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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Creator: J.T. Kalmar
Austrian Brass Chandelier with five Silk Shades from 1930´s by J.T. Kalmár
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, Austria
Classic Viennoise chandelier from 1930´s.
Very precisely made from brass and bronze elements.
The shades are made new in cream coloured silk using the original frames.
The electric ...
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1930s Austrian Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Kalmar Ice Chandelier Chrome & Crystal Glass Panels Mid-Century Modern Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Miami, FL
Kalmar ice 1 light pendant lamp or chandelier in chrome and panels of crystal glass.
The Socket is made out of porcelain.
Mid Century Modern Design from Austria, made in 1970.
US ...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Chandelier with Abstracted Floral Shades, J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated Mid-Century Modern chandelier was realized by the esteemed Austrian glass studio J.T. Kalmar, circa 1960. It features four straight cylindrical arms extending perp...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
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...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Etched Glass Pendant by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated Mid-Century Modern pendant features a single glass shade replete with an abundance of raised geometric patterns etched into its surface, refracting light like a pe...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Five Arms Chandelier in Teak Wood and Brass with Cane Shades, 1960, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, Austria
Five are chandelier in teak wood and brass with cane shades.
A typical design from the 1960's,
The lamp is made in a high quality that is typical for J.T. Kalmar productions.
The wo...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern White Glass Brass Vintage Chandelier by J. T. Kalmar, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage chandelier designed and manufactured by J. T. Kalmar, 1950s Vienna.
A beautiful white curved glass leaves well - formed to a lamp shade.
The chandelier fea...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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
J. T. Kalmar Citrus Swirl Crystal Glass Chandelier
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Citrus chandelier designed by J.T. Kalmar and manufactured by Kalmar in Austria. Brass frame withe 23 thick clear textured glass panels, Fitted with ...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$5,900 / item
Mid-Century Two-Tier Textured Glass Pendant with Chrome Fittings by Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century Modernist two-tier textured glass pendant. Two round-edged square shades are supported by a chrome frame and fittings. A pair of angled chrome bars protrude from the to...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
1950 Austria Kalmar Drum Flush Mount Chandelier Glass Tubes & Chrome
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant drum chandelier with circular glass tubes on a chromed frame. Designed by J.T. Kalmar, Austria in the 1950s.
Lighting: takes four large Edison E27 base screw bulbs.
Condit...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Kalmar Mid-Century Modern Crystal Glass & Gilt Brass Chandelier Austria, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting, Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern, vintage, Austrian made 'Palazzo' ice crystal glass chandelier by Kalmar, circa 1970. Featuring twenty-six hanging glass elements resemb...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
1970s German J. T. Kalmar Kalmar Franken Frosted Glass & Chrome Pendant Light
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in London, GB
1970s, frosted-glass, pendant hanging ceiling light manufactured in Germany. Designed by J. T. Kalmar for Kalmar Franken KG. The light has a textured, frosted, iced-glass circular ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$330 Sale Price
57% Off
Beautiful Mid-Century Kalmar Ice Glass Chandelier
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Large and heavy steel construction with seven lights and 18 crystal ice glass elements form the 1960s.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Steel
J.T. Kalmar Pendant
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Kalmar Vienna three-tiered pendant lamp. Fits eight lights, handblown glass tiles. Presumable gold-plated brass.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$7,500
Square Crystal Pendant Lamp By Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel construction with six lights and with 40x40cm (15.74x15.74in) art-glass plate and cut crystal elements. Desigend and manufactured by Kalmar in the 1960's.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Steel
J.T. Kalmar Austrian Pagode Pendant Chandelier
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Post-War Design (1960s) "Pagode" pendant chandelier with textured clear glass balls hanging with metal chains from a round white painted can...
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20th Century Austrian Scandinavian Modern J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Ice Glass Pendant by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame nickel-plated with 12 ice glass panels, fitted with one E27 socket, made by J.T. Kalmar in the 1960s.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Chandelier Gold-Plated with Crystals, 1970, Austria
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
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...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
$3,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Midcentury Kalmar Sun Shaped Brass Chandelier
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass chandelier with 12 arms fitted each with E27 sockets. Manufactured by Kalmar in Vienna in the late 1950s.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
J.T. Kalmar Cut Crystal Glass Chandelier, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in New York, NY
Stunning cut crystal cylinder glass chandelier with brass canopy and suspension by J.T. Kalmar, Austrian 1960's. This fixture is a stunning example of Kalmar's mid-century designs. T...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Square Kalmar Chandelier with Textured Glass
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel/brass frame with four glass textured parts manufactured by J.T. Kalmar in Vienna in the 1950s.
