'Dornstab' Floor Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Utrecht, NL
manufacturer Kalmar Werkstätten in Austria. The solid wooden curved upright is equipped with three black
Brass
Mid-Century Dornstab table lamp by A. Pöll for Kalmar, 1947
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Zaandam, NL
Extremely rare table lamp generally attributed to A. Pöll in the late 1940s for Kalmar Werkstatten
Brass
Oak & Brass 'Dornstab' Floor Lamp by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Utrecht, NL
Kalmar Werkstätten Austria. The solid wooden curved upright is equipped with three brass 'thorns', from
Brass
$3,125 / set
H 7.8 in W 5.8 in D 4.2 in
MidCentury Set of 4 Kalmar Ice Glass, Brass Wall Sconces, Fixtures Austria 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Lisse, NL
A striking set of four original vintage wall sconces by Kalmar Werkstätten, crafted in Austria in
Brass
$7,777
H 73.63 in W 9.85 in D 11.82 in
'Pelikan' Floor lamp in Brass and Lacquered Steel by J.T. Kalmar, Austria 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hellouw, NL
function. Under his leadership, Kalmar Werkstätten became synonymous with luxury and precision
Brass, Steel
$17,432
H 27.37 in W 25.91 in D 17.25 in
Art Deco Freestanding Oak Walnut Brass Desk Chest Attributed Josef Frank, 1927
By Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
, very similar handles by Josef Frank for Theodor Kalmar Werkstätten, are pictured at the Museum for
Brass
$4,628 / item
H 10.63 in Dm 7.29 in
Rare Mid-Century Pulley Diabolo Pendant Lamps by Vereinigte Werkstätten 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar, Florian Schulz, Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Munich, DE
hanging lights. Up and down lighting. Designed & manufactured probably by Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Brass, Aluminum
Adjustable Pendant with Counterweight by Vereinigte Werkstätten München
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar, Adolf Loos, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
: Vereinigte Werkstätten München Condition: Very good vintage condition with slight signs of age-related wear
Brass
Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Vereinigte Werkstätten München
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Wiener Werkstätte, J.T. Kalmar, Adolf Loos, Florian Schulz
Located in München, DE
Very good vintage condition with slight age-related wear. Beautiful patina on the brass parts. The lampshade has a dent with paint damage. Slight scratches on the acrylic reflector. ...
Metal
Kalmar 'Tulipan' Glass Flush Mount Light Chandelier, 1970s
By Venini, J.T. Kalmar, Mazzega, Kalmar Lighting, Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large and fantastic "Tulipan" flush mount light fixture by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna
Metal, Brass
Very Large Austrian Brass Chandelier by Kalmar
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München, J.T. Kalmar, Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in München, DE
: Kalmar, Wien Condition: Very good vintage condition with slight signs of age-related wear. Slight signs
Metal
$3,990 / item
H 8.27 in Dm 22.05 in
Kalmar Chandelier or Flush Mount Light Brass Curved Textured Glass, 1960, 1 of 2
By Barovier&Toso, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Venini, J.T. Kalmar, Barovier
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A brass and glass basket light fixture by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury
Metal, Brass
$4,207
H 6.7 in Dm 16.15 in
Large Rare 16" Rupert Nikoll Clear Bubble Glass Flush Mount Light / Lamp c. 1955
By J.T. Kalmar, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
fellow Austrian lighting manufacturer, J.T. Kalmar. Also similar to works by the Vereinigte Werkstätten
Aluminum, Brass
$3,847
H 6.7 in Dm 16.15 in
Large 16" Rupert Nikoll Clear Bubble Glass Flush Mount Light / Lamp c. 1960
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Rupert Nikoll, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
manufacturer, J.T. Kalmar. Also similar to works by the Vereinigte Werkstätten Bremen or München. Re-wired
Aluminum, Brass
$3,606 / set
H 9.06 in Dm 6.7 in
Rupert Nikoll Rare Pair of Austrian Brass & Textured Glass Pendant Lights Lamps
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Rupert Nikoll, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
, to fellow Austrian lighting manufacturer, J.T. Kalmar and German Ateliers, the Vereinigte Werkstätten
Metal, Brass
$5,600
H 12.6 in Dm 25.6 in
Large Mid-Century Modern Chandelier, Brass and Textured Glass, 1960s, One of Two
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Barovier, Venini, J.T. Kalmar, Orrefors
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large and fantastic light fixture by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury
Metal, Brass
$4,890
H 20.08 in Dm 32.29 in
Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll, Opaline Frosted White Milk Glass Brass, 1960
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Stilnovo, J.T. Kalmar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large 8-arm chandelier manufactured by Rupert Nikoll, Austria, Vienna, in midcentury, crica 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s). The lamp consists of a solid and polished brass frame ...
