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
1 of 4 Large Austrian Textured Glass Wall Lights or Sconces by JT Kalmar c. 1955
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of a set of four elegant vintage midcentury large and oversized Austrian made wall lights, lamps or sconces by J.T. Kalmar circa 1955. Featuring wonderful large folded sheets of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
1 Large Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights 'Palazzo', Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful midcentury wall sconces with five Murano glass pieces placed on a 24-carat gold-plated frame, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
High quality and in...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Kalmar Mid-Century Modern Blue 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 56 elements called pipe-trunks and inside we find 6 bulbs that create won...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Large Kalmar Sconce Murano Wall Light, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic mid-century wall sconce with large Murano glass with light blue effect, by Kalmar , manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Wonderful light effect.
Each sconce needs one x E27 sta...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Huge Kalmar Chandelier 'Corina', Gilt Brass Glass, Austria, 1970
Located in Aachen, NRW
Exquisite 24-carat gold-plated brass and clear brilliant glass made by Kalmar (Series: Corina), Austria, manufactured, circa 1970-1979.
Four tiers structure gathering many structure...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Set of 4 Kalmar Ice Glass Light Fixtures, 2 Wall Scones and 2 Chandeliers
Located in Rijssen, NL
Unique and elegant modern high-end brass colored set of light fixtures, manufactured by Kalmar, Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design, executed to ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Kalmar Sconce Flush Mount Lights 'RS 6 WA' Glass Aluminum 1970, 1 of 3
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of three six-arm wall lamps or flush mount light fixtures model 'RS 6 WA' by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury in 1970s.
Each light is made of polished aluminum and 6 handblown bubble glass lamp shades with a diameter of 4.7 inch (12 cm) per shade.
Each fixture takes six E14 candelabra screw base 40W maximum bulbs or LEDs.
Light bulbs are not included. It is possible to install this fixture in all countries (US, UK, Europe, Asia, Canada,) although it may be necessary to purchase different light bulbs suitable to local electricity. It also can be used with a dimmer.
They can by mounted in many different ways: with horizontally or vertically oriented arms and on walls or ceilings.
The lights are documented in the Kalmar catalogue from 1973.
The price is per fixture. They will be sold individually, as pair or as set of three lamps...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Seven J.T. Kalmar 'Palazzo' Light Fixtures Gilt Brass and Glass, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
A set of high-end and handmade gilt brass 24-karat gold-plated light fixtures made by Kalmar in Austria. This model "Palazzo" was manufactured, circa 1970-1979. Large polished brilli...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
1 of 5 Pairs of Glass Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with one large Murano glass pieces in each lamp, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Chrome metal base.
High quality and...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Large 'Tulipan' Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar for Kalmar, Austria, 1960s-1970s
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This large 'Tulipan' chandelier was designed by J.T. Kalmar for Kalmar in Vienna, Austria. The lamp is made of 1970 (more rare) clear blown glass onion shaped balls, hanging down on ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1 of the 10 J.T. Kalmar Drum Wall Sconces Gold-Plated and Ice Glass, Austria
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of 10 gold-plated half circular shaped drum sconces with five frosted glass panels on a gilt brass frame with Brutalist inspired pattern. From the 1960s ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of 2 Petite Murano Pendant Lights Designed by Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 petite glass pendant lights
Heavy quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use. Each Pendant requires one E27 ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
1 of 2 Large Kalmar Sconces Murano Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic mid-century wall sconce with five Murano ice glass pieces, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured circa 1960-1969.
The sconce needs three x E14 small bulbs, and they are co...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
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 ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Ceiling Light from Kalmar, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
This large ceiling lamp was designed and manufactured by J. T. Kalmar, Austria, circa 1960. It takes 16 bulbs and features eight handmade solid glass elements made from Murano glass....
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Set of Kalmar Flush Mount Light and Pair of Sconces 'Tulipan', Glass Brass, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of a flush mount light fixture model 'Tulipan' and a matching pair of wall lamps by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970, (late 1960s-early 1970...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Large Catena Ceiling Fixture with Murano Glasses by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Massive Kalmar model "Catena" pattern flush mount chandelier, the brass backplate supporting 18 large twisted and organically curved ribbon-form pieces of foam glass. Gorgeous and dr...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of 3 Huge Murano Glass Flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning huge flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1960s.
