1 of the 2 Pairs of Large Tulipan Wall Lamps or Sconces by J.T. Kalmar 'H 21.2'
About the Item
- Creator:Kalmar Lighting (Maker),J.T. Kalmar (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 21.26 in (54 cm)Width: 8.67 in (22 cm)Depth: 8.27 in (21 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Glass,Other
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1960
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Rijssen, NL
- Reference Number:
J.T. Kalmar
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 (J.T.) 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, J.T. 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 State Opera, the Burgtheater, Vienna stock exchange and other sites.
Under the guidance of Rudolf Calice, J.T. 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 J.T. Kalmar lighting that includes chandeliers, wall lights, floor lamps and other fixtures.
Kalmar Lighting
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.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Rijssen, Netherlands
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 3 days of delivery.
- 1 of the 8 of Large Tulipan Wall Lamps or Sconces by J.T. Kalmar 'H 21.2', 1960sBy J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar LightingLocated in Rijssen, NL1 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
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsMetal, Brass
- 1 of the 3 Pairs of Large Kalmar Wall Sconces by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1970sBy Kalmar Lighting, J.T. KalmarLocated in Rijssen, NLPair of elegant modern high-end large brass wall lights or sconces, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar, Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design, executed to a very high standard. Each wall ligh...Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsSteel, Metal
- Exceptional Pair of Kalmar 'Tulipan' Wall Sconces, 1960sBy J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar LightingLocated in Rijssen, NLAn 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
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsMetal, Brass
- 1 of the 3 Pairs Handmade Brass and Glass Wall Lights or Sconces by J.T. KalmarBy J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar LightingLocated in Rijssen, NLLarge amount of wall lights by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in circa 1960. The wall lights are handmade and high end. Each wall light has a half round wave textured gla...Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsBrass
- 1 of the 4 of Kalmar Ice Glass Wall Sconces by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1970sBy Kalmar Lighting, J.T. KalmarLocated in Rijssen, NL1 of the 4 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 as solid ice glas...Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsChrome
- Pair of Kalmar Ice Glass Wall Sconce by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1970sBy J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar LightingLocated in Rijssen, NLA pair of elegant modern wall lights or sconces, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design, executed to a very high standard. The wall light solid ice glass sheets dangling on it. Clean lines to complement all decors. The high quality large ice crystal plates beautifully reflecting the light. Heavy quality, cleaned and re-wired, in full working order and ready to use. The frame and the ice glass shades...Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsChrome
- Pair of Tulipan Glass Sconces by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1960'sBy J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar LightingLocated in Barcelona, ESA pair of Tulipan glass sconces by J. T. Kalmar, Austria, 1960's. Pieces in hand blown glass with different shapes, one E14 bulb.Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsMetal
- Tulipan Glass Sconce by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1960'sBy J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar LightingLocated in Barcelona, ESTulipan glass sconce by J. T. Kalmar, Austria, 1960's. Pieces in hand blown glass with different shapes, one E14 bulb.Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsMetal
- Tulipan Glass Wall Lamp by J.T. Kalmar AustriaBy J.T. KalmarLocated in Vienna, ATKalmar of Austria wall lamp from the 1960's. dimensions will follow! delivery time about 2 weeksCategory
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsBrass
- Signed Pair J.T. Kalmar Sconces Large Golden Wall Lamps Murano Ice Glass 1960sBy J.T. Kalmar, Kaiser Leuchten, Kalmar LightingLocated in Nierstein am Rhein, DESigned large pair of textured crystal ice glass sconces or wall lights in Brutalist style by J.T. Kalmar, Austria circa 1960s. Each lamp has a golden bronze color enameled metal base...Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsCrystal, Metal
- J.T. Kalmar Pair of Mid-Century Pulegoso "Foam" Glass Wall Lights or SconcesBy Kalmar Lighting, J.T. KalmarLocated in Landau an der Isar, BayernPair 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 Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsMetal
- Pair of Kalmar 'Tulipan' Wall Lights Sconces, Murano Glass Brass, 1970s, 5 PairsBy J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar LightingLocated in Hausmannstätten, ATA pair of large 'Tulipan' glass wall light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). There are 5 pairs available. ...Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsBrass, Metal