Kalmar Lighting Furniture
Austrian
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 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, Julius 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 Opera, the Burgtheater, Vienna stock exchange and other sites.
Under the guidance of Rudolf Calice, Julius Theodor 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 Kalmar lighting that includes wall lights, floor lamps and other fixtures.
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Period: 1950s
Creator: Kalmar Lighting
Large Kalmar Chandelier, Brass and Textured Glass, 1950s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An impressive handmade and large chandeliers by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
The fixture is made of polished brass in a w...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Furniture
Materials
Brass, Metal
Midcentury 1950s Pendant Lamp Kalmar Franken Ice Glass Textured Glass Brass
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Mannheim, DE
Very beautiful and elegant 1950s hanging lamp produced by Kalmar Franken. The shade is a long tube made of thick textured glass. Fixed on a brass chain. For 1 E27 bulb (bulb is not i...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Furniture
Materials
Brass
One of Four Large Modern Brass Ice Glass Wall Lights by J. T. Kalmar, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the four high-ended structured glass wall sconces by Kalmar, designed by J.T. Kalmar and produced by Kalmar Franken, Austria, manufactured in circa 1970, (late 1960s and early...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Furniture
Materials
Brass
2 Big Kalmar wall lamps with textured glass vienna around 1950s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
2 Big Kalmar wall lamps with textured glass vienna around 1950s
Original condition
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Red Austrian Midcentury Brass Zylinder Sconces by J. T. Kalmar
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
This minimalistic and pure Austrian Midcentury zylindrical Set of three wall lights or sconces were designed and manufactured by J. T. Kalmar in the 1950s in Vienna Austria, Mod. No ...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Austrian Walnut Chandelier by Oswald Haerdtl for Kalmar
By Kalmar Lighting, Rupert Nikoll, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Oswald Haerdtl
Located in München, DE
Wonderful and very rare chandelier from the 1950s.
The very large lamp with the floating pleated lampshades is a real asset and an absolute favorite piece for every home.
A very plea...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Furniture
Materials
Brass
Design Kalmar glass wall lamp set with brass details
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Discover the charm of lighting from the past with this beautiful set of Kalmar wall lamps. Each lamp is an example of craftsmanship, with a carefully designed white glass texture and...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Furniture
Materials
Metal
Large "Tulipan" KALMAR Chandelier, Austria
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful , onion shaped ‘Tulipan’ chandelier was designed and manufactured by J.T. Kalmar in the 1950’s. Made in Vienna, Austria. The chandelier features a brass frame holding 10 bu...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Furniture
Materials
Metal
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 )
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Kalmar Slumped Ice Glass and Brass Pendant Light
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful, Mid-Century, small, Kalmar manufactured brass chandelier outfitted with 10 layered linear ice glass pieces highlighting the 5 brass tubular sockets. This piece has a brass...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Furniture
Materials
Brass
J.T. Kalmar 2x Dornstab Adjustable Floor Lamp, Brass, Walnut, Austria, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to two beautiful "Dornstab" floor lamps, we offer an identical one in our other listing. Designed and executed by J.T. Kalmar Vienna Austria. The conical lampshade is adjustable t...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Furniture
Materials
Brass
Two Extandable J.T.Kalmar Table Lamps with Fabric Shades Around 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Wien, AT
Two extandable J.T.Kalmar table lamps with fabric shades around 1950s
Brass and iron lacquered
The shades are replaced.
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
J.T.Kalmar floor lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Wien, AT
J.T.Kalmar floor lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1950s
Brass partly blackened
The shade is reolaced ( new )
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Furniture
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Wall Lamp Vienna Around 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Wien, AT
Kalmar Wall Lamp Vienna Around 1950s
Original condition
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Pendant Lamp by Kalmar Vienna, c. 1950's
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant Austrian chandelier, crafted by Kalmar Vienna in the late 1950s, boasts a nickel-plated metal frame supporting exquisite textured ice glass in a sophisticated Chevron pa...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Kalmar Lighting Furniture
Materials
Nickel
Kalmar Floor lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Wien, AT
Kalmar Floor lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1950s
Polished and stove enameled
The fabric shade is replaced ( new )
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Furniture
Materials
Brass
1950s Kalmar 'Tulipan' Chandelier, Pendant Light, Austria
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Antwerp, BE
Free hanging type onion shaped mouth blown clear glass design Austrian "Tulipan" chandelier by Kalmar hanging down on chains attached to a white metal ceiling plate. Tulipan glasses ...
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Furniture
Materials
Metal
Two Extendable Table Lamps by J.T. Kalmar, circa 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
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...
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Furniture
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Danish Modern Kalmar Teak Wine Racks
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in San Diego, CA
A pair of Kalmar solid teak wine bottle racks. They appear to have never been used and include the original label. Kalmar was Danish company which produced items in Thailand and Denm...
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1950s Thai Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Furniture
Materials
Teak
Beautiful Two Light Kalmar Ice Glass Chandelier Pendant, Austria, 1950s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful and rare chandelier or pendant light by Kalmar Vienna, Austria. An original mid-century vintage piece manufactured in the 1950s. It is made of brass and heavy glass. The Fi...
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
J.T. Kalmar 'Palazzo' Sconces Around 1950s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
Wall lights made by Kalmar in Austria.
This model "Palazzo" was manufactured, circa 1970-1979.
