Large Citrus Ceiling Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in KUTNO, PL
The unique, sculptural Citrus ceiling lamp by Austrian brand J.T. Kalmar is an impressive example of craftsmanship and elegance in the spirit of mid-century modern with a touch of Ho...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Large Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with three large Murano glass pieces in each lamp, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Murano Glass
$1,298 / set
H 11.03 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Single Large Kalmar Sconce Wall Light 'Palazzo', Austria, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful mid-century wall sconces with nine murano glass pieces, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Brass
Large White Glass Pendant light by Kalmar-Fazzoletto, Austria, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning glass Pendant light by Kalmar -Name of this Serie: Fazzoletto , made in the 1970s Nice structured glass, beautifully refracting the light. High quality and in very good co...
Murano Glass
Pair of Large Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with ice glass, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and rea...
Murano Glass
Large Kalmar Chandelier, Brass and Textured Glass, 1950s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An impressive handmade and large chandeliers by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s). The fixture is made of polished brass in a w...
Brass, Metal
1 of 3 Large Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful midcentury wall sconces with large Murano glass piece in each lamp, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Murano Glass
$2,124 / item
H 13 in W 13.78 in D 6.89 in
1 of 4 Large Kalmar 'Tulipan' Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 4 Wonderful Mid century wall sconces, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1970-1979. Each tulip-shaped glass is handmade which makes each glass piece a unique piece. Ea...
Murano Glass
$2,119 / item
H 13 in W 13.78 in D 6.89 in
1 of 4 Large Kalmar 'Tulipan' Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 4 Mid Century wall sconces, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1970-1979. Each tulip-shaped glass is handmade which makes each glass piece a unique piece. Each sconce...
Murano Glass
Large Rare Pagoda Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful rare chandelier with onion-shaped glasses. 25 hand-blown glasses suspended on a white painted metal frame. Best of design from the 1960s by Kalmar, Austria. High quality o...
Metal
$4,367 / set
H 10.63 in W 5.12 in D 3.94 in
Modern Iceglass Wall Lights by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the two light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured circa 1960. The glass shows a beautiful wave texture, which gives a nice diffuse light effect and a nice p...
Steel
$2,596 / set
H 13.78 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in
1 of 2 Pairs of Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with ice glass, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and rea...
Murano Glass
Extra Large Kalmar 'Tulipan' Sconce Wall Light, Austria, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful midcentury wall sconce, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1970-1979. Each tulip-shaped glass is handmade, which makes each glass piece a unique piece. The sconce...
Murano Glass
$2,354 / set
H 16.15 in W 7.09 in D 5.12 in
Pair of Kalmar Citrus Swirl Ice Glass Wall Lights, Austria, 1969
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Kalmar swirl sconces with clear glass panels with light goldfish amber colored stripe in it. Beautiful, thick textured glass is complimented by white metal hardware. Beautifu...
Metal
$2,119 / item
H 11.82 in W 16.15 in D 4.53 in
1 of 3 Kalmar Large Vintage Mid-Century 1970s Mazzega Glass Wall Lights Sconces
By Carlo Nason, Kalmar Lighting, Mazzega
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of three Kalmar large & elegant vintage Mid-Century Modern Austrian made Murano glass wall lights., lamps or sconces, made circa 1970.
Metal, Brass
$808
H 15.75 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
Austrian Midcentury Ice-Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Model "Sierra", 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Lovely Austrian midcentury "Kalmar" Chandelier, model "Sierra". This fixture was made during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar. This chandelier is composed by 4 units of Ice-Glass block...
Metal
$1,490 / item
H 15.36 in W 9.06 in D 5.12 in
1 'of 4' Amber Murano Citrus Swirl Wall Sconce Glass & Brass Kalmar Austria 1960
By J.T. Kalmar, AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Manufacturer: J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria. Model: Swirl, Citrus. Materials: Murano glass and brass.
Brass
Several Blown Light Fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the nine light fixtures. T by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in circa 1960. The glass has beautiful wave texture in it, what gives a nice diffuse light effect and ...
Steel
$1,947Sale Price|25% Off
H 35.44 in Dm 19.69 in
Large White Glass Pendant Light by Kalmar-Fazzoletto, Austria, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning glass Pendant light by Kalmar -Name of this Serie: Fazzoletto , made in the 1970s Nice structured glass, beautifully refracting the light. High quality and in very good cond...
Murano Glass
1 of 5 Petite Tulipan Glass Pendant by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful onion-shaped -Tulipan glass Pendant light. Several hand-blown glasses are suspended on a white-painted metal frame and brass center rod. Best of design from the 1960s by Ka...
