J.T. Kalmar, manufactured in midcentury, in 1950s or 1960s. The lights is documented in the Kalmar catalogues 1960.
The bras...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
One of Two Kalmar Flush Mount Lights Textured Glass Brass, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two flush mount light fixtures by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
A textured clear glass is mounted with a brass knob to...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Kalmar Flush Mount Light or Sconce, Brass Glass, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large and square light fixture by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
It is made of polished brass and cast glass. There are eight...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Glass Wall Sconces by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of beautiful and elegant modern wall lights or sconces, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design, executed to a very high standard.
Each wall light has 1...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
J.T. KALMAR Uplight Ceiling Brass Lamp, Chandelier, Mod. 8585, 1960s, Austria
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern 'UFO' ceiling light, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar in 1960's, Austria, Vienna. This chandelier is a striking appearance in every room. Elegant shape and hi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of J.T. Kalmar Multicolor Murano Glass Wall Sconces Austria Vienna 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant pair of multicolored Murano glass wall lights designed by J.T. Kalmar made of six textured clear glass elements with blue, amber and clear tinting suspended on a nickel backp...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
J. T. Kalmar Midcentury Brass & Textured Glass Chandelier, Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Presenting a charming petite brass chandelier by J.T. Kalmar of Vienna, Austria, crafted in the 1950s. This beautiful piece features three elegantly spoon-shaped, textured glass lamp...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of the 3 Square Glass and Brass Light Fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the three light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in circa 1960.
Each square wall light has a square brass back plate with a square milkglass on top. The...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of the 3 Pairs Brass and Hand Blown Murano Glass Wall Lights by J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
High-end wall sconces made of blown clear and opal Murano glass on a brass hardware. Designed and produced by J.T. Kalmar, Austria in the 1960s. Minimalistic design executed with a t...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of the 8 Wall Lights Model "Florida" by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 8 exclusive wall lights model "Florida" by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970, (at the end of 1960s and beginning of 1970s).
Handmade and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Gold Plate
J.T. Kalmar Round Mid-Century Brass & Textured Glass Chandelier, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful petite round modernist brass and glass chandelier from the 1950s, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar in Vienna, Austria. This charming pendant light features a brass frame with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Brass and Glass Butterfly Flushmount Florida by Kalmar 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass and Glass Flushmount Florida by Kalmar, 1960 Mid century
A rare and handmade high quality light fixture model "Florida" by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in Mid-Century, c...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Square Glass Wall Lights Kalmar, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful high quality light fixture made by Kalmar, Austria. Manufactured in mid century, circa 1970 (at the end of 1960s and beginning of 1970s).
This wall light features lights m...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate
Large Chandelier, Opaline Frosted White Milk Plexiglass Acrylic Brass, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An extra large 8-arm chandelier by Austrian light maker J.T. Kalmar manufactured in midcentury, crica 1960.
The light is made of a solid and polished brass frame with curved arms.
Ea...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Ceiling Lamp Model Heidelberg Glass Flush Mount by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1974
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Discover the timeless elegance of the Heidelberg glass recessed lamp by J.T. Kalmar, a masterpiece from 1974. This vintage lamp, designed and manufactured in Austria, combines style ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Exceptional Pair of Kalmar 'Tulipan' Wall Sconces, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
An exceptional 'Tulipan' pair by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in 20th century, circa 1970, (late 1960s-early 1970s). With beautiful Murano Tulipan shaped blown bubble g...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Palmette Gold Brass Structured Wall Lights, 1960s, Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Beautiful wall lights were designed in the style of Kalmar, featuring a brass base and a rectangular glass cover in opal and clear glass. The glass cover consists of two laye...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Textured Rock Wave Glass Wall Lights by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the two light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in circa 1960. The glass shows a beautiful wave texture, which gives a diffuse light effect and a nice pat...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
1 of the 2 Glass and Brass Light Fixture Designed by J.T Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
A stunning light fixture designed by J.T Kalmar, manufactured by Kalmar Franken, Austria in the 1960s.
High-end handmade design from the 20th century. The three large rectangles of w...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Murano Ice Glass Flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Glamorous glass ice cube flushmount by Kalmar from the 1970s. Stunning large flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1960s.
The flushmount is composed of a 5 thick texture...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Black Floor Lamp Pink Shade Kalmar 1950 Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage brass floor lamp with black foot from iron
by J.T. Kalmar - designed and executed 1950s Vienna, Austria.
A beautiful floor lamp showing a brass curved stem...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Iron
1 of 3 Ice Glass Pendant Lights by J.T. Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful and elegant modern pendant lights, manufactured by Kalmar, Austria in the 1970s. High end simplistic design. Each light has brass sockets and one layer of extremely stylis...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Kalmar 'Tulipan' Light Fixture, Austria 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
An exceptional 'Tulipan' flush mount chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in the midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1960s-early 1970s). With beautiful Murano Tulipan sh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Massive J.T. Kalmar "Catena" Murano Glass Chrome Flushmount Chandelier, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Glamorous chrome and Murano glass flushmount ‘Catena’ by Kalmar. 18 large "ribbons" in clear and bubble Murano glass are suspended from a large chrome backplate. Thirteen E14 sockets...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Several J. T. Kalmar Wall Lamps, Model Karlstein, Vienna, circa 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful wall lamps by J. T. Kalmar, model: Karlstein, Vienna, circa 1960. With relief-like crystal glass (dispersion glass). With a brass plated back plate. Illuminates beautifully...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Exceptional Pair of Kalmar 'Tulipan' Light Fixtures, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
An exceptional 'Tulipan' pair by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in 20th century, circa 1970, (late 1960s-early 1970s). With beautiful Murano Tulipan shaped blown bubble g...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
1 of the 2 Square Frosted Glass Chrome Flush Mounts, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful high quality light fixture in the style of Kalmar, Austria. Manufactured in mid century, circa 1970 (at the end of 1960s and beginning of 1970s).
