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Lighting For Sale
Creator: J.T. Kalmar
Creator: Maison Jansen
1970s Modernist Space Age Bubble Glass Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Very impressive Sputnik chandelier from the 1970s. Exceptional design and very high-quality workmanship. The lamp is a highlight for every room. A particularly sparkling light is ...
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1970s Austrian Space Age Vintage Lighting

Materials

Metal

Pair of Sconces by Jansen
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Pair of Jansen sconces in lacquered wood. France, circa 1940.
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Lighting

Materials

Wood

Pair of Maison Baguès Mid-20th Century Gilt Metal and Crystal Wall Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Stylish pair of Maison Baguès brass and crystal wall sconces. Unwired. These mid-century 2 arm wall sconces are designed and made by Maison Baguès would enhance any contemporary or modern setting. The fine gold gilding, ironwork and crystal makes these wall lights especially beautiful. Rock crystal and foliage on brass frames. The pair comes with faux candles but can be modified and wired to accommodate for the light bulbs. Very good vintage condition with a beautiful patina. Measures: 17" High x 18" Wide x 5 1/4" Deep History of Maison Baguès: Since its establishment in 1860, the Maison has been an emblem of French sophistication in luxury lighting design. Each piece the firm makes is hand-assembled using traditional techniques in order to emphasize the elegance and excellence of their detailed artisanal work. Still the epitome of savoir-faire, Maison Baguès’ luxurious pieces are prized for their craftsmanship, beauty and harmony. The master metalsmith Noël Baguès founded the company as specialists in liturgical bronzes, but by 1880 the company had expanded into the production of bronze light fixtures in response to the development of electrical lighting. Carried on by Noël’s son Eugène and grandsons Victor and Robert, Maison Baguès continued to progress, adding intricately detailed iron lighting collections in the 1920s as well as stair banisters, gates and accessory tables...
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Lighting

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Crystal, Brass

1970s Modernist Space Age Bubble Glass Flush Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Very impressive Sputnik ceiling lamp from the 1970s. Exceptional design and very high-quality workmanship. The lamp is a highlight for every room. A particularly sparkling light i...
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1970s Austrian Space Age Vintage Lighting

Materials

Metal

Austrian Ice Glass Flush Light by J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Ice glass flush lamp by J.T. Kalmar from the 1960s. The handmade glass is particularly beautifully designed. Very high-quality workmanship and a real eye-catcher for every home. A...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting

Materials

Metal

Amazing Atomic Ceiling Lamp by J.T. Kalmar, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Space age sputnik / atomic chandelier designed by JT Kalmar. Beautiful timeless design with tubular chrome arms and globe lightbulbs. We will supply the light bulbs unless bas...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Maison Jansen Regency Brass Palm Wall Sconces, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Hollywood Regency brass palm sconces by Maison Jansen. All hand-hammered brass fixtures with true age and patine. France, 1970s. Priced per piece.
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1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Lighting

Materials

Brass

Ice Glass Wall Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Stunning Murano glass wall lamp from the 1960s. The 3 heavy ice glass elements spread an elegant light. High quality. Condition: Very good vintage condition with slight signs...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century French Wall Sconces Crystall and Gold Plated Metal Maison Jansen
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century French wall sconces crystall and gold plated metal Maison Jansen.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Gold Leaf

Set of 3 Maison Jansen French Bronze Hand Sconces Black Torch Mid-Century Modern
Located in Miami, FL
Impressive set 3 of sconces by Maison Jansen figuring a bronze hand holding a black lacquered torch. One light, 60 watts max. US rewired. Dimension without shade: 14 inches height,...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Steel

Table Lamp by Christian Techoueyres for Maison Jansen, 1970s
Located in Lasne, BE
Table lamp in brass in the shape of a palm tree, trunk in Bamboo, the foot is in Bakelite. Wear due to time and age of the lamp post.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting

Materials

Brass

Rare and Big Adjustable Floor Lamp with Original Shade by Kalmar Around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Rare and big adjustable floor lamp with original shade by Kalmar around 1950s Adjustable from 74cm up to 90cm ( deep ) Polished and stove enameled Original shade ( good condition ).
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting

Materials

Brass

Tropical Plant Floor Lamp by Maison Jansen
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Small floor lamp made by Maison Jansen, made of a square brass and resin base, brass water lilies, and two other tropical plants, each holding one sour...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting

Materials

Brass

Ice Glass Flush Light by J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Wonderful ice glass ceiling lamp from the 1960s. The beautifully formed Murano glass elements create an impressive, sparkling play of light. Very high-quality workmanship and a rea...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting

Materials

Metal

Classical French Maison Jansen Table Lamp Marble Gunmetal Brass, 1950s, Charles
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Rare and beautiful classical midcentury table lamp designed and executed by Maison Jansen, France around 1940 to 1950s. The table lamp has a grey to black marble disc as base with a ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting

Materials

Marble, Foil, Metal, Brass

Maison Jansen Flower Wall Lamp, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Hollywood regency floral wall lamp by Maison Jansen. The flower wall lamp has a E14 light points and emits a beautiful light. It is in good condition and has been tested. The gree...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pagoda Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Extremely beautiful and large chandelier from the 1960s. The 62 beautifully shaped Murano glass elements create an impressive, sparkling play of light. Very rare version as a chand...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting

Materials

Metal

Regency Style Hanging Lamp Made of Murano Glass by Kalmar, 1960 Austria
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Regency style hanging lamp made of Murano glass by Kalmar, 1960 Austria A beautiful hanging lamp from Kalmar by Franken KG. This is a beautiful model hanging lamp. The special shapes in the design give these lamps a completely individual and unique look. This lamp was made in the 1960s from thick Murano glass in a beautiful golden brass frame. This gives the light of the lamp a nice warm glow. The lamp is still in good vintage condition. The Austrian designer-entrepreneur Julius Theodor (J.T.) Kalmar was born in Vienna in 1884. Kalmar gained a wealth of design expertise in his formative years. Kalmar attended the Birmingham School of Art as well as the University of Applied Arts in Vienna under the direction of Viennese Secession architect Josef Hoffmann (1870-1956). Kalmar joined his father's company in 1906 and eventually took over in 1913. A strong supporter of the Arts & Crafts movement, Kalmar led the company away from the eclecticism of the late 19th century. Kalmar's design aesthetic was characterized by an integration of form and function and a blend of classic tradition with forward-thinking innovation. In the mid-1920s, his designs dominated the influential, avant-garde home furnishing store Haus & Garten, founded by leading architects Josef Frank (1885-1967) and Oskar Wlach (1881-1963). In the 1930s, Kalmar began collaborating with the Austrian Werkbund, an association founded by architects, artists, craftsmen and manufacturers committed to modernist design principles. Kalmar created a series of glass chandeliers and fixtures for the Werkbund, which exuded meticulous construction and craftsmanship. Using traditional materials such as glass, bronze and brass, these designs eschewed ornaments, favoring a purist aesthetic instead. Throughout his career, Kalmar designed lighting fixtures for many renowned architects, including Josef Frank and Oskar Wlach, Oskar Strnad, Clemens Holzmeister, Oswald Haerdtl, Carl Appel, Erich Boltenstern and Ernst Plischke, as well as important institutions, such as the Vienna Opera...
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1960s Austrian Hollywood Regency Vintage Lighting

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Leather Floor Lamp Silone Kalmar 1950s Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage floor lamp by Kalmar from brass and leather model Silone 2105, 1950s Vienna. A stunning floor lamp with brass stem partly wrapped with leather and three s...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Square Kalmar Textured Glass Flush Mount Lights or Sconces, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Two squared glass light fixtures by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). The lamps are made ...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting

Materials

Metal

Ice Glass J.T. Kalmar Sconce
Located in Vienna, AT
Kalmar sconces from about 1950s fully working piece of Mid-Century. Price per piece, two pieces available
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting

Materials

Brass

J. T. Kalmar Atomic Sputnik Chandelier, Space-Age Ceiling Lamp, Brass, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A stunning Midcentury sputnik pendant light from the late 1960s, designed and executed by Kalmar Austria. An impressive piece, made of brass, in very good condition. This sculptural ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Space Age Lighting

Materials

Brass

J.T. Kalmar 'Palazzo' Sconces Around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Wall lights made by Kalmar in Austria. This model "Palazzo" was manufactured, circa 1970-1979. Original condition.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting

Materials

Brass

Set of 7 Six-Light Fixtures Kalmar Chandeliers Citrus Swirl Smoked Glass, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
A set of gorgeous hand blown Murano glass light fixtures by Kalmar, 1970s. High quality smoked swirl ice glass, clear twisted crystal glass panels with a light gold dish amber colore...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Original Kalmar Ice Glass Chandelier from 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Kalmar chandelier brass construction from about 1950s fully working piece of Mid-Century. Measure: Height 60 cm. Diameter: 58 cm.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Pair of J. T. Kalmar 'Pagoda' Wall Sconces, 1960s, Vienna
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant pair of wall lamps with clear glasses shaped like a pagoda on a chrome frame. Manufactured by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria in the 1960s. Measures: height 9.25” in. (23.5 cm...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting

Materials

Chrome

4 Kalmar Pendants circa 1950s with Textured Glass
Located in Wien, AT
4 Kalmar Pendants circa 1950s with Textured Glass Brass polished and stove enamelled Priced and sell per piece.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting

Materials

Brass

Palazzo Ice Glass Wall Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Very nice Palazzo wall lamp from the 1960s. Very pleasant lighting effect due to the ice glass, which spreads an elegant, sparkling play of light in the room. Great design and high...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting

Materials

Metal

J.T. Kalmar Textured Glass Ceiling Light
Located in Vienna, AT
Ceiling mount lamp by J.T. Kalmar. Textured thick textured glass Steel construction with 3 E27 sockets. Excelent condition.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting

Materials

Steel

Pagoda Flush Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Wonderful ceiling lamp from the 1960s. The 24 beautifully shaped Murano glass elements create an impressive, sparkling play of light. Very rare version with 3 rows. Very high-qual...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting

Materials

Metal

Original Kalmar Milk Ice Glass Chandelier from 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Kalmar chandelier from about 1950s brass frame with 9 milk ice glass shades, fitted with 8 E14 sockets. fully working piece of Mid-Century. Measure:...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting

Materials

Brass

Ice Glass Pendant Light/Chandelier from J. T. Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
An ice glass pendant lights designed by J.T Kalmar, manufactured by Kalmar Franken, Austria in the 1960s. High-end and handmade design from the 20th century. The pendant/chandelier ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of MidCentury Modern Tulipan Glass Wall Lights Sconces Lamps by Kalmar 1970
Located in Lisse, NL
Great looking, easy to mount and beautifully handcrafted pair of blown bubble wall fixtures. This stylish pair of 'Tulipan' glass light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar of Austria is another one of our recent great finds. All handcrafted in Vienna in the midcentury modern era these sconces are another perfect example of the great style and quality that European top designers and manufacturers were known for in those days. If you are looking for a stylish and modernist way to bring light into your entry hall, livingroom, kitchen or bedroom or if you are searching for the perfect wall lights over your side table or sideboard then this set of two vintage, great design sconces could be ideal. With their stylized tulips design and mouth blown glass shades these good size, Austria made sconces really are a joy to own and to look at. Both with the light switched on and off, they will create a calm and stylish atmosphere that is second to none. This fabulous pair of handcrafted sconces...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Brass Chandelier with Textured Glass 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.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting

Materials

Brass

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,...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Nickel, Brass

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...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting

Materials

Glass

Pair of Bronze and Glass Table Lamps Maison Jansen, France, circa 1940-1950
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of Bronze and glass table lamps Maison Jansen, France, circa 1940-1950. Doesn't include lampshade.
Category

1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting

Materials

Bronze

J.T. Kalmar Hexagonal Glass and Brass Ceiling Light, 1980s
Located in Vienna, AT
Fine hexagonal ceiling light by J.T. Kalmar from the 1980s. Inverted six-sided pyramid with glass sides and a large polished brass top. The glass...
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1980s Austrian Post-Modern Vintage Lighting

Materials

Brass, Steel

J.T. Kalmar Pair of Mid-Century Pulegoso "Foam" Glass Wall Lights or Sconces
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Pair of Austrian made ice "foam" glass wall sconces, lamps or lights by J.T. Kalmar, circa 1960s. Featuring three hanging "Pulegoso" or foam glass elements resembling ice crystals su...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal

Pair of Large Modern Brass Ice Glass Wall Lights by J. T. Kalmar, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of high-ended structured ice glass wall sconces by Kalmar, designed by J.T. Kalmar and produced by Kalmar Franken Austria, manufactured in circa 1970, (late 1960s and early 1970...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Golden Ice Glass Shell Wall Sconces from Kalmar, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of very exclusive wall lights by J.T. Kalmar handmade and very heavy quality. Each sconce is made of polished brass frames with a large crystal glasses in the form of a shell. I...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Crystal Ice Glass Wall Lamp Design by J. T. Kalmar 1960
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Crystal ice glass wall lamp design by J. T. Kalmar 1960 Beautiful and elegant modern brass wall lamp or sconce, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar A...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting

Materials

Metal

Design Hanging Lamp Design by Franken Kalmar 1960 Germany
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Design hanging lamp design by Franken Kalmar 1960 Germany Beautiful heavy hanging lamp with Murano glass designed in the 1960s by Franken Kalmar Austria. The lamp has a metal fr...
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1960s Austrian Hollywood Regency Vintage Lighting

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

1 of the 6 J.T. Kalmar 'Palazzo' Wall Light Fixtures Gilt Brass and Glass
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 6 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...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Set of Two Wall Lamps by Kalmar, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
A beautiful pair of brass and glass modernist wall lights, executed by Kalmar Vienna in the 1950s. Very good condition. Rewired: 1 x 60W, E12-E14 bulb US wiring compatible.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting

Materials

Brass

20th Century French Palm Floor or Side Lamp by Maison Jansen, c.1970
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A lovely Maison Jansen palm tree table lamp or floor lamp, 1970s, with two light points. The lamp has been constructed by hand using brass sheets overlapping each other to mimic the ...
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20th Century French Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair Exceptional Wall Lights in Brass and Opal Glass by J.T. Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Executed in opaline glass, brass and metal, the lamps needs each 1x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, and in working condition. It runs both on 110 / 230 volt.
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1970s Austrian Hollywood Regency Vintage Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

J. T. Kalmar Citrus Swirl Crystal Glass Chandelier
Located in Vienna, AT
Citrus chandelier designed by J.T. Kalmar and manufactured by Kalmar in Austria. Brass frame withe 23 thick clear textured glass panels, Fitted with ...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Stunning Designer Cascading Chandelier Murano Glass by Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special cascading chandelier designed by Kalmar, manufactured in Austria, circa 1970s with five groups of textured Murano glasses. Stunning light effect. Sockets: 4 x E14 small b...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Two Table Lamps by Maison Jansen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Highly rare Maison Jansen table lamps.
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Lighting

Materials

Brass

Large French Table Lamp by Maison Jansen
Located in London, GB
A large table "Vine" table lamp by Maison Jansen, with black lacquered base chrome stem and burnished steel leaves with black marble grapes. Matching wall light also available. Newly...
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Late 20th Century French Lighting

Materials

Marble, Steel

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Leather Floor Lamp Kalmar 1946 Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage floor lamp from brass and leather by J.T.Kalmar 1946 Vienna. A gorgeous iconic floor lamp from brass and hand stitched leather in brown color by J.T. Kalm...
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1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting

Materials

Brass, Iron

Beautiful Large Chandelier with Textured Glass by Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction with nine arms and textured glass shades, fitted with E14 socktes. Made in Austria in the 1950s J. T. Kalmar Vienna.  
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting

Materials

Brass

Rectangular Wave Glass Wall Lights by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
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 ...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting

Materials

Cut Steel

Large J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount Wall Light Murano Glass Brass White Metal 1960s
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Large Mid-century Modernist J.T. Kalmar flush mount chandelier which can also be used as wall light, Germany or Austria around 1960s. The square ceiling lamp is made of thick texture...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting

Materials

Brass, Metal

outstanding rare counterweight dornstab wall lamp
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 Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, 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...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Exceptional Wall Lights Limburg Glashütte, 1970s
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 Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Vintage and Antique Lighting for Sale: Unique Table Lamps, Floor Lamps, Sconces and Other Lighting for Your Home

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat. 

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

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