Kalmar Lighting Flush Mount
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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Creator: Kalmar Lighting
One of Four Huge Kalmar 'Granada' Chandeliers Flush Mount Light Brass Glass 1970
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of four square and very large 'Granada' light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
The lamps can be used as pend...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Large Murano Ice Glass Flush Mount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning large flush mount by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1960s.
The flush mount is composed of a 5 thick textured ice glass elements attached to a brass metal frame.
Wo...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
1 of 3 Huge Murano Glass Flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning huge flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1960s.
The flushmount is composed of a nine thick textured Murano glass elements at...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
1 of 4 Huge Murano Glass Flush Mount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning huge flush mount by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1960s.
The flush mount is composed of nine thick textured Murano glass elements attached to a white metal frame.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Flush Mount
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Murano Glass
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 Kalmar Lighting Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Large Murano Ice Glass Flush Mount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning large flush mount by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1960s.
The flush mount is composed of a 5 thick textured ice glass elements attached to a brass frame.
Wonderfu...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
J.T. Kalmar Palazzo Flush Mount Chandelier Gold Brass Glass Lamp, Austria, 1960
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
J.T. Kalmar Palazzo flush mount chandelier gold brass glass lamp, Austria, 1960. Stunning four-tier 19" Austrian Kalmar chandelier in excellent condit...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Flush Mount
Materials
Gold, Brass
1 of 3 Stunning Brass, Murano Glass Light Fixture, Kalmar, Austria, 1970
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful brass light fixture made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1970-1979.
Great structure gathering 4 Murano structured glasses in leaves form, beautifully refracting th...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Flush Mount
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Large Murano Ice Glass Flush Mount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning large flush mount by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1960s.
The flush mount is composed of a 5 thick textured ice glass elements attached to a Brass metal frame.
...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
1 of 2 Large Murano Glass Flush Mount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning huge flush mount by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1960s.
The flush mount is composed of a five thick textured Murano glass elements attached to a white metal frame...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Flush Mount
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Metal
Colorful Ultra Swanky Kalmar Ice Glass Chandelier, Austria, 1970
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Bronx, NY
Ultra swanky Kalmar chandelier, Vienna, Austria, 1970.
Metal frame with numerous frosted thick ice looking glass elements that has blue and yellow tint to them, This is by far the mo...
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Kalmar Lighting Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
One of Six Modulare Square Kalmar 'Cubus' Flush Mount Lights or Sconces, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of six modulare and square light fixtures model 'Cubus' (German 'Würfel') by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
They are made of polished stainless chromium steel and frosted cubic glasses...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Flush Mount
Materials
Chrome
Square Kalmar Flush Mount Light or Sconce, Brass Cast Ice Glass, 1970, 1 of 3
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of three fixtures model 'Cubus' (German 'Würfel') by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (end of 1960s and beginning of 1970s).
They are made of polished bras...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Dazzling Mid-Century Austrian Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Danville, CA
Large and Dramatic Gilt Brass Chandelier festooned with large faceted Baguette Crystals on a gold plated brass frame. A top quality piece. Can be adapted for use as a semi-flush pe...
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1960s Austrian Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Flush Mount
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Large Kalmar Flush Mount Light or Sconce, Brass Glass, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large and square light fixture by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
It is made of polished brass and cast glass. There are eight...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
1 of 3 Huge Murano Glass Flush Mount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning huge flush mount by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1960s.
The flush mount is composed of a nine thick textured Murano glass elements attached to a white metal frame...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
1 of 3 Huge Murano Glass Flush Mount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning huge flush mount by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1960s.
The flush mount is composed of a nine thick textured Murano glass elements attached to a white metal frame...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
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 Kalmar Lighting Flush Mount
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome, Nickel
1 of 2 Huge Murano Glass Flush Mount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning huge flush mount by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1960s.
The flush mount is composed of a nine thick textured Murano glass elements attached to a white metal frame...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Kalmar Large "Palazzo" Ice Crystal Glass & Gilt Brass Chandelier Austria, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting, Kalmar Lighting
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 Kalmar Lighting Flush Mount
Materials
Brass, Gold Plate
Austrian "Palazzo" Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, Gilt Brass and Glass, circa 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Mid - Century glass and gilt brass "Palazzo" chandelier by J.T.Kalmar, Vienna, circa 1960s.
It is composed of seven-light gilt brass frame suspended with thick glass elements.
Socke...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Brass
Stunning Brass, Crystal Glass Light Fixture Floria, Kalmar, Austria, 1970
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful gilt brass light fixture made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1970-1979.
Great structure gathering many crystal cut glasses, beautifully refracting the light. Ve...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Flush Mount
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Austrian Vintage Blown Glass Ceiling Light Pendant or Flush Mount, 1960s
By Mazzega, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful midcentury handblown textured Murano glass pendant or flush mount by JT Kalmar for Franken KG.
