A set of 3 Kalmar "Pagoda" Flush Mounts, circa 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
3 Kalmar "Pagoda" flush mounts, circa 1970s Original condition. Price is together
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Chrome
Kalmar Pagoda
Pair of J. T. Kalmar 'Pagoda' Wall Sconces, 1960s, Vienna
$2,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 9.26 in W 7.09 in D 5.91 in
Pair of J. T. Kalmar 'Pagoda' Wall Sconces, 1960s, Vienna
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant pair of wall lamps with clear glasses shaped like a pagoda on a chrome frame. Manufactured
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
J.T. Kalmar Pagoda Flush Mount Chandelier Glass & Chrome, Austria, Vienna, 1960s
$3,750
H 9.85 in Dm 15.75 in
J.T. Kalmar Pagoda Flush Mount Chandelier Glass & Chrome, Austria, Vienna, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
. Manufactured by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria in the 1960s. Model: Pagoda. Measures: height 9.85” in. (25 cm
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome, Brass
Large Rare Pagoda Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
frame Best of design from the 1960s by Kalmar, Austria. High quality of the materials. Sockets: 15 x
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large Rare Pagoda Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
painted metal frame. Best of design from the 1960s by Kalmar, Austria. High quality of the materials
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Several Pagoda Glass Sconces Wall Lights by Kalmar, Vienna 1969
$2,118 / item
H 13.78 in W 13.39 in D 6.3 in
Several Pagoda Glass Sconces Wall Lights by Kalmar, Vienna 1969
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Mid Century Modern vintage glass chrome Pagoda sconces by Kalmar, circa 1969, Austria Vienna. Each
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
One of Four Kalmar Flush Mount Lights 'Pagoda', Glass Nickel, 1970
$4,500 / item
H 11.82 in Dm 22.05 in
One of Four Kalmar Flush Mount Lights 'Pagoda', Glass Nickel, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of four large flush mount chandeliers "Pagoda" or "Pagode" by Kalmar, manufactured in Mid
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Nickel, Chrome
Huge Square Flush Mount "Pagoda" by Kalmar, Nickel and Glass, circa 1970s
$7,651
H 18.51 in W 24.61 in D 24.61 in
Huge Square Flush Mount "Pagoda" by Kalmar, Nickel and Glass, circa 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A large mid - cenutry modern fifteen-light pyramidal flush mount "Pagoda" by Kalmar, Austria
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Brass, Nickel
"Pagoda" Chandelier by J.T.Kalmar, Nickel and Glass, Austria, circa 1970s
$4,708
H 41.34 in Dm 13.78 in
"Pagoda" Chandelier by J.T.Kalmar, Nickel and Glass, Austria, circa 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A midcentury "Pagoda" glass chandelier by J.T.Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, circa 1970s. This rare
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Brass, Nickel
Pagoda Brass and Glass Sconce Wall Lights by Kalmar, Vienna 1969
$1,165 / item
H 9.85 in W 7.88 in D 5.52 in
Pagoda Brass and Glass Sconce Wall Lights by Kalmar, Vienna 1969
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Mid Century Modern vintage glass and brass Pagoda sconce by Kalmar, circa 1969, Austria Vienna
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pagoda Brass and Glass Sconce Wall Lights by Kalmar, Vienna 1969
$1,165 / item
H 9.85 in W 7.88 in D 5.52 in
Pagoda Brass and Glass Sconce Wall Lights by Kalmar, Vienna 1969
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Mid Century Modern vintage glass and brass Pagoda sconce by Kalmar, circa 1969, Austria Vienna
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Several Pagoda Chrome and Glass Sconces Wall Lights by Kalmar, Vienna 1969
$1,165 / item
H 9.85 in W 7.88 in D 5.52 in
Several Pagoda Chrome and Glass Sconces Wall Lights by Kalmar, Vienna 1969
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Mid Century Modern vintage glass chrome Pagoda sconces by Kalmar, circa 1969, Austria Vienna. Each
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Vintage Pair Duo Sconces Pagoda by Kalmar Vienna circa 1969
$10,005 / set
H 11.82 in W 11.03 in D 4.93 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Pair Duo Sconces Pagoda by Kalmar Vienna circa 1969
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Vienna, AT
Kalmar, circa 1969, Vienna. A fantastic pair of vintage sconces or wall lights in pagoda like shape by
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Several Pagoda Chrome and Glass Sconces Wall Lights by Kalmar, Vienna 1969
$1,165 / item
H 9.85 in W 7.88 in D 5.52 in
Several Pagoda Chrome and Glass Sconces Wall Lights by Kalmar, Vienna 1969
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Mid Century Modern vintage glass chrome Pagoda sconces by Kalmar, circa 1969, Austria Vienna. Each
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1 of 2 Petite Rare Pagoda Glass Flush mount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
$1,059 / item
H 9.85 in Dm 11.82 in
1 of 2 Petite Rare Pagoda Glass Flush mount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
suspended on a gold-painted metal frame. Best of design from the 1960s by Kalmar, Austria. High quality of
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Kalmar Flush Mount Light Fixture 'Pagoda', Glass Nickel, 1970, One of Four
$4,500 / item
H 11.82 in Dm 22.05 in
Kalmar Flush Mount Light Fixture 'Pagoda', Glass Nickel, 1970, One of Four
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of four large flush mount chandeliers 'Pagoda' or 'Pagode' by Kalmar, manufactured in
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Nickel
1 of the 4 Pagoda Chrome and Glass Sconces Wall Lights by Kalmar, Vienna 1969
$2,236 / item
H 13.78 in W 13.39 in D 6.3 in
1 of the 4 Pagoda Chrome and Glass Sconces Wall Lights by Kalmar, Vienna 1969
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Mid Century Modern vintage glass chrome Pagoda sconces by Kalmar, circa 1969, Austria Vienna. Each
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
1 of the 4 Pagoda Chrome and Glass Sconces Wall Lights by Kalmar, Vienna 1969
$2,236 / item
H 13.78 in W 13.39 in D 6.3 in
1 of the 4 Pagoda Chrome and Glass Sconces Wall Lights by Kalmar, Vienna 1969
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Mid Century Modern vintage glass chrome Pagoda sconces by Kalmar, circa 1969, Austria Vienna. Each
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
1 of the 3 Pairs of Pagoda Brass and Glass Sconces Wall Lights by Kalmar, Vienna
$4,472 / set
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 5.91 in
1 of the 3 Pairs of Pagoda Brass and Glass Sconces Wall Lights by Kalmar, Vienna
