Murano Smoked Glass Pendant Light Citrus by Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1970s. Smoked swirl ice glass, clear twisted crystal glass
Murano Glass
$8,500
H 31 in W 46 in D 15 in
Monumental Kalmar Textured Murano Glass Tronchi Tube Chandelier Mid-Century
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Striking and sophisticated, this large-scale vintage Kalmar Tronchi tube chandelier commands
Metal
$2,095
H 5.12 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Large Kalmar Square Flush Mount Murano Organic Glass, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large square flush mount ceiling light with brass backplate and hand blown Murano glass in ice
Brass
$1,855 / set
H 8.27 in W 9.85 in D 5.12 in
Pair of Large Kalmar Sconces Murano Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic pair of midcentury wall sconces with five murano ice glass pieces, made by Kalmar
Murano Glass
Large Murano Citrus Clear Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful Murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1970s Swirl ice glass, clear twisted crystal glass
Murano Glass
$1,855
H 21.66 in W 15.36 in D 15.36 in
Large Rare Murano Ice Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1960s Two tiers structure gathering 12 structured
Murano Glass
$1,855
H 21.66 in W 15.36 in D 15.36 in
Large Rare Murano Ice Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1960s Two tiers structure gathering 12 structured
Murano Glass
$1,975 / item
H 4.73 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
1 of 3 Murano Glass Flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning flush mount light by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1960s. The flush mount is
Metal
Large Catena Ceiling Fixture Murano Glasses by Kalmar, Austria, 1960
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Massive Kalmar model "Catena" pattern flush mount chandelier, the Chrome backplate supporting 18
Chrome
$2,095 / item
H 13.78 in Dm 15.36 in
Stunning Brass Murano Glass Light Fixture Palazzo, Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning gilt brass light fixture comprises crystal Murano glass pieces on a gilded brass frame
Crystal, Brass
Kalmar Catena Murano Glass Chrome Chandelier, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
A fantastic Kalmar chandelier model "Catena" by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1970s
Blown Glass
$1,316
H 13.39 in W 4.14 in D 3.35 in
Austrian Mid-Century "Citrus" Murano Wall Sconce by Kalmar Franken, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and pretty Austrian Mid-Century "Kalmar" Wall Sconce, model "Citrus" 4663/2. This Sconce was
Metal, Brass
Kalmar Chandelier "Tulipan" Chandelier, Austria, Murano Glass, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Antwerp, BE
ten E14 bulbs and 41 hand-blown clear glass onion shaped globes. Made by J.T. Kalmar. The Flush Mount
Metal, Brass
$5,980 / set
H 12.21 in Dm 19.69 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Kalmar Flush Mount Lights, Chrome Murano Glass, 1970s
By Mazzega, J.T. Kalmar, Venini, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of fantastic Mid-Century modern light fixtures model 'Catena' by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Large Murano Glass Brown Flower Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1970
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Midcentury brass chandelier in the shape of a flower by J.T. Kalmar, Austria around 1970
Brass
Large Murano Ice Glass Flush Mount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning large flush mount by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1960s. The flush mount is
Brass
Large Murano Ice Glass Flush Mount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning large flush mount by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1960s. The flush mount is
Brass
1 of 4 Murano Ice Glass Pendants by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 4 Stunning Murano glass pendants by Kalmar, 1960s Two tiers structure gathering 12 structured
Murano Glass
Murano Ice Glass Flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Glamorous glass ice cube flushmount by Kalmar from the 1970s. Stunning large flushmount by Kalmar
Brass
$3,064 / set
H 7.88 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Set of 2 Murano Glass Flush mount Lights by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Set of 2 Wonderful midcentury wall sconce or Flush mount lights with handcrafted Murano glass
Murano Glass
Kalmar Mid-Century Modern Green Triedri Murano Chandelier Sputnik, 1982
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Murano, Venezia
Designed in 1982 by Kalmar, this chandelier has 41 green glass elements called “Triedri”. Perfect
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$5,064 / item
H 35.44 in Dm 35.44 in
