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
Pair Wall Lights Sconces, Kalmar, Josef Frank, Brass Wood Pleated Shades, 1960
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of Mid-Century Modern wall lamps model 'Ellbogen-WA', engl. 'Elbow-WA' (wall arm), no. 4209 by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured ca. 1960 (1950s - 1960s).
The light is based...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Counterweight Pendant Light 'Jo-Jo Zug' Kalmar, Josef Frank, Brass Straw, 1950s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare and fantastic height adjustable brass counter balance pendant lamp with a straw lampshade model 'Jo-Jo Zug' no. 2505 by J.T. Kalmar manufactured in midcentury in 1950s.
The li...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
J.T. Kalmar, Pelikan, Floor Lamp, Brass, Metal, Fabric, Austria, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal, brass, plastic band and fabric floor lamp designed and produced by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 62"H x 15"W x 27"D
Bulb Speci...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Kalmar 'Tulipan' Clear Glass Light Fixture, Austria 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
An exceptional 'Tulipan' flush mount chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in the midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1960s-early 1970s). With beautiful Murano Tulipan sh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Space Age Clear Glass Wall Light by Kalmar, Germany, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large special round biomorphic Clear glass wall or ceiling light, designed by Kalmar , Germany, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
High quality, good condition.
Very nice light effect.
C...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
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 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 ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, 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
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
1 of the 2 Pairs of Large Tulipan Wall Lamps or Sconces by J.T. Kalmar 'H 21.2'
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 pairs unique large and elegant 'Tulipan' glass wall sconces by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or-early 1970s). Tulip shap...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel, Wire
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
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 ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Brass and Hand Blown Murano Glass Wall Lights by J.T. Kalmar, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
High-end wall sconces made of blown clear and opal Murano glass on a messing hardware. Designed and produced by J.T. Kalmar, Austria in the 1960s. Minimalistic design executed with a...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Several Pagoda Chrome and Glass Sconces Wall Lights by Kalmar, Vienna 1969
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Mid Century Modern vintage glass chrome Pagoda sconces by Kalmar, circa 1969, Austria Vienna.
Each sconce shows 3 exceptional pagoda shaped glasses mounted on a chrome frame.
In ex...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Catena Murano Glass Chrome Chandelier, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
A fantastic Kalmar chandelier model "Catena" by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1970s. These lights are handmade high quality pieces. Made of large hand-molded Murano glass...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
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
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
Pair Large Kalmar Table Lamps 'Frankenberg', Glass Nickel Fabric Shades, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of rare and large table lamps model 'Frankenberg', no. 1359 by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
The stand and base is mad...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal, Nickel
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
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
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
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
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
Pendant Light 'Dreistich' J.T. Kalmar, Brass Walnut Wood Parchment Shades, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic pendant light model 'Dreistich' no. 3759 made of brass and walnut wood with parchment lamp shades by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, ca. 1960 (l...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
JT Kalmar Crackle Patterned Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in New York, NY
The crackle pattern in the glass diffuses the light of this six-light flush mount ceiling fixture with chrome support clips by Austrian lighting manufacturer JT Kalmar. 1960's.
Dim...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Kalmar Flush Mount Light 'Catena', Brass Murano Glass, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A gorgeous flush mount light model 'Catena' by Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or 1970s).
Two lights are available. The price is per light...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
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
$411 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Kalmar 'Tulipan' Glass Flush Mount Light Chandelier, 1970s
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).
The name Tulipan derive...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
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
Pair of Kalmar 'Tulipan' Chandeliers Pendant Lights, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of two rare 'Tulipan' glass pendant chandeliers by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in Midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). The name Tulipan derives fr...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
Kalmar 1960s Glass Floral Wall Light
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in New York, NY
1960s German wall lights composed of a heavy thick glass floral element and a polished brass frame by Kalmar. One light source. Newly Rewired.
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
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...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
One of Three Ice Glass Pendant Lights from J.T. Kalmar, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the three ice glass pendant lights designed by J.T Kalmar, manufactured by Kalmar Franken, Austria in the 1960s.
Stunning design, each pendant has four large squares of white,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
J. T. Kalmar Brass and Rosewood Table Lamp
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Montréal, QC
J. T. Kalmar brass and Rosewood table lamp. 60 watts E-26 Edison medium base incandescent bulb recommended or higher if LED/CFL.
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...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, 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
Pair of Citrus Swirl Ice Glass Wall Lights or Sconces from J.T. Kalmar, 1969
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Kalmar swirl sconces wall lights with slight goldish amber color swirl. Beautiful, thick textured glass is complimented by chrome hardware. Simple and clean design. Hand blow...
Category
1660s Austrian Antique Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel, Nickel
One of Three Ice Glass Pendant Lights from J.T. Kalmar, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the three ice glass pendant lights designed by J.T Kalmar, manufactured by Kalmar Franken, Austria in the 1960s.
Stunning design, each pendant has four large squares of white,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
J.T Kalmar Mid Century Brass Lucite Ceiling Light Flush Mounts (2), Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Perfectly preserved vintage, labelled J.T Kalmar flush mounts, Austria, circa 1970- Two lights available, priced per piece. Dimensions are 26" x 26" x 11.4"
Rare minimalistic flush ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
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
$18,900 / item
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
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...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
$980 Sale Price
29% Off
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
One of Three Kalmar 'Tulipan' Wall Lights Sconces, Bubble Glass Brass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of three '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 from th...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
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
Set of Eight Large Kalmar Sconces, Smoked Glass by J.T. Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful and elegant large modern brass wall light or sconce, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design, executed to a v...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
$1,134 Sale Price / item
20% Off
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
Very Large Austrian Brass Chandelier by Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful and very large chandelier from the 1950s.
This very large lamp is very rare and impresses with its loving details.
A stunning lamp and a true asset to any hom...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
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....
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
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 ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
A set of 3 Kalmar "Pagoda" Flush Mounts, circa 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
3 Kalmar "Pagoda" flush mounts, circa 1970s
Original condition.
Price is together
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Kalmar Murano Flush Mount Ceiling Light with Venini Tronchi Glass & Brass, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant flush mount chandelier with 24 clear Venini "Tronchi" Murano glasses on a golden brass frame. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light. Gem from the time....
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern J. T. Kalmar Franken KG Atomic 7 Chrome Table Lamp
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Lafayette, IN
Rare "Atomic 7" model table lamp by J.T. Kalmar of Austria. The unique design is inspired by the shape of an atomic molecule and features 7 individual sockets/bulbs. This is a fant...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
$2,799 Sale Price
20% Off
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
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Mid-century Modern lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern lighting>lighting 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 lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern lighting made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lighting, popular names associated with this style include J.T. Kalmar, Fabio Ltd, Glashütte Limburg, 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. Prices for lighting differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $45 and tops out at $355,000 while the average work can sell for $2,150.