Kalmar Atomic Ceiling Lamps Chandeliers, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Wien, AT
Kalmar atomic ceiling lamps chandeliers, 1960s designed and executed by Kalmar Vienna in 1969.
Nickel
$5,900 / item
H 80 in Dm 29 in
Up of 3 Identical J.T. Kalmar Atomic Ceiling Lamps Chandeliers, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to three identical huge Austrian Mid-Century Atomium chandeliers, designed and executed by J.T. Kalmar Vienna in 1969. Vey impressive pieces, made of nickel-plated metal with nice...
Nickel
$3,700
H 29.93 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
Kalmar Atomic Floor or Table Lamp 'RS 6 TL', Aluminum Glass, 1970, One of Two
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A Mid-Century Modern or Space Age Atomium tower table or floor light mod. RS6-TL 1972 designed by J.T. Kalmar, Austria in 1972. The lamp is made of polished aluminum and handblown b...
Aluminum, Nickel, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Kalmar Aluminum Chandelier, Chrome Finish, 1968
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Kalmar Atomic Aluminum Chandelier. Round lightbulbs make the fixture anything you want it to be!
Chrome
Large Atomic RS-System Chandelier by Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare RS 16 HL System by J.T. Kalmar from the 1970s. The construction is made of four long and four short tubes and 16 hand blow glass shades (each 12cm or 4,72inch diameter), powered...
Aluminum
Pair of Atomic Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic pair of midcentury wall sconces with 2 hand-blown glass pieces in each lamp, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. Great geometrical shape. Each sconce ...
Metal
"Sirius 12K" Atomic Space Age Floor Lamp, J.T. Kalmar
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Mortsel, BE
The "Sirius 12K" Atomic Space Age Floor Lamp by J.T. Kalmar stands as a testament to the timeless allure of mid-century design.
Metal, Chrome
Amazing Atomic Ceiling Lamp by J.T. Kalmar, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Space age sputnik / atomic chandelier designed by JT Kalmar. Beautiful timeless design with tubular chrome arms and globe lightbulbs.
Chrome
$3,990 / item
H 59.06 in Dm 24.81 in
Atomic Pendant Light Chandelier by Kalmar, Polished Chrome, 1970s, One of Two
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two 12-arm polished chrome atomic chandeliers or pendant lights model 'ATOMIC 12 HL' by J.T.
Chrome
$12,390
H 30.71 in Dm 30.71 in
Large Kalmar Chandelier Pendant Light Sputnik Atomic 43-Arms Glass Aluminum 1970
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An extra large 43-arm atomic chandelier/pendant light model "RS 43 Kugel HL" by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (at the end of 1960s and beginning of 1970s.)
Aluminum, Chrome, Nickel
$2,951
H 19.3 in Dm 19.3 in
Atomic Age Chandelier by Kalmar Franken KG, Model RS 14 HL, Austria 1970's
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Cork, IE
Produced in the early 1970's by Kalmar Franken KG in Austria, this 14-armed chandelier is a retro-futuristic homage to the space age of the 50's with a touch of disco glamour!
Aluminum
$1,749Sale Price|50% Off
H 24.5 in Dm 19.75 in
Mid Century Modern J. T. Kalmar Franken KG Atomic 7 Chrome Table Lamp
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Lafayette, IN
Rare "Atomic 7" model table lamp by J.T. Kalmar of Austria.
Chrome
Austrian Polished Chrome Five-Light Table Lamp by Kalmar Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Austrian Modern Polished Chrome Five-Light Table Lamp by J T Kalmar Amazing space age atomic hexagonal chrome silver tower table lamp.
Chrome
$8,205
H 13.78 in Dm 16.54 in
Mid-Century Austrian Space Age Atomic 12 HL Pendant Lamp from J.T. Kalmar, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare atomic space age pendant lamp by j.t. Kalmar, vienna.
Metal
$4,958
H 34.26 in Dm 20.48 in
Mid Century Modern Brass Glass Sputnik Chandelier by J.T.Kalmar, 1970 Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage sputnik chandelier from brass and glass by J.T.Kalmar. The sputnik chandelier was designed and executed by the Viennese lighting firm J.T.Kalmar, 1970.
