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
Austrian Ice Glass Flush Light by J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Ice glass flush lamp by J.T. Kalmar from the 1960s.
The handmade glass is particularly beautifully designed.
Very high-quality workmanship and a real eye-catcher for every home.
A...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of J.T. Kalmar Ice Glass Sconces Wall Lamps 60's
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in taranto, IT
Rare pair of ice glass wall lamp by j.t. kalmar, about 1965, ice and purple color.
Measures: Height cm 36, width cm 11, depth cm 9
Very good conditions, glass parts without any scr...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Iron
Amazing Atomic Ceiling Lamp by J.T. Kalmar, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Space age sputnik / atomic chandelier designed by JT Kalmar.
Beautiful timeless design with tubular chrome arms and globe lightbulbs.
We will supply the light bulbs unless bas...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Austrian Ice Glass Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Ice glass lamp by J.T. Kalmar from the 1960s.
The handmade glass is particularly beautifully designed.
Very high-quality workmanship and a real eye-catcher for every home.
A parti...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Lovely Violet Pendant Lamp for J.T. Kalmar in Murano Glass by Carlo Nason, 1970s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
This set of pendant lamps was designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar in the 1960s. It features Mazzega Murano glass leafs.
The lamp is executed with...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Ice Glass Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Ice Glass Lamp by J.T. Kalmar from the 1960s.
The 12 glass elements spread a very noble light.
Very high-quality workmanship and a real eye-catcher for every home.
Design: J.T. Kalm...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Star-Shaped Mid-Century Modern Chandelier Pendant Light Glass Chrome Nickel 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A star-shaped ceiling light by Kalmar manufactured in Austria in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
The lamp is made of frosted ice glass pieces mounted on a white...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome, Nickel
Kalmar Pendant Light Chandelier 'Citrus', Brass Amber Glass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A gorgeous penant light model 'Citrus' by Austrian light maker J.T. Kalmar, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). The ligh...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Ice Glass Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Ice Glass Lamp by J.T. Kalmar from the 1960s.
The 30 glass elements spread a very noble light.
Very high-quality workmanship and a real eye-catcher for every home.
Condition:
Very ...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Tulipan Ceiling Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Wonderful Tulipan chandelier from the 1960s.
The 41 beautifully shaped Murano glass elements create an impressive, sparkling play of light.
Exceptionally high-quality workmanship.
...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of MidCentury Modern Tulipan Glass Wall Lights Sconces Lamps by Kalmar 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Lisse, NL
Great looking, easy to mount and beautifully handcrafted pair of blown bubble wall fixtures.
This stylish pair of 'Tulipan' glass light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar of Austria is another one of our recent great finds. All handcrafted in Vienna in the midcentury modern era these sconces are another perfect example of the great style and quality that European top designers and manufacturers were known for in those days. If you are looking for a stylish and modernist way to bring light into your entry hall, livingroom, kitchen or bedroom or if you are searching for the perfect wall lights over your side table or sideboard then this set of two vintage, great design sconces could be ideal. With their stylized tulips design and mouth blown glass shades these good size, Austria made sconces really are a joy to own and to look at. Both with the light switched on and off, they will create a calm and stylish atmosphere that is second to none. This fabulous pair of handcrafted sconces...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Ice Glass Wall Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Stunning Murano glass wall lamp from the 1960s.
The 3 heavy ice glass elements spread an elegant light.
High quality.
Condition:
Very good vintage condition with slight signs...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Ice Glass J.T. Kalmar Sconce
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Kalmar sconces from about 1950s, brass frame with a ice glass shade mounted with 2 brass scrows on the frame.
Fully working.
Price per set of two
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Ice Glass Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Ice Glass Lamp by J.T. Kalmar from the 1960s.
The 4 glass elements spread a very noble light.
Very high-quality workmanship and a real eye-catcher for every home.
Condition:
...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
J.T. Kalmar 'Palazzo' Sconces Around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Wall lights made by Kalmar in Austria.
This model "Palazzo" was manufactured, circa 1970-1979.
Original condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Leather Floor Lamp Silone Kalmar 1950s Vienna
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage floor lamp by Kalmar from brass and leather model Silone 2105, 1950s Vienna.
A stunning floor lamp with brass stem partly wrapped with leather and three s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Stunning Designer Cascading Chandelier Murano Glass by Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special cascading chandelier designed by Kalmar, manufactured in Austria, circa 1970s with five groups of textured Murano glasses.
Stunning light effect.
Sockets: 4 x E14 small b...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Gorgeous 1960s J. T. Kalmar Franken Tulipan Ice Glass Ball Ceiling Lamp
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Beautiful large 1960s Kalmar Franken ceiling lamp model Tulipan.
Stunning beautiful high-quality design. Made in Austria. With original label.
With a long rod for high ceilings or over a table. Rod can be shortened on demand.
With 41 ice glasses screwed...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Large Modern Brass Ice Glass Wall Lights by J. T. Kalmar, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of high-ended structured ice glass wall sconces by Kalmar, designed by J.T. Kalmar and produced by Kalmar Franken Austria, manufactured in circa 1970, (late 1960s and early 1970...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Crystal Ice Glass Wall Lamp Design by J. T. Kalmar 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Crystal ice glass wall lamp design by J. T. Kalmar 1960
Beautiful and elegant modern brass wall lamp or sconce, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar A...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Ice Glass J.T. Kalmar Sconce
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Kalmar sconces from about 1950s
fully working piece of Mid-Century. Price per piece, two pieces available
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
J.T. Kalmar Textured Glass Ceiling Light
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Ceiling mount lamp by J.T. Kalmar. Textured thick textured glass
Steel construction with 3 E27 sockets. Excelent condition.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Pagoda Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Extremely beautiful and large chandelier from the 1960s.
The 62 beautifully shaped Murano glass elements create an impressive, sparkling play of light.
Very rare version as a chand...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Palazzo Ice Glass Wall Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Very nice Palazzo wall lamp from the 1960s.
Very pleasant lighting effect due to the ice glass, which spreads an elegant, sparkling play of light in the room.
Great design and high...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Huge Mid-Century Modern Brass Sputnik Spider Flush Mount Light Chandelier, 1960s
By Stilnovo, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An impressive and extra large 16-arm Mid-Century Modern brass spider flush mount fixture or chandelier by Kalmar, manufactured circa 1960 (late 1950...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pagoda Flush Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Wonderful ceiling lamp from the 1960s.
The 24 beautifully shaped Murano glass elements create an impressive, sparkling play of light.
Very rare version with 3 rows.
Very high-qual...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Set of 7 Six-Light Fixtures Kalmar Chandeliers Citrus Swirl Smoked Glass, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
A set of gorgeous hand blown Murano glass light fixtures by Kalmar, 1970s. High quality smoked swirl ice glass, clear twisted crystal glass panels with a light gold dish amber colore...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Ice glass flush light by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Wonderful ice glass ceiling lamp from the 1960s.
The beautifully formed Murano glass elements create an impressive, sparkling play of light.
Very high-quality workmanship and a real ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Flush Mount Lights 'Palazzo' by Kalmar, Gilt Brass Glass, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of exquisite 24-carat gold-plated brass and clear brilliant glass 'Palazzo' flush mount lights by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Two Extandable J.T.Kalmar Table Lamps with Fabric Shades Around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Two extandable J.T.Kalmar table lamps with fabric shades around 1950s
Brass and iron lacquered
The shades are replaced.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Iron
Brass Edition 'Billy TL' Table Lamp by J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Werkstatte
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Utrecht, NL
Billy TL Ilse Crawford Edition was created by London-based designer and creative director Ilse Crawford for Kalmar Werkstätten. This new version elevates the Billy TL concept with ma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Lighting Chandelier Glass Ice First Chrome Structure, Austria, 1970
Located in DÉNIA, ES
Exceptional JT Kalmar chandelier with large ice frost glass with chrome structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the bes...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Set of Two Wall Lamps by Kalmar, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Praha, CZ
A beautiful pair of brass and glass modernist wall lights, executed by Kalmar Vienna in the 1950s.
Very good condition.
Rewired: 1 x 60W, E12-E14 bulb
US wiring compatible.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Original Kalmar Milk Ice Glass Chandelier from 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Kalmar chandelier from about 1950s brass frame with 9 milk ice glass shades, fitted with 8 E14 sockets.
fully working piece of Mid-Century.
Measure:...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
J.T. Kalmar 2x Dornstab Adjustable Floor Lamp, Brass, Walnut, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to two beautiful "Dornstab" floor lamps, we offer an identical one in our other listing. Designed and executed by J.T. Kalmar Vienna Austria. The conical lampshade is adjustable t...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
J.T. Kalmar Pair of Mid-Century Pulegoso "Foam" Glass Wall Lights or Sconces
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Pair of Austrian made ice "foam" glass wall sconces, lamps or lights by J.T. Kalmar, circa 1960s. Featuring three hanging "Pulegoso" or foam glass elements resembling ice crystals su...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Kalmar wall lights Glass Brass, Austria , 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 Of the 4 high end wall sconces made of hand blown clear and white Murano glass on a chrome hardware designed and produced by J.T. Kalmar, Austria in the 1960s. Minimalistic design ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Original Kalmar Ice Glass Chandelier from 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Kalmar chandelier brass construction from about 1950s
fully working piece of Mid-Century.
Measure: Height 60 cm.
