Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Creator: Kalmar Lighting
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...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Large Austrian Midcentury Glass "Catena" Chandelier by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Marvelous, stunning and large Austrian midcentury chandelier from 1970s, model "Catena". This chandelier was made during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar.
This fixture is composed by 3...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
One of Two Kalmar Chandeliers or Pendant Lights 'Florida', Glass and Brass, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One 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...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Brass
Amazing Large Pendant Lamp by Adolf Loos for Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Very rare and large pendant lamp by Adolf Loos from the 1950s.
The high-quality materials, such as the new seagrass lampshade, make this lamp a unique design object.
It creates a ver...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Stunning Murano Pendant Light in style of Carlo Nason by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful floral pendant light with two hand-made Brown and Clear Murano glass petals which are supported by a metal frame, in style of Carlo Nason for Kalmar, in the 1970s
Heavy qu...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Murano Glass
Murano Glass Chandelier Designed by Kalmar, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning Murano smoked glass chandelier designed by Kalmar , Austria manufactured in the 1960s.
The chandelier is composed of 4 thick Murano glass elements attached to a metal fram...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
1 of 2 Kalmar Tulipan Chandeliers Pendant Lights, Glass Nickel White Metal, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two large and fantastic light fixtures model Tulipan 73 HL by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
Two lights are ...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Mid-Century Modern Kalmar Pendant Light Chandelier 'Florida', Glass Brass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A gorgeous high quality pendant light fixture model 'Florida' by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
The lamp is made of polishe...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Brass
1 of 2 Kalmar 'Tulipan' Flush Mount Lights Chandeliers, Glass White Metal, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two 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 price is ...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass
1 of 2 Stunning Murano Pendant Light Designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful floral pendant light with four hand-made clear and smoked Murano glass petals which are supported by a metal frame, designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, in the 1970s
Heavy ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Murano Glass
1 of the 2 Purple Clear Pendant Lamps by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 beautiful mid century Carlo Nason for Kalmar, Austria. Floral pendants in clear and purple tinted mazzega murano glass.
Four individual glass murano leaves mounted on a me...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
1 of 3 Petite Tronchi Murano Glass Flush mount light Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1960s
Two tiers gather many structured Murano glasses, beautifully refracting the light with very heavy quality.
High quality and in very...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Large White Glass Pendant Light by Kalmar-Fazzoletto, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning glass Pendant light by Kalmar -Name of this Serie: Fazzoletto , made in the 1970s
Nice structured glass, beautifully refracting the light.
High quality and in very good cond...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Murano Glass
Large Chandelier Pendant Light 'Florida' by J.T. Kalmar, Glass and Brass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large, fantastic, beautiful and high quality pendant light fixture model 'Florida' by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
The ...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
1 of 2 Petite Rare Pagoda Glass Flush mount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 wonderful rare petite flush mounts with onion-shaped glasses. 12 hand-blown glasses suspended on a gold-painted metal frame.
Best of design from the 1960s by Kalmar, Austria. ...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Kalmar 'Tulipan' Glass Flush Mount Light Chandelier, 1970s, 1 of 2
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large and fantastic "Tulipan" flush mount light fixture by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
Two lights are availabl...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass
1 of 6 Large Tulipan Glass Flush Mount / Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful onion-shaped -Tulipan glass chandelier or flush mount. A large number of hand-blown glasses are suspended on a white-painted metal frame and brass center rod.
Best of desig...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Kalmar Pendant Light Chandelier 'Citrus', Brass Amber Glass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A gorgeous penant light model 'Citrus' by Austrian light maker J.T. Kalmar, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). The ligh...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass
1 of 3 Ice Glass Pendant Lights by J.T. Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful 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...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Murano Smoked Glass Pendant Light Citrus by Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1970s.
Smoked swirl ice glass, clear twisted crystal glass panels with a light goldish amber-colored stripe in it.
High quality and in very good c...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Murano Glass
1 of 2 Extra Large Tulipan Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful onion-shaped -Tulipan glass chandelier. 155 hand-blown glasses suspended on a white painted metal frame.
Best of design from the 1960s by Kalmar, Austria. High quality of t...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Murano Glass
Large 1960s Carlo Nason for Mazzega Four Petal Murano Glass "Flower" Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A stunning and eye-catching chandelier which captures a different carefree era with its retro four glass petal "flower" shaped design. Whimsical and dramatic but elegant as well as ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass
J.T. Kalmar Exquisite Curved Mid-Century Brass Chandelier, Vienna, 1940s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautifully curved and sculptural modernist brass chandelier with three arms, crafted by J.T. Kalmar in Vienna, Austria. This exquisite piece dates back to the 1940s or early 1950s...
