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Kaiser Ice Glass Flush Mount Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A highly textural swirl surface to the outside of the glass and granulate fused interior create
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Metal, Brass

Ice Glass Chandelier by Kaiser Leuchten
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and high-quality ice glass chandelier from the 1960s. The lamp with the 10 crystal
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Ice glass ceiling lamp by Kaiser Leuchten
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
spectacular play of light is created. Manufacturer: Kaiser Leuchten Condition: Very good vintage condition
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Metal

Midcentury Ice Glass Chandelier by Kaiser Leuchten
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Vienna, AT
Round steel frame festooned alternately with glass and brass tubes and a heavy glass plate on the
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Steel

Square Murano Ice Glass Flushmount, Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful square Murano ice glass flush mount was manufactured by Kaiser Leuchten in Germany
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Murano Glass

Big Round Ice Glass Flushmount, Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful round ice glass flushmount manufactured by Kaiser Leuchten in Germany, 1970s. Thickly
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Big Round Ice Glass Flushmount, Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful round Murano glass flushmount made by Kaiser Leuchten in Germany, 1970s. Thickly
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Ice Glass Bathroom Sconce by Kaiser Leutchten
By Kaiser Idell
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large rectangular bathroom sconce composed of bend ice glass and chromed steel. It features 3
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Art Glass

large kaiser CEILING FIXTURE flush mount thick ice glass
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Mannheim, DE
pieces of ice glass, a disc and a ring. Both are attached to the white-lacquered base with chrome-plated
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Glass

Big Round Ice Glass Flush Mount, Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful round ice glass flush mount manufactured by Kaiser Leuchten in Germany, 1970s. Thickly
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Large Square Murano Ice Glass Flushmount, Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful Large square murano ice glass flush mount was manufactured by Kaiser Leuchten in
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Murano Glass

Midcentury Round Ice Glass Flush Mount by Kaiser, 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
lamp has three round brass hooks which secure the ice glass. The bottom of the lamp is also brass
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Brass

Kaiser Set of Two Large Textured Ice Glass Sconces
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful brass pair of large 1950s glass sconces or wall lamps by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany.Thick
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Kaiser Set of Two Large Textured Ice Glass Sconces
Kaiser Set of Two Large Textured Ice Glass Sconces
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H 11.82 in W 19.69 in D 3.94 in
Big Round Ice Glass Flush Mount, Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful round Murano glass flush mount made by Kaiser Leuchten in Germany, 1970s. Thickly
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Murano Glass

Big Round Ice Glass Flush Mount, Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful round Murano glass flush mount made by Kaiser Leuchten in Germany, 1970s. Thickly
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Murano Glass

Big Round Ice Glass Flush Mount, Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful round ice glass flush mount manufactured by Kaiser Leuchten in Germany, 1970s. Thickly
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Lovely Ice Glass Flush Mount by Kaiser Leuchten, 1960s Germany
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Ice Glass Flush Mount by Kaiser Leuchten, 1960s Germany. Dimension Height: 4.33 in (11 cm
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Vintage Crystal Ice Glass Round Chandelier by Kaiser Leuchten, 60s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
A Kaiser Leuchten ice glass chandelier made in Germany in the 1960s. It is a fascinating lamp
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Mid-20th Century German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Rare Kaiser Leuchten Midcentury Crystal Ice Glass Circular Chandelier, 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A Kaiser Leuchten ice glass chandelier made in Germany in the 1960s. It is fascinating with its
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Big Round Murano Ice Glass Flush Mount, Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful round ice glass flush mount manufactured by Kaiser Leuchten in Germany, 1970s. Thickly
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Glass

Rare Large Murano Ice Glass Circular Flushmount, Kaiser Leuchten, 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A rare, large Murano ice glass and brass circular four-light flushmount, by Kaiser Leuchten
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Flush Mount

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Brass

Rare Kaiser Leuchten Midcentury Crystal Ice Glass Circular Chandelier, 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A Kaiser Leuchten ice glass chandelier made in Germany in the 1960s. It is fascinating with its
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Metal

