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Furniture For Sale
Creator: J.T. Kalmar
Creator: Alsy Manufacturing
Brass Chandelier with Textured Glass by J. T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction with three arms and textured glass shades, fitted with E27 sockets. Made in Austria in the 1950s J. T. Kalmar Vienna. Complete restoration on request possible.
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
J.T. Kalmar Vanity Mirror Wall Light, Brass & Textured Glass, Austria, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful brass and glass modernist sconce / wall light manufactured by Kalmar Vienna / Austria in the 1950s. Can be used in combination a mirror, for example in the bathroom. A ch...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Austrian Midcentury Pair of Ice-Glass "Fuente" Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Unique, beautiful and cool Austrian midcentury "Kalmar" Wall Sconces, model "Fuente". These Sconces were made during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar.
Each Wall Sconce is composed by f...
Category
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
1960s Solid Glass and Brass Attributed to Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Schoorl, NL
This is an exceptional example of artistic lighting design. One glass ribbed plate with a single E14 bulb. Simple but very interesting.
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Furniture
Materials
Brass
J.T.Kalmar Wall Lamp, Vienna, circa 1950s
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 Furniture
Materials
Nickel
Kalmar Lighting Chandelier Glass Ice First Chrome Structure, Austria, 1970
Located in DÉNIA, ES
Exceptional JT Kalmar chandelier with large ice frost glass with chrome structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the bes...
Category
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Glass
Pair of J.T. Kalmar Sconces 'Vongola', Brass and Textured Glass, Austria, 1960
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of beautiful wall lights model 'Vongola' no. 4377, by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
They are made of brass and pre...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rectangular Wave Glass Wall Lights by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Wave glass rectangular fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in circa 1960. The glass shows a beautiful wave texture, which gives ...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Cut Steel
Kalmar Chandelier, Textured Glass and Brass, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A textured glass and brass chandelier / pendant light by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
A six-arm brass frame holds cone shaped glass lamp shades with nice brass bolts.
The fixture has six sockets for small Edison screw base bulbs type E14 (max. 40W per bulb). These bulbs are available in all countries (US, UK, Europe, Asia, Canada,) for the local electricity voltage. It also can be used with an external dimmer.
The lamp is in very good condition and ready to use.
The height of the body only without stem is 9 inch (23 cm). The overall drop can be customized for free of charge. Also the existing canopy can be replaced with an US one for free of charge.
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...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
Oak & Brass 'Dornstab' Floor Lamp by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
Located in Utrecht, NL
Contemporary edition of J.T. Kalmar's iconic and high end made 'Dornstab' design from 1947 in solid oak with polished brass base and a silk fabric lamp shade.
All new. Made at original manufacturer Kalmar Werkstätten...
Category
2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Swedish Modern Teak "Gondola" Tray by Tapio Wirkkala for Kalmar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gondola-form teakwood tray manufactured in the 1960s by Tapio Wirkkala for Kalmar of Sweden.
Elegant, graceful form with rich color and vibrant teakwood grain.
Conservatively ref...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Teak
Black Austrian Midcentury Zylinder Sconce or Wall Light by J. T. Kalmar Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
This minimalistic and pure Austrian Midcentury zylindrical pair of wall lights with was designed and manufactured by J. T. Kalmar in the 1960s in Vienna Austria.
They feature zylind...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel, Metal
Exceptional Wall Lights Limburg Glashütte, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Wonderful stylish textured glass wall lights from Limburg Glashütte produced in Germany, Europe in the 1970s.
The lights are rectangular shaped and ...
Category
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Austrian Midcentury Brass and Leather Table Lamp Mod. 1268 Essen by J. T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
This excellent Austrian Midcentury brass and leather table lamp was designed 1965 and manufactured by J.T. Kalmar Vienna. The ...
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Midcentury Austrian Ice-Glass "Puck" Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Stunning Austrian midcentury "Kalmar" wall sconces, model "Puck". These sconces were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar.
Each wall sconce is composed by ...
Category
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
Large Murano Ice Glass Wall Light by Kalmar Cube, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large Murano ice glass wall lights by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1960s.
The wall light is composed of a 4 thick Murano glass cube attached to a chrome metal frame.
Wonder...
Category
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Kalmar Huge Large Ice Crystal Glass Austrian Flushmount, 1960s
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Austrian made huge and rare large model with black painted metal hardware and ice crystal glass flush mount chandelier or flush mount by Kalmar, circa 1960s / 1970s. Featuring twenty-one hanging glass elements resembling sheets or plates of ice crystals suspended from a black painted metal flushmount...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of Glass and Brass Light Fixtures Designed by J.T Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
A stunning set of light fixtures designed by J.T Kalmar, manufactured by Kalmar Franken, Austria in the 1960s.
High-end and handmade design from...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass, Cut Steel
Vintage Set of Two German Kalmar Wall Lamps with Ice Glass, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
The beautiful Kalmar textured glass wall lamps. With their simple design, they easily fit into any interior.
