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
Huge Kalmar Chandelier Pendant Light, Brass Glass, Austria, 1970s, One of Four
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An extremely rare Sputnik or atomic light fixture 'RS 16 HL' by J.T. Kalmar, manufactured in midcentury, Austria, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Flush Mount
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
1 of 2 Large Murano Glass Flushmount 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 12 thick textured Murano glass elements attached to a white frame.
Heavy q...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Kalmar Ceiling Lamp, circa 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
Kalmar ceiling lamp circa 1960s
Original condition.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Flush Mount
Materials
Nickel
1 of 2 Stunning Brass, Crystal Glass Light Fixture Floria, Kalmar, Austria, 1970
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful gilt brass light fixture made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1970-1979.
Great structure gathering many crystal cut glasses...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Flush Mount
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Kalmar Flush Mount Light 'Tropfen', Glass and Stainless Chromium Steel, 1970
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare flush mount light fixture model 'Tropfen' (engl. Drops) by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
The lamp is made of polished st...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Flush Mount
Materials
Stainless Steel
Square Kalmar Flush Mount Light or Sconce, Brass Cast Ice Glass, 1970, 1 of 3
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
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
1 of 2 Petite Murano Ice Glass Flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning flush mount by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1960s.
The flush mount is composed of 5 thick textured ice glass elements attached to a chrome metal frame.
Wonderful l...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Flush Mount
Materials
Chrome
1 of 3 Murano Glass Flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning flush mount light by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1960s.
The flush mount is composed of 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
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
Six Modulare Square Kalmar 'Cubus' Flush Mount Lights or Sconces, Austria, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
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
Large Kalmar Sconce Flush Mount Lights 'RS 6 WA' Glass Aluminum 1970, 1 of 3
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 and 6 handblown bubble glass lamp shades with a diameter of 4.7 inch (12 cm) per shade.
Each fixture takes six E14 candelabra screw base 40W maximum bulbs or LEDs.
Light bulbs are not included. It is possible to install this fixture in all countries (US, UK, Europe, Asia, Canada,) although it may be necessary to purchase different light bulbs suitable to local electricity. It also can be used with a dimmer.
They can by mounted in many different ways: with horizontally or vertically oriented arms and on walls or ceilings.
The lights are documented in the Kalmar catalogue from 1973.
The price is per fixture. They will be sold individually, as pair or as set of three lamps...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Flush Mount
Materials
Aluminum
1 of 2 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 flush mount is composed of a nine thick textured Murano glass elements a...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
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
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
Nickel, Chrome, Aluminum
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
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
Materials
Metal
Carlo Nason Pair or Kalmar Mid-Century Murano Glass Wall Lights or Sconces 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare vintage midcentury modern pair (2 pairs available) of polished steel, white and clear Murano glass wall lamps, lights or sconces by Murano glass Italian designer Carlo Nason for the famous Austrian lighting manufacturer Kalmar, circa late 1970s. Each light features a folded white and clear glass, angular shaped glass element / shade, made by Italian Murano glass maker AV Mazzega and designed by Carlo Nason.
Classic 1970s design - with its white toned 'foam' glass - this would look great paired with any Danish teak or rosewood furniture. Perfect as a pair of vanity lamps...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern 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.
Won...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
1 of the 2 Kalmar Flush Mounts, Gilt Brass Glass, Austria, 1970
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 Beautiful brass and clear brilliant glass light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in circa 1970 (late 1960s and early 1970s). High end piece. Beautifu...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Flush Mount
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Large Kalmar Square Flushmount Murano Organic Glass, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large square flushmount ceiling light with brass backplate and hand blown Murano glass in ice melted shape by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s.
High quality o...
Category
1960s German 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
Large Kalmar Square Flush Mount Murano Organic Glass, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large square flush mount ceiling light with brass backplate and hand blown Murano glass in ice melted shape by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s.
High quality of materi...
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1960s German 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
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 flush mount is composed of a nine thick textured Murano glass elements a...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
1 of 4 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 flush mount is composed of a nine thick textured Murano glass elements a...
Category
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.
Won...
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1960s 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
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
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 Kalmar Lighting Flush Mount
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Kalmar Polished Chrome Flushmount with glass shades, Austria, 1970
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Bronx, NY
Kalmar polished chrome flush mount, Austria, 1970 consisting of a chrome plate with eight individual hollow glass shades which has one socket each for a candelabra bulb.
Rewired read...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Kalmar Lighting Flush Mount
Materials
Chrome
Kalmar Two Tier Crystal Chandelier, Vienna, Austria, 1970
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Bronx, NY
Kalmar chandelier, Vienna, Austria, 1970.
Citrus was a design line Kalmar produced in the 1970s each glass is a thick heavy clear glass with a blend in of smokey glass
Desirable two tier chandelier consisting of two rows of heavy thick pressed crystal pieces in a mix of clear and amber that works as a shade, this Kalmar Franken chandelier...
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Kalmar Lighting Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Kalmar Polished Chrome Flushmount, Austria, 1970
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Bronx, NY
Polished chrome flushmount with eight hollow glass elements by Kalmar, Austria, 1970 consisting of a chrome plate with eight individual hollow glass ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Kalmar Lighting Flush Mount
Materials
Chrome
1960s Lamp Ceiling Lamp Plafoniere Kalmar Franken Ice Glas Design
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
1960s lamp ceiling lamp Plafoniere Kalmar Franken Ice Glas Design
Object: ceiling lamp
Manufacturer: Kalmar
Condition: good
Age: around 196...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Kalmar Lighting Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
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
1 of 4 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 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 flush mount is composed of a nine thick textured Murano glass elements a...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
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 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 nine thick textured Murano glass elements attached to a white metal frame.
...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Flush Mount
Materials
Murano Glass
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.
Won...
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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 flush mount is composed of a nine thick textured Murano glass elements a...
Category
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.
...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Flush Mount
Materials
Murano Glass
1 of 5 Huge Murano Glass Flushmount 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...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kalmar Lighting Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
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
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 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
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
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.