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Extra Large Chandelier Pendant Light Kalmar 'Tulipan', Murano Glass Brass, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two huge and fantastic light fixtures model Tulipan HL 155 by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
The name Tulipa...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass
1 of 3 Large Tulipan Glass Flush Mount or Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 3 Wonderful onion-shaped -Tulipan glass chandelier or flush mount. A large number of hand-blown glasses were suspended on a white painted metal frame and brass canopy.
Best of d...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Large Tronchi Murano Glass Chandelier Design Venini for Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Murano glass chandelier designed by Venini for Kalmar, 1960s
Three tiers brass structure gather many structured glasses, beautifully refracting the light very heavy quality...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
1 of 2 Large Rare Murano Ice Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1960s
Three tiers structure gathering 22 structured glasses, beautifully refracting the light very heavy quality.
High quality and in ...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Murano Glass
Kalmar Atomium Sputnik Chandelier Pendant Light 'RS 14', Alu Glass, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic and rare 14-arm chandelier / pendant light by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970 (late 1960s - early 1970s).
It is made of polished aluminum and ha...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Nickel, Chrome
Large Austrian Midcentury Glass "Catena" Chandelier by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Marvelous, stunning and large Austrian midcentury chandelier from 1970s, model "Catena". This chandelier was made during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar.
This fixture is composed by 3...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Large Tronchi Murano Glass Flush mount Design Venini for Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large Stunning Murano glass chandelier made by Kalmar, Austria 1960s
Three tiers gather many structured glasses, beautifully refracting the light very heavy quality.
High quality an...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
1 of 3 Large Murano Ice Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1960s
Two tiers structure gathering 18 structured glasses, beautifully refracting the light very heavy quality.
High quality and in very g...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Murano Glass
Kalmar Lighting Chandelier Glass Ice First Chrome Structure, Austria, 1970
Located in La xara, VC
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 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Glass
J.T Kalmar Large Kiriglas Glass Pendant Lamp Ceiling Light, Austria circa 1965
Located in Vienna, AT
J.T Kalmar Large Kiriglas Glass Pendant Lamp Ceiling Light, Austria circa 1965. Large 26" glass pendant "Kiriglass" by J.T Kalmar. Elegant glass shade blending white and clear glass....
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Chrome
Kalmar Chrome Sputnik Ceiling Fixture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Kalmar Atomic Aluminum Chandelier. Round lightbulbs make the fixture anything you want it to be! white, clear or even round balls with 1/2 chrome tops ...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome
1 of 5 Large Murano Ice Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1960s
Two tiers structure gathering 18 structured glasses, beautifully refracting the light very heavy quality.
High quality and in very...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Murano Glass
Smoked Glass Citrus Chandelier from J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Stunning CITRUS chandelier by Kalmar from the 1960s.
The 18 beautifully shaped and heavy smoked glass elements spread an impressive sparkling play of light.
High quality.
Design: J....
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
1 of 3 Large Tulipan Glass Flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful onion-shaped -Tulipan glass Flush mount light. Twenty-four hand-blown glasses suspended on a white colored metal frame.
Best of design from the 1960s by Kalmar, Austria. Hi...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Murano Glass
Mid-Century Kalmar Chandelier Pendant Light 'Catena', Chrome Murano Glass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large and fantastic Mid-Century modern light fixture model 'Catena' by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufatured in 1970s-1980s.
It consists of a polished chrome frame with 30 organic and...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Stainless Steel, Chrome
1 of 3 Stunning Murano Pendant Light Designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful floral pendant light with four hand-made clear and smoked Murano glass petals which are supported by a metal frame, designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, in the 1970s
Heavy ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Murano Glass
Mid-Century Kalmar 'Flower' Petals Mazzega Murano Glass Pendant Light
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large (62cm in diameter) vintage midcentury smoked and clear glass hanging pendant lamp or light fixture by Austrian lighting manufacturer Kalmar, circa late 1970s. Featuring three l...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
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 Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Beautiful Two Tier Kalmar Lucite Ice Glass Chandelier Pendant, Austria, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful and rare chandelier or pendant light by Kalmar Leuchten, Austria. An original mid-century vintage piece manufactured in the 1960s. It is made of aluminum , metal and Lucite...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass
Pair of Kalmar Glass Chandeliers Pendant Lights, Blue Amber Glass Nickel, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of rare and gorgeous pendant light fixtures by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
Each lamp is made of clear, blue and amber...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Chrome, Nickel
1 of 3 Gilt Brass, Murano Glass Chandelier Palazzo, Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful gilt brass chandelier comprises crystal Murano glass pieces on a gilded brass frame. It’s made by Kalmar (Series: Palazzo), Austria, manufactured, circa 1970-1979.
