$4,689
H 29.93 in Dm 14.97 in
Mid - Century Modern "Florida" Chandelier by Kalmar, Glass and Brass, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A mid - century modern "Florida" chandelier by J.T.Kalmar, Austria, circa 1970s. This beautiful
Brass
$1,142 / item
H 13.39 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in
1 of 6 Stunning Large Kalmar Murano Sconce Wall Lights, Florida, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Kalmar, Austria, manufactured circa 1970-1979. Each sconce needs three E14 small bulbs. Light bulbs are
Brass
$2,284 / item
H 13.78 in W 10.24 in D 4.73 in
1 of 2 Stunning Large Kalmar Muano Sconce Wall Lights, Florida, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful mid-century wall sconces with 12 Murano glass pieces on a brass frame, made by Kalmar
Murano Glass
$5,411 / set
H 13.39 in W 11.03 in D 3.94 in
Pair of Wall Lights Model "Florida" by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
An exclusive pair of wall lights model "Florida" by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in
Gold Plate
$5,411 / set
H 13.39 in W 11.03 in D 3.94 in
Pair of Wall Lights Model "Florida" by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
An exclusive pair of wall lights model "Florida" by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in
Gold Plate
$2,765
H 13.39 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in
Pair Of Wall Lights Model "Florida" by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of exclusive wall lights model "Florida" by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in
Gold Plate
$2,308Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 13.39 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in
1 of 2 Pairs of Stunning Large Kalmar Murano Sconce Wall Light, Florida, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured circa 1960-1969. Each sconce needs three E14 small bulbs. Light
Brass
$3,990
H 11.42 in Dm 16.15 in
Mid-Century Modern Kalmar Pendant Light Chandelier 'Florida', Glass Brass, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting, Venini, Fontana Arte, J.T. Kalmar, Mazzega
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A gorgeous high quality pendant light fixture model 'Florida' by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured
Crystal, Brass
$1,803 / item
H 13.39 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in
1 of the 8 Wall Lights Model "Florida" by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 8 exclusive wall lights model "Florida" by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in
Gold Plate
$4,900 / item
H 27.56 in Dm 16.15 in
One of Two Kalmar Chandeliers or Pendant Lights 'Florida', Glass and Brass, 1970
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar, Fontana Arte, Venini
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two beautiful and handmade high quality pendant light fixtures model 'Florida' by J.T
Crystal, Brass
$14,500
H 55.12 in Dm 24.02 in
Large Chandelier Pendant Light 'Florida' by J.T. Kalmar, Glass and Brass, 1970s
By Fontana Arte, Venini, J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting, Mazzega
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large, fantastic, beautiful and high quality pendant light fixture model 'Florida' by J.T. Kalmar
Brass
$4,088 / set
H 13.78 in W 9.85 in D 5.91 in
Two Mid - Century Modern "Florida" wall lamps by Kalmar, Glass and Brass, 1970s
Located in Wien, AT
Two Mid - Century Modern "Florida" wall lamps by Kalmar, Glass and Brass, 1970s Brass polished and
Brass
Stunning Brass, Crystal Glass Chandelier Florida, Kalmar, Austria, 1970
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful gilt brass chandelier made by Kalmar (Serie: Florida), Austria, manufactured, circa 1970
Crystal, Brass
Sold
H 13.39 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in
Stunning Large Kalmar Muano Sconce Wall Light, Florida, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful midcentury wall sconces with six Murano glass pieces on a brass frame, made by Kalmar
Murano Glass
Sold
H 13.39 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in
Stunning Large Kalmar Muano Sconce Wall Light, Florida, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful midcentury wall sconces with six Murano glass pieces on a brass frame, made by Kalmar
Murano Glass
Sold
H 31.5 in Dm 16.15 in
Light Fixtures "Florida" Kalmar, Crystal Glass, 1 Chandelier and 4 Wall Lights
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Rijssen, NL
. Model Florida, by J.T. Kalmar, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970. The fixtures are made of
Brass
Sold
H 13.39 in W 5.91 in L 13.39 in
Pair of Wall Lights Model "Florida" by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
A very exclusive pair of wall lights model "Florida" by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured
Gold Plate
Sold
H 13.39 in W 5.91 in L 13.39 in
1 of the 4 Wall Lights Model "Florida" by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 4 exclusive wall lights model "Florida" by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in
Gold Plate
Stunning Brass, Crystal Glass Light Fixture Floria, Kalmar, Austria, 1970
