J.T. Kalmar Yellow Table Desk Side Lamp, Brass & Iron, Vienna, Austria, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Modernist Midcentury desk, table, or side lamp from the 1950s. Designed by Julius Theodor Kalmar and manufactured by J.T.
Metal, Brass, Iron
Kalmar Brass Red Tulip Stand Desk Table Lamp 1960s 2 bulbs
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A table or desk lamp with tulip stand and red lampshade by J.T.
Brass
Two J.T. Kalmar Vienna „Billy TL“ White Mid-Century Table Desk Lamps, Austria
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to two beautiful vintage Modernist lamps from the 1950s, sold and priced individually. This is the "Billy TL" model, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar in Vienna, Austria. These wonderfu...
Metal, Brass
$3,340Sale Price|20% Off
Josef Frank J.T. Kalmar Brass & Leather Desk Table Lamp, 1950s, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar, Haus & Garten, Josef Frank
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Important 1950s desk lamp, designed by Josef Frank and manufactured by J.T.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamp Brass Blue Black Metal Kalmar 1950 Vienna
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A wonderful iconic table lamp or desk lamp by Kalmar features a fabulous blue lacquered cone shaped shade and a brass stem with string handle.
Metal, Iron
$1,113Sale Price|20% Off
modernist kalmar sytle Bauhaus beige metal + brass Desk Light, Austria, 1950s
By Christian Dell, J.T. Kalmar, Kaiser Idell
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Desk light Origin: Austria Producer: in style of J.T. Kalmar Age: 1950s Original Bauhaus Light, designed and produced in Austria in the 1950s. All original good...
Metal
Chrome Bubble Table Lamp or Desk, Set of 2 Midcentury, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Verviers, BE
Set of 2 chrome bubble table or desk lamps, made in Germany in the late 1960s. The lamps has got an E27 Edison screw-on socket. Having recently been re-wired. In excellent conditi...
Chrome
Table Desk Lamp, Patinated Brass Green Adjustable Shade Black Metal, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar, Stilnovo, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Kalmar or Rupert Nikoll.
Metal, Brass
Stilfix Desk Lamp by J.T. Kalmar for Kalmar, 1950
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Cast iron base, brass neck, plastic handle, metal lampshade with original red lacquer.
Brass
"Assistent" desk lamp by J.T KALMAR, design 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in PARIS, FR
The Assistent desk lamp is a perfect illustration of Julius Theodor Kalmar's aesthetic, with a beautiful contrast between black structure, white perspex and fawn leather.
Metal
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H 14.57 in Dm 12.6 in
Austrian Midcentury Brass Leather and White Acrylic Desk Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent Austrian 1960s brass, leather and acrylic desk lamp with adjustable shade designed an manufactured by J.T.
Brass
Austrian Midcentury Green Lacquered Adjustable Brass Desk Lamp
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Charming Austrian 1950s brass desk or table lamp with adjustable green lacquered metal shade in beautiful original condition.
Brass, Metal
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H 17.72 in W 16.15 in D 11.82 in
unique minimalist kalmar style brass table desk light, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: table light Origin: Austria Age: 1960s This original vintage table light was designed and produced in the 1960s in Austria. the super rare and minimalist stand elem...
Brass
Modernist Articulated Desk Lamp By Kurt Versen
By J.T. Kalmar, Kurt Versen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant and finely rendered patinated brass desk lamp having a weighted disc base and gracefully arching stem supporting an overhanging pivoting conical shade.
Brass, Steel
Desk Table Lamp Edited by Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Paris, FR
Gilded bronze desk table lamp. The base is coated with braided leather.
Ormolu
J.T Kalmar 1960 Brass Desk Lamp with Adjustable Lampshade
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant table lamp by Kalmar Austria featuring a translucent perspex lampshade, solid orthogonal brass handle and base partly covered with leather. It's in excellent condition.
Brass
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H 14.57 in Dm 12.6 in
Austrian Midcentury Brass Leather and White Acrylic Desk Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
This excellent Austrian midcentury desk lamp with adjustable shade was designed and manufactured by J.T.
Brass
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H 14.97 in Dm 12.6 in
Table Desk Lamp with Adjustable Lampshade by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Late 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Very simple and stylish table lamp with an adjustable lampshade by J.T. Kalmar from the late 1960s. It is made of black metal, a leather grip and a white plastic lampshade. Excell...
