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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
J.T. Kalmar Square Midcentury Textured Glass Flush Mount , Sconce, Vienna, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful lamp from the 1950s, made by Kalmar Vienna Austria. To be uses as a flush mount or sconce. A charming lamp, made of solid textured glass on a white painted metal frame. H...
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount

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Metal

J. T. Kalmar Ceiling Lamp, circa 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
A flush mount, ceiling lamp, manufactured by Kalmar Franken, Austria, 1960s, with a handcrafted thick ice glass plate attached to the center. With backplate. Original condition Can...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount

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Brass

Austrian Brass Glass Flush Mount, Mid century
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Very elegant textured glass flush mount with a golden brass base. The light holds three bulbs and is in excellent condition.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount

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Brass

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

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Brass, Gold Plate

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

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Brass

Kalmar Granada Cascade Glass Chandelier by Kalmar Austria, Vienna, 1960
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
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, ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount

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Metal

Large Ice Glass Cube Brass Flush Mount Light Fixture by Kalmar, Austria 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Nice brass and frosted glass light fixture by Kalmar, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970 (late 1960s or eraly 1970s). One bulb E26 / E27 for 75W max.
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Huge Kalmar Tronchi Three-Tier Murano Glass Flush Mount Venini by Zuccheri
By J.T. Kalmar, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Berlin, BE
Wonderful huge, signed three-tier Murano glass tronchi flush mount or chandelier by Kalmar. The chandelier is from the 1960s and 48 hand blown Murano glasses in two colors hanging on...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount

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Brass

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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount

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Brass

Extra Large Midcentury Round Ice Glass Flush Mount by J.T. Kalmar, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-Century Modern flush mount by the Austrian brand made in the 1960s years. There is a golden brass screw secure to the ice glass. The bottom of the lamp is green color. The lig...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount

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Metal, Brass

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

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Crystal, Brass

J.T. Kalmar Sun Mid-Century Brass Chandelier Ceiling Lamp, Austria, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Mid-Century modernist brass chandelier / ceiling Light / flush mount from the 1950s, model „Sonne“ (sun), executed by Kalmar Vienna. In good condition with nice patina on...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Kalmar "Palazzo" Ice Crystal Glass Wall Light or Sconce 'Rare New Old Stock'
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Exceptionally rare, 'new old stock' Austrian made 'Palazzo' ice crystal glass wall sconce or lamp by Kalmar, circa 1960. Featuring three hanging glass elements resembling melting ice...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount

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Gold Plate, Brass

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 Flush Mount

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Chrome

A set of 3 Kalmar "Pagoda" Flush Mounts, circa 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
3 Kalmar "Pagoda" flush mounts, circa 1970s Original condition. Price is together
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount

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Chrome

Four Handblown Glass and Nickel Chrome Table, Wall or Ceiling Lights by Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Four table, wall or ceiling lights made of glass and nickel (chrome) by J.T. Kalmar from the late 1960s. These lamps are absolutely timeless because of the simple and modern design. ...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount

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Chrome, Nickel

Kalmar Mid-Century Brass and Textured Glass Flush Mount, Austria, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
Kalmar Mid-Century brass and textured glass flush mount, Austria, 1950s, polished.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Kalmar Vienna Melting Glass Flush Mount
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
Kalmar Vienna elting glass flush mount. Original condition.
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Kalmar Flush Mount Light or Sconce, Nickel Plated, Cast Ice Glass, circa 1970
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Wien, AT
Kalmar Flush Mount Light or Sconce, Nickel plated, Cast Ice Glass, ca. 1970 There are 13 small base Edison bulbs up to 40W per bulb which are covered with textured ice glass cubes. ...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount

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Nickel, 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 Flush Mount, which features ten curved, from up to down, brass arms with ten sockets E 14. The ceiling lamp or flush mount was designed and executed by J. T. Kalma...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount

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Brass

J.T. Kalmar Spider Brass Flush Mount Lamp Chandelier Refurbished, Austria 1950
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Vienna, AT
J.T. Kalmar Spider Brass Flush Mount Lamp Chandelier Stella, Austria 1950 Rare 33" chandelier called Stella designed by J.T Kalmar Vienna in the 1950s. ...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount

Materials

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.
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Kalmar Glass 1960s Flush Ceiling Light
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in New York, NY
An original 1960s thick blown waved glass flush ceiling light with a polished glass brass finial by Kalmar. Newly wired. Four light sources.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

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)
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Petit Flush Mounts Brass and Glass by Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Nice pair of glass and brass flush mounts by Kalmar/Austria. Excellent condition, newly rewired with one bulb per light (75W max). Priced as a pair.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Round Kalmar Mid-Century Brass and Textured Glass Flush Mount, Austria, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful modernist flush mount from the 1950s by Kalmar Austria. A charming light, made of solid textured glass on a white metal base with a round brass frame and three light sour...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount

Materials

Brass, Metal

J.T. Kalmar Vienna Round Mid-Century Flush Mount / Ceiling Lamp, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful flush mount ceiling lamp from the 1960s, made by J.T. Kalmar Austria. A charming light, made of solid textured glass on a metal base, with a nice brass knob in the center...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount

Materials

Brass, Metal

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

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.
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1960s Austrian Vintage J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Large Kalmar 'Dachstein' Glass Flush Mount Light or Sconce, 1970, One of Two
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two extra large wall lights or flush mount light fixtures model 'Dachstein' by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). Two lights ...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Nickel, Chrome

Kalmar Flush Mount Light, Amber Tone Glass and Nickel, 1960s, 1 of 2 Lights
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two fantastic textured glass and nickel-plated brass light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960. The outer tier is made of two clear glass...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount

Materials

Brass, Nickel

60s 70s ceiling lamp Kalmar Franken KG Austria glass flush mount design
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s ceiling lamp Kalmar Franken KG Austria glass flush mount design Object: ceiling lamp Manufacturer: Kalmar Condition: good Age: around 1960-1970 Material: glass, metal D...
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1970s Austrian Vintage J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount

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Metal

J.T. Kalmar Huge Glass & Brass MidCentury Flush Mount, Austria, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
An impressive and huge modernist flush mount ceiling lamp light fixture from the 1950s by J.T. Kalmar Vienna in Austria. Has a white painted metal base with five sockets and a big ro...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

One of Two Kalmar Flush Mount Lights, Amber Tone Glass and Nickel, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two fantastic textured glass and nickel-plated brass flushmount light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960. The outer tier is made of two ...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Set of Kalmar Flush Mount Light and Sconces 'Palazzo', Gilt Brass Glass, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of very exquisite 24-carat gold-plated brass and clear brilliant glass Hollywood Regency flushmount light fixtures model 'Palazzo' b...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Pair of Kalmar Flush Mount Lights, Brass Murano Glass, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair brass and Murano glass flush mount light fixtures by Kalmar, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). Each fixture is made of a brass ring which ho...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Kalmar Flush Mount Lights, Brass Murano Glass, 1970, One of Three
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of three brass and Murano glass flush mount light fixtures by Kalmar, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). It is made of a brass ring which holds a large hand blown glass with four brass brackets. The glass has a nice textured structure with many bubble like air inclusions. The brass shows sings of age and has little patina. It can be repolished of required. The lamp has four sockets for medium base bulbs or LEDs. The price is per fixture. They will be sold individually, as pair or as set of three lights...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Kalmar Flush Mount Light 'Palazzo', Gilt Brass Glass, 1970, One of Two
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An exquisite 24-carat gold-plated brass and clear brilliant glass 'Palazzo' flush mount lights by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in circa 1970 (late 1960s and early 1970s). Labeled. This light is a handmade and high quality piece. Large polished brilliant crystal...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate

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.

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