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
Sconces by J. T. Kalmar for Kalmar Franken KG, 1970s, Set of 2
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in KUTNO, PL
An impressive pair of wall sconces designed by J.T. Kalmar, manufactured by Kalmar Franken KG in the 1970s. Each sconce is constructed of ten hand-formed panels of relief crystal gla...
Category
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage Wall Lamps by J. T. Kalmar for Kalmar, Set of 2
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in KUTNO, PL
A stunning pair of wall sconces from manufacturer J.T. Kalmar — an example of a bold yet sophisticated approach to architectural lighting from the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Eac...
Category
1980s Austrian Hollywood Regency Vintage J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
$825 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Red White Brass Vintage Mid Century Modern Floor Lamp by Kalmar, Vienna, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage floor lamp from metal and brass by Kalmar, Vienna 1950s.
This floor lamp features a brass tripod foot, also brass tube and a conical white lacquered metal ...
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Modern Brass J. T. Kalmar Sunburst Vintage Flush Mount Vienna, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage flush mount or chandelier sunburst like with ten slightly curved brass arms from up to down with ten sockets E 14.
A gorgeous flush mount from brass design...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Light, Brass and Glass by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern ceiling light, brass and glass by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Price for 1.
4 available
Measures: 46 x 46 x 34cm.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tulipan Sconces by J.T. Kalmar Vienna, Austria, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage beautiful timeless pair of sconces wall lights model tulipan by J. T. Kalmar executed by Kalmar, Vienna, 1960.
Paper label on the backside.
Nine handblown ...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Modern Brass Kalmar Vintage Table Lamp Vienna 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage table lamp made from brass by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna 1950s.
A beautiful table lamp from brass by Kalmar...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Vintage Glass Brass Pendant J. T. Kalmar Austria 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage clear glass pendant or chandelier from two textured glass parts with four brass fittings.
A beautiful pendant by Kalmar in rectangular shape from textured ...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Kalmar Table Lamp Little Rabbit Vienna, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage table lamp from brass by J.T.Kalmar, Vienna, 1960s.
A charming table lamp " little rabbit" in soft colors.
The table lamp shows a brass frame with a white ...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Tulipan Chandelier, 1970, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Bronx, NY
Large 1960 Kalmar chandelier that consist of numerous blown glass elements which are highly saturated with tiny air bubbles that gives the glass a white look, each element is resting...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Metal
$9,520 Sale Price
20% Off
Several Kalmar Wall Sconces or Lights Model "Catena" by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
A fantastic and Kalmar wall light model "Catena" by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1970s. These lights are handmade high quality pieces. Made of nice shaped large hand-mo...
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1960s Austrian Adam Style Vintage J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Chandelier, Austria, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Bronx, NY
Kalmar chandelier, Vienna Austria, 1970.
Chrome frame with three thick large ice looking glass elements with a European centre socket.
Glass is in excellent condition high quality Ka...
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Red Austrian Midcentury Brass and Iron Table Lamp by J. T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
This rare and charming Austrian Midcentury brass table lamp, was manufactured by J. T. Kalmar, Vienna in the 1950s, Model Style no. 1213.
It features a black cast iron base with on/o...
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Kalmar Chandelier Gold-Plated with Crystals, 1970, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Bronx, NY
Kalmar gold crystal glass chandelier, 1970, Austria.
Patinated gold gilded frame holding numerous pieces of thick press crystal glass, there is seven original European light sources...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
$3,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Amazing Atomic Ceiling Lamp by J.T. Kalmar, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Space age sputnik / atomic chandelier designed by JT Kalmar.
Beautiful timeless design with tubular chrome arms and globe lightbulbs.
We will supply the light bulbs unless bas...
Category
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Set of Five Tiered Glass Chandelier by Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in London, GB
Five clear glass relief glass cones are connected by nickel plated arm fixings. The heights of the cords can all be adjusted. They can be hung in a circle with alternating heights or...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Sconces by J. T. Kalmar for Kalmar Franken Kg, 1970s Set of 2
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in KUTNO, PL
A rare set of wall lamps from the “PAN 3 WA” series, designed by J.T. Kalmar in the 1970s, is a unique combination of applied art and sculptural elegance. Each lamp consists of three...
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1970s Austrian Brutalist Vintage J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Metal
Set of 3 Hollywood Regency Ice Glass Wall Light Made by Kalmar Lights, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Wall light set of 3
Producer:
Kalmar Franken KG, Austria
Design:
J.T. Kalmar
Age:
1960s
Original modernist Hollywood regency glass wall light set...
Category
Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Metal
$1,819 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Hollywood Regency Ice Glass Wall Light Made by J. T. Kalmar Lights, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
wall light
Producer:
Kalmar Franken KG, Austria
Design:
J.T. Kalmar Franken KG
Age:
1960s
Original modernist Hollywood regency glass wall light...
Category
Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Metal
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Kalmar Murano Smoke Glass Sconces or Wall Lights, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful and large Murano glass wall sconces or lights or ceiling lamps by J.T. Kalmar for Franken KG, Austria, 1960s. A white lacquered metal backplate holds an organic hand blown ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Steel, Nickel
1 of 3 Large J.T. Kalmar Faceted Glass and Gilt Brass Sconces, Vienna, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 3 High-end wall sconces each wall sconce is featuring wonderful faceted crystal clear glass "triete" prism-rods, with brass details and back plate. Made by J.T Kalmar, Vienn...