Brass
Kalmar Vienna Atomic Modernist Pendant Lamp
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare atomium chandelier, executed by Kalmar Austria in the 1960s. This is an outstanding lamp and very hard-to-find. Very beautiful unusual asymmetric design, made of chrome-pla...
Brass, Chrome
Ceiling Lamp Model "Atomic" by J. T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel construction by J. T. Kalmar made in Austria in the 1960s, model Atomic 9DL, fitted with nine chrome, nine bulbs.
Steel
Kalmar Mid-Century Modern Atomic Style 'Sirius' Table Lamp or Pendant
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Astoria, NY
Kalmar Mid-Century Modern Atomic style 'Sirius' chrome table lamp, model 21 BL, made during the 1970's in Austria.
Chrome
Sold
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in L 15.75 in
Large Atomic Space Age Sputnik Light Fixture by Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Aachen, NRW
Exclusive sputnik light fixture designed by Kalmar during the 1970s with nine bubble glass ball on an Alu frame. Heavy quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and re...
Chrome
Large Atomic Space Age Sputnik Light Fixture by Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Aachen, NRW
Exclusive Sputnik light fixture designed by Kalmar during the 1970s with nine bubble glass ball on an Alu frame. Heavy quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ...
Chrome
Large Atomic Space Age Sputnik Light Fixture by Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Aachen, NRW
Exclusive sputnik light fixture designed by Kalmar during the 1970s with nine bubble glass ball on an Alu frame. Heavy quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ...
Chrome
Space Age Atomic Brass Chandelier by J. T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, 1969
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age atomic brass chandelier designed and executed by J.
Brass
Sold
H 10.63 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Regency Style Hanging Lamp Made of Murano Glass by Kalmar, 1960 Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Oirlo, LI
In the last decade of his life, Kalmar developed a number of very popular lighting collections, including Tulipan (ca. 1960s), Ice Glass (1960s) and Atomic (1969).
Brass
J.T. Kalmar Atomic Tower Floor Lamp RS6-TL Space Age 1972
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Atomium tower table or floor light mod. RS6-TL 1972 designed by J.T. Kalmar, Austria in 1972. The frame is made of polished aluminum, the original globes are made of blown glass. L...
Aluminum, Chrome, Nickel
J. T. Kalmar Atomic Sputnik Chandelier, Space-Age Ceiling Lamp, Brass, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A stunning Midcentury sputnik pendant light from the late 1960s, designed and executed by Kalmar Austria. An impressive piece, made of brass, in very good condition. This sculptural ...
Brass
Atomic Modernist Pendant Lamp by Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very rare chandelier, executed by Kalmar Austria in the 1960s. Very beautiful unusual symmetric design, made of plastic-and plated brass. In excellent condition.
Sold
H 16.54 in Dm 18.9 in
Midcentury Atomic "Sirius" Chandelier in Polished Chrome by Kalmar, Austria
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in London, GB
Atomic or space-age chandelier finished in polished chrome.
Chrome
Sold
H 23.63 in Dm 23.63 in
Three Kalmar Pendant Lights Chandeliers 'RS 14', Aluminum Atomic Molecule, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of three rare and fantastic 14-arm sputnik chandeliers / pendant lights model 'RS 14 HL' by Kalmar, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). They a...
Chrome
Atomic Sputnik Light Fixture Flush Mount Glass Chrome by Kalmar, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Outstanding atomic ceiling lamp / chandelier made of glass and nickel / chrome by J.T.
Chrome
Sold
H 59.06 in Dm 24.81 in
Pair of Atomic Pendant Lights Chandeliers by J.T. Kalmar, Polished Chrome, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of 12-arm polished chrome atomic chandeliers or pendant lights model 'ATOMIC 12 HL' by J.T.
Chrome
Space Age Atomic Brass Chandelier by J. T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Atomic chandelier designed by J. T. Kalmar, Vienna launched in 1969, executed by J.
