Mid-Century Modern Lighting
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: J.T. Kalmar
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 Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pendant Light Chandelier 'Gavotte' by J.T. Kalmar, Brass Parchment Shades, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic pendant light model 'Gavotte' no. '3762/M 6' by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, ca. 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
Parchment lampshades hang ...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair Wall Lights Sconces 'Soldanella', J.T. Kalmar, Brass Parchment Shades, 1960
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of Mid-Century Modern wall lamps model 'Soldanella' no. 4331/1. by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured ca. 1960 (1950s - 1960s).
A brass wall arm holds a lampshade made of par...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Austrian Mid-Century Pair of "Citrus" Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and stunning Austrian Mid-Century "Kalmar" Wall Sconces, model "Citrus" 4663/2. These Sconces were desiigned and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Franken KG....
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large & Marvelous Shape Austria Kalmar Chandelier Iced Murano Glass & Nickel
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Lisse, NL
Large Mid-Century Kalmar Chandelier with Iced Murano Glass and Nickel, Austria/Italy, 1960s.
This stunning Mid-Century chandelier, attributed to Kalmar, is a rare find from the 1960...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel, Wire
Amazing Large Ice Glass Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar, Bakalowits & Söhne, Wiener Werkstätte, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Rupert Nikoll
Located in München, DE
Extremely beautiful and large chandelier from the 1960s.
The very beautifully shaped Murano glass elements spread an impressive sparkling light game.
Very high quality workmanship an...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Austrian Mid-Century "Citrus" Murano Glass Wall Sconce by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and pretty Austrian Mid-Century "Kalmar" Wall Sconce, model "Citrus" 4663/2. This Sconce was designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Franken KG. Excell...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
1 of the 2 Pairs of Brass and Brown Glass Hand Blown Murano Glass Wall Lights
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of high end wall sconces made of hand blown clear and opal and brown (smoked) Murano glass on a messing hardware designed and produced by J.T. Kalmar, Austria in the 1960s. Mini...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Austrian Mid-Century Pair of "Citrus" Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and stunning Austrian Mid-Century "Kalmar" Wall Sconces, model "Citrus" 4663/2. These Sconces were desiigned and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Franken KG....
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, 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 ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Extra Large Square Glass Flush Mount by J.T. Kalmar, Europe, Austria, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Clean lines to complement all decors. Amazing large scale square glass flush mount by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in circa 1970, (late 1960s and early 1970s).
Multipl...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Austrian Midcentury Pair of Murano Glass "Fuente" Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Unique, beautiful and cool Austrian Midcentury Wall Sconces by Kalmar, model 4566.02 "Fuente" . These Sconces were designed and manfactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Fran...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair Wall Lights Sconces 'Soldanella', J.T. Kalmar, Brass Parchment Shades, 1960
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of Mid-Century Modern wall lamps model 'Soldanella' no. 4331/1. by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured ca. 1960 (1950s - 1960s).
A brass wall arm holds a lampshade made of par...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
2 hight adjustable J.T.Kalmar table lamps with fabric shades vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
2 hight adjustable J.T.Kalmar table lamps with fabric shades vienna around 1950s
Brass polished and stove enameled
The fabric shades are replaced ( new )
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1 of 4 Large Murano Ice Glass Wall Light by Kalmar Cube, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 4 large Murano ice glass wall lights by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1960s.
The wall light is composed of a 1 thick Murano glass cube attached to a chrome metal frame.
...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
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...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
One of Two Huge Chandeliers Kalmar 'Tulipan', Murano Glass Brass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two extra large and fantastic light fixtures model Tulipan HL 155 by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
Two ligh...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Counterweight Pendant Light by J.T. Kalmar, Josef Frank, Brass Wicker, 1950s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare and fantastic height adjustable brass counter balance pendant lamp with a wicker lampshade model 'Kugel-Dreierzug' no. 2514 by J.T. Kalmar manufactured in midcentury in 1950s....
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Glass Sconce Wall Light Prism, Blue Amber Smoke Art Glass Nickel, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A gorgeous and ultra rare wall light model 'Prisma' (engl. 'Prism'), no. 4682 by Austrian lighting manufacturer Kalmar, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970.
Only one light is avai...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Nickel
1 of the 8 of Large Tulipan Wall Lamps or Sconces by J.T. Kalmar 'H 21.2', 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 8 unique elegant 'Tulipan' glass wall sconces by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s-early 1970s). With tulip shaped hand blown ...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Kalmar Chandelier or Flush Mount Light Brass Curved Textured Glass, 1960, 1 of 3
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A brass and glass basket light fixture by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
Three fixtures are available. The price is...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Kalmar Flush Mount Ceiling Light 'Catena', Patinated Brass Murano Glass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic Mid-Century modern light fixture model 'Catena' by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufatured in 1970s.