Chrome Bubble Table Lamp or Desk, Set of 2 Midcentury, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Verviers, BE
Set of 2 chrome bubble table or desk lamps, made in Germany in the late 1960s. The lamps has got an E14 Edison screw-on socket. Having recently been re-wired. In excellent conditi...
Chrome
Vintage Wood Wenge Table Lamp or Desk, Set of 2 Midcentury, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Verviers, BE
Set of 2 tables or desk lamps, made in Germany in the late 1960s. The lamp has got an E14 Edison Fitting Having recently been re-wired. In excellent condition and in full working ...
Chrome
Modernist Desk Lamp, Model "Style" by Kalmar, Austria, 1950s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Vienna, Vienna
New rewired, polished brass parts.
Brass
Amazing Desk Lamp by J.T.Kalmar, Vienna, 1950
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Desk lamp, Designed by J.T. Kalmar. Prod. Kalmar, Austria, model style.
Telescope Desk Lamp by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Basel, CH
Beautiful "Telescope" desk lamp by J.T. Kalmar, Austria in the 1960s. Solid brass parts and a brown leather detail around the stem.
Brass
Kalmar Modern Desk Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chrome shade and metal bird-foot base. Reflector is adjustable. Switch to light is locatedon the cord.
J. Kalmar Austria Desk / Table Lamp Mid Century Brass Gold Red
By J.T. Kalmar, Stilnovo
Located in Antwerp, BE
J. Kalmar Austria Desk / Table Lamp Mid Century Brass Gold Red .
Large Austrian Desk Lamp
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A large adjustable table lamp possibly a design from Kalmar, Vienna.
Brass
1950's Mid-Century Desk Lamp
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Nurnberg, DE
Rare 1950's desk lamp, most probably Austrian. Brass, black lacquered aluminum shade, plastic cord. Very good vintage condition, rewired. Swiveling shade.
a pair of Desk Lamps by J.T.Kalmar, Vienna, 1950
Located in Vienna, Vienna
a pair of desk lamps, Designed by J.T. Kalmar. Prod. Kalmar, Austria, model style.
Brass
Crane Feet Table Desk Lamp Attributed to J.T Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Staphorst, NL
Sculptural elegant desk lamp of the 1950s. Messing base crane feet shaped.
$1,855 / set
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 35.83 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and p...
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imagination, cre...
Metal, Iron
$3,015 / item
H 16.54 in W 55.12 in D 20.87 in
Klismos Walnut Wood Woven Leather Bench Customizable Upholstery and Wood
By Pescetta
Located in IT
Klismos walnut wood brown woven leather Bench, Customizable Upholstery and Wood. Other colors and upholstery are available. Italian artisanal production by Pescetta Home Decoration....
Leather, Walnut
Modern Counter Stools in Walnut, Cicely Collection
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
These walnut counter height cicely stools are beautifully constructed from solid walnut in Ohio, USA. This stool was style-spotted at the Spring 2022 High Point Market. These stools ...
Walnut
$1,337 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$8,616Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Alexander and Jones Sunday Daybed in Oak & Cream Bouclé Handcrafted to Order
Located in Cirencester, England
The Sunday Daybed is a signature made-to-order piece by Alexander and Jones, handcrafted in our Cotswolds studio, UK, from sculpted solid oak with our signature wave form frame and c...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
$8,232 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Poplar Burl veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustab...
Wood, Poplar, Burl
$4,000 / item
H 18 in W 60 in D 18 in
Sculptural ICO Bench Series 60 in Natural Walnut by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
The ICO Bench is a sophisticated reinterpretation of Ico Ponti’s modernism, where architectural form meets modern functionality. Defined by its signature angled legs and subtle metal...
Walnut, Oak
$2,838 / item
H 24 in W 24 in D 24 in
Modern Fabric Pendant Light by Studio Mirei, Nebula 60, from Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Nebula collection is drawn out of the interstellar clouds of dust and gas in space - regions where stars begin to form. Made of a woven natural fiber from the banana tree, which ...
Natural Fiber
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$1,800 / item
H 26 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, ...
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
"Armand" Angular Burl Wood Desk by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Armand Desk reflects the heritage of French Art Moderne in a form wrapped entirely in hand-matched exotic burl veneer. Continuous grain flows seamlessly across the top, legs, and...
Burl
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
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