Murano Glass
$1,475
H 37.41 in Dm 16.54 in
Lovely Violet Pendant Lamp for J.T. Kalmar in Murano Glass by Carlo Nason, 1970s
By Carlo Nason, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
This set of pendant lamps was designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar in the 1960s. It features Mazzega Murano glass leafs.
Metal
$1,298 / set
H 6.7 in W 7.09 in D 3.94 in
One Pair of Glass Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with one large Murano glass pieces in each lamp, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Murano Glass
1 of 8 Large Glass Wall Light by Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful mid-century wall sconce with a large Murano glass piece, designed by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1970-1979.
Murano Glass
$3,364 / set
H 13.78 in W 13 in D 7.09 in
1 of the 3 Pairs of Kalmar Wall Sconces or Lights Model "Catena" by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
A fantastic and unique pair of Kalmar wall lights model "Catena" by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1970s.
Brass
$2,850 / set
H 11.82 in W 16.93 in D 4.34 in
Large Smoke Murano Glass Wall Lights by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, 1960s, Set of 2
By J.T. Kalmar, Carlo Nason
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant pair of Kalmar wall sconces made of handblown smoked / amber Murano glass mounted on white back plates.
Metal
Mid century design wall lamp , 1970s Germany Venini for Kalmar
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Delft, NL
Triedri Murano glass wall lamp by Venini , Italy , 1970s
Murano Glass
Large Pendant Light in style of Kalmar-Fazzoletto, Italy, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning glass Pendant light in style of Kalmar - Fazzoletto, made in the 1970s in Italy Nice structured glass, beautifully refracting the light. High quality and in very good condit...
Murano Glass
$1,534 / set
H 9.06 in W 4.34 in D 3.94 in
Hollywood Regency Murano glass wall lights by JT Kalmar, Austria, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar, Seguso Vetri d'Arte, La Murrina, Barovier&Toso, AVMazzega
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Hollywood Regency Murano glass wall lights by JT Kalmar, Austria, 1950s.
Metal, Brass
$2,290 / set
H 11.82 in W 7.49 in D 3.15 in
Pair of J.T. Kalmar Amber Murano Lava Wall Sconces Glass & Brass, Austria 1960s
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Manufactured in by J.T. Kalmar attr., Austria in the 1960s. Materials: Murano glass, brass and metal.
Metal, Brass
$944 / item
H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 6.3 in
1 of 4 Large Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights 'Palazzo', Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 4 Wonderful midcentury wall sconces with five Murano glass pieces placed on a 24-carat gold-plated frame, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Murano Glass
$6,800 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 22.45 in
1 of 2 Kalmar Tulipan Chandeliers Pendant Lights, Glass Nickel White Metal, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting, Barovier, Mazzega, Venini
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
The light is labeled and documented in the Kalmar catalogue from the 1970s. Kalmar had a cooperation with several Italian glass makers located in Murano (e.g.
Metal
$6,800 / item
H 33.08 in Dm 22.45 in
Kalmar Tulipan Chandelier Pendant Light, Glass Nickel White Metal, 1970s, 1 of 2
By Barovier, Kalmar Lighting, Venini, J.T. Kalmar, Mazzega
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
The light is labeled and documented in the Kalmar catalogue from the 1970s. Kalmar had a cooperation with several Italian glass makers located in Murano (e.g.
Metal
$2,124 / item
H 11.82 in W 16.15 in D 4.53 in
Kalmar 1 of 3 Large Vintage Midcentury 1970s Mazzega Glass Wall Light Sconce
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of a set of three Kalmar large & elegant vintage Mid-Century Modern Austrian made Murano glass wall light., lamp or sconce, made circa 1970.
Metal, Brass
Large Kalmar 'Tulipan' Table or Floor Lamp, Glass Nickel, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
The light has one socket for a medium screw base bulb. Kalmar had a cooperation with several Italian glass makers located in Murano (e.g.
Aluminum, Nickel
$4,485 / set
H 13 in W 5.52 in D 4.34 in
1 of 2 Pairs of Stunning Large Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of mid century wall sconces with two large Murano glass pieces in each lamp, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1970-1979.
Chrome
$9,800 / item
H 55.12 in Dm 19.69 in
Kalmar 'Tulipan' Chandelier Pendant Light, Blown Glass, 1970, One of Two
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Please ask for further details. Kalmar had a cooperation with several Italian glass makers located in Murano (e.g.
Metal
1 of 3 Pairs of Kalmar Sconces Wall lights, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use. 3 Murano Glass pieces on a gold color metal frame.
Metal
1 of 3 Large Tulipan Glass Flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful onion-shaped -Tulipan glass Flush mount light. Twenty-four hand-blown glasses suspended on a white colored metal frame. Best of design from the 1960s by Kalmar, Austria. Hi...
