Pink Ice Glass Chandelier by Kalmar Franken, 1960
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Rijssen, NL
A Kalmar Franken ice glass chandelier, crafted in Austria during the 1960s, is truly captivating
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Kalmar Franken Clear and Amber Shaped Glass Chandelier
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in New York, NY
was designed by Kalmar Franken, Austria 1960s. The glass pieces were likely made by AV Mazzega in
Nickel
Set of eight crystals ice glass Kalmar Franken 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Eight large crystals from the prestigious Austrian house JT Kalmar Franken who, in 1960, created
Glass
Pair of Austrian Large Midcentury Murano “Florian” Wall Sconce by Kalmar Franken
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Delft, NL
Pair of Austrian Large Midcentury Murano “Florian” Wall Sconce by Kalmar Franken, 1970s
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Citrus Wall Lamp from Kalmar Franken Kg
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in KUTNO, PL
The Citrus wall lamp, manufactured by Kalmar Franken KG, is the essence of Austrian design from the
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Carlo Nason Murano pendent lamp XL for Kalmar Franken
By Carlo Nason
Located in The Hague, NL
Beautiful Kalmar Franken (Austria) Hanging lamp., designed by Carlo Nason. It’s made of beautiful
Chrome
1960s Lamp Light Wall Lamp Kalmar Franken Carlo Nason Ice Glas Design
By Kalmar Lighting, Carlo Nason
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
1960s lamp light wall lamp Kalmar Franken Carlo Nason Ice Glas Design Object: wall lamp
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1960s Lamp Ceiling Lamp Plafoniere Kalmar Franken Ice Glas Design
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
1960s lamp ceiling lamp Plafoniere Kalmar Franken Ice Glas Design Object: ceiling lamp
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Mid-Century Modern Ice Glass Sconce from Kalmar Franken KG, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hamburg, DE
Ice Glass Sconce from Kalmar Franken KG, 1960s. Imposing mid-century wall lamp with ice glass
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Hanging lamp in Frosted Ice Glass by J. T. Kalmar for Kalmar Franken KG, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Delft, NL
Hanging lamp in frosted ice glass by J. T. Kalmar for Kalmar Franken KG, 1960s.
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Petite Ice Glass Ceiling Lamp by Kalmar Franken KG, Germany 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Petite Ice Glass Ceiling Lamp by Kalmar Franken KG, Germany 1960s This petite ceiling lamp was
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60s 70s Lamp Light Hanging Lamp Kalmar Franken KG Tulip Glass
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp light hanging lamp Kalmar Franken KG Tulip glass 60s 70s Object: ceiling lamp
Metal, Chrome
Beautiful Tulipan Glass Flush Mount by Kalmar Franken, Germany 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Nuernberg, DE
frame. A prime design from the 1960s by Kalmar, Franken KG. High-quality materials. Beyond its practical
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Round Glass Flush Mount by Kalmar Franken, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This elegant Round Glass Flush Mount was designed by Kalmar Franken in Austria during the 1960s. A
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Midcentury 1950s Pendant Lamp Kalmar Franken Ice Glass Textured Glass Brass
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Mannheim, DE
Very beautiful and elegant 1950s hanging lamp produced by Kalmar Franken. The shade is a long tube
Brass
Ice Glass Sconce from Kalmar Franken KG, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
SilverIce Glass Sconce from Kalmar Franken KG, 1960s. - Imposing mid-century wall lamp with ice
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J.T Kalmar Franken Wall lamp Model Steen, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Oirlo, LI
J.T Kalmar Franken Wall lamp Model Steen, 1970 It doesn't get much nicer than lighting from
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J.T. Kalmar Franken Amber and Clear Flush Mount, Austria, 1960
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
A rare flushmount, gorgeous and stylish ceiling lamp, manufactured by Kalmar Franken, Austria
Metal, Brass
"Sierra" Ice Glass Wall Sconces with Nickel Tone Backplate by Kalmar Franken KG
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Stamford, CT
Kalmar Franken KG Austria, 1960s Excellent Kalmar ice glass wall sconces, each having three heavy
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J.T. Kalmar Franken Clear Glass Flush Mounts Wall Lights, 1960
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
