1960s Set of Four Brass Sconces by J.T Kalmar for Mazzega
View Similar Items
1960s Set of Four Brass Sconces by J.T Kalmar for Mazzega
About the Item
- Creator:J.T. Kalmar (Designer),Mazzega (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 15.75 in (40 cm)Width: 5.91 in (15 cm)Depth: 3.15 in (8 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 4
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1963
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Saint-Ouen, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU985810901941
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.
- 1960s Pair of Gaetano Sciolari Brass SconcesBy Gaetano SciolariLocated in Saint-Ouen, FRComposed of a square wall plate on which rests a rectangular plate supporting the two light arms placed on either side of the sconce. Each sconce is fitted with two cylindrical off-w...Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsBrass
Sold$2,638 / set - Pair of 1960s 'Foliage' Sconces by Maison FlorArtBy Maison Flor Art 1Located in Saint-Ouen, FRPair of 1960's 'Foliage' sconces by Maison FlorArt composed of gilt iron foliage. Composed of a round wall support on which rests 3 fine upward-moving stems ...Category
Vintage 1960s French Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsMetal
- 1960s Large Pair of Sconces by Maison FlorArtBy Maison FlorArtLocated in Saint-Ouen, FRThe set is composed of a stylized bouquet held at its base by a "écusson" forming the wall base decorated with 3 small leaves in the lower part. The bouquet is composed of 3 long ste...Category
Vintage 1960s French Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsMetal
$2,638 / set - 1960 Pair of gilded brass sconces by Gaetano SciolariBy Gaetano SciolariLocated in Saint-Ouen, FRComposed of a long wall support formed by a gilded brass half-cylinder on which rests 3 supports located at the center of the central stem and distributed on each side of the sconce ...Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsBrass
- 1960s Pair of Gilded Bronze Arlus SconcesBy ArlusLocated in Saint-Ouen, FRElegant ormolu sconces designed by Arlus in the 1960s. Composed of a wall branch with two stylized branches in gilded bronze, the larger branch receives the light arm and is clad w...Category
Vintage 1960s French Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsBronze
Sold$3,078 / set - 1960s Pair of Jean Rene Caillette Swivel Wall Sconces, Ed PascotBy Jean Rene CailetteLocated in Saint-Ouen, FRComposed of a round wall support on which is placed a long rod ending in a rotating cylinder acting as a light source, allowing it to be positioned as required, all in silver chromed...Category
Vintage 1960s French Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsChrome, Steel
- A pair of J.T. Kalmar Leaf Sconces, 1960sBy J.T. KalmarLocated in Rijssen, NLA pair of J.T. Kalmar leaf sconces. Chrome center with two panels of glass surrounding both sides. White back plate. Thick glass with opaque lines in leaf pattern. Minimalistic desi...Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsMetal, Chrome
$1,033 / set - Set of Four Sconces w/ Clear Murano Glass by Mazzega, 1960sBy MazzegaLocated in Los Angeles, CASet of four Italian sconces with clear Murano glass panels with textured granular effect produced in “Graniglia” technique mounted on brass frame, by Mazzega, made in Italy in the 19...Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsMurano Glass
- Set of Glass and Brass Light Fixtures Designed by J.T Kalmar, Austria, 1960sBy J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar LightingLocated in Rijssen, NLA stunning set of light fixtures designed by J.T Kalmar, manufactured by Kalmar Franken, Austria in the 1960s. High-end and handmade design from...Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsBrass, Cut Steel
- J.T. Kalmar Murano Glass Brass Sconces, Austria, 1960By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar LightingLocated in Rijssen, NLElegant J.T. Kalmar wall sconces featuring thick white and clear swirl glass on a gilded brass base. Manufactured by the company Kalmar in Austria, Europe around 1960. Minimalistic d...Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsBrass
- Set of Five Mid-Century Modernist Sconce or Flush Mount by J.T Kalmar, 1960sBy J.T. KalmarLocated in Almelo, NLThis set of five Mid-Century Modernist sconces or wall ceiling flush mounts was designed by J.T Kalmar in Vienna Austria 1960s. It features a brass frame and frosted curved cut-glass...Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
MaterialsBrass
- Pair of Grand J.T. Kalmar "Palazzo" Wall Sconces, Vienna, 1960sBy J.T. KalmarLocated in Wiesbaden, HessenBeautiful pair of wall sconces by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, 1960s. The fixtures are made of each six heavy ice Murano glass elements hanging on a gilt brass frame. Socket: Ea...Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsAbalone, Glass