By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A large brass five-light chandelier manufactured in Austria in the 1950's designed by Josef Frank for Kalmar. Five curved brass lamp arms with the five original pleated silk lamp shades. Under each shade one E27 brass socket for medium or large screw base bulbs. LED bulbs can also be used. This beautiful and rare piece is in fine vintage condition, brass with beautiful aging patina, original lamp shades are also in good condition.
The actual total height is 33.5" / 85 cm. This height can be shortened.
Minimum height: 24" / 61 cm
Diameter: 30" / 76 cm
Each Lamp shade: Height 10.25" / Diameter 7" (26 cm x 18 cm).
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, son of the original founder, studied under the renowned Austrian architect and designer Josef Hoffmann.
In the following years the company realized modern lighting concepts and designs. Kalmar worked together with the Austrian Werkbund and the most important Austrian architects like Josef Frank, Oskar Wlach, Oswald Haerdtl, Clemens Holzmeister, Ernst Plischke...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Satin Flush Mount Lighting