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 of Textured Ice Glass Gold Wall Lights Kalmar, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful high quality light fixture made by Kalmar, Austria. Manufactured in mid century, circa 1970 (at the end of 1960s and beginning of 1970s).
This wall light features lights m...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Gold
One of the Six Ice Glass Wall Sconces with Brass Tone by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Set of 6 beautiful and elegant modern brass toned wall lights or sconces, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design, executed to a very high standard.
Please n...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Set of Three Textured Ice Glass Wall Lights Sconces by J.T. Kalmar Austria 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of three beautiful textured Murano glass sconces by J.T. Kalmar,
Austria, 1960s.
Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26).
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Kalmar Hanging Lamp Murano Glass Vintage Design 1960s, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Oirlo, LI
Discover the unique charm of the Kalmar hanging lamp, an authentic piece of design history from the 1960s. This heavy hanging lamp was designed by JT Kalmar in Austria and combines c...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Mid Century Modern Bamboo Brass Vintage Kalmar Floor Lamp Josef Frank Fabric
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern Organic vintage floor lamp from brass details and bamboo stem, 1950s Vienna.
The beautiful floor lamp was designed by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna in the 1950s. The lamp i...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Set of 7 Six-Light Fixtures Kalmar Chandeliers Citrus Swirl Smoked Glass, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
A set of gorgeous hand blown Murano glass light fixtures by Kalmar, 1970s. High quality smoked swirl ice glass, clear twisted crystal glass panels with a light gold dish amber colore...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Murano swirl " citrus " pendant by j.t.kalmar around 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Murano swirl " citrus " pendant by j.t.kalmar around 1960s
Polished
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Red Green Metal Kalmar Lanterns Vienna
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
This pair of metal lanterns was designed and made in Vienna circa 1960 by J.T.Kalmar.
In the midcentury period the lighting firm Kalmar manufactured and designed the most innovative...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 Ice Glass Wall Sconces with Brass Tone by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Set of 6 beautiful and elegant modern brass toned wall lights or sconces, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design, executed to a very high standard.
Each ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel, Brass
Pair of Large Modern Brass Ice Glass Wall Lights by J. T. Kalmar, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of high-ended structured ice glass wall sconces by Kalmar, designed by J.T. Kalmar and produced by Kalmar Franken Austria, manufactured in circa 1970, (late 1960s and early 1970...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Matte Ice Glass Chandelier, Austria, 1960
Located in Bronx, NY
Kalmar chandelier from the 1960s, Austria.
Metal frame holding 18 pieces of thick ice looking glass with a matte organically shape divided into two rows, there is seven original European light...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Set of 5 Mid Century Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria C.1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in London, GB
J T Kalmar, Vienna, Austria C.1970
A set of five brushed steel and glass Geometric wall sconces, with wall hanging brackets and lamp holder (5)...
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
$6,390 Sale Price / set
30% Off
J.T. Kalmar Ice Glass Sconce or Wall Light, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel constuction lacquered white with two E14 sockets and six ice glass elements fron the 1960s
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Pair of Large Modern Three-Tiered Brass Ice Glass Chandeliers by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
This modern brass brushed chandeliers, manufactured by Kalmar Austria in the 1970s, have eight E27 sockets and three layers of 28 textured solid ice glass sheets dangling from it. Th...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
One of Four Huge Kalmar 'Granada' Chandeliers Flush Mount Light Brass Glass 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of four square and very large 'Granada' light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
The lamps can be used as pend...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Brick Wall Lamp by J. T. Kalmar for Kalmar, 1970s
Located in KUTNO, PL
The BRICK lamp by J. T. Kalmar is pure, brutalist poetry of light. Its shades of thick, foamed glass resemble irregular blocks of ice or glass bricks - hence the name, which perfectl...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Murano Glass Ceiling Light from Kalmar, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
This large ceiling lamp was designed and manufactured by J. T. Kalmar, Austria, circa 1960. It takes 16 bulbs and features eight handmade solid glass elements made from Murano glass....
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Set of 4 Kalmar Ice Glass Light Fixtures, 2 Wall Scones and 2 Chandeliers
Located in Rijssen, NL
Unique and elegant modern high-end brass colored set of light fixtures, manufactured by Kalmar, Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design, executed to ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
1970s Chandeliers By Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Aluminum frame fitted with E14 sockets and hand blow glass shades globes. Made by. J.T. Kalmar in the 1970s.
