J.T. Kalmar Dornstab Floor Lamp, Austria, 1950
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice shaped floor lamp by J.T. Kalmar and manufactured by Kalmar, Austria 1950. This floor
Brass
$5,900 / item
H 63 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
One of Two Height Adjustable Kalmar Brass Floor Lamps 'Cavador' No. 2098, 1960
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
original dimensions. The light is similar to the well known Kalmar 'Dornstab' floor lamp. The price is
Brass
$5,900 / item
H 63 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Kalmar Brass Floor Lamp 'Cavador' No. 2098, Height Adjustable, 1960, 1 of 2
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
similar to the well known Kalmar 'Dornstab' floor lamp. Two lights are available. The price is per lamp
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'Dornstab' Floor Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Utrecht, NL
All new, contemporary edition of J.T. Kalmar's iconic 'Dornstab' design from 1947 in exclusive
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Oak & Brass 'Dornstab' Floor Lamp by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Utrecht, NL
Dornstab lamp and our other lighting by Kalmar.
Brass
$5,786
H 59.06 in W 31.5 in D 18.51 in
Mid-Century Floor Lamp Model 2076 "Dornstab" by J.T Kalmar, Austria, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Floor Lamp Model 2076 "Dornstab" by J.T Kalmar, Austria, 1950s
Metal, Brass
$5,770
H 60.24 in W 13 in D 1.58 in
Mid-Century Floor Lamp Model 2076 "Dornstab" by J.T Kalmar, Austria, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Floor Lamp Model 2076 "Dornstab" by J.T Kalmar, Austria, 1950s
Brass
$11,420
H 59.06 in W 18.51 in D 31.5 in
J.T Kalmar & A. Pöll Floor Lamp Model 2076 / Dornstab by J.T Kalmar in Vienna
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare floor lamp model 2076 / dornstab designed by J.T Kalmar & A. Pöll. Produced by J.T Kalmar
Brass
$12,657
H 59.26 in W 17.92 in D 30.71 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Walnut Floor Lamp Dornstab J. T. Kalmar Vienna
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage floor lamp Dornstab or Thorn Stick from walnut and brass by J. T. Kalmar
Brass
Mid-Century Dornstab Floor Lamp by A. Pöll for Kalmar
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare floor lamp of Kalmar. An early design classic that draws its elegance from the functionality
Metal
outstanding rare counterweight dornstab wall lamp
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Munich, DE
many dornstab floor lamps, never before wall lamps. a very rare opportunity to own something very nice
Aluminum, Brass
Stylish Floor Lamp Dornstab Kalmar, Austria, 1949
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Berlin, DE
The origin draft of the Dornstab lamp comes from 1947 in a slightly modified form to the object
Teak
J.T. Kalmar 'Dornstab' Floor Lamp, Austria, 1947
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Brussels, BE
J.T. Kalmar 'Dornstab' floor lamp, Austria, 1947.
Wood
Kalmar "Dornstab" Floor Lamp
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
One of the most famous Austrian Post War Modern Classics. Kalmar Model No. 2076 The shade has
Brass
Kalmar "Dornstab" Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
elegant "Dornstab" floor lamp by J. T. Kalmar, stand in teak, shade in fabric, manufactured by
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"Dornstab" Floor Lamp by Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Paris, FR
Adjustable floor lamp "Dornstab" by Kalmar.
