J.T. Kalmar Lighting
In 1881, Julius August Kalmar founded Kalmar, a Viennese company that produced handcrafted objects of cast bronze. Kalmar developed a fine reputation and exhibited internationally often, but it was Kalmar’s son, Julius Theodor (J.T.) Kalmar, who took over in 1913 and made the company shine with its modernist lighting.
Having studied at the Birmingham School of Art and Design and under the Austrian architect Josef Hoffmann at the Vienna School of Applied Arts, J.T. was deeply inspired by the shift to modernity taking place in Europe and sought to work with the leading architects and designers of his time, including Austrian Werkbund architects Josef Frank and Oskar Wlach as well as Ernst Plischke, Clemens Holzmeister and Oswald Haerdtl. Similar to the Wiener Werkstätte cooperative cofounded by Hoffmann that prized materials, form and function, Kalmar viewed his company’s lighting fixtures as “quite humble things” meant to “fit in and serve their purpose of functionally illuminating spaces without glare.”
In 1925, Kalmar began selling in Haus und Garten, the forward-looking decor shop founded by Frank and Wlach. By 1931, a close partnership with the Austrian Werkbund association of architects, artists and craftsmen allowed the company to realize its vision of early 20th-century modernity — a distinctly Viennese pairing of traditional workmanship with contemporary technology. These collaborations included chandeliers and other fixtures using traditional materials such as glass, bronze and brass while focusing on function over ornamentation. As the company grew, so too did the scope of its projects, and soon Kalmar was installing extravagant chandeliers for the Vienna State Opera, the Burgtheater, Vienna stock exchange and other sites.
Under the guidance of Rudolf Calice, J.T. Kalmar’s son-in-law, the 1960s saw Kalmar’s popularity grow, thanks in part to the success of more decorative pieces like the ice-glass fixtures created with Austrian sculptor Karl Gruber. Thomas Calice, the great-grandson of Kalmar’s founder, led the company in the 1990s and its expansion to international lighting projects while shifting away from serial production. In 2009, Thomas’s son August Chalice established Kalmar Werkstätten to produce fixtures that reference the Kalmar archives but also feature updates on the iconic designs. Kalmar continues to produce bespoke fixtures while also working on custom lighting projects around the world, from cruise ships to the Burj Khalifa.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage J.T. Kalmar lighting that includes chandeliers, wall lights, floor lamps and other fixtures.
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Creator: J.T. Kalmar
Mid Century Modern Floor Lamp Model Micheline by Kalmar Vienna Austria 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid century modern vintage floor lamp, which was designed and executed by J. T. Kalmar, Vienna, 1960.
The design of this floor lamp fits also into a modern interior due to its simpleness. It has the model number 2092 and is named Micheline.
The floor lamp was made of black lacquered tube steel stem with brass details and an original wax lamp...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel
Grand Kalmar Chandelier with Curved and Textured Glass
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
Kalmar Chandelier with Curved and Textured Glass
12 pieces of curved glass
excellent Original condition
adjustable chandelier
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Brass
Petite Textured Square Glass and Nickel Pendant by Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Petite Kalmar glass and nickel pendant.
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Nickel
J.T. Kalmar Brass Chandelier, With Textured Glass Cone Lampshades, Austria, 1950
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful brass chandelier by J.T: Kalmar Vienna / Austria from the 1950s. Has lovely conical textured glass lampshades. In good condition with patina on the brass.
Height withou...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Austrian J T Kalmar Sconces
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Pair of Mid-Century J T kalmar sconces with five lights each. Hardware is chrome and white enameled metal.
Category
20th Century Austrian Modern J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Kalmar Glass Flush Ceiling Lights
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful pair of blown glass ceiling lights by J.T. Kalmar . Two light sources.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Austrian 1960's Clear "Ice Block" Glass Wall Sconces by J.T Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in San Francisco, CA
A shimmering pair of Austrian 1960's clear "ice block" glass wall sconces by J.T. Kalmar; each with chrome back plate fitted with three glass "ice block" shaped elements of radiating...
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1960s Austrian Vintage J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Brass and Murano Glass Flush Mount by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
A high-end brass and murano glass flush mount by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria. Manufactured in the late 1960s-early 1970s. The brass ring holds a huge heavy blown glass with four bra...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Brass
J.T. Kalmar Pendant Light Chandelier, Patinated Brass and Textured Glass, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A beautiful light fixture by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1960 (late 1950s to early 1960s).