Murano Glass
$3,535 / set
H 9.45 in W 10.04 in D 5.12 in
Pair of Midcentury Austrian Ice-Glass "Puck" Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Stunning Austrian midcentury "Kalmar" wall sconces, model "Puck". These sconces were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar. Each wall sconce is composed by ...
Metal
1 of 2 Large Pendant Light by Kalmar-Fazzoletto, Austria, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning glass Pendant light by Kalmar -Name of this Serie: Fazzoletto, made in the 1970s Nice structured glass, beautifully refracting the light. High quality and in very good condi...
Murano Glass
Large Vintage Murano Glass Fazzoletto Pendant Ceiling Light by Kalmar, 1960s
By Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful "Fazzoletto" Pendant by J.T. Kalmar. Austria, 1960s. Handblown Murano glass light in the style of Fulvio Bianconi for Venini.
Metal, Brass
1 of 3 Petite Tulipan Glass Pendant by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful onion-shaped -Tulipan glass Pendant light. Several hand-blown glasses are suspended on a white-painted metal frame and brass center rod. Best of design from the 1960s by Ka...
Murano Glass
1 of 2 Large Tulipan Glass Flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful onion-shaped -Tulipan glass chandelier. 30 hand-blown glasses suspended on a white painted metal frame. Best of design from the 1960s by Kalmar, Austria. High quality of th...
Murano Glass
Clear Wave Glass Wall Lights by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the three light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in circa 1960. The glass shows a beautiful wave texture, which gives a diffuse light effect and a nice p...
Steel
Mid-20th Century Wall Lights - Kalmar - Set of 4
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A refined set of four mid-20th century wall lights by Austrian maker Kalmar, showcasing a beautiful combination of gilt metal frames and hand-crafted Murano glass shades.
Metal
$14,131Sale Price|20% Off
H 15.75 in Dm 30.71 in
1 of 2 Huge Kalmar Chandelier 'Soria', Ice Glass, Germany, 1970
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
A Stunning large Chandelier with brilliant ice glasses made by Kalmar (Series: Soria), Germany, manufactured, circa 1970-1979. Six tiers structure gathers many structured glasses, be...
Crystal
1 of 8 Large Tulipan Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful onion shaped -Tulipan glass chandelier. 73 hand blown glasses suspended on white painted metal frame and brass center rod. Best of design from the 1960s by Kalmar, Austria...
Murano Glass
1 of 5 Large Tulipan Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful onion shaped -Tulipan glass chandelier. 73 hand blown glasses suspended on white painted metal frame and brass center rod. Best of design from the 1960s by Kalmar, Austria...
Murano Glass
$3,768 / set
H 14.57 in W 11.03 in D 5.91 in
1 of 2 Pairs of Stunning Large Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with seven large Murano glass pieces in each lamp, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1970-1979.
Metal
1 of 5 Large Tulipan Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful onion shaped -Tulipan glass chandelier. 73 hand blown glasses suspended on white painted metal frame and brass center rod. Best of design from the 1960s by Kalmar, Austria...
Murano Glass
1 of 6 Large Tulipan Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful onion shaped -Tulipan glass chandelier. 73 hand blown glasses suspended on white painted metal frame and brass center rod. Best of design from the 1960s by Kalmar, Austria...
Murano Glass
1 of 6 Large Tulipan Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful onion shaped -Tulipan glass chandelier. 73 hand blown glasses suspended on white painted metal frame and brass center rod. Best of design from the 1960s by Kalmar, Austria....
Murano Glass
$1,168 / item
H 16.15 in W 7.09 in D 5.12 in
1 of the 4 Kalmar Citrus Swirl Ice Glass Wall Lights, Austria, 1969
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 4 Kalmar swirl sconces with clear glass panels with light goldfish amber colored stripe in it. Beautiful, thick textured glass is complimented by white metal hardware. Beaut...
Metal
$1,947 / set
H 7.09 in W 7.88 in D 3.15 in
1 of 3 Pairs of Large Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with 5 Murano glass pieces, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Murano Glass
$1,829 / set
H 9.85 in W 8.27 in D 5.52 in
1 of 3 Pairs of Large Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with 5 Murano glass pieces on a gold color metal frame, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Murano Glass
$1,766 / item
H 23.63 in Dm 15.75 in
Stunning Gilt Brass, Crystal Glass Light Fixture Palazzo, Kalmar, Austria, 1970
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful gilt brass light fixture made by Kalmar (Series: Palazzo), Austria, manufactured, circa 1970-1979. Three tiers structure gathering many structured glasses, beautifully r...
Crystal, Brass
$1,825 / set
H 7.09 in W 7.88 in D 3.15 in
1 of 3 Pairs of Large Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with 5 Murano glass pieces, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Murano 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.
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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.
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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.
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