It consists of a polished brass plate with great patina and 18 organic and ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
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...
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Austrian Vintage Sculptural Murano Glass Wall Light Sconce by Kalmar 60s
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of organic clear blown Murano glass sconce by J.T. Kalmar.
Austria, 1960s.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
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 ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Mid-Century Modern Chandelier, Brass and Textured Glass, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large and fantastic light fixture by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
The light consist of a white painted metal fr...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
J. T. Kalmar Ice Glass Wall Sconce, Germany 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Textured ice glass wall light with brass details. Designed and manufactured at J. T. Kalmar in Germany during the 1960s in a style reminiscent of Carl Fagerlund. Measurements: 23 x 1...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
J.T. Kalmar Midcentury Brass Wall Light, Sconce, Brass Pins, 1950s, Austria
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Modernist wall sconces made by J. T. Kalmar in the 1950s. The light is made of polished brass and the lampshades are made of acrylic glass. The faceted acrylic glass provid...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Custom-made Pendant Light Chandelier J.T. Kalmar, Copper Plexiglass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An extra large and custom-made Mid-Century Modern pendant light fixture by Austrian lighting maker J.T. Kalmar, manufactured in 1977.
The original invoice from Kalmar from 1977 is av...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Copper
Kalmar Chandelier or Flush Mount Light Brass Curved Textured Glass, 1960, 1 of 3
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A brass and glass basket light fixture by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
Three fixtures are available. The price is...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
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 ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Massive J.T. Kalmar "Catena" Murano Glass Brass Flush Mount Chandelier, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Glamorous brass and Murano glass flushmount ‘Catena’ by Kalmar. 18 large "ribbons" in clear and bubble Murano glass are suspended from a large chrome back plate. Thirteen E14 sockets...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of the 6 Square Glass and Brass Light Fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the three light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in circa 1960.
Each square wall light has a square brass back plate with a square milkglass on top. The...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Two J.T. Kalmar Vienna „Billy TL“ White Mid-Century Table Desk Lamps, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to two beautiful vintage Modernist lamps from the 1950s, sold and priced individually. This is the "Billy TL" model, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar in Vienna, Austria. These wonderfu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Custom-made Pendant Light Chandelier J.T. Kalmar, Copper Plexiglass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An extra large and custom-made Mid-Century Modern pendant light fixture by Austrian lighting maker J.T. Kalmar, manufactured in 1977.
The original invoice from Kalmar from 1977 is av...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Copper
Large Brass and Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp by Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame with opaline glass shade, fitted with one E27 socket up to 200W. Designed by Oswald Haerdtl in the 1950 for J.T. Kalmar. The lamp was created especially for public places...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large J.T. Kalmar Chandelier, Brass Textured Glass, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large glass and brass chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
The fixture is made of a black painted metal center piece which holds 12 arms made of solid polished brass which has an aged surface in a rich and warm tone and lovely patina. The textured and curved glass lamp...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Multiple Austrian Clear Glass Pendant Lamps by J.T. Kalmar, 1950
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
25x identical square clear glass pendant lights by J. T. Kalmar, Austria with chrome hardware. Newly rewired, one bulb per light (e14 with 60W). They are in excellent condition, the...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
One of Four Kalmar 'Tulipan' Wall Lights Sconces, Blown Bubble Glass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of for large 'Tulipan' glass wall light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
The name Tulipan derives fro...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, 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...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair Of Wall Lights Model "Florida" by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of exclusive wall lights model "Florida" by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970, (at the end of 1960s and beginning of 1970s).
Handmade and hi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Gold Plate
J.T. Kalmar 2x Dornstab Adjustable Floor Lamp, Brass, Walnut, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to two beautiful "Dornstab" floor lamps, we offer a matching one in our other listing. Designed and executed by J.T. Kalmar Vienna Austria. The conical lampshade is adjustable to ...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Textured Glass Wall Lights by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the four light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in circa 1960. The glass shows a beautiful wave texture, which gives a diffuse light effect and a nice pa...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Several Green Hand Blown Flush Mounts, Sconces from J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
This glass wall sconces or ceiling lights executed in hand blown green and clear Murano glass and chrome hardware are produced by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, in the 1960s. Illuminates beau...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Kalmar Flush Mount Ceiling Light 'Catena', Patinated Brass Murano Glass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic Mid-Century modern light fixture model 'Catena' by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufatured in 1970s.
It consists of a polished brass plate with great patina and 18 organic and ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
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...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Nickel
Patinated Brass Uplight Bowl Chandelier Pendant Light by J.T. Kalmar, 1960
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large polished brass bowl up light chandelier / pendant light by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
The fixture is made of so...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
1 of 4 Large Murano Ice Glass Wall Light by Kalmar Cube, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 4 large Murano ice glass wall lights by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1960s.