The flush mount is composed of a nine thick textured Murano glass elements a...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
A Kalmar Midcentury Height-Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful midcentury height-adjustable pendant light Kalmar model 2520 with a counterweight, a nice leather-covered handle and a zylindric pastel green lampshade...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Pair of Large Murano Glass Sconces by Kalmar 'Fuente', Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with ice glass, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Serie: 'Fuente'
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Six Modulare Square Kalmar 'Cubus' Flush Mount Lights or Sconces, Austria, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of six modulare and square light fixtures model 'Cubus' (German 'Würfel') by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
They are made of polished stainless chromium steel and frosted cubic glasses...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Kalmar 'Tulipan' Chandeliers Pendant Lights, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of two rare 'Tulipan' glass pendant chandeliers by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in Midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). The name Tulipan derives fr...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Adjustable Kalmar Floor Lamp with Swiveling Shade, Vienna, circa 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Adjustable Kalmar floor lamp, Vienna, around 1950s.
Brass polished and stove enameled
Original wicker shade in good condition
Swiveling shade
Adjustable height from 141cm - 176cm.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Kalmar Square Flushmount Murano Organic Glass, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large square flushmount ceiling light with brass backplate and hand blown Murano glass in ice melted shape by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s.
High quality o...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Brass and Glass Flush Mount by J.T. Kalmar, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
A high quality brass flush mount with beautiful thick textured hand blown white and clear melting glass panels. Mounted on a polished solid brass flush mount...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Austrian Vintage Textured Ice Glass Wall Ceiling Light Flush Mount, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare square blue Murano glass flush mount by J.T. Kalmar for Franken KG.
Austria, 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Kalmar 'Flower' Petal Mazzega Toned Glass Pendant Light, 1970s
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large vintage midcentury Austrian made dark brown / topaz / smoked glass hanging pendant lamp or light fixture by Kalmar, Austria, circa late 1970s. Featuring four large flower or pe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair Mid-Century Modern Sconces Wall Lights 'Pan' by Kalmar, Glass Nickel, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of Mid-Century Modern icicle glass wall lights model 'PAN' (no. 4519) by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
There are three pairs avail...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel
J.T. Kalmar Frosted Glass Chandelier, Vienna, circa 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
J.T. Kalmar frosted glass chandelier, Vienna, circa 1960s
Original condition.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Stunning Gilt Brass, Murano Glass Chandelier Palazzo, Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful gilt brass chandelier comprises crystal Murano glass pieces on a gilded brass frame. It’s made by Kalmar (Series: Palazzo), Austria, manufactured, circa 1970-1979.
4 tie...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of 3 Pairs of Large Kalmar Style Sconces Murano Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic pair of midcentury wall sconces with large murano glasses, Kalmar style, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Wonderful light effect.
Each sconce needs one x E14 small bulbs
L...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
1 of 3 Petite Murano Ice Glass Flush Mount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning petite flush mount by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1960s.
The flush mount is composed of a 4 thickly textured ice glass elements attached to a white metal frame.
...
Category
1960s 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
1of 2 Large Kalmar Flushmount Lights, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 large flushmount lights designed by Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Wonderful large organic Murano glass / bi-colored clear and amber/smoked.
H...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
J.T. Kalmar Drum Flushmount Gold-Plated and Frosted Ice Glass, Austria, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Gold-plated bronze drum chandelier with 16 patterned glass panels by Kalmar.
Best of design from the 1960s by J.T. Kalmar, Austria. This flushmount is executed to a very high standa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Chrome Space Age Sputnik Atomium Flush Mount by Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Exclusive polished aluminum with 12 bubble glasses (mouth-blown)
Stunning Sputnik pendant lamp designed by Kalmar Leuchten during the 1970s.
Sockets: It needs 12x E14 small bulbs...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Chandelier 'Soria' by Kalmar, Ice Glass Nickel, 1970, 1 of 3
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of three extra large light fixtures model 'Soria' by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s)....