This wall light features ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate
1 of the 2 Huge Kalmar Chandeliers 'Palazzo', Gilded Brass Glass, Austria, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 gilded brass and clear brilliant glass 'Palazzo' light fixture by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in circa 1970 (late 1960s and early 1970s). H high end piece. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Midcentury Wall Lamps Kalmar, Ice Glass, Austria, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- perfect original condition
- US compatible
- one bulb
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Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Austrian Mid-Century "Citrus" Murano Glass Wall Sconce by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and pretty Austrian Mid-Century "Kalmar" Wall Sconce, model "Citrus" 4663/2. This Sconce was desifned and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Franken KG. Excell...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
1 of the 2 Sets Kalmar Ice Glass Wall Sconces by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Set of beautiful and elegant modern brass wall lights/sconces, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar, Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design, executed to a very high standard. Each wall light has...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
1 of the 10 Ice Glass Wall Sconces with Brass Tone by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the ten beautiful and elegant modern brass wall lights or sconces, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design, executed to a very high standard.
Each w...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Smoke Murano Glass Wall Lights by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, 1960s, Set of 2
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant pair of Kalmar wall sconces made of handblown smoked / amber Murano glass mounted on white back plates. Made in Austria in the 1960s.
Design: Carlo Nason attr.
Maker: J.T....
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Wave Textured Glass Silver Wall Light Kalmar, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful high quality light fixture made by Kalmar, Austria. Manufactured in mid century, circa 1970 (at the end of 1960s and beginning of 1970s).
This wall light features lights m...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of J.T. Kalmar Frosted Glass Panel Wall Lights Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant modernist wall lights with ice glass panels on a nickel plated frame.
Designed and manufactured by J.T. Kalmar in Vienna, Austria in the 1960s. The lights illuminate very be...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Austrian Mid-Century Set of Four Murano "Citrus" Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty, stunning and unique Austrian Mid-Century "Kalmar" Wall Sconces, model "Citrus" 4663/2. These Sconces were desifned and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Fran...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
J.T. Kalmar of Austria Ice Glass Chandelier
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Kalmar ice or frosted glass chandelier from about 1960's
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Kalmar Flush Mount Ceiling Light with Venini Tronchi Murano Glass & Brass, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant flush mount chandelier with 24 clear Venini "Tronchi" Murano glasses on a golden brass frame. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light. Gem from the time....
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
'Dornstab' Floor Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
Located in Utrecht, NL
All new, contemporary edition of J.T. Kalmar's iconic 'Dornstab' design from 1947 in exclusive hardwood (Paul Ferro) or Wenge & bronzed brass base with silk fabric lamp shade. Made a...
Category
2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Kalmar 'Tulipan' Light Fixture, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
An exceptional 'Tulipan' flushmount chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in the midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s-early 1970s). With beautiful Murano Tulipan sha...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Kalmar Flush Mount Light Model 'Corina', Gold Gilt Brass and Clear Glass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare and very exclusive Hollywood regency Mid-Century Modern flush mount light fixture model 'Corina' by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
Kalmar Catena Murano Glass Chrome Chandelier, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
A fantastic Kalmar chandelier model "Catena" by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1970s. These lights are handmade high quality pieces. Made of large hand-molded Murano glass...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Wave Glass Gold Wall Light Kalmar, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Beautiful high quality light fixture made by Kalmar, Austria. Manufactured in mid century, circa 1970 (at the end of 1960s and beginning of 1970s).
This wall light features ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Austrian Midcentury Brass Floor Lamp Mod. 2097 Pelikan by J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
This rare Austrian Midcentury height adjustable brass floor lamp model 'Pelikan' (engl. 'Pelican') no. 2097 was designed and manufactured by J.T. Kalmar Vienna.
The light is document...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair of Kalmar Leaf Sconces, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of of Kalmar leaf sconces. Brass center with two panels of glass surrounding both sides.
Thick glass with opaque lines in leaf pattern.
Minimalistic design executed with a tas...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount, circa 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant glass and brass flush mount by J.T. Kalmar, circa 1960. The glass dome is heavily textured on both sides creating the signature Kalmar "water ripple...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Large White Milk Glass Flush Mount by J.T. Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Large beautiful flush mount by J.T Kalmar. Manufactured in Austria, Europe, around 1970. Very elegant shape in white opaline glass.
The fixture shows a brass detail in the middle of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Opaline Glass
1 of 4 Large Murano Ice Glass Wall Light by Kalmar Cube, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 4 large Murano ice glass wall lights by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1960s.
The wall light is composed of a 1 thick Murano glass cube attached to a chrome metal frame.
...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
1 of the 2 Kalmar Square Flush Mounts/Wall Lights Murano Glass, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 high-end square flush mount ceiling light with brass back plate and hand blown Murano glass in ice melted shape by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s. High quality of materials. Illum...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Several Green Hand Blown Flush Mounts, Sconces from J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
This glass wall sconces or ceiling lights executed in hand blown green and clear Murano glass and chrome hardware are produced by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, in the 1960s. Illuminates beau...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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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