It is made of five pressed and textured glass pieces in the f...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Brass
Massive J.T. Kalmar "Catena" Murano Glass Brass Flush Mount Chandelier, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Glamorous Murano glass flush mount ‘Catena’ by Kalmar. 18 large "ribbons" in clear and bubble Murano glass are suspended from a large brass back plate. Thirteen E14 sockets (40W) pro...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Brass
2 Big Table Lamps "Rebhuhn" by J.T. Kalmar around 1940s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Wien, AT
2 Big Table Lamps "Rebhuhn" by J.T. Kalmar around 1940s
Polished and stove enameled
The fabric shade are replaced ( new )
Category
1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair Of Brass and Hand Blown Murano Glass Wall Lights by J.T. Kalmar, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Rijssen, NL
High-end wall sconces made of blown clear and opal Murano glass on a brass hardware. Designed and produced by J.T. Kalmar, Austria in the 1960s. Minimalistic design executed with a t...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Brass
Tripod Midcentury Floor Brass lamp from Josef Frank by Kalmar, Austria 1940s
By J.T. Kalmar, Josef Frank
Located in Halle, DE
An ultra rare Tripod Floor Brass lamp from Josef Frank by Kalmar, Austria 1940s
Made of Brass this Lamp is real fine masterpiece of this era.
With the elegant formed 3-leg lampbase a...
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1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Brass
Counterweight Pendant Light 'Jo-Jo Zug' Kalmar, Josef Frank, Brass Wicker, 1950s
By Haus & Garten, Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare and fantastic height adjustable brass counter balance pendant lamp with wicker lampshade model 'Jo-Jo Zug' no. 2505 by J.T. Kalmar manufactured in midcentury in 1950s.
The lig...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Brass
Floor Lamp - Design by J.T. Kalmar, manufactured by Kalmar, Vienna, 1950s.
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Floor Lamp - Design by J.T. Kalmar, manufactured by Kalmar, Vienna, 1950s. This lamp has an adjustable, lacquered metal shade and uplight.
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
60s 70s wall lamp J.T. Kalmar Austria Ice Glass Wall Sconce Space Age
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s wall lamp J.T. Kalmar Austria Ice Glass Wall Sconce Space Age
Object: wall lamp
Manufacturer: J.T. Squid
Condition: good
Age: around 1960-1970
Dimensions:
Width = 22cm
...
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1970s European Vintage J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Brass Pendant Lamp With Structured Glass Shade
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame fitted with one E27 socket and structured glass shade, made by J.T. Kalmar in the early 1950s.
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Citrus Swirl Glass Sconces by Kalmar.
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1970's Modernist sconces by Kalmar.
Two braided glass elements in clear and Tobacco colored glass
form this minimalist sconce illuminated by two Newly rewired candelabra soc...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Brass
60s 70s ceiling lamp Kalmar Franken KG Austria glass flush mount design
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s ceiling lamp Kalmar Franken KG Austria glass flush mount design
Object: ceiling lamp
Manufacturer: Kalmar
Condition: good
Age: around 1960-1970
Material: glass, metal
D...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large J.T. Kalmar Chandelier, Brass Textured Glass, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A glass and brass chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
The light has nine arms with sockets for small Edison screw base E14 bulbs or LEDs (max. 40W per bulb) which are covered with high-quality pressed glass lamp...
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Counterweight Silk Pendant Light by J.T. Kalmar Designed by Adolf Loos
By J.T. Kalmar, Adolf Loos
Located in Vienna, AT
A height adjustable brass counter balance pendant lamp by J.T. Kalmar manufactured in midcentury in 1950s and designed by Adolf Loos. Fitted with three E27 sockets. The lamp is fully...
Category
1950s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Brass
Abundance Bubble Glass Wall Sconce by Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Mortsel, BE
Super nice piece. All the glass is in perfect condition not a single chip. Frame has some rust and paint lose but this is covered by the glasswork. If needed I can provide pictures o...
Category
Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Metal
J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount Murano Ice Glass & Brass Ceiling Light, Austria 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar, Carlo Nason
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant flush mount ceiling or wall light made of Murano ice glass with brass hardware. Manufactured by J.T. Kalmar, Austria in the 1960s.
Designer: Carlo Nason attr.
Measures: di...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Square Kalmar Textured Glass Flush Mount Lights or Sconces, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Two squared glass light fixtures by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
The lamps are made ...
Category
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Metal
Kalmar Lighting Chandelier Chrome Structure, Austria, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in DÉNIA, ES
Exceptional JT Kalmar chandelier with large ice frost methacrylate with chrome structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece ...
Category
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Acrylic
Adjustable Brass Wall Light, Attributed Josef Frank
By J.T. Kalmar, Josef Frank
Located in Wien, AT
Adjustable brass wall light, attributed Josef Frank
Polished and stove enamelled
Adjustable from 63cm to 87cm.
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Chandelier Design and Production J. T. Kalmar, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in taranto, IT
70s chandelier, jt kalmar production, made with a steel and metal structure and three murano glass diffusers, in shades of purple
The height measurement is variable as the central...