The wall light is composed of a 1 thick Murano glass cube attached to a chrome metal frame.
...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
1 of the 12 Handmade Brass and Glass Wall Lights or Sconces by J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 12 wall lights by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in circa 1960. This pair is handmade and high end. Each wall light has a half round wave textured glass shade wi...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of the 6 of Glass and Brass Light Fixtures Designed by J.T Kalmar, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 6 of light fixtures designed by J.T Kalmar, manufactured by Kalmar Franken, Austria in the 1960s.
High-end and handmade design from the 20th century. The large squares of wh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Citrus Swirl Smoked Glass Wall Lights or Sconces from J.T. Kalmar, 1968
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Kalmar swirl sconces wall lights with smoked citrus shaped glass, designed and manufactured in Austria, Europe by J.T. Kalmar/Kalmar Lighting in around 1969. Beautiful, thick texture...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Extra Large J.T. Kalmar Wall Lights Smoked Glass, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
XL Smoked glass wall lamps from the 1960s. Spectaculair design and high quality workmanship.
The light illuminates lovely due to the smoked and structured glass, it creates a spec...
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Early 1600s Austrian Antique Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Brass Chandelier By Josef Frank For J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Large brass frame with six arms fitted with E27 sockets each with silk shades. Designed by Josef Frank in the 1930s for J.T. Kalmar produced in the 1940s.
The chandelier is fully re...
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1940s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
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...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Austrian Mid-Century Pair of Murano Wall Sconces by Kalmar Franken, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beautiful Austrian Pair of "Kalmar" Wall Sconces, model 48327/011. These fixtures were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar.
Each fixture is equipped with ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1 of 2 Pairs of Small J.T. Kalmar 'Palazzo' Wall Light Fixtures Gilt Brass
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of high-end and handmade brass wall lights made by Kalmar in Austria. This model "Palazzo" was manufactured, circa 1970-1979. Large polished brilliant crystal glasses are mount...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Pair of Frosted Ice Glass Wall Lamps by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Amazing wall lamps by the Austrian brand Kalmar Franken made in the 1960s. Frosted ice glasses secure to the aluminum frame.
The light requires two E14 light bulbs. Works with bot...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
J.T. Kalmar Micheline Mid-Century Floor Lamp, Brass Tripod Base, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
An elegant, minimalist mid-century modern floor lamp named "Micheline," model no. 2092, from the 1950s. Designed and manufactured by J.T. Kalmar in Vienna, Austria.
The lamp captiva...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century "Tulipan" Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Imposing chandelier manufactured by J.T. Kalmar in Vienna in the 1960s.
Wooden plate white painted with chains with 138 handblown art glass balls. Fitted with one E40 sockets up to 5...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
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 ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, 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...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Kalmar Flush Mount Light, Patinated Brass Murano Glass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A wonderful patinated brass and Murano glass flush mount light fixture by J.T. Kalmar, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
It is made of a brass ring...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
One Of The Six Rock Textured Glass Wall Lights J.T. Kalmar, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the six beautiful high quality light fixture made by Kalmar Leuchten, Germany.
Manufactured in mid century, circa 1960.
This wall light features lights made of handmade ice ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Huge Mid-Century Modern Brass Sputnik Spider Flush Mount Light Chandelier, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar, Stilnovo
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An impressive and extra large 16-arm Mid-Century Modern brass spider flush mount fixture or chandelier by Kalmar, manufactured circa 1960 (late 1950...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Two Extandable J.T.Kalmar Table Lamps with Fabric Shades Around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Two extandable J.T.Kalmar table lamps with fabric shades around 1950s
Brass and iron lacquered
The shades are replaced.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Iron
1 of the 10 Ice Glass Wall Sconces with Brass Tone by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the ten beautiful and elegant modern brass wall lights or sconces, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design, executed to a very high standard.
Each wal...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Structured Ice Glass Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel/brass frame white lacquered fitted with six E27 sockets. Manufactured by J.T. Kalmar in the early 1950s.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel, Chrome
Kalmar Wall lamp Sconces Swirl Citrus Amber Murano Glass & Brass 1960 Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Oirlo, LI
eautiful and stunning Austrian Mid-Century "Kalmar" Wall Sconces, model "Citrus" 4664/2. These Sconces were designed and manufactured during the 1960s - 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Fr...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Kalmar Floor Lamps 'Telescope', Patinated Brass Leather, Height Adjustable, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of two (a pair) floor lamps model "Telescope" / "Teleskop" by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, manufactured in Austria in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
The stand is c...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Kalmar 20" Chandelier Frosted Murano Glass & Nickel, Austria 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant chandelier with frosted Murano glass discs on a nickel and partly chromed frame designed by J.T. Kalmar. Hanging glass resembles icicles. Chandelier illuminates beautifully a...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Nickel, Chrome
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