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful gilt brass light fixture made by Kalmar (Serie: Florida), Austria, manufactured, circa
Crystal, Brass
Stunning Brass, Crystal Glass Light Fixture Floria, Kalmar, Austria, 1970
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful gilt brass light fixture made by Kalmar (Serie: Florida), Austria, manufactured, circa
Crystal, Brass
Stunning Brass, Crystal Glass Light Fixture Floria, Kalmar, Austria, 1970
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful gilt brass light fixture made by Kalmar (Serie: Florida), Austria, manufactured, circa
Crystal, Brass
Stunning Brass, Crystal Glass Light Fixture Floria, Kalmar, Austria, 1970
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful gilt brass light fixture made by Kalmar (Serie: Florida), Austria, manufactured, circa
Crystal, Brass
Two Kalmar 'Florida' Flush Mount Lights, Brass Glass, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two high quality lights model 'Florida' by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury
Brass
1960s Austria Kalmar 'Florida' Flush Mount Glass Flowers & Golden Brass
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant ceiling fixture 'Florida' designed by J.T. Kalmar. Glass elements resemble frozen glass
Brass, Gold Plate
Sold
H 11.5 in Dm 17 in
Set Kalmar 'Florida' Flush Mount Light Sconces Wall Lights, Brass Glass, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of very exclusive light fixtures model 'Florida' by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria
Brass
Kalmar Chandelier or Pendant Light "Florida", Glass and Brass, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare and handmade high quality light fixture model "Florida" by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
Crystal, Brass
Kalmar Sconces
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A very exclusive pair of wall lights model "Florida" by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured
Brass
Kalmar Chandelier 'Florida', Glass Brass, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A gorgeous high quality pendant light fixture model 'Florida' by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured
Crystal, Brass
Stunning Brass, Crystal Glass Chandelier Florida, Kalmar, Austria, 1970
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful gilt brass chandelier made by Kalmar (Serie: Florida), Austria, manufactured, circa 1970
Crystal, Brass
Stunning Brass, Crystal Glass Chandelier Florida, Kalmar, Austria, 1970
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful gilt brass chandelier made by Kalmar (Serie: Florida), Austria, manufactured, circa 1970
Crystal, Brass
Brass and Glass Butterfly Flushmount Florida by Kalmar 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass and Glass Flushmount Florida by Kalmar, 1960 Mid century A rare and handmade high quality
Brass
Kalmar Flush Mount Chandelier 'Florida', Glass and Brass, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare and handmade high quality light fixture model "Florida" by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
Crystal, Brass
Sold
H 31.5 in Dm 16.15 in
Kalmar Chandelier or Pendant Light "Florida", Crystal Glass and Brass, 1970
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
A stunning handmade high quality chandelier model Florida; by J.T. Kalmar, manufactured in
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Sold
H 13.39 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in
Pair of Stunning Large Kalmar Muano Sconce Wall Light, Florida, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. Each sconce needs three E14 small bulbs and they
Murano Glass
Two Kalmar Chandeliers or Pendant Lights 'Florida', Glass and Brass, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two beautiful nad handmade high quality light fixtures model 'Florida' by J.T. Kalmar
Crystal, Brass
Sold
H 13.39 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in
Pair Of Wall Lights Model "Florida" by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of exclusive wall lights model "Florida" by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in
Gold Plate
Sold
H 13.39 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in
Pair of Wall Lights Model "Florida" by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
A very exclusive pair of wall lights model "Florida" by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured
Gold Plate
Sold
H 29.53 in Dm 16.15 in
One of Two Kalmar Chandeliers or Pendant Lights 'Florida', Glass and Brass, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two beautiful and handmade high quality light fixtures model 'Florida' by J.T. Kalmar
Crystal, Brass
Kalmar Chandelier, Glass Brass, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare and handmade high quality pendant light fixture model 'Florida' by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
Crystal, Brass
$17,075 / 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
1 of 4 Murano Ice Glass Pendants by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Murano glass pendants by Kalmar, 1960s 5 structured glasses, beautifully refracting the light very heavy quality. Heavy quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well...
