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.
Beautiful large mid-century brass crow's foot table lamp by Kalmar Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Beautiful large Mid-Century Modern brass table lamp with a crow's foot. Manufactured by Kalmar. Made in Austria. Very attractive, typical, striking Mid-Century design with a brass ba...
Brass
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
Floor lamp by J.T. Calmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Floor lamp chrome base and acrylic tubes .Three way switch . Lamp can be also a table lamp
Chrome
Two Extendable Table Lamps by J.T. Kalmar, circa 1950s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
Two extendable table lamps by J.T. Kalmar, circa 1950s Extendable in the hight from 50cm up to 54cm Brass parts are polished and stove enamelle...
Brass
Table lamp by J.T. Kalmar Mod. 1197 Phönix 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
Table lamp by J.T. Kalmar Mod. 1197 Phönix 1950s Original condition The shade is replaced ( new )
Brass
Pair of Original Kalmar Table Nightstand Lamps, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
This lovely vintage pair of Mid-Century nightstand lamps from Austria, one of which still bears its label identifying the original Kalmar design, elega...
Aluminum
Two J.T. Kalmar Vienna „Billy TL“ White Mid-Century Table Desk Lamps, Austria
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to two beautiful vintage Modernist lamps from the 1950s, sold and priced individually. This is the "Billy TL" model, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar in Vienna, Austria. These wonderfu...
Metal, Brass
Missoni x Kalmar Vienna Adjustable Brass Tripod Table Side Lamp, Austria, 1950s
By Kalmar Lighting, Missoni Home, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful mid-century modern table or side lamp, crafted in the 1950s by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria. The lamp features an elegant tripod brass base and is height-adjustable from ...
Brass
$3,426Sale Price|20% Off
Josef Frank J.T. Kalmar Brass & Leather Desk Table Lamp, 1950s, Austria
By Josef Frank, J.T. Kalmar, Haus & Garten
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Important 1950s desk lamp, designed by Josef Frank and manufactured by J.T. Kalmar in the Viennese Modern Age era. The light is made of massive brass in very elegant shape and high q...
Brass
Austrian KIWI Wicker Table Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
By Rupert Nikoll, Ib Fabiansen, J.T. Kalmar, Temde Leuchten, Fog & Mørup
Located in München, DE
Wonderful Kiwi table lamp from the 1950s. Great and exceptional design with a fantastically elegant look. The rattan lampshade creates a very cozy atmosphere and a spectacular play o...
Metal
$1,899Sale Price|45% Off
Mid Century Modern J. T. Kalmar Franken KG Atomic 7 Chrome Table Lamp
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Lafayette, IN
Rare "Atomic 7" model table lamp by J.T. Kalmar of Austria. The unique design is inspired by the shape of an atomic molecule and features 7 individual sockets/bulbs. This is a fant...
Chrome
$2,500 / set
Pair of Kalmar Table Lamps, Brass Glass, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A lovely pair of table lamps by J. T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s). They are made of a polished brass base and a blackened met...
Brass, Metal
Pair of Kalmar Table Lamps with Tulip Base, Polished Nickel, Red Shades, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of polished nickel table lights with tulip stands by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, manufactured in Austria in midcentury, circa 1970, (late 1960s or early 1970s). The light is document...
Brass, Iron, Nickel
Josef Frank J.T. Kalmar Brass Bamboo Table Lamp 'Tisch-Überall', 1940s, Austria
By Josef Frank, Haus & Garten, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Important & rare, early 1940s 'Tisch Überall' table lamp mod. 1092, designed by Josef Frank for Haus & Garten and manufactured by J.T. Kalmar, handmade in the Viennese Modern...
Brass
J.T. Kalmar, Table Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Austria, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in High Point, NC
A brass table lamp produced by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 8.875"H x 5.0"W x 5.25"D Dimensions of Shade (inches): 2.5" Top Diameter x 5.0...