Diameter: 58 cm.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
outstanding rare counterweight dornstab wall lamp
Located in Munich, DE
we are very proud to present these wonderful mid century counterweight wall lamps by kalmar. we saw many dornstab floor lamps, never before wal...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
J. T. Kalmar Citrus Swirl Crystal Glass Chandelier
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Citrus chandelier designed by J.T. Kalmar and manufactured by Kalmar in Austria. Brass frame withe 23 thick clear textured glass panels, Fitted with ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Modern Iceglass 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 circa 1960. The glass shows a beautiful wave texture, which gives a nice diffuse light effect and a nice p...
Category
1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Cut Steel
Adjustable Brass Wall Light, Attributed Josef Frank
Located in Wien, AT
Adjustable brass wall light, attributed Josef Frank
Polished and stove enamelled
Adjustable from 63cm to 87cm.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Leather Floor Lamp Kalmar 1946 Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage floor lamp from brass and leather by J.T.Kalmar 1946 Vienna.
A gorgeous iconic floor lamp from brass and hand stitched leather in brown color by J.T. Kalm...
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1940s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Iron
Kalmar Huge Large Ice Crystal Glass Austrian Flushmount, 1960s
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Austrian made huge and rare large model with black painted metal hardware and ice crystal glass flush mount chandelier or flush mount by Kalmar, circa 1960s / 1970s. Featuring twenty-one hanging glass elements resembling sheets or plates of ice crystals suspended from a black painted metal flushmount...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of 4 Austrian Vintage Sculptural Murano Glass Wall Lights Sconces, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of four beautiful hand blown white textured murano glass sconces,
Austria, 1960s.
Lamp sockets: 2x E27 (US E26).
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Long Wall Light by J.T. Kalmar, 1950s
By Venini, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Long wall lights by J.T. Kalmar from the 1950s. White enameled base with a single curved 'water-ripple' glass.
Three original E14 sockets. Two pieces ava...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Kalmar Large "Granada" Ice Crystal Glass & Brass Flushmount Austria, 1970s
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Austrian made rare large 'Granada' model with brass hardware and ice crystal glass flush mount chandelier by Kalmar, circa 1970. Featuring eight hanging glass elements resembling ice crystals suspended from a polished brass flushmount.
Perfect for any midcentury or Hollywood Regency style home and perfect as an opulent powder room light, over a dining room table or for romantic bedroom lighting...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Brass Chandelier with Textured Glass by J. T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction with three arms and textured glass shades, fitted with E27 sockets. Made in Austria in the 1950s J. T. Kalmar Vienna. Complete restoration on request possible.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Swirl Murano Glass Wall Sconces by J.T.Kalmar, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A pair of Mid-Century Modern clear and amber Murano glass wall sconces by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, 1960s.
Socket: Each 2 x e14 (for standard screw bulbs).
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Nickel
J.T. Kalmar Vanity Mirror Wall Light, Brass & Textured Glass, Austria, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful brass and glass modernist sconce / wall light manufactured by Kalmar Vienna / Austria in the 1950s. Can be used in combination a mirror, for example in the bathroom. A ch...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1960 Austria Kalmar 'Catena' Flush Mount Chandelier Murano Glass & Brass
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant flush mount chandelier model Catena made by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna. J.T. Kalmar was a student of Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte.
Beautifully ribbon shaped pulegoso and ic...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Ice Glass Pendant Light/Chandelier from J. T. Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
An ice glass pendant lights designed by J.T Kalmar, manufactured by Kalmar Franken, Austria in the 1960s.
High-end and handmade design from the 20th century. The pendant/chandelier ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Austrian Midcentury Pair of Ice-Glass "Fuente" Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Unique, beautiful and cool Austrian midcentury "Kalmar" Wall Sconces, model "Fuente". These Sconces were made during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar.
Each Wall Sconce is composed by f...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1 of the 6 J.T. Kalmar 'Palazzo' Wall Light Fixtures Gilt Brass and Glass
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 6 high-end and handmade gilt brass 24-karat gold-plated wall lights made by Kalmar in Austria. This model "Palazzo" was manufactured, circa 1970-1979. Large polished brillia...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Pair of Midcentury Austrian Ice-Glass "Puck" Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Stunning Austrian midcentury "Kalmar" wall sconces, model "Puck". These sconces were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar.
Each wall sconce is composed by ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Rectangular Wave Glass Wall Lights by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Wave glass rectangular fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in circa 1960. The glass shows a beautiful wave texture, which gives ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Cut Steel
Oak & Brass 'Dornstab' Floor Lamp by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
Located in Utrecht, NL
Contemporary edition of J.T. Kalmar's iconic and high end made 'Dornstab' design from 1947 in solid oak with polished brass base and a silk fabric lamp shade.
All new. Made at original manufacturer Kalmar Werkstätten...
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2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Exceptional Wall Lights Limburg Glashütte, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Wonderful stylish textured glass wall lights from Limburg Glashütte produced in Germany, Europe in the 1970s.
The lights are rectangular shaped and ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
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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