Rare Kaiser Leuchten Midcentury Crystal Ice Glass Circular Chandelier, 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A Kaiser Leuchten ice glass chandelier made in Germany in the 1960s. It is fascinating with its
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Big Round Murano Ice Glass Flush Mount, Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful round ice glass flush mount manufactured by Kaiser Leuchten in Germany, 1970s. Thickly
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Murano Glass

Big Round Murano Ice Glass Flush Mount, Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful round ice glass flush mount manufactured by Kaiser Leuchten in Germany, 1970s. Thickly
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Murano Glass

Large Murano Ice Glass Vanity Sconce by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Gorgeous Murano glass sconce Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, circa 1970s. High quality and in very good
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Beautiful set of two ceiling lamps, ice glass, Kaiser Leuchten
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Harderwijk, NL
thick and heavy ice glass lamps allow light to pass through in a beautiful way. The lamps have a metal
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass

60s 70s Lamp Luminaire Plafoniere Flush Mount Ice Glass Kaiser Leuchten
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s Lamp luminaire plafoniere flush mount ice glass Kaiser Leuchten Object: plafoniere
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Vintage 1970s German Flush Mount

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Metal

Large Murano Ice Glass Vanity Sconces by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Gorgeous glass sconces with brass holders by Hillebrand Leuchten, Germany, circa 1970s. High
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Rare Large Murano Ice Glass Circular Flush Mount, Kaiser Leuchten, 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A rare, large Murano ice glass and brass circular four-light flush mount, by Kaiser Leuchten
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Flush Mount

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Brass

1960s German Kaiser Leuchten Textured Iced Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in London, GB
1960s German Kaiser Leuchten textured, iced-glass, flush mount ceiling light. The thick textured
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of Murano Ice Glass Vanity Sconces by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Gorgeous pair of angular glass sconces with chrome holders by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, circa 1970s
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Pair of Murano Ice Glass Vanity Sconces by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Gorgeous pair of Murano glass sconces by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, circa 1970s. Heavy quality
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Murano Ice Glass Vanity Sconces by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Gorgeous pair of Murano glass sconces by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, circa 1970s. Heavy quality
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

60s 70s ceiling lamp Plafoniere Flush Mount Ice Glass by Kaiser Leuchten
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s ceiling lamp Plafoniere Flush Mount Ice Glass by Kaiser Leuchten Object: Plafoniere
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Vintage 1970s German Flush Mount

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Metal

60s 70s ice glass flush mount ceiling lamp by Kaiser Leuchten Germany
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s ice glass flush mount ceiling lamp by Kaiser Leuchten Germany Object: Plafoniere
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Vintage 1970s German Flush Mount

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Metal

60s 70s ice glass flush mount ceiling lamp by Kaiser Leuchten Germany
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s ice glass flush mount ceiling lamp by Kaiser Leuchten Germany Object: Plafoniere
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Vintage 1970s German Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

60s 70s ice glass flush mount ceiling lamp by Kaiser Leuchten Germany
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s ice glass flush mount ceiling lamp by Kaiser Leuchten Germany Object: Plafoniere
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Vintage 1970s German Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

60s 70s Plafoniere Flush Mount Ice Glass ceiling lamp by Kaiser Leuchten
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s Plafoniere Flush Mount Ice Glass ceiling lamp by Kaiser Leuchten Object: plafoniere
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Vintage 1970s German Flush Mount

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Metal

Large German Textured Ice Glass Ceiling Light Flush Mount by Kaiser, 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Berlin, DE
Massive ice glass flush mount by Kaiser. Germany, 1960s.  
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Glass

Midcentury Ice Amber Textured Glass Flush mount by Kaiser, Germany, circa 1960
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in London, GB
Midcentury ice amber textured glass flushmount by Kaiser. Germany, circa 1960. In excellent
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Metal

1 of 2 Big Round Murano Ice Glass Flushmount, Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful round ice glass flushmount manufactured by Kaiser Leuchten in Germany, 1970s. Thickly
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Murano Glass