Brass
Dornstab Floor Lamp by Kalmar
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage Dornstab floor lamp by Kalmar. Unique design with arched mahogany stem resting on solid
Brass
Early Brass 'Dornstab' Floor Lamp by J.T. Kalmar Austria
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Utrecht, NL
Beautiful vintage 'Dornstab' floor lamp by J.T. Kalmar from the late 1950's. Made of solid beech
Brass
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H 59.06 in W 18.51 in D 31.5 in
Floor Lamp "Dornstab" model 2076 by J.T. Kalmar Kalmar, Austria 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rosendahl, DE
This rare Dornstab floor lamp, model 2076, was designed in 1947 by J.T. Kalmar in collaboration
Brass
Rosewood and Black Brass 'Dornstab' Floor Lamp by Kalmar, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Utrecht, NL
Contemporary re-edition of Kalmar's design from 1947. Rosewood saber-shaped stand with black
Brass
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H 59.06 in W 18.51 in D 29.93 in
Dornstab floor lamp by J.T. Kalmar and A. Pöll for Kalmar Werkstätten, 1940s Aus
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Dornstab floor lamp by J.T. Kalmar and A. Pöll for Kalmar Werkstätten, 1940s Austria. The Dornstab
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Dornstab Floor Lamp by J. T. Kalmar et A. Pöll, Kalmar Werkstatten, 1947
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in PARIS, FR
of an organic shape, give all its elegance and originality to this vintage floor lamp. Another
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Dornstab Floor Lamp by J. T. Kalmar et A. Pöll, Kalmar Werkstatten, 1947
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in PARIS, FR
of an organic shape, give all its elegance and originality to this vintage floor lamp. Another
Brass
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H 17.72 in W 13.39 in L 17.72 in
Austrian Midcentury Brass and Walnut Dornstab Floor Lamp by J. T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
This beautiful Austrian midcentury Dornstab - thorn stick - floor lamp, was designed in 1947 and
Brass
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H 68.12 in W 17.72 in D 14.57 in
Mid-century floor lamp model 2076 "Dornstab" by J.T Kalmar - Austria 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century floor lamp model 2076 "Dornstab" by J.T Kalmar - Austria 1950s
Wood
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H 68.12 in W 21.66 in D 14.57 in
Mid-Century Modulable Lampshade Floor Lamp Model 2076 "Dornstab" by J.T Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century modulable lampshade floor lamp model 2076 "Dornstab" by J.T Kalmar - Austria 1950s.
Wood
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H 59.06 in W 26.38 in D 18.12 in
Mid-Century Floor Lamp Model 2076 "Dornstab" by J.T Kalmar, Austria, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp With Modular Lampshade Model 2076 "Dornstab" by J.T Kalmar, Austria
Wood
Kalmar Dornstab Floor Lamp, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in San Francisco, CA
A beautiful Dornstab (‘thorn stick’) floor lamp, designed in 1947 by J.T. Kalmar. It is made out of
Brass
J.T. Kalmar Dornstab Floor Lamp, Austria, 1947
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice and rare floor lamp designed by J.T. Kalmar, manufactured by Kalmar Werkstatten, 1947
Brass
J.T. Kalmar 'Dornstab' Floor Lamp Austria, 1947
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in The Hague, NL
Very nice and rare floor lamp designed by J.T. Kalmar for Kalmar Werkstatten in 1947. This is a
Teak
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H 60 in W 18 in D 18 in
Beautiful Midcentury Kalmar Dornstab Floor Lamp Brass, Wood, Austria, 1950s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful floor lamp, designed and executed by J.T. Kalmar Austria. The lampshade is adjustable
Brass
J.T. Kalmar 'Dornstab' Floor Lamp Austria, 1947 First Edition
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in The Hague, NL
First edition Dornstab lamp designed by J.T. Kalmar for Kalmar Werkstatten in 1947. This is a very
Teak
Kalmar Brass and Teak 'Dornstab' Floor Lamp, Austria
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Utrecht, NL
'Dornstab' floor lamp by Kalmar, Austria executed from teak and heavy solid brass with a unique
Brass
J.T. Kalmar Brass and Teak 'Dornstab' Floor Lamp
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Utrecht, NL
Beautiful vintage 'Dornstab' floor lamp by J.T. Kalmar from the early 1960s. Made of solid teak and
Brass
Dornstab Floor Lamp by J.T. Kalmar & A. Pöll for Kalmar, 1950
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hamburg, DE
Floor lamp model 2076 Dornstab by J.T. Kalmar and A. Pöll for Kalmar Vienna. Designed 1947. Solid
Brass
Early Brass 'Dornstab' Floor Lamp by J.T. Kalmar Austria
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Utrecht, NL
Beautiful vintage 'Dornstab' floor lamp by J.T. Kalmar from the late 1950's. Made of solid beech
Brass
Kalmar Floor Lamp 'Dornstab' No. 2076, Brass Wood Cane, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A gorgeous floor lamp by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960