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Nickel
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 Glass Flush Mount with Brass Centre, Vienna, Austria, 1970
Located in Bronx, NY
Flush mount by Kalmar Vienna, Austria, 1970. Round diffuser dome shaped glass that is organically shaped wavy, four Edison sockets.
The glass has structure to it, in the centre a la...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Murano Glass Flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1960s.
The flushmount is composed of five thick textured Murano glass elements attached to a brass metal frame.
Heav...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Set of Five J.T. Kalmar 'Palazzo' Light Fixtures Gilt Brass and Glass, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
A set of high-end and handmade gilt brass 24-karat gold-plated light fixtures made by Kalmar in Austria. This model "Palazzo" was manufactured, circa 1970-1979. Large polished brilli...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
1 of 3 Stunning Brass, Murano Glass Light Fixture, Kalmar, Austria, 1970
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful brass light fixture made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1970-1979.
Great structure gathering 4 Murano structured glasses in leaves form, beautifully refracting th...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Kalmar Frosted Square Glass Wall Lights, Austria, 1970
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of wall lights by Kalmar Austria 1970s white back plates one piece of glass shade with a structure to the glass, two chrome fittings, two candelabra socket each.
Category
Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Kalmar Polished Chrome Flushmount, Austria, 1970
Located in Bronx, NY
Polished chrome flushmount with eight hollow glass elements by Kalmar, Austria, 1970 consisting of a chrome plate with eight individual hollow glass ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Dome Shaped Flush Mount, Kalmar Austria, 1970
Located in Bronx, NY
Dome shaped glass with waffle texture on a brass mount glass is lid up by four Edison ceramic sockets.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
One of 10 Kalmar 'Tulipan' Wall Lights Sconces, Blown Bubble Glass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of 10 large 'Tulipan' glass wall light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
The name Tulipan derives from...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Large Kalmar Square Flush Mount Murano Organic Glass, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large square flush mount ceiling light with brass backplate and hand blown Murano glass in ice melted shape by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s.
High quality of materi...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of 5 Large Tulipan Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful onion shaped -Tulipan glass chandelier. 73 hand blown glasses suspended on white painted metal frame and brass center rod.
Best of design from the 1960s by Kalmar, Austria...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Kalmar Ice Glass Flush Mount, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful round ice glass flush mount, by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s.
Thickly textured Ice glass fixture on a white metal base.
High quality and in perfect condition. Cleaned, w...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
One of Two Height Adjustable Kalmar Brass Floor Lamps 'Cavador' No. 2098, 1960
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Two very rare and gorgeous brass floor lamps model 'Cavador' no. 2098 by J.T. Kalmar, manufactured in midcentury in 1960s. The light is documented in the Kalmar catalogue from 1960.
...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of 2 Large Murano Glass Wall Sconce by Kalmar Mod. Catena, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful midcentury wall sconces with 6 thick Murano glass, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured circa 1960-1969.
Model: Catena
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Brass Kalmar Modern Ice Glass Pedants, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of high-end and elegant modern chandeliers, manufactured by Kalmar, Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design and heavy quality. Each chandeli...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
1 of 2 Large Chrome Sputnik Atomium Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Exclusive Polished aluminum with 12 bubble glasses (mouth-blown)
Stunning Sputnik pendant lamp designed by Kalmar Leuchten during the 1970s.
Sockets: It needs 12x E14 small bulbs.
L...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Large Kalmar Square Flushmount Murano Organic Glass, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large square flushmount ceiling light with brass backplate and hand blown Murano glass in ice melted shape by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s.
High quality o...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Murano Ice Glass Flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning large flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1960s.
The flush mount is composed of a 5 thick textured ice glass elements attached to a brass metal frame.
Won...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid - Century Modern "Florida" Chandelier by Kalmar, Glass and Brass, 1970s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A mid - century modern "Florida" chandelier by J.T.Kalmar, Austria, circa 1970s.
This beautiful chandelier is made of gilt brass with 21 heavy thick clear ice glass blocks.
Socket: ...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Sconce or Wall Light Glass Original Design Kalmar Vienna Austria, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A special wall light produced by Austrian manufacturer Kalmar. This characteristic object made in the early 1960s still remains in perfect original condition. Executed in structured ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage 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
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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