Metal, Brass
$2,600
H 3.15 in Dm 20.08 in
Emil Stejnar Backlit Mirror, Rupert Nikoll, Brass Glass White Metal, 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Stilnovo, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A round wall mirror with illuminated background designed by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Austria, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s). The mirror c...
Metal
Large Austrian Brass Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll
By Rupert Nikoll, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Emil Stejnar, Wiener Werkstätte, J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful and large chandelier from the 1950s. This large lamp is very rare and impresses with its loving details. A stunning lamp and a true asset to any home. Manufa...
Metal
Adjustable Jo-Jo Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, J.T. Kalmar, Frank Josef, Adolf Loos
Located in München, DE
Beautiful brass Jo-Jo pendant lamp from the 1970s. The lamp's lighting effect is exceptionally beautiful. The design and the unique lampshade create a very elegant and pleasant light...
Brass
Large Brass Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll
By Wiener Werkstätte, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Rupert Nikoll, J.T. Kalmar, Adolf Loos
Located in München, DE
Stunningly beautiful and large chandelier from the 1950s. Lovingly designed by Rupert Nikoll. It creates a very cozy light. The integrated switch allows you to turn off half of the l...
Brass
Brass Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll
By Wiener Werkstätte, Emil Stejnar, J.T. Kalmar, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Rupert Nikoll
Located in München, DE
Breathtingly beautiful chandelier from the 1950s. Loving design by Rupert Nikoll. There is a very cozy light. Manufacturer: Rupert Nikoll Condition: Very good vintage condition wi...
Silk
Bubble Glass Flush Chandelier by Doria
By J.T. Kalmar, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, J.L Lobmeyr, Doria Leuchten Germany, Palwa
Located in München, DE
Fabulous golden ice glass ceiling lamp from the 1960s. The lamp with its 31 glass globes is very elegant. The structure of the glass shades creates a spectacular play of light. A rea...
Metal
Austrian Brass Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll
By Rupert Nikoll, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Wiener Werkstätte, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful chandelier from the 1950s. This lamp is very rare and impresses with its loving details. A stunning lamp and a true asset to any home. Manufacturer: Rupert N...
Metal
$7,900
H 41.34 in Dm 41.34 in
Huge Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll, Patinated Brass Textured Glass, Austria, 1960
By Rupert Nikoll, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
). The light is in the style of Venini, Orrefors, Kalmar, Vereinigte Werkstätten
Brass, Metal
Unavailable
H 57.09 in Dm 20.48 in
Floor Lamp "Hase" by J. T. Kalmar for Kalmar Werkstätten, Austria, circa 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Munster, NRW
Pure and simple floor lamp "Hase BL" by J. T. Kalmar for the Austrian Kalmar Werkstätten. The piece
Brass
Unavailable
H 17.72 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Smoked Murano Glass Pendant Lamp by Kalmar Franken, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Stuttgart, DE
; Classic and Kalmar Werkstätten for contemporary lighting. Great, all functional condition. Nothing
Chrome
Rare Kalmar Austria Catena Chandelier in Brass and Glass, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
. The Kalmar “Werkstätten” (workshops) are as well part of Austrian culture as of modern design. Julius
Brass
Sold
H 20.48 in W 14.97 in D 15.75 in
'Dornstab' Table Lamps by J.T. Kalmar for Kalmar Werkstatten, a Pair Available
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern 'Dornstab' table lamps by J.T. Kalmar for Kalmar Werkstatten, a pair available
Wood
Sold
H 59.06 in W 18.51 in D 29.93 in
Dornstab floor lamp by J.T. Kalmar and A. Pöll for Kalmar Werkstätten, 1940s Aus
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Dornstab floor lamp by J.T. Kalmar and A. Pöll for Kalmar Werkstätten, 1940s Austria. The Dornstab
Brass
Dornstab Floor Lamp by J. T. Kalmar et A. Pöll, Kalmar Werkstatten, 1947
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in PARIS, FR
Its large sword-shaped, slender and curved teak pole as well as its original base, also reminiscent of an organic shape, give all its elegance and originality to this vintage floor l...
Brass
Dornstab Floor Lamp by J. T. Kalmar et A. Pöll, Kalmar Werkstatten, 1947
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in PARIS, FR
Its large sword-shaped, slender and curved teak pole as well as its original base, also reminiscent of an organic shape, give all its elegance and originality to this vintage floor l...