The lamp is fitted with four E27 bulbs.
Up to 4 available.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
$2,787 / item
Mid Century Modern Kalmar Iceicle Chandelier
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Houston, TX
The 1960s Mid-century modern Kalmar Iceicle chandelier embodies the essence of sleek sophistication and timeless elegance. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, it features a ...
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Blue Laquered Metal Austrian Midcentury Diabolo Hanging Lamp by J. T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Charming Austrian modern hanging lamp with metal shade and brass details and one E27 light socket. THe small perforations in the shade make beautiful light effects, the wire has been...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
Ice Glass Pendant by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame painted with six ice glass panels, fitted with one E27 socket, made by J.T. Kalmar in the 1960s.
Up to 2 pieces available, price per piece.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$980 / item
Austrian Midcentury Black Metal and Brass Zylinder Pendant Lamp by J. T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
This beautiful zylindrical shaped pendant lamp was designed and manufactured by J. T. Kalmar Vienna in the 1960s. It features a black lacquered shade with white interior and one E 27...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
$542 Sale Price
44% Off
Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Glass Tulipan Flush Mount J.T. Kalmar 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage flush mount or chandelier Tulipan from brass and glass by Kalmar Austria, Vienna, 1960s.
An amazing and delicate flush mount or chandelier with forty ( 40 ...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
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.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Ice Glass J.T. Kalmar Pendant
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
J.T. Kalmar ice glass pendant from 1960's.
total lenght 120cm (47.24in) lenght of the lamp only 46cm (18.11in) the rod can be shorted on requ...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
J.T. Kalmar Textured Glass Ceiling Light
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Ceiling mount lamp by J.T. Kalmar. Textured thick textured glass
Steel construction with 3 E27 sockets. Excelent condition.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Copper Pendant by Kalmar Vienna
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Copper polished bell-form fitted with one E27 socket, made by J.T. Kalmar in the early 1960s.
Perfect condition.
Up to three pieces available.
Dimension of the bell only: 15 x 36c...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
$1,156 / set
Structured Glass Pendant Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame fitted with one E27 sockets. Made by J.T. Kalmar in the early 1950s.
Used with patina, brass can be cleaned/polished on request without extra costs.
Dimension of the gl...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
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
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
$980 Sale Price / item
51% Off
J.T.Kalmar Pendant with Murano Glass, circa 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
J.T.Kalmar pendant with Murano glass, circa 1960s.
Excellent original condition.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Textured Glass and Brass Pendants by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
Very beautiful modernist pendants by J.T. Kalmar. Two large thick textured glass elements are held together by brass brackets.
Original condition
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$541 Sale Price
70% Off
Kalmar Pendant Light or Chandelier, Brass Glass, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A textured glass and brass pendant light or chandelier by J. T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
A partly blackened and polished...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Palazzo Kalmar Gold, Crystal Chandelier, 1970s, Austria
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Bronx, NY
Palazzo Kalmar gold crystal glass chandelier from the 1970s, Austria.
gold gilded frame holding 22 pieces of thick exceptionally high quality crystal glass...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
$5,175 Sale Price
25% Off
Tulipan Ceiling Light by Kalmar, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Fantastic ceiling light model by JT Kalmar with clear and oker colored tulipan glasses.
This chandelier emits a wonderful light.
Works with a regular E27 light bulb.
Good c...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
1960's Chrome & Frosted Ice Glass panels Pendant by Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Schoorl, NL
Stunning design, pendant has 4 large squares of white, opaque textured glass (each approximately 17cm x 17m) provides a nicely diffuse light. Manufactured by Kalmar, Austria in the 1...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, circa 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern four-light pendant light in frosted glass and gilt brass by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, circa 1960s.
Presents some minor fading in the gilt areas when inspected close...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Chandelier, Austria, 1970
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
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...
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, 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 ...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
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.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
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.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
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 Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Double tier Matte Elongated Glass with Bubbles, Kalmar Austria 1970
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Bronx, NY
Chrome frame with brass fittings on a brass stem holding numerous elongated glass pieces that has a pattern and matte finish that gives the impression of the surface of ice with one ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Chrome
$3,675 Sale Price
25% 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.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
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.