Swirl Glass Ceiling Lamp from Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
In the last decade of his life, Kalmar developed a number of highly popular lighting collections, including Tulipan (ca. 1960), Ice Glass (1960s), and Atomic (1969).
Metal
J.T. Kalmar Atomic Molecule Modern Midcentury Chrome Chandelier
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Pasadena, CA
Modern midcentury chandelier by J.T. Kalmar from Austrian chandelier firm Kalmar and spent his life collaborating with revered architects to make truly innovative pieces that changed...
Chrome
Mid Century Kalmar Ceiling Lamp Model "Atomic 9DL, " Austria, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, Vienna
modell Atomic 9DL designed J.T.Kalmar manufacter Kalmar Austria, 1960 chrome, 9 bulbs diameter 24", height 16"
Chrome
Amazing Atomic Nickel Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar - Vienna 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, Vienna
amazing nickel chandelier model "Atomic 12HL designed J.T.Kalmar, Manufacter Kalmar Austria, Vienna 1970.
Nickel
Kalmar Sputnik Chandelier Atomic Pendant in Glass and Chrome, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Great atomic chandelier by Kalmar Austria, 1960s. Chrome and glass.
Chrome
Atomic Chrome Lamp
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Houston, TX
Atomic Chrome Lamp in the style of Kalmar with nine sockets and bulbs, this lamp makes a statement!
Pair of Sputnik Starburst Atomic Chandeliers
By Doria Leuchten Germany, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of stunning chrome mod chandeliers from Germany. Textured globes add to the beauty (2 available).
Stingray Chandelier Brass by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Stingray chandelier brass by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl. Dimensions: L 152 cm x W 121 cm x H 70 cm Materials: Brass Lampshade & Ceiling cup: 100...
Aluminum, Brass
$968Sale Price|34% Off
H 33.47 in Dm 26.19 in
Vintage chandelier from the 1970s design C. Bonderup & T. Thorup for Fog & Mørup
Located in None, IT
Large Danish gilt brass chandelier, design Claus Bonderup & Torsten Thorup for Fog & Mørup, 1970s. CONDITION: In good, working condition, may show signs of wear given by time. SIZI...
Brass
$1,731 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$4,013
H 57.09 in Dm 15.75 in
Mid-Century Carlo Nason Style Floor Lamp, Glass and Chrome, Mazzega Murano Glass
By Carlo Nason
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1960s Italy floor lamp with three lights in chromed steel, bowl by Mazzega lattimo Murano-glass, gradually transparent at the top. Ready-to-use renewed electrical system Measures...
Steel
$13,900
H 47 in Dm 28.34 in
Stilnovo Original Brass Opaline Glass Orbit Sputnik Chandelier, Italy, 1950
By Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Original 1950 Stilnovo brass opaline glass chandelier, Italy Stilnovo midcentury brass opaline glass chandelier, Italy, circa 1950. Stunning and large original Stilnovo lamp with 9 ...
Brass
Modernist Handblown Murano Frosted Pink Hue Glass & Brass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and well balanced Modernist Handblown Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier w/ Frosted Pink Hued Shades & Brass Fittings originates from Italy during the 21st Century. Fea...
Brass
$1,829 / item
H 24.02 in W 37.41 in D 7.09 in
Spider Wall Light, 3 Arms, Brass and Lacquer, Stilnovo Style, Customizable
By Stilnovo, Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Bochum, NRW
Inspired by the Italian mid-century designs, this wall light will make the focus center of your interior. Three arms pierce the center, each ending with a lacquered metal/brass shade...
Metal, Brass
$4,689
H 30.71 in Dm 23.62 in
Mid-Century German Space Age Minimalist Chandelier from Kaiser Leuchten, 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Imposant candlestick by Emperor. Despite the impressive appearance, the design language is rather reserved. Especially shapes, no ornament. The white coloring supports this minimali...
Metal
Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.
While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.
The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina, with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier. (Note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too.)
Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.
Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes.
Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.
For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.
The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.
With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.