Brass
Early 'Billy TL' Table Lamp by J.T. Kalmar Austria, 1950
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Utrecht, NL
Early, 1950s execution of the 'Billy TL' table lamp by Austrian Kalmar Werkstätten. Black high
Brass, Steel
Early 'Billy TL' Table Lamp by J.T. Kalmar Austria, 1950
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Utrecht, NL
Early, 1950s execution of the 'Billy TL' table lamp by Austrian Kalmar Werkstätten. White (matt
Brass, Steel
Brass Table Lamp with Folded Acrylic Shade, Attr. Kalmar, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Utrecht, NL
original condition with beautiful patina on the brass. Attributed to Kalmar Werkstätten, Austria. This
Brass
Sold
H 16.93 in W 7.09 in D 9.06 in
Brass Edition 'Billy TL' Table Lamp by J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Werkstatte
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Utrecht, NL
Crawford for Kalmar Werkstätten. This new version elevates the Billy TL concept with materiality. A santos
Brass
Early Brass 'Dornstab' Floor Lamp by J.T. Kalmar Austria
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Utrecht, NL
and brass. Made at Kalmar Werkstätten Austria. Designed in 1947 and a fine example of the Wiener
Brass
Kalmar "Dornstab" Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Werkstätten, J T Kalmar, Austria Vienna, light source can be positioned at three different heights along the
Brass
Sold
H 59.06 in W 26.78 in D 20.08 in
Kalmar Werkstätten Brass & Leather 'Hase BL' Floor Lamp - NEW SHIPS FROM STOCK
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Utrecht, NL
Floor lamp 'Hase BL' originally designed in 1952 by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, executed in polished
Brass
J.T. Kalmar Dornstab Teak Swing Arm Wall Lamp, Austria, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Den Haag, NL
. Kalmar for Kalmar Werkstätten 1950s. The shades height can be changed in four positions using the brass
Brass
Sold
H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 4.34 in
J.T. Kalmar Pair of Mid-Century Modern Wall Sconces in Molded Glass and Wood
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Voorburg, NL
An elegant pair of wall sconces designed by J.T. Kalmar for Kalmar Werkstätten, Austria, circa
Glass, Oak
J.T. Kalmar Billy TL Table Lamps, 1980s, Austria
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Pair beautiful table Billy TL lamps designed by J. T. Kalmar Werkstätten, manufactured in 1980s
Metal
J.T. Kalmar Adjustable Floor Lamp in Teak
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Den Haag, NL
J.T. Kalmar adjustable floor lamp in teak, manufactured by Kalmar Werkstatten, 1947. This is a
Brass
J.T. Kalmar Brass and Teak 'Dornstab' Floor Lamp
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Utrecht, NL
brass with a linen upholstered shade. Made at Kalmar Werkstätten Austria. The solid teak curved
Brass
Rosewood & Brass 'Dornstab' Floor Lamp by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Utrecht, NL
Rosewood. Made at original manufacturer Kalmar Werkstätten Austria. The solid wooden curved upright
Brass
Early Brass 'Dornstab' Floor Lamp by J.T. Kalmar Austria
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Utrecht, NL
and brass. Made at Kalmar Werkstätten Austria. The solid wooden curved upright is equipped with
Brass
J.T. Kalmar 'Dornstab' Floor Lamp Austria, 1947 First Edition
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in The Hague, NL
First edition Dornstab lamp designed by J.T. Kalmar for Kalmar Werkstatten in 1947. This is a very
Teak
J.T. Kalmar Dornstab Table Lamp, Austria, 1947
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice and rare table lamp designed by J.T. Kalmar for Kalmar Werkstätten, 1947. This is a very
Brass
J.T. Kalmar 'Dornstab' Floor Lamp Austria, 1947
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in The Hague, NL
Very nice and rare floor lamp designed by J.T. Kalmar for Kalmar Werkstatten in 1947. This is a
Teak
J.T. Kalmar Dornstab Floor Lamp, Austria, 1947
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice and rare floor lamp designed by J.T. Kalmar, manufactured by Kalmar Werkstatten, 1947
Brass
J.T. Kalmar Brass Table Lamp Austria, 1955
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Nice large sized table or desk lamp designed by J.T. Kalmar and manufactured by Kalmar Werkstatten
Brass
Brass Flush Mount Light or Chandelier, Vereinigte Werkstätten, 1960
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München, J.T. Kalmar, Stilnovo
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A beautiful floral light fixture by Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Germany, manufactured in
Brass
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H 13.78 in Dm 17.72 in
J.T. Kalmar Chandelier, Brass Curved Textured Glass, Mid-Century Modern, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar, Barovier, Venini, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Barovier&Toso
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A brass and glass basket chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 19.69 in Dm 22.05 in
Pair Kalmar Chandeliers or Flush Mount Lights Brass Curved Textured Glass, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar, Venini, Barovier, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Barovier&Toso
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of brass and glass basket light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 59.06 in Dm 20.48 in
Rare & Elegant Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp 'Flamingo' by J.T. Kalmar 1960s
By Rupert Nikoll, J.T. Kalmar, Vereinigte Werkstätten Für Kunst Im Handwerk, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Munich, DE
. Model No: 2083. Designed and manufactured by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1960s. Executed in brass and
Brass
Large Mid-Century Modern Chandelier, Brass and Textured Glass, 1960s
By Barovier, Venini, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, J.T. Kalmar, Orrefors
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large and fantastic light fixture by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury
Metal, Brass
Large Mid-Century Modern Chandelier, Brass and Textured Glass, 1960s
By Barovier, Venini, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, J.T. Kalmar, Orrefors
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large and fantastic light fixture by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury
Brass, Metal
Setz of 2 Adjustable Brass Lesan Wall Lamps by Florian Schulz
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, J.T. Kalmar, Florian Schulz, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in München, DE
Very nice height-adjustable brass wall lamps from the 1970s. The design and the very beautiful details create a very elegant and pleasant light. The lamp creates a very cozy atmosphe...