Brass
Rosewood & Brass 'Dornstab' Floor Lamp by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Utrecht, NL
Contemporary edition of J.T. Kalmar's iconic design from 1947 in exclusive and beautiful solid
Brass
Sold
H 58 in W 18 in D 29 in
J.T. Kalmar 2x Dornstab Adjustable Floor Lamp, Brass, Walnut, Austria, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to two beautiful "Dornstab" floor lamps, we offer a matching one in our other listing. Designed
Brass
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H 58 in W 18 in D 29 in
J.T. Kalmar 2x Dornstab Adjustable Floor Lamp, Brass, Walnut, Austria, 1950s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to two beautiful "Dornstab" floor lamps, we offer a matching one in our other listing. Designed
Brass
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H 59.85 in W 17.72 in D 23.63 in
Floor Lamp 'Dornstab' No. 2076 by J.T. Kalmar, Patinated Brass Wood Cane, 1960
By Josef Frank, J.T. Kalmar, Rupert Nikoll, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A gorgeous floor lamp by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960
Brass
J. T. Kalmar "Dornstab" Floor Lamp
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original "Dornstab" ("thorn stick") adjustable teak floor lamp by J. T. Kalmar. Linen shade with
J. T. Kalmar "Dornstab" Floor Lamp
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original "Thorn Stick" adjustable teak floor lamp by J. T. Kalmar. Linen shade with brown piping
J. T. Kalmar Dornstab Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original dornstab ("thorn stick") adjustable teak floor lamp by J. T. Kalmar. Linen shade with
Dornstab Floor Lamp, Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A " Dornstab" floor lamp, model 2076, manufacted by J.T. Kalmar in Vienna circa 1952. Three
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Floor Lamp "Dornstab" by Kalmar, Austria-Vienna
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, Vienna
adjustable floor lamp, designed J.T.Kalmar, manufacture Kalmar Austria model "Dornstab
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Floor Lamp, "Dornstab" by Kalmar, Austria, 1950
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
This exquisite floor lamp, called "Dornstab", was designed and manufactured in the 1950s by
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Floor Lamp, "Dornstab" by Kalmar, Austria 1950
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
This exquisite floor lamp, called "Dornstab", was designed and manufactured in the 1950s by
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Kalmar Dornstab Wood Lamp and Bronze-Base Floor Lamp
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in New York, NY
"Dornstab" floor lamp by J. T. Kalmar, stand in teak and brass, manufactured by Werkstätten, J T
Brass
J. T. Kalmar Adjustable Floor Lamp Dornstab, Vienna, 1950
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Adjustable floor lamp Dornstab, J. T. Kalmar Vienna 1950 brass base, wooden stam, height
Brass
Dornstab Floor Lamp - Model 2076 - J.T. Kalmar & A. Pöll
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Antwerpen, BE
exaggerated ornaments but was heading towards a more innovative approach. Floor lamp ‘Dornstab’ is a perfect
Brass
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H 59.85 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Floor lamp by J. T. Kalmar Austria Dornstab Wiener Werkstätten 1947
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Berlin, DE
A beautiful bow floor lamp called "Dornstab" designed by Kalmar, Austria. This piece has a
Teak, Textile
1940s Kalmar Thorn Stick / Dornstab Floor Lamp with Brass Foot, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Floor lamp thorn stick/Dornstab, designed and manufactured by J. T. Kalmar, Vienna, 1940. Made
Metal
J.T.Kalmar floorlamp- "Dornstab"
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, Vienna
floorlamp, modell "Dornstab", Modell nr. 2076 manufacted by Kalmar Ausria, adjustable to three
Brass
Charming Floor Lamp "Dornstab" Designed Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, 1950
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Floor lamp. Rupert Nikoll Vienna, 1950. Brass base, wooden stem, woven bast shade. Height
Brass
Dornstab Brass and Teak Floor Lamp by Kalmar circa 1950 Austria
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Dornstab brass and teak floor lamp by Kalmar circa 1950 Austria All original 'Dornstab' floor lamp
Brass
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H 59.85 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Floor lamp by J. T. Kalmar Austria Dornstab Wiener Werkstätten, 1947
Located in Berlin, DE
A beautiful bow floor lamp called "Dornstab" designed by Kalmar, Austria. This piece has a
Floor Lamp by Austrolux Inspired by J.T. Kalmar, Dornstab, Austria, 1950
By Eba Leuchten
Located in Vienna, AT
This floor lamp was made by Austrolux and is inspired of the famous Kalmar floor lamps. It is made
Kalmar Dornstab Floor Lamp in Oak and Polished Brass
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Contemporary re-edition of a, 1947 Kalmar design. Oak stem, fittings in polished brass, silk shade.