Murano Glass
Simple and Elegant Seashell Sconce
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
We have a nice collection of these sconces. They small and very elegant with a shade just large enough to shield the bulb. They are priced per lamp.
Brass
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...
Brass
$1,332 / item
H 20.48 in Dm 23.63 in
Natural White Marble Stone, Rose top, Black detail handmade Jean Tall Side Table
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Jean side tables are unique in their conception. The combination of three different marbles make them a sign of unconformity and originality. The combination in the picture is in Es...
Marble
$6,950 / item
H 47.25 in Dm 21.66 in
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55-pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp 100 Watt bulbs. Also available in US wired.
Brass
$7,500 / item
H 9.85 in Dm 14.18 in
Stunning Florian Schulz Double DUOS Brass Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double posa pendant lamp with one E 27 / model a bulb in polished brass. Each lamp and newly wired.
Brass
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
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
$9,475 / set
H 43 in W 13.5 in D 14.5 in
Pair of Reverse-Dome Trophy Sconces in Murano Milk Glass and Brass
Located in New York, NY
This dramatic and graphic pair of "trophy" sconces were created in Murano, Italy- the islands off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for their superlative glass production. C...
Brass
Kalmar Pendant Light Chandelier 'Citrus', Brass Amber Glass, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A gorgeous penant light model 'Citrus' by Austrian light maker J.T. Kalmar, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). The light is documented in the Kalmar ...
Brass, Metal
'Memoir 120' Brass Wall Lamp by GamFratesi for Lyfa
By Lyfa, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in Paris, IDF
Memoir 120 Wall Lamp signed by GamFratesi for LYFA. DIMENSIONS W 16 x D 12 x H 17.8 cm COLOURS Black or brass 2,5 m black/white plastic cord with switch Socket: G9 Max wattage: 28...
Metal
$2,393 / set
H 7.09 in W 4.73 in D 4.34 in
Pair of Wall Sconces Barovier & Toso Leaves Murano Glass, Italy, 1960
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of elegant and exquisite hand blown Murano glass Barovier & Toso wall sconces. Each light fixture consists of one blown Murano glass leaf. Mounted on an brass frame. The leaves ...
Brass
Bergboms, Wall Lights, Brass, Paper, Sweden, 1970s
By Bergboms
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white paper wall lights produced by Bergboms, Sweden, c. 1970s. Oxidation present to brass Wear consistent with age and use Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.5"H...
Brass
Japanese Meiji Six Panel Screen Kano School Bird Waterscape
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning late 19th century Japanese Meiji period six panel byobu screen featuring a deep blue waterscape with pheasants and ducks. Made in the Kano school style with natural ink and ...
Brass, Gold Leaf
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Glass, Brass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of Murano-glass and brass wall lights designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9.5"H x 4.0"W x 3.0"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 2.5"H x 2....
Brass
Pair of Mirrored Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French circa 1940's mirrored molded glass sconces. Measurements: Height: 9.5" Width: 5" Depth: 7"
Glass
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
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MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
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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 celebrated 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.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. 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.
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.
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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.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.
There are many lessons to be learned from the lofts, apartments and townhouses of architects and decorators in Manhattan and beyond.
Having created extravagant homes for reality TV’s biggest stars, the designer is stepping into the spotlight with his first book.
The Louisiana-born and -bred architect talks to 1stdibs about the art of making timeless places that matter.
The Palm Springs interior decorator developed a mid-century style that defined the vacation homes of celebrities and other notables, including Bob Hope and Lucille Ball.
The houses from this New York studio cloak modernist tendencies within what are often more traditional trappings.
In the market for a fantastic fixture from the 1940s, ’50s or ’60s? Here are some names to know.