Brass
2 hight adjustable J.T.Kalmar table lamps with fabric shades vienna around 1950s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
2 hight adjustable J.T.Kalmar table lamps with fabric shades vienna around 1950s Brass polished and stove enameled The fabric shades are replaced ( new )
Brass
Josef Frank J.T. Kalmar Table Lamp Tisch-Überall, Brass & Leather, Austria, 1930
By Oskar Wlach, Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Haus & Garten, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A wonderful Viennese Modernism table or desk lamp form the 1930s, designed by Josef Frank for Haus & Garten (Josef Frank und Oskar Wlach) in 1934. The...
Brass, Iron, Wire
Large Kalmar Table Lamp 'Frankenberg', Illuminated Glass Stand Beige Shade, 1970
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare and large table lamp model 'Frankenberg', no. 1359 by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). A nickeled base with a large hand ...
Brass
Kalmar Table Lamp, Brass Leather, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A table lamp by J.T. Kalmar, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or 1970s). It is made of a brass covered base, a covered stand with dark brown leather, brass fittings...
Brass
2 Big Table Lamps "Rebhuhn" by J.T. Kalmar around 1940s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
2 Big Table Lamps "Rebhuhn" by J.T. Kalmar around 1940s Brass polished and stove enameled The fabric shades are replaced ( new )
Brass
Two Extendable Table Lamps by J.T. Kalmar, circa 1950s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
Two Extendable Table Lamps by J.T. Kalmar, circa 1950s Adjustable from 43cm up to 54cm Brass polished and stove enameled The fabric shade is replaced ( new )
Brass
Pair of Kalmar Table Lamps with Tulip Base, Polished Nickel, Beige Shade, 1970
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of polished nickel table lights with tulip stands by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, manufactured in Austria in midcentury, circa 1970, (late 1960s or early 1970s). The light is document...
Brass, Iron, Nickel
J.T. Kalmar, Table Lamp, Brass, Teak, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and teak table lamp produced by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, c. 1960s. Oxidation present to brass Chip present to wood Wear consistent with age and use Dimensions of Shade (inch...
Brass
Pair Large J.T. Kalmar Ice Glass Table Lamps „Frankenberg" w. Illuminated Base
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of beautiful and large table or side lamps, model nr. 1359 called „Frankenberg", manufactured in the 1970s by Kalmar Vienna, Austria. The lamps have wonderful hand blown illum...
Brass
J.T. Kalmar Table Lamp, Vienna, circa 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
Swiveling J.T. Kalmar table lamp, Vienna, circa 1960s Restored Metal and aluminium painted Brass polished and stove enameled Completely stretched out is the lamp 84 cm.
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Table Lamp by J.T. Kalmar Mod. 1197 Phoenix
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame fitted with two E27 socket up to 60 watts or LED. Another shade color on request possible. Excellent original condition.
Brass
J. T. Kalmar Table Lamp Form the 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Teak legs with teak and leather handle made by J. T. Kalmar in the 1950s, model 4375. "Eichhörnchen" (Squirrel). Restored.
Leather, Fabric, Teak
$1,052Sale Price|20% Off
Midcentury Brass and Wood J. T. Kalmar Table Lamp
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, Austria
A tall simple elegant table lamp from Kalmar. Made from brass and wood. The lamp now has a new shade in wine red with a reflective gold lining. The gold lining accents the light to...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Table Lamp Kalmar, 1950s, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage brass table lamp, which was designed and manufactured by Kalmar, 1950s, Austria. While the base and the significant splayfoot was made out of brass tube an...
Metal, Brass
1970s Cylinder-Shaped Textured Glass Table Lamps by J. T. Kalmar, Austrian
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in London, GB
This is a rare model of a pair of cylinder-shaped table lamps designed by J.T. Kalmar in the 1970s. These lamps feature a robust and elegantly textured Murano glass surface that capt...
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Teak Dornstab Table Lamp by A. Pöll for Kalmar, Vienna, 1950s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare Dornstab table lamp by Kalmar. An early design classic that draws its elegance from the functionality of its design. Its distinctive feature is the arrangement of the lamp...
