J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount
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
Extra Large Textured Glass Square Flush Mount by Kalmar, Austria 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Rich texured square glass Flush Mount by Kalmar, Austria 1960. Model Heidelberg. The flush mount has four thick textured glass panels and a large central piece, all fixed to a white ...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
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 Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
$3,600 / set
Three Large Kalmar Sconces Flush Mount Lights 'RS 6 WA' Glass Aluminum 1970
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of three six-arm wall lamps or flush mount light fixtures model 'RS 6 WA' by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury in 1970s.
Each light is made of polished aluminum an...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome, Nickel
Four Modulare Kalmar Flush Mount Lights or Sconces, Chrome Cast Glass, 1970
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of four modulare and square light fixtures model 'Cubus' (German 'Würfel') by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
They are made ...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount
Materials
Chrome
One of Two Modulare Kalmar Flush Mount Lights or Sconces, Brass Ice Glass, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two modulare and square light fixtures model 'Cubus' (German 'Würfel') by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (end of 1960s and beginning of 1970s).
They are made of polished brass and frosted cubic glass...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Gorgeous 18" Kalmar Pyramid Flush Mount Tulipan Murano Glass, Vienna, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Gorgeous pyramid flush mount chandelier with white Tulipan Murano glasses on a nickel frame. The handcrafted onion shaped glass balls hanging down ...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount
Materials
Nickel
1 (of 2) 1960s Kalmar Drum Chandelier Tubular Glass & Chrome
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant drum shaped chandelier with textured crystal glass tubes on a chromed frame designed by J.T. Kalmar in Vienna. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light. E...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount
Materials
Chrome
J. T. Kalmar "Tulipan" Chandelier
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame white painted with six E14 bulbs and hand blow glass elements made by J.T. Kalmar.
Very good condition with minimal signs of age.
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Large J.T. Kalmar Textured Waved Murano Glass Flush Mount, 1950s, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Huge 21" iconic midcentury ceiling light made by J.T. Kalmar in the late 1950s, Vienna. It's featuring thick Murano textured waved glass and polished brass hardware. It's in excellen...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Huge Kalmar 24.5" Square Modernist Glass Flush Mount Heidelberg, Austria 1974
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant huge square mid-century ceiling lamp 'Heidelberg 62' executed 1974 by Kalmar, Vienna in Austria. To use as a ceiling light but also as a wall sconce. Made of solid textured c...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount
Materials
Crystal, Nickel, Brass
Rare Flush Mount, J.T Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare Flush Mount, designed by J.T Kalmar, Austria, 1970s. Glass and chromed metal. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. Beautiful and spectacular piece o...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Frosted Cube and Polished Brass Flush Mount by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in New York, NY
This brilliant midcentury flush mount chandelier was realized by the esteemed Austrian producer J.T. Kalmar, circa 1960. It features a square polished brass frame with five cylindric...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
1 of the 2 Extra Large Textured Glass Square Flush Mount by Kalmar, Austria 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Rich texured square glass Flush Mount by Kalmar, Austria 1960. Model Heidelberg. The flush mount has four thick textured glass panels and a large central piece, all fixed to a white ...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
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 Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount
Materials
Steel, Nickel
1 of 4 Large Austrian Textured Glass Wall Lights or Sconces by JT Kalmar c. 1955
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of a set of four elegant vintage midcentury large and oversized Austrian made wall lights, lamps or sconces by J.T. Kalmar circa 1955. Featuring wonderful large folded sheets of ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Brass
Colorful Kalmar Glass Chandelier, Austria, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Bronx, NY
Kalmar chandelier, Vienna, Austria, 1970.
Metal frame with 18 individual frosted thick ice looking colored glass elements that has blue and yellow tint to them, original production/s...
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Space Age frosted glass round flush mount J.T. Kalmar Austria 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Space Age clear and frosted glass round flush mount or wall lamp designed by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, circa the 1960s.
This stunning and iconic Space Age lighting fixture s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Kalmar Flush Mount Lights, Chrome Murano Glass, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Venini, Kalmar Lighting, Mazzega
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of fantastic Mid-Century modern light fixtures model 'Catena' by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufatured in 1970s.
It consists of a polished chrome plate with 18 organic and ribbon-...
Category
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Space Age frosted glass round flush mount J.T. Kalmar Austria 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Space Age clear and frosted glass round flush mount or wall lamp designed by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, circa the 1960s.
This stunning and iconic Space Age lighting fixture s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Large Austrian Vintage White Ice Glass Wall Ceiling Light Flush Mount 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare square textured white (not clear) murano glass flush mount by J.T. Kalmar.
Austria, 1960s.
Lamp sockets: Four x E27 (US E26)
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage ice murano glass ceiling lamp by J.T.Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage large ice murano ceiling lamp by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1960s.
J.T.Kalmar is an Austrian company specializing in the design and production of lighting, furniture and interior...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount
Materials
Murano Glass
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 ...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Brass
Kalmar Ceiling Lamp, circa 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Wien, AT
Kalmar ceiling lamp circa 1960s
Original condition.
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount
Materials
Nickel
Kalmar Large "Palazzo" Ice Crystal Glass & Gilt Brass Chandelier Austria, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting, Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Austrian made 'Palazzo' ice crystal glass chandelier by Kalmar, circa 1970. Featuring twenty-six hanging glass elements resembling melting ice crystals suspended from a 24-karat gold...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Pair of 1990s JT Kalmar High Style Flush Lights
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful pair of German 1990s golden brass and white cone shade flush lights by JT kalmar. Rewired.
Category
1990s German Post-Modern J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
$2,240 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of Three Pieces of a Huge Kalmar Three-Tier Glass Flush Mount with Crystals
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
Huge Kalmar three-tier glass flush mount with crystals.
Polished and stove enameled.
The chandelier is lighted with nine bulbs.
3 are availa...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount
Materials
Crystal, 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 Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Brass
Kalmar Large 1970s Blown Glass Light
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful 1970s handblown textured ribbon glass and gold tinted polished brass ceiling or wall light by the German maker, Kalmar.
Newly rewired.
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
$2,200 Sale Price
42% Off
Pair Kalmar Sconces or Flush Mount Lights, Brass Cast Ice Glass, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of identical, large and square light fixtures model 'Cubus' (German 'Würfel') by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (...
Category
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount
Materials
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...
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
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 Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
$3,540 Sale Price
40% Off
Large Dome Shaped Kalmar Flush Mount on a Brass Base, 1980
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
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 Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Large Faceted Prims and Gild Brass Flush Mount by J.T. Kalmar, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
A high-end flush mount with slender faceted prisms on a frame in its original gilded finish. Manufactured by J.T. Kalmar, Austria. produced in circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s)....
Category
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Dome Shaped Flush Mount, Kalmar Austria, 1970
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
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 Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
$3,575 Sale Price
35% Off
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 Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
J.t. Kalmar flush mount for sale on 1stDibs.
J.T. Kalmar flush mount 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 flush mount, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original flush mount 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 flush mount by Kalmar Lighting, Emil Stejnar, and Rupert Nikoll. Prices for J.T. Kalmar flush mount can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $391 and can go as high as $65,353, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,970.