Brass
Pair of Kalmar Ice Glass Wall Sconces, Austria, 1960
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Kalmar “Werkstätten” (workshops) are as well part of Austrian culture as of modern design. Julius August
Metal
Kalmar Sputnik Chandelier Atomic Pendant in Glass and Chrome, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Kalmar “Werkstätten” (workshops) are as well part of Austrian culture as of modern design. Julius August
Chrome
Sold
H 59.85 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Floor lamp by J. T. Kalmar Austria Dornstab Wiener Werkstätten 1947
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Berlin, DE
A beautiful bow floor lamp called "Dornstab" designed by Kalmar, Austria. This piece has a
Teak, Textile
Sold
H 59.85 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Floor lamp by J. T. Kalmar Austria Dornstab Wiener Werkstätten, 1947
Located in Berlin, DE
A beautiful bow floor lamp called "Dornstab" designed by Kalmar, Austria. This piece has a
Kalmar Dornstab Wood Lamp and Bronze-Base Floor Lamp
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in New York, NY
"Dornstab" floor lamp by J. T. Kalmar, stand in teak and brass, manufactured by Werkstätten, J T
Brass
Kalmar Werkstätten Posthorn Pendant Polished Nickel Chandelier Light
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in New York, NY
from a milled ceiling panel on two adjustable textile cords created specifically for Kalmar Werksta
Nickel
Dreistelz Floor Lamp
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in New York, NY
proprietary black cord that identifies the Kalmar Werkstätten brand. Available in Polished nickel or
Kalmar Austria Glass Chandelier, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
“Werkstätten” (workshops) are as well part of Austrian culture as of modern design. Julius August Kalmar
Metal
Kalmar Chandelier Palazzo Gilt Brass and Glass Austria, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
with the chain. (can be shortened). Very good condition. The Kalmar “Werkstätten” (workshops) are as
Brass
Kalmar Chandelier Palazzo Gilt Brass and Glass Austria, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
with the chain. (Can be shortened). Very good condition. The Kalmar “Werkstätten” (workshops) are
Brass
$2,730 / item
H 12.63 in W 7 in D 5.5 in
Series03 Wall Sconce, "Smoke" Patinated Sculpted Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Sculpted solid brass in a "smoke" acid patinated finish, machined and mechanically fastened. Goatskin parchment shade with accordion-folded face and hand stitched edges. Hand-dyed br...
Brass
$2,566 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
$1,050 / item
H 5.5 in Dm 8 in
KINA Wall Sconce or Flushmount in Blown Glass and Bronze by Blueprint Lighting
By George Nelson, Isamu Noguchi, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Kina - a striking display of naturalism and intricate design. With its delicate lines and curves, this fixture emulates the beauty of a sea urchin, evoking a sense of...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottoman with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, England
Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. This example is upholstered in 'Moonlight' cream sheepskin and features ...
Sheepskin, Oak
Okla Cotton Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel
Located in Geneve, CH
Okla Cotton Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel Dimensions: D 12 x W 24 x H 38 cm. Materials: Cotton. Custom options available on request. Please contact us. All our lamps can be wired...
Cotton
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
Reyes Counter Stool in Walnut with Black Leather
By Martell Woodworks
Located in Mendocino, CA
This is a walnut counter stool with a stretched leather seat and back. The frame is solid walnut with a gentle radius at the interior joints and softly rounded edges. The leather is ...
Brass
'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imagination, cre...
Metal, Iron
$673Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$9,237 / item
H 35.44 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes. Original design by Glustin Luminaires.
Alabaster, Brass
$6,300 / item
H 16 in W 58 in D 32 in
Organic Shaped Modern Nesting Coffee Tables by Last Workshop, Walnut
By Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
Organic shaped nesting coffee tables by Last Workshop, 2023 Solid walnut, natural finish Table one: 58" x 32" x 16"H Table two: 46" x 25" x 13.5" If not in stock, current productio...
Hardwood, Walnut
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$6,131 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Noir Oxblood Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer
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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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.
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.
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.
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.
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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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