Brass
Kalmar Dornstab Floor Lamp in Oak and Polished Brass
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Contemporary re-edition of a, 1947 Kalmar design. Oak stem, fittings in polished brass, silk shade.
Brass
Dornstab Floor Lamp
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in New York, NY
-shaped stand through the lamp shade, designers J,T Kalmar and A. Poll melded form as well as function
Brass
Carl Auböck X-Lamp Floor Lamp
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck X-lamp floor lamp. Designed in 1950, these versatile and Minimalist Viennese lamps are executed in bamboo and brass with a heavy X-shaped brass base that can be balanced ...
Brass
$17,117 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$2,730 / item
H 12.63 in W 7 in D 5.5 in
Series03 Wall Sconce, "Smoke" Patinated Sculpted Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Sculpted solid brass in a "smoke" acid patinated finish, machined and mechanically fastened. Goatskin parchment shade with accordion-folded face and hand stitched edges. Hand-dyed br...
Brass
Handcrafted Farmhouse Fluted Porcelain Pendant With Trumpet Shape
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. On their own they make a statement with their gentle flared bottoms and deep fluting. Hang in multiples for extra oomph. These cas...
Brass
'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
$1,050 / item
H 5.5 in Dm 8 in
KINA Wall Sconce or Flushmount in Blown Glass and Bronze by Blueprint Lighting
By Isamu Noguchi, George Nelson, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Kina - a striking display of naturalism and intricate design. With its delicate lines and curves, this fixture emulates the beauty of a sea urchin, evoking a sense of...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American standard Multiple available ...
Brass
$5,129 / item
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Walnut
$1,696Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
$14,500 / set
H 30 in W 31.5 in D 33 in
Pair of 1940's Style Classic Club or Lounge Chairs in Amber Color Shearling
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful exuberant pair of new Danish modern lounge chairs of our own design. The design is inspired by the classic designs from the 1940s but with our own design variations and up-...
Sheepskin, Beech
Pins Medium Side Table
By Marioni
Located in Milan, IT
Colorful and sophisticated, this side table will make an elegant statement in a contemporary living room, where it can be displayed alone or combined with others in the same Pins col...
Brass
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
$9,261 / item
H 35.44 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes. Original design by Glustin Luminaires.
Alabaster, Brass
$6,388 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
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.
The modern floor lamp is an evolution of torchères — tall floor candelabras that originated in France as a revolutionary development in lighting homes toward the end of the 17th century. Owing to the advent of electricity and the introduction of new materials as a part of lighting design, floor lamps have taken on new forms and configurations over the years.
In the early 1920s, Art Deco lighting artisans worked with dark woods and modern metals, introducing unique designs that still inspire the look of modern floor lamps developed by contemporary firms such as Luxxu.
Popular mid-century floor lamps include everything from the enchanting fixtures by the Italian lighting artisans at Stilnovo to the distinctly functional Grasshopper floor lamp created by Scandinavian design pioneer Greta Magnusson-Grossman to the Paracarro floor lamp by the Venetian master glass workers at Mazzega. Among the more celebrated names in mid-century lighting design are Milanese innovators Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, who, along with their eldest brother, Livio, worked for their own firm as architects and designers. While Livio departed the practice in 1952, Achille and Pier Giacomo would go on to design the Arco floor lamp, the Toio floor lamp and more for legendary lighting brands such as FLOS.
Today’s upscale interiors frequently integrate the otherworldly custom lighting solutions created by a wealth of contemporary firms and designers such as Spain’s Masquespacio, whose Wink floor lamps integrate gold as well as fabric fringes.
Visual artists and industrial designers have a penchant for floor lamps, possibly because they’re so often a clever marriage of design and the functions of lighting. A good floor lamp can change the mood of any room while adding a touch of elegance to your entire space. Find yours now on 1stDibs.