Very nice set of two identical 1960s J.T Kalmar textured glass sconces...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Kalmar Ice Glass Wall Sconce by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
A pair of elegant modern wall lights or sconces, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design, executed to a very high standard. The wall light solid ice glass sheets dangling on it.
Clean lines to complement all decors. The high quality large ice crystal plates beautifully reflecting the light.
Heavy quality, cleaned and re-wired, in full working order and ready to use. The frame and the ice glass shades...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Mid-Century Glass Hanging Lamp by J. T. Kalmar, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Vintage mid-century glass hanging lamp by J. T. Kalmar, 1960
This is a beautiful pendant lamp made by J.T. Kalmar in 1960. The lamp has 3 handmade white transparent glass sheets th...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Glass
Kalmar J.T. Austrian Designer Pair of Ice Glass Wall Sconces
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects.
Iconic pair of wall sconces designed in "Brutalist" style by Julius Theodore Kalmar and produced by Kalmar for the Soria collection between 1960 and 1964, for this series the company preferred to use Murano glass; each sconce consists of a nickel-plated metal frame in the shape of an open box, in the front, there are lamp holders for two light points and an attachment on which the glass structure is easily hooked and can be removed for cleaning, while the one that rests on the wall contains the electrical wires; These spectacular sconces are characterized by the icicle-like glass components (ice glass) that look incredibly similar to a real ice sculpture; when lit and flooded with light, they cast beautiful shadows on the surrounding walls, creating a cozy warmth in the room despite their icy appearance, they play with natural (sun) light even when turned off. Founded by Julius August Kalmar in 1881 in Vienna, Kalmar originally produced handcrafted objects with cast bronze. Over the years, they partnered with acclaimed architects and designers, eventually presenting their custom-made wares at major exhibitions such as the 1888 Vienna Trade Exposition, 1893 Chicago World's Columbian Exposition, the 1901 Export Exposition Scandinavia, and the 1906 Austrian Exhibition in London. Entering the 20th century, Kalmar began crafting customized fixtures with top-tier architects and designers for some of the largest luxury projects in the world, a path they continue on today. Notable projects include Makkah Clock Royal Tower, W Doha Hotel, Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund, The Langham...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Brutalist Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
J.T. Kalmar Huge Pagode Pendant Chandelier, Crystal Glass, 1960s, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Impressive Mid-Century Modern crystal glass 'Pagode' pendant chandelier, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar in the 1960s. The light is in original condition with the original nickel plate a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Nickel
Kalmar Glass and Brass Chandelier, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A textured glass and brass light fixture by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
A square pressed glass with a watery structure ...
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
Amazing Double Arm Wall Sconce by J.T.Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Munich, DE
Designed and manufactured by J.T. Kalmar / Vienna, circa 1950s. The arms can be bent in any position. Shade are 19cm long and 9cm in diameter.
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Ice Chandelier Chrome & Crystal Glass Panels Mid-Century Modern Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Miami, FL
Kalmar ice 1 light pendant lamp or chandelier in chrome and panels of crystal glass.
The Socket is made out of porcelain.
Mid Century Modern Design from Austria, made in 1970.
US ...
Category
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Large Hollywood Regency Ice Glass Wall Light Made by J. T. Kalmar Lights, 1960s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
wall light
Producer:
Kalmar Franken KG, Austria
Design:
J.T. Kalmar Franken KG
Age:
1960s
Original modernist Hollywood regency glass wall light...
Category
Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
J.T. Kalmar Cut Crystal Glass Chandelier, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in New York, NY
Stunning cut crystal cylinder glass chandelier with brass canopy and suspension by J.T. Kalmar, Austrian 1960's. This fixture is a stunning example of Kalmar's mid-century designs. T...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Josef Frank Table Lamp 'Tisch-Überall' Mod. 1092 by Kalmar, Brass Leather, 1950s
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,...
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
J.T. Kalmar Waterfall Chandelier Crystal Glass and Nickel Brass, Austria 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
Large waterfall chandelier by J.T. Kalmar with a diameter of 27", Austria, 1960.
Very modern chandelier with classical crystal elements wit...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Nickel, Brass
Two Kalmar Lamps with Textured Glass, Vienna, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
Two Kalmar lamps with textured glass, Vienna, 1950.
Beautiful dome-shaped ceiling mount by J.T. Kalmar. Thick glass with different textures on each side and nickel-plated hardware. V...
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass, Nickel
J. T. Kalmar Three-Petal Icicle Flower, Melting Glass Table Lamp, 1960's
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 ...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
Austrian Brass Chandelier with Textured Glass by J. T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction with six arms and textured glass shades, fitted with E27 sockets. Made in Austria in the 1950s J. T. Kalmar Vienna. Complete restoration on request possible.
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Kalmar Sun Shaped Brass Chandelier
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass chandelier with 12 arms fitted each with E27 sockets. Manufactured by Kalmar in Vienna in the late 1950s.