flush mounts /wall light, gorgeous and stylish, manufactured by Kalmar Franken, Austria, 1960s
Metal, Brass
J.T. Kalmar Franken Clear Glass Flush Mounts Wall Lights, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Rijssen, NL
flush mounts /wall light, gorgeous and stylish, manufactured by Kalmar Franken, Austria, 1960s
Metal, Brass
Ice Glass Sconce from Kalmar Franken KG, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Ice Glass Sconce from Kalmar Franken KG, 1960s - Imposing mid-century wall lamp with 3 ice glass
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Tree Trunk Ice Glass Flush Mount by Kalmar Franken KG, Germany 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Tree Trunk Ice Glass Flush Mount by Kalmar Franken KG, Germany 1960s This large flush mount was
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Pair of Glass Wall Lights by Carlo Nason Kalmar Franken, 1960s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Enhance the ambiance of any room with this set of 2 Glass Wall Lights by Carlo Nason Kalmar Franken
Art Glass
Sconces by J. T. Kalmar for Kalmar Franken KG, 1970s, Set of 2
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in KUTNO, PL
An impressive pair of wall sconces designed by J.T. Kalmar, manufactured by Kalmar Franken KG in
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Set of Two Midcentury Ice Glass Wall Lamps or Sconces by Kalmar Franken, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Munich, DE
Kalmar Franken, 1960s, Germany. Each lamp is executed in 17 square ice-glass elements with a metal base
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1970s German J. T. Kalmar Kalmar Franken Frosted Glass & Chrome Pendant Light
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in London, England
. Kalmar for Kalmar Franken KG. The light has a textured, frosted, iced-glass circular shade, with a
Metal, Chrome
1960s Austrian Kalmar Franken AG Two-Tiered Iced Murano Glass Chandelier
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in London, England
Kalmar Franken KG of Austria. Designed by J.T. Kalmar and produced during the 1960s/1970s, this piece
Metal, Aluminum
Pair of Austrian Icicle Ice Glass Three-Light Sconces by Kalmar Franken KG
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Barntrup, DE
An impressive pair of Mid-Century Modern icicle ice glass wall sconces made by Kalmar, Franken KG
Steel, Nickel
Beautiful 1960s J.T. Kalmar Franken heavy Murano glass floral ceiling lamp
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
unique. Manufactured by Kalmar Franken AG Vienna. Beautiful design. The ceiling lamp consists of four
Brass
$1,139Sale Price|25% Off
Austrian Large Midcentury Murano "Florian" Wall Sconce by Kalmar Franken, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
. This Sconce was designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Franken KG. This Wall
Metal, Brass
Austrian Mid-Century "Citrus" Murano Wall Sconce by Kalmar Franken, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Franken KG. Excellent condition. This Wall
Metal, Brass
Large Lucite Mirror by Kalmar Franken
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Vienna, AT
Made in the 1960s. Main frame steel plated with lucite elements, electric controled.
Brass, Steel
carlo nason kalmar franken mid century CHANDELIER pendant lamp ice glass
By Kalmar Lighting, Carlo Nason
Located in Mannheim, DE
A fantastic large pendant lamp manufactured by Kalmar Franken KG in the 1960s to early 1970s
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One of Two J.T. Kalmar Franken Brown and Clear Flush Mounts Wall Lights, 1960
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 flush mounts /wall lights, gorgeous and stylish, manufactured by Kalmar Franken, Austria
Metal, Brass
One of Five J.T. Kalmar Franken Brown and Clear Flush Mounts Wall Lights, 1960
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 5 flush mounts /wall lights, gorgeous and stylish, manufactured by Kalmar Franken, Austria
Metal, Brass
One of Two J.T. Kalmar Franken Brown and Clear Flush Mounts Wall Lights, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Rijssen, NL
A rare pair of flush mounts /wall lights, gorgeous and stylish, manufactured by Kalmar Franken
Metal, Brass
1 of 2 J.T. Kalmar Franken Clear and Brown Glass Flush Mounts Wall Lights, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 flush mounts /wall lights, gorgeous and stylish, manufactured by Kalmar Franken, Austria
Metal, Brass
1 of 2 J.T. Kalmar Franken Clear and Brown Glass Flush Mounts Wall Lights, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 flush mounts /wall lights, gorgeous and stylish, manufactured by Kalmar Franken, Austria
Metal, Brass
$452Sale Price|20% Off
Glass Wall Lamp by J. T. Kalmar - Franken
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Praha, CZ
- Austria, 1970s - Good original condition - Marked by maker.
Brass
Atomic Age Chandelier by Kalmar Franken KG, Model RS 14 HL, Austria 1970's
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Cork, IE
1970's by Kalmar Franken KG in Austria, this 14-armed chandelier is a retro-futuristic homage to the
Aluminum
Sconce by J. T. Kalmar for Kalmar Franken KG, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in KUTNO, PL
A unique wall sconce designed by Julius Theodor Kalmar for the renowned Kalmar Werkstätten. The
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Midcentury Austrian Ice-Glass "Puck" Wall Sconce by Kalmar Franken, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Stunning Austrian Midcentury "Puck" Wall Sconce by Kalmar. This Wall Sconce was designed and
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Granada Ice Glass Cascading Ceiling Lamp from Kalmar Franken KG, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
This ceiling lamp features a large frame with five cascading heavy ice glass elements which measure 11.5 x 11.5 x 24 cm with E14 bulb sockets.
Chrome
Sconces by J. T. Kalmar for Kalmar Franken Kg, 1970s Set of 2
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in KUTNO, PL
A rare set of wall lamps from the “PAN 3 WA” series, designed by J.T. Kalmar in the 1970s, is a
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Glass and Brass Chandelier Palazzo by J. T. Kalmar, FRANKEN KG, 1970s, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Crystal glass and brass chandelier by J. T. Kalmar 'Palazzo', FRANKEN KG, 1970s, Austria Large
Brass
$2,099Sale Price|40% Off
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. The unique design is inspired by the
Chrome
Mid-Century Metal and Glass Pendant Lamp attributed to Kalmar Franken, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Imposing mid-century pendant lamp with structured glass. Two rings made of thick, structured glass, which are arranged in 2 levels, serve as reflectors. The glasses lie on metal rac...
Metal
$2,784Sale Price / set|20% Off
Wall lamps Model Citrus design by Kalmar made by Franken KG.
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Oirlo, LI
were designed and manufactured during the 1960s - 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Franken KG. Each wall
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$1,202Sale Price|20% Off
Large Hollywood Regency Ice Glass Wall Light Made by J. T. Kalmar Lights, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: wall light Producer: Kalmar Franken KG, Austria Design: J.T. Kalmar
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Large Hollywood Regency 3-Ice Glass Wall Light Made by J. T. Kalmar Lights 1960
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: wall light Producer: Kalmar Franken KG, Austria Design: J.T. Kalmar Franken KG
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J. T. Kalmar Ceiling Lamp, circa 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
A flush mount, ceiling lamp, manufactured by Kalmar Franken, Austria, 1960s, with a handcrafted
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Frosted Square Ice Glass Wall Lamp by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Amazing wall lamp by the Austrian brand Kalmar Franken made in the 1960s. Square frosted ice
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Frosted Square Ice Glass Wall Lamp by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Amazing wall lamp by the Austrian brand Kalmar Franken made in the 1960s. Two Square frosted ice
Chrome
J.T. Kalmar Amber and Clear Glass Wall Lights, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful wall light, gorgeous and stylish, manufactured by Kalmar Franken, Austria, 1960s. With
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Large Hollywood Regency 2-Ice Glass Wall Light by Kalmar Lights, Austria 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Wall light Producer: Kalmar Franken KG, Austria Design: J.T. Kalmar Age: 1960s
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Large organic Hollywood Regency Ice Glass Wall Light Made by Kalmar Lights, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Wall light Producer: Kalmar Franken KG, Austria Design: J.T. Kalmar Age: 1960s
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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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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.
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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.
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