Kalmar Mid-Century Modern Crystal Triedri Murano Chandelier Sputnik, 1982
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Murano, Venezia
Designed in 1982 by Kalmar, this chandelier has 41 crystal glass elements called “Torciglioni
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Murano & Brass Ceiling Lamp by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By AVMazzega, Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Brussel, BE
Beautiful ceiling lamp, flush-mounted, made of eight pieces of curved clear Murano glass with dark
Metal, Brass
1 of 2 Large Murano Glass Chandelier Designed by Kalmar, Germany, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning large Murano white glass chandelier designed by Kalmar, Austria manufactured in the
Murano Glass
Murano & Brass Wall Lamps by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By AVMazzega, J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Brussel, BE
Beautiful set of two wall lamps, sconces, made of a plied piece of clear Murano glass with dark
Metal, Brass
Kalmar Ice Glass Sconce Murano Wall Lights, Austria 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in München, BY
Large textured crystal ice glass sconce or wall light by Kalmar, Austria 1960s. The sconce has an
Metal
$1,258Sale Price|45% Off
H 43.31 in Dm 14.18 in
1960s Austrian Kalmar Franken AG Two-Tiered Iced Murano Glass Chandelier
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in London, England
This striking, two-tiered "Soria" chandelier features 18 Murano iced block glass manufactured by
Metal, Aluminum
$2,438 / item
H 39.38 in Dm 20.48 in
1 of 2 Murano Glass Chandelier Designed by Kalmar, Germany, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning large Murano white glass chandelier designed by Kalmar, Austria manufactured in the
Murano Glass
1 of 2 Large Kalmar Sconces Murano Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic mid-century wall sconce with five Murano ice glass pieces, made by Kalmar, Austria
Murano Glass
$1,975 / item
H 5.52 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
1 of 2 Large Murano Glass Flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning large flush mount by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1960s. The flush mount is
Metal
Kalmar Flush Mount Light 'Catena', Brass Murano Glass, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A gorgeous flush mount light model 'Catena' by Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury
Brass
$2,095
H 2.76 in Dm 23.23 in
Murano Ice Glass & Brass Backlit Mirror attributed to J. T. Kalmar for Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Delft, NL
Murano Ice Glass & Brass Backlit Mirror attributed to J. T. Kalmar for Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Brass
$2,334 / item
H 33.47 in Dm 13.78 in
1 of 2 Murano Smoked Glass Chandelier Citrus by Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful Murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1970s Smoked swirl murano glass, clear twisted crystal
Murano Glass
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
Murano Glass
$3,352 / set
H 7.88 in W 5.32 in D 3.55 in
Pair of Austrian Vintage Sculptural Murano Glass Wall Light Sconce by Kalmar 60s
By J.T. Kalmar, Carlo Nason, Mazzega, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of organic clear blown Murano glass sconce by J.T. Kalmar. Austria, 1960s.
Metal
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
Murano Glass
$2,514 / item
H 5.91 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
1 of 3 Large Murano Glass Flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 3 stunning large flush mounts by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1960s. Each flush mount
Metal
$999
H 16.54 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Austrian Midcentury Ice-Glass Murano Chandelier by Kalmar, Model "Sierra", 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Lovely Austrian Midcentury "Kalmar" Chandelier, model "Sierra". This fixture was designed and
Metal
$2,753 / item
H 5.91 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
1 of 3 Huge Murano Glass Flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning huge flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1960s. The flush mount is
Metal
Large Murano Glass Wall Lamp J.T. Kalmar, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Large Murano Glass Wall Lamp J.T. Kalmar, 1960s The wall lamp come with 2 x E14 / E15 Edison screw
Metal
$2,669 / set
H 14.57 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in
Austrian Midcentury Pair of Murano "Florian" Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and stunning Austrian Pair of Mid-Century "Kalmar" Large Wall Sconces, model "Florian
Metal, Brass
Murano Glass Sconce in the Style of Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Gold colored glass sconce with brass plates on the extremes.