Metal
Josef Frank Table Lamp 'Tisch-Überall' Mod. 1092 by Kalmar, Brass Leather, 1950s
By Josef Frank, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A gorgeous and rare table lamp model 'Tisch-Überall' no. 1092 designed by Josef Frank in 1934 or earlier for Haus & Garten. The offered piece was manufactured by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna,...
Brass
rare and all original kalmar table lamp model „billy“
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Munich, DE
very nice, rare and wonderful patinated table lamp . copper anodized aluminium shade.
Metal, Brass
Table Lamp by Kalmar Frankenberg with an Illuminated Ice Glass Stand
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame nickel-plated fitted with two E27 + E14 socket (stand) up to 60 watts or LED. Another shade color on request possible. There are 2 pieces available, price per lamp. Exce...
Brass
J.T. Kalmar Brass and Bamboo Table Lamp with Silk Shade, Austria, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar, John Colefax
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table lamp was manufactured by J.T. Kalmar in Austria in the early 1950s and exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of postwar Austrian lighting design. The striking sculp...
Brass
MCM Table lamp "2/2" by JT. Kalmar in Textured Glass and Brass Tripod Base
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an elegant and sculptural table lamp designed and produced by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, in the 1960s. This piece exemplifies the refined modernist aesthetic ...
Brass
Rare Mid-Century Modern Brass Crowfoot Table Lamp by J.T. Kalmar Austria 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern table lamp. Designed & manufactured probably by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1950s. Executed in brass and fabric, the table lamp comes with 1 ...
Brass
$535Sale Price|62% Off
Viennese Kalmar Brass and Glass Table Lamps, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
Viennese Kalmar brass and glass table lamps, 1950s. Original condition.
Brass
$1,244Sale Price|20% Off
"Teleskop" Table Lamp by J. T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
The so-called "Teleskop" table lamp, an original by J.T. Kalmar with the model number 2090. It has a nickel plated metal body with a leather covered shaft. It comes with the origi...
Metal
Table Lamp, Nickel Cut Crystal Glass White Shade, Austria, 1950s
By Bakalowits & Söhne, J.L Lobmeyr, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A gorgeous Austrian table or desk by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1950. The stand is made of a nickel-plated rod decorated with four pieces of cut glass in...
Crystal, Brass
J.T. Kalmar Model "Style" Midcentury Cone Table Clamp Lamp, Vienna, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A rare and beautiful vintage Austrian modernist table or desk lamp, model name „Style". Designed and produced by Kalmar Vienna/Austria in the 1950s. The cone lamp shade has still its...
Metal, Brass
Kalmar Table Lamp 'Phoenix' Mod. 1197, Brass Walnut Wood, Austria, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A gorgeous and rare table lamp model 'Phönix' (engl. 'Phoenix') no. 1197 by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or 1960s). The light is documented in the Kalmar catalogue from 1953 as well as 1960. It is made of a solid brass stand and a walnut handle. The fixture has a socket for a medium or standard screw base light bulb. It is rewired and the lampshade is renewed. It is in very good condition with little patina on brass and ready to use. About Kalmar: Founded in Vienna by Julius August Kalmar in 1881, Kalmar first specialized in the production of handcrafted objects of cast bronze. After the turn of the century, Julius Theodor Kalmar...
Brass
Pair J.T. Kalmar Brass & Textured Glass Mid-Century Table Lamps, Austria, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of lovely brass and glass table / side / nightstand lamps from the 1950s, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar Vienna Austria. They have nice brass bases with four legs and brass knobs...
Brass
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. ...
Chrome, Nickel
J.T. Kalmar Red Brass Midcentury Table Lamp, Model Style, Vienna, Austria, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful modernist desk or table lamp, model name „Style“ / model # 1213 from the 1950s. Designed by Julius Theodor Kalmar, manufactured by Kalmar Vienna in Austria. Has a red adj...
Iron, Metal, Brass
rare and all original kalmar table lamp model „billy“
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Munich, DE
very nice, rare and wonderful patinated table lamp . silver anodized aluminium shade.
Brass, Aluminum
Kalmar Brass Red Tulip Stand Desk Table Lamp 1960s 2 bulbs
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A table or desk lamp with tulip stand and red lampshade by J.T. Kalmar Vienna, Austria from the 1960s. Very simple and therefore timeless design. The stand is made of brass and the l...