Austria, 1960s.
Lamp sockets: One E27 (US E26).
Height (Body): 9.85 in.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Large Murano Ice Glass Flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning large flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1960s.
The flush mount is composed of a 5 thick textured ice glass elements attached to a brass metal frame.
H...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Suspended Glass Cluster Flush Mount
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Flush mount fixture composed of clustered, molded glass conical elements by Kalmar.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
"Pagoda" Chandelier by J.T.Kalmar, Nickel and Glass, Austria, circa 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A midcentury "Pagoda" glass chandelier by J.T.Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, circa 1970s.
This rare model of is made of nickeled brass and pagoda glass pattern.
Socket: 6 x Edison base (...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Brass, Nickel
J. T. Kalmar Ceiling Lamp, circa 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
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 Kalmar Lighting Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Large Kalmar Ice Glass Flushmount, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful round ice glass flushmount, by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s.
Thickly textured Ice glass fixture on a white metal base.
High quality and in perfect condition. Cleaned, we...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Flush Mount
Materials
Murano Glass
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 Kalmar Lighting Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
1 of 2 Monumental Kalmar Sputnik Chandeliers Pendant Lights, Glass Brass, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two extremly rare sputnik or atomic light fixtures "RS 16 HL" by J.T. Kalmar, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970 (at the end of 1960s...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Flush Mount
Materials
Aluminum, Gold, Brass
Large Murano Ice Glass Flush Mount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning large flush mount by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1960s.
The flush mount is composed of a 5 thick textured ice glass elements attached to a brass frame.
Wonderfu...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Set of Five Brass Ice Glass Cube Flush Mount Lights by Kalmar, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of five brass and frosted glass light fixtures by Kalmar, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970.
Each light has one socket for a standard screw base bulb E26 / E27 for 75W ma...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Flush Mount
Materials
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 Kalmar Lighting Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Flush Mount Chandelier Wavy Frosted Ice Glass Nickeled Sputnik, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Rare signed and beautiful Kalmar Franken KG nickel-plated brass multi-tiered Sputnik construction flush mount with 28 wavy frosted textured ice glass panels, executed in the 1960s in...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Flush Mount
Materials
Brass, Nickel
One of Two Kalmar Ice Glass Chandeliers Light Fixtures, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two beautiful ice glass light fixtures by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
The price is per light. They are sold individua...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Flush Mount
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Mid Century Modern Kalmar Sunburst Brass Vintage Flush Mount, 1950s, Vienna
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Vienna, AT
This presented flush mount was made of curved polished brass and features 12-arms with 12 sockets E 14.
Also the shape is elegant and looks like sunbursts.
The lighting was designed...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Kalmar Lighting Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Flush Mount Light or Sconce, Nickel Plated, Cast Ice Glass, circa 1970
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
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 Kalmar Lighting Flush Mount
Materials
Nickel, Brass
Huge Square Flush Mount "Pagoda" by Kalmar, Nickel and Glass, circa 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A large mid - cenutry modern fifteen-light pyramidal flush mount "Pagoda" by Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, circa 1970s.
The light fixture is made of ni...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Brass, Nickel
Large Austrian Vintage Textured Ice Glass Wall Ceiling Light Flush Mount 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful square textured Murano glass flush mount for wall or ceiling by J.T. Kalmar for Franken KG.
Austria, 1960s.
Lamp sockets: Four x E27 (US E26).
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Kalmar Lighting Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
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 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 Kalmar Lighting Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Nickel, Chrome
1960s Austrian Kalmar Lighting Flush Mount Frosted Rippled Glass Ceiling Light
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in London, GB
1960s Austrian flush mount ceiling light manufactured by Kalmar Leuchten. The flush mount features four thick rippled Murano frosted glass sides and one large element attached to a w...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Kalmar Lighting Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Murano Glass Flush Mount Designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning huge Murano glass flush mount designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in 1960s. (Series: CEO)
The flush mount is composed of a 35 thick textured ice gla...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Flush Mount
Materials
Murano Glass
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 Kalmar Lighting Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Petite Kalmar Ice Glass Flush Mounted Pendant
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Stamford, CT
Fantastic petite ice glass flush mounted pendant with six pieces of glass.
Takes single medium base bulb, up to 100 watts. New wiring.
Due to s...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Kalmar Lighting Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Kalmar Flush Mount Lights, Brass Murano Glass, 1970, One of Three
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
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 Kalmar Lighting Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Lighting flush mount for sale on 1stDibs.
Kalmar Lighting flush mount 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 flush mount, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original flush mount 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 flush mount by J.T. Kalmar, Rupert Nikoll, and Emil Stejnar. Prices for Kalmar Lighting 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 $32,900, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,480.