Ice Glass Square Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, 1960s Germany
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Outstanding ice glass square flush mount ceiling lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, 1960s, Germany
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Metal

Circular Glass Flush Mount with Ice Block Pattern by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in London, GB
Circular glass flush mount light with ice block pattern by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1970s. The
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Metal

Modernist Kaiser Textured Murano Ice Glass Flush Mount or Wall Lamp, Germany
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
is made of textured ice glass, white painted metal, three porcelain fittings ( for three x E14
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

1 of 2 Large Ice Glass Chrome Chandelier by Kaiser, Germany, 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic star shape chandelier by Kaiser, Germany, manufactured, circa 1960 -1969. Curved Murano
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

One of Five Ice Glass Sconces of Wall Lights by Kaiser Leuchten
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Berlin, BE
Kaiser. The thick textured glass creates a wonderful light effect. The sconces are in excellent condition
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass

Fantastic Kaiser Primat Ice Textured Crystal Drum Chandelier
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Kingston, NY
Fantastic primat ice textured crystal drum chandelier by Kaiser Leuchten. Silvered frame and 38 ice
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Silver Plate

Textured Ice Crystal Glass & Brass Wall Sconces by Kaiser Germany 1960's
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
textured ice crystal glass and brass hardware The glass is artisan made and is textured on the outside and
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

1 of 3 Large Ice Glass Chrome Flushmount Fixture by Kaiser, Germany, 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic star shape flush mount light by Kaiser, Germany, manufactured circa 1960-1969. Curved
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Extra Large 24" Flush Mount Chandelier Iced Murano Glass by Kaiser, Germany 1960
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
disc made of heavy textured clear iced glass on a white metal frame with nickel finals. Manufactured by
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Nickel, Metal

1 of 5 Large Murano Ice Glass Chrome Flushmount by Kaiser, Germany, 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
glasses suspended from a fixture and signed by the German maker Kaiser Leuchten. Sockets: six x E14
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

1 of 5 Large Murano Ice Glass Vanity Sconce by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Gorgeous angular glass sconce with chrome holders by Hillebrand Leuchten, Germany, circa 1970s
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

1960 German Kaiser Kaiser Flush Mount Ceiling Light Murano Glass
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Almelo, NL
Gorgeous drum-shaped flush mount chandelier made of heavy textured clear iced glass on a grey metal
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Glass

Rare Mid Century Modern Ice Glass Flush Mount or Sconce by Kaiser Leuchten 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Munich, DE
by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1960s. Manufacturers label reverse. Executed in nickel-plated brass
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Metal, Brass

Set of 2 Vintage 1960s Ice Glass Metal Wall Light by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
by premium German producer of the 1950 and 1960s, Kaiser Leuchten. It is made from heavy glass
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

1 of 4 Pairs of Murano Ice Glass Vanity Sconces by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Gorgeous pair of Murano glass sconces by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, circa 1970s. Heavy quality and
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Chic Grand Kaiser Primat Ice Textured Crystal Plafoniere / Flush Mount
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Kingston, NY
Chic Grand Primat Ice textured crystal drum Plafoniere / flush mount by Kaiser Leuchten. Silvered
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Silver Plate

1 of 3 -Set of 2 PetiteMurano Ice Glass Vanity Sconces by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Gorgeous set of 2 petite Murano glass sconces by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, circa 1970s. Heavy
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Kaiser Glass Wall Lights, Germany, 1970
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Bronx, NY
plates and one piece of thick ice looking curved glass shade with an outer structure to the glass like
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Late 20th Century German Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

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Kaiser Ice Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of kaiser ice glass available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, murano glass and metal, every item from our selection of kaiser ice glass was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of kaiser ice glass you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of kaiser ice glass, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of kaiser ice glass over the years, but those crafted by Kaiser Leuchten, Kaiser and Doria Leuchten Germany are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Kaiser Ice Glass?

Prices for a piece of kaiser ice glass can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $190 and can go as high as $7,396, while the average can fetch as much as $2,149.

A Close Look at Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

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.

Finding the Right Lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat. 

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.