Murano Glass
J.T.Kalmar Pendant with Murano Glass, circa 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
J.T.Kalmar pendant with Murano glass, circa 1960s. Excellent original condition.
Nickel
$1,134Sale Price|25% Off
H 14.57 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in
Austrian Large Midcentury Murano "Florian" Wall Sconce by Kalmar Franken, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and stunning Austrian Mid-Century "Kalmar" Large Wall Sconce, model "Florian" 4402.06.50
Metal, Brass
$5,148 / set
H 15.75 in W 13.78 in D 7.49 in
Large Murano Glass Sconces, CEO, designed by Carlo Nason, Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
A rare and exceptional pair of wall lights, model CEO, by Kalmar, Austria, crafted in the
Metal
$1,496 / set
H 10.63 in W 10.24 in D 3.94 in
Pair of Large Murano Glass Sconces by Kalmar 'Fuente', Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with ice glass, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured
Murano Glass
$1,496 / set
H 10.63 in W 10.24 in D 3.94 in
Pair of Large Murano Glass Sconces by Kalmar 'Fuente', Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with ice glass, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured
Murano Glass
$1,496 / set
H 10.63 in W 10.24 in D 3.94 in
Pair of Large Murano Glass Sconces by Kalmar 'Fuente', Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with ice glass, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured
Murano Glass
$6,250
H 25.2 in Dm 15.75 in
Cascading 25" Amber Murano Chandelier Interlocking Glass Carlo Nason Kalmar 1960
By J.T. Kalmar, Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant cascading ceiling light with 30 clear and 24 smoked amber interlocking Murano glasses on a
Brass
$5,250
H 19.69 in Dm 18.51 in
Interlocking Murano Chandelier Flush Mount Glass & Brass Carlo Nason Kalmar 1960
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant cascading ceiling light with 48 clear, pink and blue interlocking Murano glasses suspended
Brass
$25,000 / item
H 31.5 in Dm 35.44 in
Extra Large Chandelier Pendant Light Kalmar 'Tulipan', Murano Glass Brass, 1970
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of five huge and fantastic light fixtures model Tulipan HL 155 by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria
Metal, Brass
$3,585 / set
H 13.39 in W 4.14 in D 3.35 in
Austrian Midcentury Set of Three Murano "Citrus" Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and stunning Austrian Set of Three "Kalmar" Wall Sconces, model "Citrus" 4663/2. These
Metal, Brass
$3,313 / item
H 13.78 in Dm 19.69 in
Stunning Gilt Brass, Murano Glass Light Fixture Palazzo, Kalmar, Austria, 1970
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful gilt brass light fixture made by Kalmar (Serie: Palazzo), Austria, manufactured, circa
Crystal, Brass
$2,334 / set
H 5.12 in W 9.06 in D 9.26 in
Pair of J.T. Kalmar of Murano Glass Brass Sconces, Austria, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of of elegant J.T. Kalmar sconces featuring thick white and clear swirl glass on a gilded
Brass
$3,831 / item
H 13.78 in Dm 19.69 in
1 of 3 Tronchi Murano Glass Flush mount light Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1960s Three tiers gather many structured Murano glasses
Brass
$2,681 / item
H 5.12 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
1 of 2 Large Kalmar Square Flushmount Murano Organic Glass, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large square flushmount ceiling light with brass backplate and hand blown Murano glass in ice
Brass
$7,400 / set
H 15.75 in W 5.32 in D 3.75 in
Set of Four Wall Lights Sconces by Kalmar, Brass Clear Milk Murano Glass, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting, Fontana Arte, Mazzega, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of four large wall lights model 'Ango' by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa
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
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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.
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