J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
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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Period: 1970s
Creator: J.T. Kalmar
Stunning Designer Cascading Chandelier Murano glass by Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special cascading chandelier designed by Kalmar, manufactured in Austria, circa 1970s with 4 textured Murano glasses.
Stunning light effect.
Sockets: 4 x E14 small bulb. (each 40...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Kalmar Sputnik Pendant Light Chandelier 'RS 27', Brass Glass, 1970, One of Five
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare and large 27-arm atomic chandelier or pendant light model 'RS 27 Kugel HL' by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
It is m...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Huge Tiered Glass Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
Huge tiered glass chandelier by J.T. Kalmar.
Original condition.
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
One of Two Huge Kalmar 'Granada' Chandeliers Flush Mount Lights Brass Glass 1970
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two square and very large 'Granada' light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s-early 1970s).
The lamps can be used as pendant l...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
One of Two Huge Kalmar Chandeliers, Ice Glass and Nickel, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two extra large light fixtures model 'SORIA' by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s-early 1970s). Thes...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Nickel
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 midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
Each chandelier takes twelve E14 candelabra screw base bulbs. 40 glasses with a pagoda pattern are hanging on a nickel plated metal frame.
The lights have great volume and in reality they look much bigger than you would expect it from the dimensions.
It is documented in the Kalmar catalogues from the 1970s.
Due to the vintage nature...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Huge Kalmar Chandelier Pendant Light, Brass Glass, Austria, 1970s, One of Four
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An extremely rare Sputnik or atomic light fixture 'RS 16 HL' by J.T. Kalmar, manufactured in midcentury, Austria, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Kalmar Ice Glass Chandelier, Gilt Brass Glass, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A very exquisite 24-carat gold-plated brass and clear brilliant glass pendant light fixture by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s and ea...
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1970s Austrian Hollywood Regency Vintage J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Kalmar 'Tulipan' Chandeliers Pendant Lights, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of two rare 'Tulipan' glass pendant chandeliers by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in Midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). The name Tulipan derives fr...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Stunning "Catena" Glass Chandelier by J.T.Kalmar, Austria, circa 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
An extremely rare model of midcentury "Catena" chandelier by J.T.kalmar (labled).
This stunning fixture is made of 58 large Murano glass elements hanging on lacquered white metal fr...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Kalmar Clear and Amber Glass Chandelier
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in New York, NY
Kalmar glass chandelier with clear and amber colored Murano glass elements by Mazzega.
The 10 Braided glass elements are illuminated by a single light source that
has been newly re...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
1 of 2 Monumental Kalmar Sputnik Chandeliers Pendant Lights, Glass Brass, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two extremly rare sputnik or atomic light fixtures "RS 16 HL" by J.T. Kalmar, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970 (at the end of 1960s...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Gold, Brass
Kalmar Sputnik Chandelier or Pendant Light 'RS 12', Aluminum Glass, 1970, 1 of 2
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two fantastic 12-arm atomic chandeliers / pendant lights model "RS 12 Kugel HL" by Kalmar, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
They are made of...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel, Aluminum, Chrome
Kalmar 'Tulipan' Chandelier Pendant Light, Blown Glass, 1970, One of Two
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two glass pendant chandeliers model 'Tulipan' by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Huge Midcentury J.T. Kalmar Murano Ice Glass Petals Pendant Lamp, 1970s, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful hand blown Mid-Century Modern pendant light made by J. T. Kalmar in the 1970s. It's featuring three huge thick Murano textured ice glasses and chrome hardware. The lamp is ...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
One of Four Huge Kalmar Chandeliers Pendant Lights, Brass Glass, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of four extremely rare Sputnik or atomic light fixture 'RS 16 HL' by J.T. Kalmar, manufactured in midcentury, Austria, circa 1970 (late 1960...
Category
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
One of Four Huge Kalmar 'Granada' Chandeliers Flush Mount Light Brass Glass 1970
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of four square and very large 'Granada' light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
The lamps can be used as pend...
Category
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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-Century, circa 1970 (at the end of 1960s and beginning of 1970s).
Each chandelier takes...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
J. T. Kalmar Large "Palazzo" Ice Glass Chandelier Flush Mount
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Breathtakingly beautiful chandelier by J. T. Kalmar Austria from the 1970s. Brass frame gold-plated with 42 heavy crystal glasses in four layers, fitted with 12 E14.
The chandelier ...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
J.T. Kalmar Palazzo Chandelier Gold Brass Glass, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
J.T. Kalmar Palazzo chandelier gold brass glass, 1970s.
Original condition.
We have a fitting sconce (see last Picture ) (not included at this price)
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1 of 4 Kalmar Sputnik Pendant Lights Chandeliers 'RS 27', Aluminum Glass, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of five rare and large 27-arm atomic chandeliers or pendant lights model 'RS 27 Kugel HL' by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 19...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Nickel, Chrome
Sputnik Chandeliers by Kalmar "RS 43 Kugel"
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful chandelier made of anodized aluminum with 43 arms and handblown glass shades, each fitted with E14 sockets. Made by. J.T. Kalmar in the 1970s.
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Sputnik Chandeliers By Kalmar "RS 12"
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful brass construction with 12 hand blow glass shades. Made by. J.T. Kalmar in the 1970s.
up to 3 pieces available
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Atomic RS-System Chandelier by Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare RS 16 HL System by J.T. Kalmar from the 1970s. The construction is made of four long and four short tubes and 16 hand blow glass shades (each 12cm or 4,72inch diameter), powered...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
J.T. Kalmar Tiered Crystal Glass and Gold Brass Chandelier Lamp, Austria 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
J.T. Kalmar Tiered Crystal Glass and Gold Brass Chandelier Lamp, Austria 1960. Stunning three-tier chandelier in excellent condition. Measurin...
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1970s Austrian Hollywood Regency Vintage J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Austrian J.T. Kalmar Lamellar Lamp
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Alumium lamps brass plated the lenght is adjustable.
By J.T. Kalmar Vienna from the middle of the 1970s.
Dimensions of the shape: diameter 24cm
...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
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 ...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Acrylic
1 of the 3 Kalmar Chandelier Pendant Lights, Smoked Glass and Brass, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
A very nice pendant light by Kalmar Franken KG manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970. Three smoke or smoked tone Murano glasses are mounted on a brass fixture. The crystal leaves ar...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
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...
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1970s Vintage J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
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....
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate
Set of Kalmar Chandelier Pendant Light Sconces 'Palazzo', Gilt Brass Glass, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
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...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate
Mid-Century Gilt Brass and Glass Chandelier Pendant Light by Kalmar 1970, 1 of 3
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
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...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate
One of Three Kalmar Chandeliers Pendant Lights 'Palazzo', Gilt Brass Glass, 1970
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
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....
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate
J.t. Kalmar chandeliers and pendants for sale on 1stDibs.
J.T. Kalmar chandeliers and pendants 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 chandeliers and pendants, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original chandeliers and pendants 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 chandeliers and pendants by Kalmar Lighting, Rupert Nikoll, and Emil Stejnar. Prices for J.T. Kalmar chandeliers and pendants can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $501 and can go as high as $65,353, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,209.