Pair of Kalmar Style Pendant Lights, Smoked Glass and Brass, 1970s
View Similar Items
Pair of Kalmar Style Pendant Lights, Smoked Glass and Brass, 1970s
About the Item
- Creator:J.T. Kalmar (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 39.38 in (100 cm)Diameter: 17.72 in (45 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1970
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Rijssen, NL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2436324417622
J.T. Kalmar
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 (J.T.) 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, J.T. 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 State Opera, the Burgtheater, Vienna stock exchange and other sites.
Under the guidance of Rudolf Calice, J.T. 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 J.T. Kalmar lighting that includes chandeliers, wall lights, floor lamps and other fixtures.
- Pair of Kalmar Style Pendant Lights, Smoked Glass and Brass, 1970sBy J.T. KalmarLocated in Rijssen, NLA nice pair of pendant lights in the style of Kalmar. Three smoked tone murano glasses are mounted on a brass fixture. The hand blown leaves are refracting the light in a beautiful w...Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsBrass
- 1 of the 3 Kalmar Chandelier Pendant Lights, Smoked Glass and Brass, 1970sBy J.T. KalmarLocated in Rijssen, NLA very nice pendant light by Kalmar Franken KG manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970. Three smoke or smoked tone Murano glasses are mounted on a brass fixture. The crystal leaves ar...Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsBrass
- 1 of the 2 Kalmar Style Pendant Lights, Clear Glass and Brass, 1970sBy J.T. KalmarLocated in Rijssen, NLA nice pair of pendant lights in the style of Kalmar. Three clear murano glasses are mounted on a brass fixture. The hand blown leaves are refracting the light in a beautiful way. I...Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsBrass
- 1 of 3 Ice Glass Pendant Lights by J.T. Kalmar, 1970sBy Kalmar Lighting, J.T. KalmarLocated in Rijssen, NLBeautiful and elegant modern pendant lights, manufactured by Kalmar, Austria in the 1970s. High end simplistic design. Each light has brass sockets and one layer of extremely stylis...Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsBrass
- Kalmar Chandelier Pendant Light, Amber Glass and Brass, 1970sBy J.T. KalmarLocated in Rijssen, NLA very nice pendant light by Kalmar Franken KG manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970. Three smoke or amber tone Murano glasses are mounted on a brass fixture. The crystal leaves ar...Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsBrass
- Pair of Modern Kalmar Brass Two-Tiered Ice Glass Pendant Chandeliers, 1970sBy J.T. KalmarLocated in Rijssen, NLPair of beautiful and elegant modern brass chandeliers, manufactured by Kalmar Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design, each chandelier has two layers of extremely stylish textured solid...Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsGold Plate, Steel
- 1 of 2 Monumental Kalmar Sputnik Chandeliers Pendant Lights, Glass Brass, 1970sBy J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar LightingLocated in Hausmannstätten, ATOne 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...Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsAluminum, Gold, Brass
- Pair of Kalmar 'Tulipan' Chandeliers Pendant Lights, 1970sBy J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar LightingLocated in Hausmannstätten, ATA set of two rare 'Tulipan' glass pendant chandeliers by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in Midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). The name Tulipan derives fr...Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsMetal
- One of Four Huge Kalmar Chandeliers Pendant Lights, Brass Glass, 1970sBy J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar LightingLocated in Hausmannstätten, ATOne of four extremely rare Sputnik or atomic light fixture 'RS 16 HL' by J.T. Kalmar, manufactured in midcentury, Austria, circa 1970 (late 1960...Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsAluminum, Brass
- Pair of Kalmar 'Tulipan' Flush Mount Lights Chandeliers, Glass Brass Metal 1970sBy J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar LightingLocated in Hausmannstätten, ATA pair of large and fantastic "Tulipan" flush mount light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). The name Tulip...Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
MaterialsMetal, Brass
- Set of Two Globe Pendant Lights, Brass and Smoked Glass, 1970sBy Glashütte LimburgLocated in Almelo, NLSet of two pendants, in colored glass and brass, Germany, 1970s. Large globe shaped pendants with smoked glass spheres. The brass fixture beautif...Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsBrass
- One of Two Kalmar Chandeliers or Pendant Lights 'Florida', Glass and Brass, 1970By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar, Fontana Arte, VeniniLocated in Hausmannstätten, ATOne of two beautiful and handmade high quality pendant light fixtures model 'Florida' by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). The...Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsCrystal, Brass