4 tiers...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
1 of 6 Large Tulipan Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful onion shaped -Tulipan glass chandelier. 73 hand blown glasses suspended on white painted metal frame and brass center rod.
Best of design from the 1960s by Kalmar, Austria....
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Murano Glass
Large Murano Pendant Lights by Kalmar, circa 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 6 Large Murano pendant lights designed by Kalmar, circa 1960s
Heavy quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to us...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
1 of the 3 Kalmar Modern Ice Glass Pendants, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 3 beautiful and elegant modern chandeliers, manufactured by Kalmar Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design, each chandelier has 6 sockets and two layers of extremely stylish tex...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
1 of 2 Large Tulipan Glass Flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful onion-shaped -Tulipan glass chandelier. 30 hand-blown glasses suspended on a white painted metal frame.
Best of design from the 1960s by Kalmar, Austria. High quality of th...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Murano Glass
Kalmar Tulipan Chandelier Pendant Light, Glass Nickel White Metal, 1970s, 1 of 2
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large and fantastic light fixture model Tulipan 73 HL by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
Two lights are available....
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Stunning Murano Pendant Light Designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful floral pendant light with four hand-made clear and smoked Murano glass petals which are supported by a metal frame, designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Murano Glass
Large 10-Arm Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, Brass and Textured Pressed Glass, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A beautiful and large 10-armed light fixture by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1960 (late 1950s to early 1960s).
It consists of a frame made of solid, poli...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Smoked Glass Citrus Chandelier from J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Stunning CITRUS chandelier by Kalmar from the 1960s.
The 6 beautifully shaped and heavy smoked glass elements create an impressive, sparkling play of light.
High quality.
Design: J....
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
1 of 2 Stunning Brass, Murano Glass Light Fixture, Kalmar, Austria, 1970
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful brass light fixture made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1970-1979.
Great structure gathering many structured glasses in leaves form, beautifully refracting the l...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Brass
Pair of Large J.T.Kalmar Tulipan Chandeliers, Vienna, circa 1960s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful pair of large Mid-Century Modern Tulipan chandeliers by J.T.Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, circa 1960s.
The chandeliers are made of white lacquered metal and brass frame with b...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass, Metal
Mid-Century J.T. Kalmar Modernist Glass Tube Brass Pendant Lamp, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful pendant lamp from the 1950s, produced by J.T. Kalmar Vienna. Brass hardware with a tube made of yellow/amber textured glass. In very g...
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Kalmar Tulipan semi flush mount 1960, Austria
Located in Bronx, NY
Kalmar Tulipan semi flush mount, Vienna Austria 1960, Numerous blown glass elements which are highly saturated with tiny air bubbles , The glass elements are held by brass finials on...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass
J.T. KALMAR Uplight Ceiling Brass Lamp, Chandelier, Mod. 8585, 1960s, Austria
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern 'UFO' ceiling light, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar in 1960's, Austria, Vienna. This chandelier is a striking appearance in every room. Elegant shape and hi...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass
Kalmar Mid-Century Modern Amber Crystal Murano Glass Tronchi Chandelier, 1980s
Located in Murano, Venezia
The chandelier you see in the photo is a vintage chandelier, designed in 1980 by Kalmar. It is composed of 49 elements called pipe-trunks and inside we find 5 bulbs that create wonde...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Huge Kalmar Chandelier 'Finger', Textured Ice Glass and Nickel, Austria, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An extra large light fixture model 'FINGER' by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s-early 1970s).
A white painted metal frame holds a lot of textured ...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Nickel
Original murano glass chandelier by J. Kalmar, Austria 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Amazing original vintage Kalmar chandelier with thick textured glass pendants — each one resembles elongated icicles. Handmade glass, metal mount with natural patina. Austria, the 19...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Murano Glass
1 of the 2 Large Kalmar Chandeliers Citrus Swirl Smoked Glass, Austria, 1969
Located in Rijssen, NL
high quality murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1960s smoked swirl ice glass, clear twisted crystal glass panels with a light gold dish amber colored stripe in it.
Kalmar was the mo...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Mid-century Modern chandeliers and pendants for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern chandeliers and pendants for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage chandeliers and pendants created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern chandeliers and pendants made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Germany pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original chandeliers and pendants, popular names associated with this style include Fabio Ltd, J.T. Kalmar, Gaetano Sciolari, and Kalmar Lighting. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee.