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: Kalmar Lighting
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 3 Large Tulipan Glass Flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful onion-shaped -Tulipan glass chandelier. 30 hand blown glasses suspended on a white painted metal frame.
Best of design from the 1960s by Kalmar, Austria. High quality of t...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
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...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, 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...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1960s Austrian Kalmar Lighting Flush Mount Frosted Rippled Glass Ceiling Light
Located in London, GB
1960s Austrian flush mount ceiling light manufactured by Kalmar Leuchten. The flush mount features four thick rippled Murano frosted glass sides and one large element attached to a w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
J.T. Kalmar Large Nickel & Glass Mid-Century Chandelier, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and huge four-tiered modernist chandelier, executed by J.T. Kalmar Vienna, Austria in the 1950s. This elegant chandelier has a diameter of 25" and offers fifteen light-so...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
1 of 2 Large Murano Ice Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 Stunning Murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1960s
Two tiers gather structured glasses, beautifully refracting the light very heavy quality.
High quality and in very good cond...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
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
Mid-Century Kalmar 'Flower' Petals Mazzega Murano Glass Pendant Light
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large (62cm in diameter) vintage midcentury smoked and clear glass hanging pendant lamp or light fixture by Austrian lighting manufacturer Kalmar, circa late 1970s. Featuring three l...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian 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
Kalmar Mid-Century Modern Green Triedri Murano Chandelier Sputnik, 1982
Located in Murano, Venezia
Designed in 1982 by Kalmar, this chandelier has 41 green glass elements called “Triedri”.
Perfect for a modern space, the chandelier reach the diameter of 90 cm and is lighted by 9 Bubs E14 that create a comfortable atmosphere lighting...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Large Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with ice glass, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and rea...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
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
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
1 of 2 Large Rare Murano Ice Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1960s
Three tiers structure gathering 22 structured glasses, beautifully refracting the light very heavy quality.
High quality and in ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Catena Ceiling Fixture Murano Glasses by Kalmar, Austria, 1960
Located in Aachen, NRW
Massive Kalmar model "Catena" pattern flush mount chandelier, the Chrome backplate supporting 18 large twisted and organically curved ribbon-form pieces of foam glass. Gorgeous and d...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
1 of 2 Extra Large Tulipan Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful onion-shaped -Tulipan glass chandelier. 155 hand-blown glasses suspended on a white painted metal frame.
Best of design from the 1960s by Kalmar, Austria. High quality of t...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Chandelier Designed by Kaiser, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning large Murano glass chandelier designed by Kaiser, Germany manufactured in the 1960s.
The chandelier is composed of 3 thick Murano glass elements attached to a brass metal ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Murano Blatt Ice Glass Chandelier Leafs Form by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
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 refracti...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano 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
Large Kalmar Palmette Flush Mount Light, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic midcentury Flush mount light with Murano glass pieces, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1970-1979.
Great geometrical shape.
Series: Palmette
Each sconce needs ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
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
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
J.T. Kalmar Midcentury Star Chandelier, Frosted Glass, Nickel, Austria, 1960s
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...
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
Stunning Brass Murano Glass Light Fixture Palazzo, Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning gilt brass light fixture comprises crystal Murano glass pieces on a gilded brass frame. It’s made by Kalmar (Series: Palazzo), Austria, manufactured, circa 1970-1979.
Won...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1 of 2 Murano Glass Sconces Wall Lights by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful midcentury wall sconces with handcrafted Murano glass pieces on a chrome base, made by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Designed by Carlo Nason.
Hig...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
1 of 2 Large Kalmar Sconce Wall Light by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful midcentury wall sconces with 3 thick Murano glasses, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Model: Pan
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
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...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1 of 2 Pairs of Large Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with large Murano glass piece on a frame in each wall lamp, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Each sconce needs two x...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Glass Ball Kalmar Sconce
Located in Miami, FL
Large glass ball Kalmar sconce
2 lights, 40 watts max bulb.
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Petite Kalmar Wall Light Murano Glass by Kalmar, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Exquisite midcentury wall sconce featuring a sophisticated design with one large Murano glass piece elegantly mounted on a brass frame. Crafted by Kalmar in Germany, they were manufa...
Category
1960s German 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...
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2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Stunning Gilt Brass, Crystal Glass Light Fixture Palazzo, Kalmar, Austria, 1970
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful gilt brass light fixture made by Kalmar (Series: Palazzo), Austria, manufactured, circa 1970-1979.
Three tiers structure gathering many structured glasses, beautifully ref...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1 of 2 Stunning Brass Murano Glass Light Fixture Palazzo, Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful gilt brass light fixture comprises crystal Murano glass pieces on a gilded brass frame. Its made by Kalmar (Serie: Palazzo), Austr...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1 of 2 Large Murano Ice Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1960s
Three tiers structure gathering 28 structured glasses, beautifully refracting the light very heavy quality.
High quality and in ve...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Gilt Brass, Crystal Glass Light Chandelier Corina, Kalmar, Austria, 1970
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful gilt brass light fixture made by Kalmar (Series: Corina), Austria, manufactured, circa 1970-1979.
Three tiers structure gathering many structured polished crystal glass p...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1 of 2 Large Pendant Light by Kalmar-Fazzoletto, Austria, 1970s
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 condi...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
1 of 2 Large Murano Ice Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1960s
Two tiers structure gathering 18 structured glasses, beautifully refracting the light very heavy quality.
High quality and in very...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
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
Midcentury 1950s Pendant Lamp Kalmar Franken Ice Glass Textured Glass Brass
Located in Mannheim, DE
Very beautiful and elegant 1950s hanging lamp produced by Kalmar Franken. The shade is a long tube made of thick textured glass. Fixed on a brass chain. For 1 E27 bulb (bulb is not i...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of 4 Murano Ice Glass Pendants by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Murano glass pendants by Kalmar, 1960s
5 structured glasses, beautifully refracting the light very heavy quality.
Heavy quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
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 Mid-Century Modern Amber Crystal Murano Glass Tronchi Chandelier, 1980s
Located in Murano, Venezia
The chandelier you see in the photo is a vintage chandelier, designed in 1980 by Kalmar. It is composed of 49 elements called pipe-trunks and inside we find 5 bulbs that create wonde...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1 of 2 Large Murano Ice Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Large Murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1960s
Three tiers gather structured glasses, beautifully refracting the light very heavy quality.
High quality and in very good con...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Rare Murano Ice Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Huge Murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1960s
Four tiers structure gathering many structured glasses, beautifully refracting the light very heavy quality.
High quality and ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Large Murano Wall Light Design Venini for Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Set of 2 Stunning Murano glass wall lights designed by Venini for Kalmar, 1970s
Brass frame gathers 9 structured glasses, beautifully refracting the light very heavy quality.
Hig...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Opaline Glass
1 of the 8 of Large Tulipan Wall Lamps or Sconces by J.T. Kalmar 'H 21.2', 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 8 unique elegant 'Tulipan' glass wall sconces by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s-early 1970s). With tulip shaped hand blown ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
One of Two J.T. Kalmar Franken Brown and Clear Flush Mounts Wall Lights, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 flush mounts /wall lights, gorgeous and stylish, manufactured by Kalmar Franken, Austria, 1960s. With a handcrafted thick ice glass plate attached to the center. With bras...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-century Modern lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern lighting>lighting for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern lighting made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lighting, popular names associated with this style include J.T. Kalmar, Fabio Ltd, Glashütte Limburg, and Kalmar Lighting. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for lighting differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $45 and tops out at $355,000 while the average work can sell for $2,150.
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