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Lighting For Sale
Creator: J.T. Kalmar
Creator: O.C. White
Large Kalmar Chandelier, Brass and Textured Glass, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An impressive and large chandeliers by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
The fixture is made of polished brass in a warm tone,...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Murano Ice Glass Flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Glamorous glass ice cube flushmount by Kalmar from the 1970s. Stunning large flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1960s.
The flushmo...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century, 12 arms Chandelier in Brass from J.T. Kalmar, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, Austria
A brass, 12 arms chandelier, model Annabelle, no. 5187 with parchment shades produced by J.T. Kalmar,
Vienna Austria. According to the catalog the lamp was manufactured in the late 1...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
One of Six Kalmar Flushmount Lights, Textured Glass Brass, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of six square flushmount light fixtures by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
A textured ...
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Beautiful Large Chandelier with Textured Glass by Kalmar
By J.T. 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.
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Mid-Century Modern Kalmar Sconce Wall Light 'PAN', Glass Nickel, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A single grand scale vintage icicle glass wall lights model 'PAN' (no. 4519) by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s...
Category
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Pair of Frosted Ice Glass Wall Lamps by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Amazing wall lamps by the Austrian brand Kalmar Franken made in the 1960s. Frosted ice glasses secure to the aluminum frame.
The light requires two E14 light bulbs. Works with bot...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Chrome
One of Three Kalmar Chandeliers Pendant Lights 'Palazzo', Gilt Brass Glass, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of three very exquisit 24-carat gold-plated brass and clear brillant glass hollywood regency light fixtures model 'Palazzo' by J.T....
Category
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate
Donut Wall or Ceiling Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Stunning donut wall or ceiling lamp from the 1960s.
The design creates a spectacular light.
High quality.
Design: J.T. Kalmar
Manufacturer: Franken KG...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal
J.T. Kalmar Brass Chandelier with Textured Ice Glass, Austria, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful brass chandelier by J. T. Kalmar Vienna, Austria, from the 1950s with textured ice glasses on it. White painted base with brass rod and nice brass knobs. In good conditi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Massive J.T. Kalmar "Catena" Murano Glass Chrome Flushmount Chandelier, 1970s (C
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Glamorous chrome and Murano glass flushmount ‘Catena’ by Kalmar. 18 large "ribbons" in clear and bubble Murano glass are suspended from a large chrome backplate. Thirteen E14 sockets...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Pair Large J.T. Kalmar Ice Glass Table Lamps „Frankenberg" w. Illuminated Base
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of beautiful and large table or side lamps, model nr. 1359 called „Frankenberg", manufactured in the 1970s by Kalmar Vienna, Austria. The lamps have wonderful hand blown illum...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
J.T.Kalmar pendant with structure glass vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
J.T.Kalmar pendant with structure glass vienna around 1950s
Brass polished and stove enameled
Original structure glass shade
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Two Kalmar Floor Lamps, Nickel Chrome, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Two floor lamps mod. 'Skop' by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, manufactured in Austria in Mid-Century 1960s. The stand is made of chrome or nickel-plated brass. Newly refurbished lamp shades. V...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass, Chrome, Nickel
Kalmar Vienna Two Tambour Drum Brass & Glass Midcentury Chandeliers, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to two identical and stunning round three-tiered modernist chandeliers, handcrafted by Kalmar Vienna in Austria in the 1960s. Each chandelier features 37 solid textured crystal me...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
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 ...
Category
1970s Austrian Space Age Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large Square Glass Flush Mount J.T. Kalmar, Austria
Located in Rijssen, NL
Clean lines to complement all decors. Amazing large scale square glass flush mount by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured circa 1970, (late 1960s and early 1970s).
Multiple t...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
1 of the 3 Pairs Handmade Brass and Glass Wall Lights or Sconces by J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Large amount of wall lights by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in circa 1960. The wall lights are handmade and high end. Each wall light has a half round wave textured gla...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Floor Lamp 'Glasschaft' 'Engl. 'Glass Rod', No. 2134 by J.T. Kalmar, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
The stand is made of an transparent twisted glass rod which was produced in Italy by Venini. Kalmar had a cooperation with several Italian glass makers located in Murano (e.g. Mazzeg...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Several Small Palmette Gold Brass Structured Wall Lights, 1960s, Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful wall lights were designed in the style of Kalmar, featuring a brass base and a rectangular glass cover in opal and clear glass. The glass cover consists of one layer of bea...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Style Crystal Glass Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Wonderful chandelier from the 1960s.
The 36 beautifully shaped Art Deco glass elements create an impressive, sparkling play of light.
Exceptionally high-quality workmanship.
Very ...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Chandelier 'Soria' by Kalmar, Ice Glass Nickel, 1970, 1 of 3
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of three extra large light fixtures model 'Soria' by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s)....
Category
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal, Nickel, Chrome
Pair of Large Kalmar Floor Lamps 'Glasschaft' no. 2134, Glass Rod Brass, 1960s
By Venini, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of fantastic and rare floor lamps model 'Glasschaft' (engl. 'glass rod'), no. 2134 by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960.
The base is made of polished brass and the stand is made of a twisted clear glass rod which was produced in Italy, very likely from Venini.
Each light has four sockets for medium screw base bulbs type E26/E27. In detail there are three bulbs with max. 60W per bulb and one bulb upwards directed within an aluminium reflector with max. 200W for indirect lighting. These bulbs can be switched on separately with two pull switches. The light works well with LED or filament bulbs.
The lamp shades have been renewed and are covered with a natural white textile. Other colors, sizes and forms of the lamp shades can be customized.
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 Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
1960 Kalmar Swirl 'Citrus' Pendant Lamp Amber Murano Glass & Brass
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant Swirl ’Citrus’ pendant light with heavy amber and clear swirl Murano glass elements on a brass frame. Manufactured by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria in the 1960s.
Design: Carl...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Small Kalmar Chandeliers Citrus Swirl Smoked Glass, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
A pair of gorgeous murano glass pendant lights by Kalmar, 1960s. High quality smoked swirl ice glass, 6 clear twisted crystal glass panels with a light gold dish amber colored stripe...
Category
1960s Austrian Other Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair J.T. Kalmar Brass & Textured Glass Mid-Century Table Lamps, Austria, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of lovely brass and glass table / side / nightstand lamps from the 1950s, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar Vienna Austria. They have nice brass bases with four legs and brass knobs...
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Original Red "Kalmar" Cylinder Wall Lamp
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Original J.T. Kalmar wall lamp "Hakenzylinder" in a beautiful red.
Lampshade in the shape of a Cylinder with a brass swivel arm.
It can be mounted on the wall with adjustable posi...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Wave Glass Gold Wall Light Kalmar, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Beautiful high quality light fixture made by Kalmar, Austria. Manufactured in mid century, circa 1970 (at the end of 1960s and beginning of 1970s).
This wall light features ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Granada Ice Glass Ceiling Lamp from Kalmar, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
This large flush mount ceiling lamps is composed of six thick textured ice glass elements (Granadas), attached to a chrome frame. It uses sixteen E14 small bulbs. The dimensions of e...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Chrome
1 of 2 Kalmar Sputnik Chandeliers Pendant Lights 'RS 12', Aluminum Glass, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of Two rare and fantastic 12-arm atomic chandeliers / pendant lights model "RS 12 Kugel HL" by Kalmar, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970 (at the end of 1960s and beginning ...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Kalmar Granada Flush Mount Chandelier
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful chandelier made of chrome plated brass plate with eight handblown glass shades, each fitted with E14 sockets. Made by. J.T. Kalmar in the 1970s.
Category
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of the 2 Exceptional Huge Seven Tiers J.T Kalmar Ballroom Flush Sculptures
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 exceptional, huge, clean and modern six-tier ballroom flush mount chandeliers by J.T. Kalmar Leuchten from the 1960s. The chandelier consists six layers with a 141 hand bl...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of the 2 Two-tone Brass Glass Wall Light by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Brass wall light by by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in circa 1960. The glass shows a brass glass texture, which gives a diffuse light effect and a nice pattern on ceil...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Steel
Pair of Glass and Brass Light Fixtures Designed by J.T Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
A stunning pair of light fixtures designed by J.T Kalmar, manufactured by Kalmar Franken, Austria in the 1960s.
High-end and handmade design from the 20th century. The large squares ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Table Lamp, Nickel Cut Crystal Glass White Shade, Austria, 1950s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A gorgeous Austrian table or desk by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1950.
The stand is made of a nickel-plated rod decorated with four pieces of cut glass in...
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Large Ice Cube Flush Light by J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Wonderful ice glass ceiling lamp from the 1960s.
The beautifully shaped Murano glass elements spread an impressively sparkling play of light.
Very high-quality workmanship and a real...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair J.T. Kalmar Brass & Leather Mid-Century Table or Side Lamps, Austria, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A matching pair of elegant mid-century table or side lamps from the 1960s. Manufactured by J.T. Kalmar Vienna / Austria. The lights are model „Essen“, model number 1268. They are handmade of brass and very solid. They have a stem / handle, which is covered with hand sewn dark-brown leather. Each light offers two light sources. The lamps are fully working and will come with refurbished lampshades, using the original frame to keep the original dimensions. The lampshades are covered with a beautiful high-quality Cretone fabric with an olive green and yellow-gold "Viennese braid...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
One of Two Brass Sputnik Spider Flush Mount Ceiling Wall Lights by Kalmar, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two 10-arm brass spider flush mount or wall light fixtures by Kalmar, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
The...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Extra Large Midcentury Round Ice Glass Flush Mount by J.T. Kalmar, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-Century Modern flush mount by the Austrian brand made in the 1960s years. There is a golden brass screw secure to the ice glass. The bottom of the lamp is green color.