Original condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Furniture
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Wall Lamp with Original Fabric Shade, Around 1950s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
Kalmar wall lamp with original fabric shade around 1950s
The shade hight is adjustable and it is swiveling
Hight adjustable from 50cm - 81cm
Original condition
Original fabric ...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Furniture
Materials
Brass
outstanding rare counterweight dornstab wall lamp
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Munich, DE
we are very proud to present these wonderful mid century counterweight wall lamps by kalmar. we saw many dornstab floor lamps, never before wal...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
J.T. Kalmar 2x Dornstab Adjustable Floor Lamp, Brass, Walnut, Austria, 1950s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to two beautiful "Dornstab" floor lamps, we offer an identical one in our other listing. Designed and executed by J.T. Kalmar Vienna Austria. The conical lampshade is adjustable t...
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Furniture
Materials
Brass
4 Kalmar Pendants circa 1950s with Textured Glass
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
4 Kalmar Pendants circa 1950s with Textured Glass
Brass polished and stove enamelled
Priced and sell per piece.
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Furniture
Materials
Brass
J.T.Kalmar Wall Lamp, Vienna, circa 1950s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
J.T.Kalmar wall lamp, Vienna, circa 1950s
Brass nickel-plated
Frosted glass
Original condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Furniture
Materials
Nickel
J.T.Kalmar Floor Lamp with Fabric Shade Around 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Wien, AT
J.T.Kalmar floor lamp with fabric shade around 1950s
Brass polished and stove enamelled
The fabric shade is replaced ( new ).
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Leather Green Kalmar Table Lamp, 1950s, Vienna
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage table lamp or desk lamp from brass, leather and nickel plated metal Mod. 1191 Arnold which was designed and manufactured by Kalmar in Vienna 1950s.
This r...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Floor Lamp with Fabric Shade around 1950s by J.T. Kalmar
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
Floor lamp with fabric shade around 1950s by J.T. Kalmar
Polished and stove enamelled
The fabric shade is replaced ( new ).
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Furniture
Materials
Brass
Big Adjustable J.T.Kalmar Wall Lamp with Original Shade, Around 1950s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
Adjustable big J.T.Kalmar wall lamp with original shade around 1950s
Hight adjustable from 44cm - 72cm
Wide: 40cm
Deep: 92cm
Brass, wood and fabric.
Original fabric shade
Ori...
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Furniture
Materials
Brass
Two J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers, Textured Glass, Austria, 1950s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
Two square J.T. Kalmar chandeliers, textured glass, Austria, 1950s.
Original condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Furniture
Materials
Brass
1 of 2 Rare Ballroom Chandeliers by Kalmar, Austria, 1950s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Berlin, BE
1 of 2 heavy crystal glass ballroom chandelier with 9-light (8 x E14+ 1 x E27) and 52 grand glass snowflakes
This fine chandelier of Kalmar Manufac...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Adjustable Kalmar Floor Lamp with Swiveling Shade, Vienna, circa 1950s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
Adjustable Kalmar floor lamp, Vienna, around 1950s.
Brass polished and stove enameled
Original wicker shade in good condition
Swiveling shade
Adjustable height from 141cm - 176cm.
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Furniture
Materials
Brass
J. T. Kalmar floor lamp Vienna circa 1950s with original shades
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
J. T. Kalmar floor lamp Vienna circa 1950s with original shades
Original shades
Metal painted.
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Furniture
Materials
Metal
Kalmar Floor Lamp, circa 1950s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
Kalmar floor lamp, circa 1950s
Original condition
Shade is replaced (new).
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Furniture
Materials
Brass
Two Wall Lamps by J.T.Kalmar, circa 1950s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
Two wall lamps by J.T.Kalmar, circa 1950s.
Original condition only the shade are painted new.
On, off switch on the shades.
Wide is from 20-90cm.
we only have exactly the same ones w...
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Furniture
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Two Wall lamps by J.T. Kalmar, circa 1950s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
Two wall lamps by J.T. Kalmar, circa 1950s.
Original condition only the shade are painted new.
On-off switch on the shades.
Wide is from 20-90 cm.
we only have exactly the same ones ...
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Large Mid-Century Kalmar Austria Nickelled Brass Textured Ice Glass Chandelier
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Large and beautiful Kalmar Austria nickel-plated brass and textured ice glass chandelier executed in the 1950s. The modernist chandelier has three levels with 36 textured crystal ice...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Kalmar Ice Glass and Brass Chandelier
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Antwerp, BE
Kalmar ice ripple glass panels in drum form and flower shaped plate below. The ice ripple glass panels are alternated by similar ripple gilt brass ...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Furniture
Materials
Brass
J.T. Kalmar Spider Brass Flush Mount Lamp Chandelier Refurbished, Austria 1950
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
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 Kalmar Lighting Furniture
Materials
Brass
J.T. Kalmar Brass & Textured Glass Mid-Century Basket Chandelier, Austria, 1950s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Vienna, AT
An elegant and beautiful Mid-Century brass chandelier by J.T. Kalmar Vienna / Austria from the 1950s. The chandelier has solid high-quality curved clear and frosted glasses and offer...
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Furniture
Materials
Brass
J.T. Kalmar Brass Floor Lamp 'Hase' no. 2084, 1960s, One of Two
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A beautiful brass floor lamp model 'Hase' / 'Rabbit' no. 2084 by J.T. Kalmar, manufactured in midcentury, in 1950s or 1960s. The lights is documented in the Kalmar catalogues from 19...
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Furniture
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Lighting furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Kalmar Lighting furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of glass and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Kalmar Lighting furniture, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 820 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 5 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Kalmar Lighting 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 furniture by Rupert Nikoll, J.T. Kalmar, and Emil Stejnar. Prices for Kalmar Lighting furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $245 and can go as high as $39,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,281.