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Mid Century Modern vintage glass brass pair of Pagoda sconces by Kalmar, circa 1969, Austria Vienna
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Austrian Pagoda Ice Glass Wall Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
By Max Ingrand, Rupert Nikoll, Bakalowits & Söhne, J.T. Kalmar, Ernest Palme
Located in München, DE
. Kalmar Manufacturer: Franken KG Austria The lamp has an integrated switch but can also be connected to a
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
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Kalmar Pagoda Form Pendant
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional glass pagoda form pendant chandelier suspended on a nickel frame by Kalmar. Currently
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Kalmar "Pagoda" Midcentury Glass Chandelier, circa 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This is a beautiful chandelier from Kalmar Franken made in Austria in the 1960s. It is a
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Pagoda Shaped Element Chandelier by Kalmar, Pair Available
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in New York, NY
Rare pagoda shaped glass element chandelier by Kalmar on satin nickel stem. Matching sconces are
Category
20th Century Austrian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Large Pagoda Shaped Glass Element Chandelier by Kalmar
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare pagoda shaped glass element chandelier by KALMAR
Category
20th Century Austrian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Rare J.T. Kalmar Pagoda Chandelier in Blown Glass and Brass, 1960
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Extremely rare chandelier designed by J.T. Kalmar Pagoda glass in five tiers. Illuminates
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1960 Austria Kalmar 'Pagoda' Flush Mount Chandelier Murano Glass & Brass
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant flush mount chandelier model Pagoda (Pagode) designed by Julius Theodor Kalmar, Vienna. J.T
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1 (of 2) 1960 Austria Kalmar Pagoda Flush Mount Chandelier Murano Glass & Brass
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H 14.97 in Dm 15.75 in
1 (of 2) 1960 Austria Kalmar Pagoda Flush Mount Chandelier Murano Glass & Brass
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant flush mount chandelier model Pagoda (Pagode) designed by Julius Theodor Kalmar, Vienna. J.T
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Flushmount Light "Pagoda", 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Fantastic and rare Kalmar "Pagoda" pattern glass flushmount chandelier. Manufactured in midcentury
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Pair of Rare J.T. Kalmar Wall Lights Glass and Brass Tone, 1960
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Extremely rare wall lights designed by J.T. Kalmar Pagoda. Illuminates beautifully. High-end 20th
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass
Pagoda Flush Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
real eye-catcher for every home. Design: J.T. Kalmar Condition: Very good vintage condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
A Kalmar Pagoda Chandelier
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful original Kalmar fixture with a 20" gold (brass plated) disc from which Kalmar Pagoda
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
A Pair of Kalmar Pagoda Chandeliers, Austria, Circa 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Kalmar Pagoda Chandeliers. Austria, Circa 1970s. A beautiful original Kalmar fixture with
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome, Steel
A Large Kalmar Pagoda Chandelier, Austria Circa 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in New York, NY
restored fixture. The glass from the Kalmar "Pagoda" series forms a large Pagoda shaped ball suspended from
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Kalmar, Double Pagoda Pendant Chandelier, circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A large double “Pagode” crystal and chromed steel chandelier by Kalmar. The lamp features Kalmar
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Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants
Rare Kalmar Pagoda Chandelier
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Stamford, CT
Fantastic and rare Kalmar "Pagoda" pattern glass chandelier. 100 individual pieces of glass hang in
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Kalmar "Pagoda" Glass Chandelier
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Kalmar glass chandelier with ten light sockets. The armature is chrome with original canopy.
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Rare J. T. Kalmar Chrystal Glass Chandelier Model Pagoda-Vienna, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Chandelier, designed J. T. Kalmar, manufacture Kalmar Austria, 1960. Round chrome ceiling plate
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Rare J. T. Kalmar Chrystal Glass Chandelier Model Pagoda-Vienna, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Chandelier, Designed J. T. Kalmar, Manufacture Kalmar Austria, 1960. Round chrome ceiling plate
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Blown Glass
Rare Kalmar Pagoda Flush Mount Chandelier
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Stamford, CT
Fantastic and rare Kalmar "Pagoda" pattern glass chandelier. 24 individual pieces of glass hang in
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome
Kalmar "Pagoda" Glass Chandelier
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Frisco, TX
Vintage Kalmar glass chandelier with ten light sockets. The armature is chrome with original canopy
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Late 20th Century Austrian Chandeliers and Pendants
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Kalmar Pagoda For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the kalmar pagoda you’re looking for. Each kalmar pagoda for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, metal and nickel. There are many kinds of the kalmar pagoda you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A kalmar pagoda made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made kalmar pagoda over the years, but those crafted by J.T. Kalmar and Kalmar Lighting are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Kalmar Pagoda?
Prices for a kalmar pagoda start at $1,594 and top out at $24,000 with the average selling for $3,500.
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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.
Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.
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.
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