Kalmar Floor Lamp Brutalist Glass and Brass, circa 1970s, German

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Kalmar Floor Lamp Brutalist Glass and Brass, circa 1970s, German

About the Item

Kalmar floor lamp, Brutalist glass and brass, likely by Richard Essig Besigheim, circa 1970s, German. This floor lamp has been gently cleaned while respecting the vintage patina. It is newly rewired with gold silk cable, new plug, earthed, PAT tested and ready to use. This lamp is compatible with other countries although it may be necessary to purchase different light bulbs suitable to local electricity. It is possible to use this lamp with a dimmer switch on the wall. Light bulbs included. The modernist form, molded glass segments and metalic surfaces are features of the designs by Richard Essig Besigheim. In this example, the toned solid brass gives an elegant presence to the Brutalist form & textures. This floor lamp has great sculptural presence with its large proportions. It would suit a range of interiors such as Art Deco, modernist, Hollywood Regency, 1970s glamour or contemporary. The tubular frame is composed of eight textured clear glass cylinder shades in the Brutalist style simulating ice. Each segment is separated with a decorative solid brass band. At the top there is a decorative brass column of the same length as the glass shades to finish the design. From inside this brass portion of the frame raises one thinner bar towards the three lamp holders above. The round base at the bottom is also in solid polished brass, and weighted for great stability. The electrical cables run hidden inside the column to the three gilt metal lamp holders, one facing upwards and two facing downwards for evenly distributed light. Each lamp holder carries one standard big screw E 27 light bulb up to 100 Watts each. Presently fitted and photographed with E 27 Candle clear bulbs of 25 Watts which are included in this price. There is a pull cord switch at the centre of the lamp holders. This allows control of the light from this comfortable position rather than bending down to the floor. This vintage floor lamp has the original extra large vintage cream colour fabric drum shade with a fabric trim present. The shade is fitted to the top of the frame by a solid brass decorative finial that screw to the top of the frame. Three round metal washers add stability to the shade. This floor lamp has been fully newly rewired and PAT tested with earthed gold-tone silk cable and new black plug. It can be used with a dimmer switch on the wall plate. This lamp is in very good condition and the frame is sound. The glass portions are in very good condition with no loses or cracks. The clear lacquer is present on the brass surfaces and there is no dents. There is a warm antique patina developed on the brass and tiny marks on the white lacquer in line with age and use. Additional dimensions: Total height with shade is 188 cm. Height of frame (to finial) without shade is 188 cm. Diameter of the base is 27 cm. The shade has height: 60 cm and diameter 50.5 cm. Kalmar Lighting History: Kalmar was founded in Vienna in 1881 by Julius Kalmar. Initially the company specialized in handcrafted objects of cast bronze.

Creator:
J.T. Kalmar (Manufacturer),Richard Essig (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 74.02 in (188 cm)Width: 19.89 in (50.5 cm)Depth: 19.89 in (50.5 cm)
Style:
Brutalist (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Brass,Glass
Place of Origin:
Germany
Period:
1970-1979
Date of Manufacture:
1970
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. The clear lacquer is present on the brass surfaces and there is no dents. There is a warm antique patina developed on the brass & tiny marks on the white lacquer in line with age and use.
Seller Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: 110351stDibs: LU2217310901331

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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.