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 with 2 glass elements Producer: Kalmar Franken KG, Austria Design: J.T. Kalmar Age: 1960s Original modernist Hollywood regency glass...
Metal
$1,664Sale Price|20% Off
Beautiful Large Wall Lamp with Ice Glass Made by J.T. Kalmar, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Oirlo, LI
A wall sconce from Kalmar. The sconce has a part of glass.
Blown Glass
Ice Glass Wall Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
By Gaetano Sciolari, Gino Sarfatti, Rupert Nikoll, J.T. Kalmar, Max Ingrand
Located in München, DE
Stunning Murano glass wall lamp from the 1960s. The 3 heavy ice glass elements spread an elegant light. High quality. Condition: Very good vintage condition with slight signs of we...
Metal
One of the Two Kalmar Flush Mount Light or Sconce, Brass Ice Glass, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
This briljant Kalmar flush mount light or sconce, brass, cast ice glass, ca. 1970 realized by the esteemed Austrian producer J.T.
Metal, Brass
Pair of Ice Glass Wall Lights with Brass Tone by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of two beautiful and elegant modern brass wall lights or sconces, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar Austria in the 1960s.
Metal, Brass
Rare Frosted Ice Glass Wall Lamp by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Amazing wall lamps by the Austrian brand Kalmar Franken made in the 1960s. Frosted ice glasses secure to the aluminum frame. Designed by Italian Designer Carlo Nason. The light re...
Chrome
One of Four Large Modern Brass Ice Glass Wall Lights by J. T. Kalmar, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the four high-ended structured glass wall sconces by Kalmar, designed by J.T. Kalmar and produced by Kalmar Franken, Austria, manufactured in circa 1970, (late 1960s and early...
Brass
Large Hollywood Regency 3-Ice Glass Wall Light Made by J. T. Kalmar Lights 1960
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: wall light Producer: Kalmar Franken KG, Austria Design: J.T. Kalmar Franken KG Age: 1960s Original modernist Hollywood regency glass wall light. High quality 1960...
Metal
1960s Lamp Light Wall Lamp Kalmar Franken Carlo Nason Ice Glas Design
By Carlo Nason, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
1960s lamp light wall lamp Kalmar Franken Carlo Nason Ice Glas Design Object: wall lamp Manufacturer: Kalmar Franken KG Condition: good Age: around 1960-1970 Dimension...
Metal
Palazzo Ice Glass Wall Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
By Ernest Palme, J.T. Kalmar, Palwa, Rupert Nikoll, Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in München, DE
Very nice Palazzo wall lamp from the 1960s. Very pleasant lighting effect due to the ice glass, which spreads an elegant, sparkling play of light in the room. Great design and high-q...
Metal
1 of 4 Large Murano Ice Glass Wall Light by Kalmar Cube, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 4 large Murano ice glass wall lights by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1960s. The wall light is composed of a 1 thick Murano glass cube attached to a chrome metal frame. ...
Chrome
$770Sale Price / item|20% Off
1 of 34 Brutalist iced wall lights in the style of Kalmar, Spain, 1970s
By AVMazzega, Toni Zuccheri, Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Brutalist frosted ice wall lights in the style of Kalmar, Spain, 1970s.
Metal, Chrome
$4,200 / set
Scandinavian Modern Ice Glass Sconces
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Scandinavian Modern triangular form Ice Glass sconces with brass supports. Sconces have been rewired for use in the USA by a UL listed electrician.
Metal
1960's Chrome & Frosted Ice Glass Panels Pendant by Kalmar
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Schoorl, NL
Stunning design, wall light has 3 large squares of white, opaque textured glass that provide a nicely diffuse light. Manufactured by Kalmar, Austria in the 1960s.
Chrome
1960's Chrome & Frosted Ice Glass Panels Pendant by Kalmar
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Schoorl, NL
Stunning design, wall light has 2 large squares of white, opaque textured glass that provide a nicely diffuse light. Manufactured by Kalmar, Austria in the 1960s.
Chrome
Set of Four Large Austrian Vintage Murano Ice Glass Wall Lights Sconces, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of four beautiful hand blown textured murano glass sconces by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1960s. Lamp sockets: 3.
Metal
Kalmar Large "Granada" Ice Crystal Glass & Brass Flushmount Austria, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Austrian made rare large 'Granada' model with brass hardware and ice crystal glass flush mount chandelier by Kalmar, circa 1970. Featuring eight hanging glass elements resembling ice...
Brass, Metal
Austrian Pagoda Ice Glass Wall Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
By Bakalowits & Söhne, J.T. Kalmar, Rupert Nikoll, Max Ingrand, Ernest Palme
Located in München, DE
Wonderful wall lamp from the 1960s. The beautifully shaped Murano glass elements create a stunning, sparkling play of light. High-quality craftsmanship and a real eye-catcher for any...
Metal
Set of Three Austrian Vintage Textured Ice Glass Wall Lights Sconces, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of three beautiful textured blown Murano glass sconces by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1960s. Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26).
Metal
Kalmar Large "Palazzo" Ice Crystal Glass & Gilt Brass Chandelier Austria, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting, Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Vintage Miid-Century Modern Austrian made 'Palazzo' ice crystal glass chandelier by Kalmar, circa 1970. Featuring twenty-six hanging glass elements resembling melting ice crystals su...
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
$1,123Sale Price / set|30% Off
J.T. Kalmar Murano Ice Glass Wall Sconce, Amber & Clear, Vienna, circa 1965–1970
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in La xara, VC
A striking Mid-Century Modern wall sconce produced by the renowned Viennese lighting house J.T.
Chrome
Set of 2 Austrian Ice Glass Wall Lamps by J.T. Kalmar
By Ernest Palme, Rupert Nikoll, Bakalowits & Söhne, J.T. Kalmar, Max Ingrand
Located in München, DE
Beautiful frosted glass wall lamps from the 1960s. The frosted glass creates a very pleasant lighting effect, spreading an elegant, sparkling play of light throughout the room. Wonde...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Ice Glass Sconce by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
SilverIce Glass Sconce from Kalmar Franken KG, 1960s. - Imposing mid-century wall lamp with ice glass elements - The lamp frame is elaborate and very functional - Lateral panes are ...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Ice Glass Sconce, Kalmar Franken KG, Austria, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Ice Glass Sconce from Kalmar Franken KG, 1960s - Imposing mid-century wall lamp with 3 ice glass elements - The lamp frame is elaborate and very functional - Lateral panes are attac...
Metal
Colorful Ice Glass Wall Light by Kamlar Franken KG, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The wall lamp come with 1 x E14 / E15 Edison screw fit bulb holder, is wired and in working condition. It runs both on 110/230 Volt. Delivery without bulb. Our lamps are checked, cl...
Metal
beautiful CUBIC Ice Glass Wall Light Sconce by Hillebrand Lights, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg, Peill & Putzler, Hillebrand, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Wall light sconce, also useable as ceiling light Origin: Germany Age: 1970s This original modernist wall light was produced in Germany in the 1970s by Hillebrand ...
Metal
Large 34cm Murano Ice Glass Wall Light Sconces Hillebrand Leuchten Germany, 1970
By Glashütte Limburg, Hillebrand, Peill & Putzler, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Wall light sconces Origin: Germany Producer: Hillebrand Leuchten, Germany Age: 1970s This modernist light was produced in Germany in the 1970s. It is made from...
Metal
Large 29cm Murano Ice Glass Wall Light Sconce SöLKEN Leuchten Germany, 1970
By Glashütte Limburg, Hillebrand, Sölken Leuchten, Peill & Putzler, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Wall light sconce Origin: Germany Producer: SÖLKEN Leuchten, Germany (marked with label sticker at the back) Age: 1970s This modernist light was produced in Ge...
Metal
beautiful CUBIC Ice Glass Wall Light Sconce by RZB Lights, Germany, 1970s
By RZB Leuchten, Glashütte Limburg, Peill & Putzler, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Wall light sconce, also useable as ceiling light Origin: Germany Age: 1970s This original modernist wall light was produced in Germany in the 1970s by RZB Lightin...
Metal
Set of Two murano gold flake Ice Glass Wall Light Sconces Germany, 1980s
By Glashütte Limburg, Peill & Putzler, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Set of two Wall light sconces Origin: Germany Age: 1980s This set of two modernist lights was produced in Germany in the 1980s. It is made fro...
Metal
Set of Two murano bubble structure Ice Glass Wall Light Sconces Germany, 1980s
By Peill & Putzler, Glashütte Limburg, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Set of two Wall light sconces Origin: Germany Age: 1980s This set of two modernist lights was produced in Germany in the 1980s. It is made fro...
Metal
Set of 3 Murano Ice Glass Wall Light Sconces FISCHER Leuchten Germany, 1970
By Glashütte Limburg, Peill & Putzler, Fischer Leuchten, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Set of three Wall light sconces Origin: Germany Producer: FISCHER Leuchten, Germany Age: 1970s This set of three modernist lights was produced in Germany in t...
Metal
Set of Two Murano Ice Glass Wall Light Sconces by Barovier & Toso, Italy 1970
By Peill & Putzler, Glashütte Limburg, Barovier&Toso, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Set of two Wall light sconces Origin: ITALY Producer: BAROVIER AND TOSO, Murano, ITALY Age: 1970s This set of two modernist lights was produced in ITALY in th...
Metal
Large 40cm Murano Ice Glass Flushmount Wall Light by Hillebrand Leuchten, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting, Hillebrand
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Wall light sconces, Flushmount, ceiling light Origin: Germany Producer: Hillebrand Leuchten Age: 1970s This modernist light was produced and designed by HILLEB...
Metal
Large Ice Glass Chendelier "Tulipan" by J.T. Kamlar Franken KG, 1960s Austria
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The lamp need 11x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, in working condition and runs both on 110 / 230 volt. Light bulbs are not included. It is possible to install this fix...
Metal
$660Sale Price / item|40% Off
Up to 4 Kalmar Vienna Frosted Ice Glass Panel Sconces Modernist Wall Lamps 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to four identical wall lamps, manufactured by Kalmar Austria in the 1960s, which where sold and priced per piece.
Metal, Chrome
$1,807Sale Price|20% Off
Set of Two Huge Ice Glass Wall Ceiling Light Sconces Kalmar Style, Germany 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg, Peill & Putzler, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Set of two Wall light sconces Origin: Germany Age: 1970s This set of two modernist lights was produced in Germany in the 1970s. It is made fro...
Metal
Kalmar Large "Palazzo" Ice Crystal Glass & Gilt Brass Chandelier Austria, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Austrian made 'Palazzo' ice crystal glass chandelier by Kalmar, circa 1970. Featuring twenty-six hanging glass elements resembling melting ice crystals suspended from a 24-karat gold...
Gold Plate, Brass
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
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
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.
From the kitchen to the bedroom and everywhere in between, there is one major part of home decor that you definitely want to master: lighting. Carefully selected vintage sconces and wall lights can do wonders in establishing mood and highlighting your distinctive personality.
We’re a long way from the candelabra-inspired chandeliers of the medieval era. Lighting is no longer merely practical, and lighting designers have been creating and reinventing lighting solutions for eons. Because of the advancements crafted by these venturesome makers, we now have the opportunity to bring unique, customizable lighting solutions into our homes.
It’s never been easier to create dramatic bedrooms, cozy kitchen areas and cheerful bars than it is today. Think of an elegant wall sconce as functional and as a work of art, adding both light and style to your hallways, whimsical kids’ rooms and elsewhere.
When choosing a lighting solution, first determine what your needs are: Will you opt for a moody or a bright feel? The room that will serve as your home office will need adequate lighting — think “the brighter, the better” for this particular setting.
For the bedroom, bedside wall lamps with warm-temperature bulbs instead of bedside table lamps could be the way to go to induce a sense of calm or intimacy. Try to match the style of the wall light or sconce that you’re installing to the overall design scheme of your room. It’s never “just a light.” You should approach the lighting of a room with a mindset that is one part practical and one part aesthetics-driven.
Let 1stDibs help you set the mood with the right antique and vintage wall lights and sconces for your home. Our collection includes every kind of fixture, from sculptural works by Austrian craftsman J.T. Kalmar to chic industrial-style wall sconces, from adjustable painted aluminum wall lamps designed by Artemide to a wide variety of minimalist mid-century modern masterpieces.
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