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
J.T. Kalmar Cube Sconces or Flush Mount Lights, 1960s, Austria
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Pair of beautiful modernist fixture lights manufactured by J.T. Kalmar in 1960s, Vienna. The lights can be used as wall or ceiling lamps. They are fe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
One of Three Ice Glass Pendant Lights from J.T. Kalmar, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the three ice glass pendant lights designed by J.T Kalmar, manufactured by Kalmar Franken, Austria in the 1960s.
Stunning design, each pendant has four large squares of white,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Nickel, Brass
Large Hollywood Regency Ice Glass Wall Light Made by J. T. Kalmar Lights, 1960s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
wall light with 2 glass elements
Producer:
Kalmar Franken KG, Austria
Design:
J.T. Kalmar
Age:
1960s
Original modernist Hollywood regency glass wall light...
Category
Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Beautiful Large Wall Lamp with Ice Glass Made by J.T. Kalmar, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
A wall sconce from Kalmar. The sconce has a part of glass.
The glass is very sparkling. It resembles ice and is called ice glass.
Very transparent glass with white "ice pieces" in ...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Structured Glass Wall Lights Sconces by Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame with structured glass shades fitted with 2 E14 sockets manufactured by J.T. Kalmar in the 1950s.
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
Sische Glass and Chrome Chandelier, 1960s Modernist Design, Kalmar Style
Located in Rijssen, NL
This ceiling light was designed by Simon and Schelle, featuring a rectangular chrome base and four massive glasses in the shape of a four lobed flowe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
J. T. Kalmar Ice Glass Wall Light or Sconce
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Kalmar ice glass wall lamp fitted with 4 E14 sockets, made by J.T. Kalmar in Vienna in the 1960s.
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Floor Lamp with Fabric Shade around 1950s by 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 Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large J.T. Kalmar Floor Lamps 'Helios' Mod. 2035, Brass 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Pair of Large J.T. Kalmar floor lamps 'Helios' Mod. 2035, Brass 1960s
Polished and stove enameled
The shade is replaced ( new ).
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Flush Mount Light 'Catena', Brass Murano Glass, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of four gorgeous flush mounts model 'Catena' by Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or 1970s).
18 large 'ribbons' in clear (12 pieces) an...
Category
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
J.T.Kalmar Floor Lamp with Fabric Shade Around 1950s
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 Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rare Floor Lamp by Josef Frank for J.T.Kalmar Around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Rare Floor lamp by josef Frank for J.T.Kalmar around 1950s
Brass polished and stove enamelled
The fabric shade is replaced ( new )
Rewired ( new ).
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
Tulipan Pendant Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Tulip shaped shade pendant manufactured by J.T. Kalmar in the 1950s in Vienna.
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Glass
Kalmar Austria Icicle Ice Glass Viennese Chandelier from the 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Berlin, BE
A very beautiful and elegant vintage chandelier, manufactured by Kalmar Austria in the 1960s. Lovely design, the chandelier has 6 sockets and two layers of extremely stylish textured...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
1 of the 8 J.T. Kalmar 'Palazzo' Wall Light Fixtures Gilt Brass and Glass
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 8 high-end and handmade gilt brass 24-karat gold-plated wall lights made by Kalmar in Austria. This model "Palazzo" was manufactured, circa 1970-1979. Large polished brillia...
Category
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
J.T. Kalmar Pair of Sconces in Cut Glass Crystal 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of cut crystal cylinder glass sconces with chrome body by J.T. Kalmar, Austrian 1960's. There is a matching chandelier available.
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
Kalmar 1960s Floral Austrian Crystal Wall Light
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in New York, NY
A two light chrome wall light with two thick crystal glass decorative flowers. Rewired.
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Ice Glass Chandelier, 1960, Kalmar Austria
Located in Bronx, NY
Ice glass chandelier, 1960, Kalmar, Austria
Metal frame holding 18 pieces of thick ice looking glass with a matte organically shape spread out on two rows, the inside of the glass is clear and flat, there is seven original European light...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Big Adjustable J.T.Kalmar Wall Lamp with Original Shade, Around 1950s
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 Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Modern Ice Glass Chandeliers by J. T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
This modern chandeliers, manufactured by Kalmar Austria in the 1970s, have eight E27 sockets and three layers of textured solid ice glass sheets dangling from it. This unique chandel...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Cut Steel
Kalmar Pendant Light or Chandelier, Brass Glass, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A textured glass and brass pendant light or chandelier by J. T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
A partly blackened and polished...
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
1 (of 2) Pair of 1960 Austria Kalmar Wall Sconces Murano Glass and Brass
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant pair of modern wall sconces designed by J.T. Kalmar. Thick murano glass elements resembles icicles fixed on a golden brass frame. Each lamp emits sufficient indirect warm lig...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Adjustable Brass Wall Light, Attributed Josef Frank
Located in Wien, AT
Adjustable brass wall light, attributed Josef Frank
Polished and stove enamelled
Adjustable from 63cm to 87cm.
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
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