Brass
J.T. KALMAR Tripod Brass Table Lamp, Josef Frank Style, 1960s, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Elegant midcentury modern table lamp, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar in Austria, Vienna. The lamp is made of polished brass base in manner of Josef Frank, who worked many years with Ka...
Brass
Kalmar Wave Ice Glass Table Lamp, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large vintage mid-century table lamp, 1960s. Modernist wave-like design in textured clear and white glass designed by Kalmar. Dimensions: 45 W x 15 D x 38 H cm.
Art Glass
Table Lamp by Kalmar Frankenberg with an Illuminated Ice Glass Stand
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame nickel-plated fitted with two E27 + E14 socket (stand) up to 60 watts or LED. Another shade color on request possible. There are 2 pieces available, price per lamp. Exce...
Brass
$1,435Sale Price|20% Off
J. T. Kalmar Three-Petal Icicle Flower, Melting Glass Table Lamp, 1960's
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Lisboa, PT
This table lamp was designed by J. T. Kalmar and produced by Kalmar Franken KG, in Austria, during the 1960's. It has three-petal icicle flower shape and is made of melting glass It ...
Brass
Black and White Austrian Midcentury Metal Table Lamp Hook by J. T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
This Rare and charming Austrian Mid-Century Modern table light, model no. 1246, was designed and manufactured by J.T. Kalmar Vienna in the 1960s. I...
Chrome, Metal
J.T. Kalmar Yellow Table Desk Side Lamp, Brass & Iron, Vienna, Austria, 1950s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Modernist Midcentury desk, table, or side lamp from the 1950s. Designed by Julius Theodor Kalmar and manufactured by J.T. Kalmar Vienna, Austria. This lamp is a version o...
Metal, Brass, Iron
Pair of Kalmar Table or Nightstand Lamps, Textured Glass, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Two nice table lamps by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s). They are made of a brass base with a textured glass lamp shade whic...
Brass
$3,400 / set
Ice Glass Table Lamps By "Kalmar" Vienna
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
From Hotel Imperial in Vienna form the 1950's. Steel constuction on brass legs for one E14 bulb.
Brass, Steel
J.T. Kalmar iced glass petal table lamp , 1970’s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Delft, NL
J.T. Kalmar iced glass petal table lamp ,1970’s Dimensions: 40,5cm height , 30cm Width , 30cm Depth Condition: Good Material: Metal , glass Color: go...
Brass
Red Austrian Midcentury Brass and Iron Table Lamp by J. T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
This rare and charming Austrian Midcentury brass table lamp, was manufactured by J. T. Kalmar, Vienna in the 1950s, Model Style no. 1213. It features a black cast iron base with on/o...
Brass, Metal
Pair J.T. Kalmar Brass & Leather Mid-Century Table or Side Lamps, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A matching pair of elegant mid-century table or side lamps from the 1960s. Manufactured by J.T. Kalmar Vienna / Austria. The lights are model „Essen“, model number 1268. They are handmade of brass and very solid. They have a stem / handle, which is covered with hand sewn dark-brown leather. Each light offers two light sources. The lamps are fully working and will come with refurbished lampshades, using the original frame to keep the original dimensions. The lampshades are covered with a beautiful high-quality Cretone fabric with an olive green and yellow-gold "Viennese braid...
Brass
Set of Two Ice Glass Table Lamps by "Kalmar" Vienna
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Vienna form the 1950's. Brass constuction for one E14 bulb. excellent condition.
Brass
Table Lamp by Kalmar Vienna with Illuminated Ice Glass Stand
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame fitted with two E27 + E14 socket (stand) up to 60 watts or LED. Another shade color or size on request possible, see the last pictures. Excellent restored.
Brass
Set of Two Ice Glass Table Lamp by "Kalmar" Vienna
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Vienna form the 1960s. Steel frame fitted with E27 socket up to 60 watts or LED. One with cleared glass and one with smoked glass. Excellent condition.
Brass