Category
1970s Austrian Art Deco Vintage J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Gold
Tulipan Pendant Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Tulip shaped shade pendant manufactured by J.T. Kalmar in the 1950s in Vienna.
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Glass
Textured Glass and Brass Tulipan Pendant by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Textured glasses shades and fitted with one E27 socket, made by J.T. Kalmar in the 1950s.
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Brass
1958 J. T. Kalmar - Ceiling Lamp Rondino from a Ringstrasse Palce Vienna
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Founded in Vienna by Julius August Kalmar in 1881, Kalmar first specialized in the production of handcrafted objects of cast bronze. The company soon established the practice of clos...
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Kalmar Lamp
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel grating with one E27 bulb.
Kalamar Vienna from 1960s
The lenght ist about 120cm.
3 pieces white and 3 pieces black available
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Steel
$980 Sale Price / item
51% Off
Chrome pendants with glass plates by Julius Teododor Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Pendants, chromed bronze structure with Murano glass plates, by Julius Teododor Kalmar (1884-1968).
Austria, CIRCA 1950.
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Bronze
J.T. Kalmar Austrian Mid-Century Large Chrome and Lucite Lamp
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Mid-Century large chrome and lucite lamp having 3 tiers each with 3 tubular chrome poles supported by centered zig-zag design on a square base (JT KALMAR)
Condition: Good;...
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Gold-Plated Wall Sconces in the Style of Kalmar, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Two gold-plated half circular shaped sconces with five frosted glass panels on a gilt brass frame with Brutalist inspired pattern. Best design from the 1960s by Kalmar, Austria.
The...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Brass
1960s German Ice Glass Pair of Large Rectangular Wall Lights by Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in London, GB
This is a pair of wall-mounted sconces designed by Kalmar Lighting in the 1960s in Germany. The fixtures feature textured, moulded glass that resembles natural ice formations, giving...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Glass
Textured "Ice Fortess" Glass and Nickel Pendant by Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Kalmar glass Ice Fortress pendant in satin nickel finish with single candlestick style ceramic receptacle up to 60 watts. Newly wired.
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Nickel
One of the Six Ice Glass Wall Sconces with Brass Tone by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Set of 6 beautiful and elegant modern brass toned wall lights or sconces, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design, executed to a very high standard.
Please n...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Modernist Frosted Ice Glass Wall Lamp attributed to J. T. Kalmar for Kalmar, 196
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 33cm Width , 12 cm Depth , 20cm Height
Material: Glass , metal
Condition: Good
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Brass
"Sirius 12K" Atomic Space Age Floor Lamp, J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Mortsel, BE
Step into the realm of atomic-inspired design with the extraordinary "Sirius 12K" Atomic Space Age Floor Lamp created by J.T. Kalmar. This ...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern J.T. Kalmar Frosted Glass Plexiglass Chandelier
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Majestic three stories high J.T. Kalmar chandelier or pendant with frosted glass icicles made of irregularly shaped plexiglass. They hang in a chrome frame.
Four light sources prov...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Leather Floor Lamp Kalmar 1946 Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage floor lamp from brass and leather by J.T.Kalmar 1946 Vienna.
A gorgeous iconic floor lamp from brass and hand stitched leather in brown color by J.T. Kalm...
Category
1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Brass, Iron
Crystal Ice Glass Wall Lamp Design by J. T. Kalmar 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Oirlo, LI
Crystal ice glass wall lamp design by J. T. Kalmar 1960
Beautiful and elegant modern brass wall lamp or sconce, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar A...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Metal
Plaffoniere with Murano Glass Crystals made bu J.T. Kalmar Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Oirlo, LI
J.T. Kalmar Plaffoniere with Murano glass crystals, Austria 1960
A beautiful two-layer Murano glass tronchi recessed ceiling lamp designed by J.T. Kalmar for Kalmar Franconia, Vie...
Category
1970s Austrian Hollywood Regency Vintage J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Red Black Vintage Tripod Floor Light by J. T. Kalmar 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern red black metal tripod floor Lamp by J. T. Kalmar, 1950s Vienna, Austria.
A wonderful floor lamp by Kalmar designed and executed in Vienna with a brass tripod lamp...
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Lipizza Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar Austria
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Mortsel, BE
Introducing the Lipizza Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, an Austrian lighting brand renowned for its craftsmanship and timeless designs. Founded in Vienna, J.T. Kalmar has dedicated itself...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Dome Shaped Flush Mount, Kalmar Austria, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Bronx, NY
Dome shaped glass with waffle texture on a brass mount glass is lid up by four Edison ceramic sockets.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Brass
$3,575 Sale Price
35% Off
Kalmar Granada Cascade Glass Chandelier by Kalmar Austria, Vienna, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Bronx, NY
Kalmar Granada cascade glass chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, 1960
Five individual glass elements with a chrome finial, the glass has texture that gives the impression of ice, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Metal
$3,540 Sale Price
40% Off
Large Dome Shaped Kalmar Flush Mount on a Brass Base, 1980
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Bronx, NY
Large dome shaped Kalmar Flush Mount on a brass base, 1980 Round clear glass diffuser dome shaped thick and heavy glass that is smooth on the outside and matte on the inside hold by ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern J.T. Kalmar Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage Textured Glass and Brass Wall Sconces by J. T. Kalmar, Set of 2
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in KUTNO, PL
A rare and sought-after model, “Scutinum,” from the Austrian manufacturer J. T. Kalmar, featured in the company's catalog from the 1970s. These wall lamps are distinguished by their ...
Category
1970s 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 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.