Category
1970s Vintage J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Steel
1 of 2 Huge Kalmar "Palazzo" Light Fixtures or Flush Mount Gilt Brass and Glass
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the two the stunning high quality and handmade gilt brass light fixture or flushmount made by Kalmar in Austria. This model "Palazzo" was manufactured, circa 1970-1979. Large ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Table Lamp 'Spule' Mod. 1235 by Kalmar, Brass Mosaic Cocoon, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare Mid-Century Modern table lamp model 'Spule' no. 1235. by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured ca. 1960 (1950s - 1960s). A brass Stand with mosaic inlay. The polymer latex cocoon...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Brass
One of Two Chandeliers Pendant Lights 'Palazzo' by Kalmar, Gilt Brass Glass 1970
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two very exquisite 24-carat gold-plated brass and clear brilliant glass Hollywood Regency light fixtures model 'Palazzo' by J.T....
Category
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate
Set of Kalmar Flush Mount Light and Sconces 'Palazzo', Gilt Brass Glass, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of very exquisite 24-carat gold-plated brass and clear brilliant glass Hollywood Regency flushmount light fixtures model 'Palazzo' b...
Category
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Brass
Set of Kalmar Chandelier Pendant Light Sconces 'Palazzo', Gilt Brass Glass, 1970
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of very exquisite 24-carat gold-plated brass and clear brilliant glass Hollywood Regency light fixtures model 'Palazzo' by J.T. Kalmar, Vie...
Category
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate
J.T. Kalmar Brass Floor Lamp 'Hase' no. 2084, 1960s, One of Two
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A beautiful brass floor lamp model 'Hase' / 'Rabbit' no. 2084 by J.T. Kalmar, manufactured in midcentury, in 1950s or 1960s. The lights is documented in the Kalmar catalogues from 19...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Brass
Kalmar 'Hase BL' Floor Lamp
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Elegant floor lamp. Stem in polished brass, leather handle. Contemporary re-edition of a 1950s Kalmar design.
Hase BL Floor Lamp
The freestandin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Gilt Brass and Glass Chandelier Pendant Light by Kalmar 1970, 1 of 3
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A very exquisite 24-carat gold-plated brass and clear brillant glass Hollywood Regency light fixture model 'Palazzo' by J.T. Kalmar, Vi...
Category
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate
Kalmar Flush Mount Light, Amber Tone Glass and Nickel, 1960s, 1 of 2 Lights
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two fantastic textured glass and nickel-plated brass light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960.
The outer tier is made of two clear glass...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Pair of Kalmar Flush Mount Lights, Brass Murano Glass, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair brass and Murano glass flush mount light fixtures by Kalmar, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
Each fixture is made of a brass ring which ho...
Category
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Brass
1970 Austria Kalmar 'Furstenberg' Wall Sconces Glass & Nickel, Set of 2
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant pair of J.T. Kalmar glass wall sconces 'Furstenberg', 1960s.
Design: Julius Theodor Kalmar.
Measures: height 9.5" in. (25 cm), width 4.1" in. (10,5 cm), depth 3.5" in. (9 ...
Category
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Glass
Kalmar of Austria "Tulipan" Chandelier
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Chandelier fitted with one E27 bulb and 50 handblown glass elements made by J.T. Kalmar.
Excellent condition with minimal signs of age. The glass bulbs have no damage.
The total le...
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Steel
Kalmar Flush Mount Lights, Brass Murano Glass, 1970, One of Three
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of three brass and Murano glass flush mount light fixtures by Kalmar, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
It is made of a brass ring which holds a large hand blown glass with four brass brackets. The glass has a nice textured structure with many bubble like air inclusions. The brass shows sings of age and has little patina. It can be repolished of required.
The lamp has four sockets for medium base bulbs or LEDs.
The price is per fixture. They will be sold individually, as pair or as set of three lights...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Brass
1950s Four-Light Gilt Brass and Frosted Glass Chandelier by Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Schoorl, NL
Kalmars Classic signature (water) ripple glass panels around the side and flower shaped plate below. The water ripple glass is divided by similar r...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Flush Mount Light 'Palazzo', Gilt Brass Glass, 1970, One of Two
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An exquisite 24-carat gold-plated brass and clear brilliant glass 'Palazzo' flush mount lights by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in circa 1970 (late 1960s and early 1970s). Labeled.
This light is a handmade and high quality piece. Large polished brilliant crystal...
Category
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate
One of Three Kalmar Chandeliers Pendant Lights 'Palazzo', Gilt Brass Glass, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of three very exquisit 24-carat gold-plated brass and clear brillant glass hollywood regency light fixtures model 'Palazzo' by J.T....
Category
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate
J.T. Kalmar Huge Glass & Brass MidCentury Flush Mount, Austria, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
An impressive and huge modernist flush mount ceiling lamp light fixture from the 1950s by J.T. Kalmar Vienna in Austria. Has a white painted metal base with five sockets and a big ro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Brass
J.t. Kalmar lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
J.T. Kalmar Lighting are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of J.T. Kalmar lighting, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 944 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 4 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original lighting by J.T. Kalmar were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider lighting by Kalmar Lighting, Emil Stejnar, and Rupert Nikoll. Prices for J.T. Kalmar lighting can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $246 and can go as high as $65,353, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,605.