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J.T. Kalmar Floor Lamps

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
'Pelikan' Floor lamp in Brass and Lacquered Steel by J.T. Kalmar, Austria 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hellouw, NL
We are very enthusiastic about this ‘Pelikan’ Floor lamp by J.T. Kalmar, a striking masterpiece from the 1950s, produced in Austria. This stunning creation combines the luxurious war...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Floor Lamps

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Brass, Steel

Kalmar Floor Lamp 'Micheline', Brass Tripod Black Metal, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A floor lamp model 'Micheline' (model no. 2092) by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s and early 1960s). It is made of a nice mixture of colors and materials: a polished tripod brass base, a blackened metal stand, and white lamp shade. The shade has been renewed on base of the original one. A custom made lamp...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Floor Lamps

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Metal, Brass

J.T. Kalmar Floor Lamp in Brass and Ruby Glass Rod, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Almelo, NL
J.T. Kalmar Floor Lamp in Brass and Ruby Glass Rod, Austria, 1960s A rare and elegant piece from the celebrated Austrian lighting designer J.T. Kalmar, this mid-century modern floor...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern J.T. Kalmar Floor Lamps

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp Kalmar, Brass Height Adjustable 'Telescope', 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A floor lamp model 'Teleskop' / 'Telescope' no. 2090 by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria from the 1950's. The base is made of brass and the Stand is made of white enameled metal. The red...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Floor Lamps

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Brass, Metal

Adjustable Brass Floor Lamp from J. T. Kalmar, Made in the 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, Austria
This beautifully made brass lamp, from the 1960 s is fully adjustable in height and rotation of the arm. The simplicity of adjusting the height by using a sliding ball with a locking...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Floor Lamps

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Brass

Brass & Leather 'Hase BL' Floor Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Utrecht, NL
Floor lamp 'Hase BL' originally designed in 1952 by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, executed in polished brass and partly wrapped in a tactile leather to serve as a grip for easy repositioning...
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2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern J.T. Kalmar Floor Lamps

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Brass

Oak & Brass 'Dornstab' Floor Lamp by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Utrecht, NL
Contemporary edition of J.T. Kalmar's iconic and high end made 'Dornstab' design from 1947 in solid oak with polished brass base and a silk fabric lamp shade. All new. Made at original manufacturer Kalmar Werkstätten...
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2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern J.T. Kalmar Floor Lamps

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Brass

Austrian Midcentury Brass Floor Lamp Mod. 2097 Pelikan by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
This rare Austrian Midcentury height adjustable brass floor lamp model 'Pelikan' (engl. 'Pelican') no. 2097 was designed and manufactured by J.T. Kalmar Vienna. The light is document...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Floor Lamps

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Brass, Iron

J.T. Kalmar "Micheline" Floor Lamp Model 2092
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare J.T. Kalmar Lamp from the early 1960s. Brass foot, black lacquered brass tube, pleated linen shade with floral motif. Small patina on brass foot.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Floor Lamps

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Brass

Mid-Century Floor Lamp Model 2076 "Dornstab" by J.T Kalmar, Austria, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Floor Lamp Model 2076 "Dornstab" by J.T Kalmar, Austria, 1950s
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern J.T. Kalmar Floor Lamps

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Brass

Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Black Floor Lamp Pink Shade Kalmar 1950 Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage brass floor lamp with black foot from iron by J.T. Kalmar - designed and executed 1950s Vienna, Austria. A beautiful floor lamp showing a brass curved stem...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Floor Lamps

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Brass, Iron

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Walnut Floor Lamp Dornstab J. T. Kalmar Vienna
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage floor lamp Dornstab or Thorn Stick from walnut and brass by J. T. Kalmar circa 1952, Vienna. This beautiful and well known iconic Viennese floor lamp featu...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern J.T. Kalmar Floor Lamps

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Brass

Adjustable J.T. Kalmar Floor Lamp
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction chrom-plated with four bulbs and two circuits from 1960s. the height is adjustable. In very good condition. Gives beautiful light.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Floor Lamps

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Brass, Chrome

'Dornstab' Floor Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Utrecht, NL
All new, contemporary edition of J.T. Kalmar's iconic 'Dornstab' design from 1947 in exclusive hardwood (Paul Ferro) or Wenge & bronzed brass base with silk fabric lamp shade. Made a...
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2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern J.T. Kalmar Floor Lamps

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Brass

Austrian J.T. Kalmar Floor Lamp
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Cast iron base, steel rod painted with brass construction firtted with one E27 porcelain socket up to 100 watts. Made in Austria by Kalamr in the early 1950s. In good condition, som...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Floor Lamps

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Brass, Steel, Iron

Mid Century Modern Vintage Red Brass Tripod Kalmar Floor Lamp by 1960, Vienna
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern floor lamp model Micheline no. 2092 designed and executed by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, 1960. An amazing vintage floor lamp with brass foot and a black lacquere...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern J.T. Kalmar Floor Lamps

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Brass, Steel

Bamboo Brass Mid Century Modern Floor Lamp No 2081 Karla Kalmar c 1960 Vienna
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern charming very rare vintage floor lamp is a real icon of Viennese design from 1960. The floor lamp no 2081 named Karla was designed by J. T. Kalmar and produced by ...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Floor Lamps

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Blue Floor Lamp J.T.Kalmar, 1950s, Vienna
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage brass floor lamp by J.T.Kalmar, 1950s, Vienna. A beautiful and elegant floor lamp from brass and brass encased iron base for a safe standing manufactured ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern J.T. Kalmar Floor Lamps

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Brass

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...
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1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Floor Lamps

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Brass, Iron

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...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Floor Lamps

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Brass, Metal

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Walnut Brass Floor Lamp J.T.Kalmar Thorn Stick 1952
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage floor lamp by J. T. Kalmar, named Dornstab or Model No. 2076 designed and executed in Vienna 1952. This beautiful and iconic floor lamp features a solid w...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern J.T. Kalmar Floor Lamps

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Brass

J.T. Kalmar Dornstab Floor Lamp, Austria, 1950
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice shaped floor lamp by J.T. Kalmar and manufactured by Kalmar, Austria 1950. This floor lamp has a teak frame and brass foot, it has a gold colored paper shade which is adjus...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

J.t. Kalmar floor lamps for sale on 1stDibs.

J.T. Kalmar floor lamps 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 floor lamps, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 78 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 4 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original floor lamps 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 floor lamps by Rupert Nikoll, Kalmar Lighting, and Werkstätte Carl Auböck. Prices for J.T. Kalmar floor lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,250 and can go as high as $12,712, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,537.

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