The lig...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Kalmar Matte Ice Glass Chandelier, Austria, 1960
Located in Bronx, NY
Kalmar chandelier from the 1960s, Austria.
Metal frame holding 18 pieces of thick ice looking glass with a matte organically shape divided into two rows, there is seven original European light...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large Murano Glass Wall Lamp J.T. Kalmar, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Large Murano Glass Wall Lamp J.T. Kalmar, 1960s
The wall lamp come with 2 x E14 / E15 Edison screw fit bulb holder, is wired and in working condition. It runs both on 110/230 Volt. ...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal
One of Two Huge Kalmar Chandeliers, Ice Glass and Nickel, Austria, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two extra large light fixtures model 'SORIA' by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s-early 1970s). Thes...
Category
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Nickel, Metal
Josef Frank J.T. Kalmar Table Lamp Tisch-Überall, Brass & Leather, Austria, 1930
Located in Vienna, AT
A wonderful Viennese Modernism table or desk lamp form the 1930s, designed by Josef Frank for Haus & Garten (Josef Frank und Oskar Wlach) in 1934. The...
Category
1930s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Iron, Wire, Brass
1 of the 6 Ice Glass Wall Sconces with Brass Tone by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 6 beautiful and elegant modern brass toned wall lights or sconces, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design, executed to a very high standard.
Each w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Elegant Midcentury Ice Glass Wall Sconces by J.T. Kalmar, Austria (1960s)
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Oirlo, LI
This set of three stunning midcentury ice glass wall sconces, designed by J.T. Kalmar and manufactured by Kalmar Franken in Austria during the 1960s, exemplifies timeless craftsmansh...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
J. T. Kalmar "Tulipan" Chandelier
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Chandelier with ten bulbs and 41 handblown glass elements made by J.T. Kalmar.
Very good condition with minimal signs of age, such as patina on brass. The glass bulbs have no damage....
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Up to 4 Kalmar Vienna Frosted Ice Glass Panel Sconces Modernist Wall Lamps 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to four identical wall lamps, manufactured by Kalmar Austria in the 1960s, which where sold and priced per piece. Chrome-plated bases, each lamp has three square frosted ice glass...
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Austrian Glass and Metal Wall Lights Sconces by J. T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of minimalist glass and metal wall sconces by J. T. Kalmar for Franken KG.
Austria
Category
Late 20th Century Austrian Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Metal
Austrian Midcentury Ice-Glass Blocks Chandelier by Kalmar, Model "Sierra", 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Lovely Austrian Midcentury "Kalmar" chandelier, model "Sierra". This fixture was made during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar.
This chandelier is composed by 8 units of Ice-Glass block...
Category
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Kalmar Tulipan Flush Mount Lights, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Two beautiful 'Tulipan' flushmount lights or chandeliers by Kalmar Austria, manufactured in MidCentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
The name Tulipan derives from the tul...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Large Austrian Granada Flush Light by J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Wonderful ice glass ceiling lamp from the 1960s.
The beautifully shaped Murano glass elements create an impressively sparkling play of light.
Very high-quality workmanship and a real...
Category
1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large Square Kalmar Flush Mount Light Fixture or Sconce 'Cubus', 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large and square light fixture model 'Cubus' (German 'Würfel') by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
It is made of a polished stainless chromium steel (similar to chrome) backplate and frosted cubic cast glass lamp...
Category
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Chrome, Stainless Steel
Pair of J.T. Kalmar Ice Glass Sconces Wall Lamps 60's
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in taranto, IT
Rare pair of ice glass wall lamp by j.t. kalmar, about 1965, ice and purple color.
Measures: Height cm 36, width cm 11, depth cm 9
Very good conditions, glass parts without any scr...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Iron
1 of the 6 Glass and Brass Light Fixtures Designed by J.T Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
A stunning pair of light fixtures designed by J.T Kalmar, manufactured by Kalmar Franken, Austria in the 1960s.
High-end and handmade design from the 20th century. The square of whit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
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 Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Viennese Kalmar Brass and Glass Table Lamps, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
Viennese Kalmar brass and glass table lamps, 1950s.
Original condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Brass Kalmar Modern Ice Glass Pedant, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
High-end and elegant modern pendant light, manufactured by Kalmar, Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design and heavy quality. The light fixture has eight sockets and two layers of extrem...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Kalmar citrus swirl Sconces, Vienna Austria, 1970
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of Kalmar Citrus swirl sconces 1970s Vienna Austria, A white frame with brass finials holding Three individual pieces of clear glass with amber swirl in the center of each glas...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
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