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Austrian Midcentury Set of Twelve Murano "Citrus" Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Unique, beauty and stunning Austrian Set of Twelve "Kalmar" Wall Sconces, model "Citrus" 4663/2. These Sconces were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Fr...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Kalmar Pendant Light, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Fantastic ice crystal shaped pendant light by Kalmar.
Handmade glass on a metal frame
This chandelier emits a wonderful light.
Works with a regular E27 light bulb.
Good ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Large Modern Three-Tiered Chrome Ice Glass Chandeliers by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
This modern chrome brushed chandeliers, manufactured by Kalmar Austria in the 1970s, have eight E27 sockets and three layers of 18 textured solid ice glass sheets dangling from it. T...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Huge Kalmar 'Granada' Chandelier Flush Mount Light Brass Glass 1970, One of Four
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of four square and extra large 'Granada' (engl. 'Grenada') light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
The lamps c...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Ice Glass Chandelier, 1960, Kalmar Austria
Located in Bronx, NY
Ice glass chandelier, 1960, Kalmar, Austria
Metal frame holding 18 pieces of thick ice looking glass with a matte organically shape spread out on two rows, the inside of the glass is clear and flat, there is seven original European light...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, circa 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern four-light pendant light in frosted glass and gilt brass by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, circa 1960s.
Presents some minor fading in the gilt areas when inspected close...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Clear and Orange/Amber Angled Glass Tubes Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
A stunning and high quality masterpiece chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, Germany, 1970. It features 25 Murano blown art angled glass tubes on a white colored metal structure. Chrome-plated...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Several XL Textured Ice glass Wall Lights by Kalmar, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful high quality light fixture made by Kalmar, Austria. Manufactured in mid century, circa 1970 (at the end of 1960s and beginning of 1970s).
This XL wall light features light...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
J.T. Kalmar Rectangular Textured Glass & Brass Chandelier, Pendant Lamp, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
This is a beautiful Mid-Century chandelier / pendant light from the 1950s, crafted by J.T. Kalmar in Vienna, Austria. The chandelier features brass and white-painted metal hardware, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Hollywood Regency 3-Ice Glass Wall Light Made by J. T. Kalmar Lights 1960
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
wall light
Producer:
Kalmar Franken KG, Austria
Design:
J.T. Kalmar Franken KG
Age:
1960s
Original modernist Hollywood regency glass wall light. High quality 1960...
Category
Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Kalmar Two Tier Crystal Chandelier, Vienna, Austria, 1970
Located in Bronx, NY
Kalmar chandelier, Vienna, Austria, 1970.
Citrus was a design line Kalmar produced in the 1970s each glass is a thick heavy clear glass with a blend in of smokey glass
Desirable two tier chandelier consisting of two rows of heavy thick pressed crystal pieces in a mix of clear and amber that works as a shade, this Kalmar Franken chandelier...
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Textured Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Textured Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, vienna around 1950s
10 Bulbs
Original condition
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Mid-Century Kalmar Flush Mount Light 'Catena', Chrome Murano Glass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A square, large and fantastic Mid-Century modern light fixture model 'Catena' by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufatured in 1970s-1980s.
It consists of a polished chrome plate with 24 org...
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
J.T. Kalmar Smoke and Clear Panel Chandelier
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful J.T. Kalmar, Italy smoke and clear glass 19 panel chandelier, circa 1970. Wavy ice affect hanging curved glass panels. 3 tiers and 5 lights.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Mid Century Modern Black Brass Vintage Floor Lamp J. T. Kalmar Vienna circa 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid century modern vintage floor lamp designed and executed by J. T. Kalmar Vienna, circa 1960 from brass and metal.
The Floor Lamp consists of a tripod brass foot and a conical blac...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
J.T Kalmar Franken Wall lamp Model Steen, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Oirlo, LI
J.T Kalmar Franken Wall lamp Model Steen, 1970
It doesn't get much nicer than lighting from Kalmar!
If you are talking about German quality...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
1970's Kalmar Glass Sconce with Brass Frame
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in New York, NY
1970's Kalmar glass sconce with brass frame. 3 pieces available for immediate purchase.
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,450 Sale Price / item
39% Off
1 of the 4 of Kalmar Ice Glass Wall Sconces by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 4 elegant modern wall lights or sconces, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design, executed to a very high standard. Each wall light as solid ice glas...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Large Ice Glass Chendelier "Tulipan" by J.T. Kamlar Franken KG, 1960s Austria
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The lamp need 11x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, in working condition and runs both on 110 / 230 volt.
Light bulbs are not included.
It is possible to install this fix...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Rare Kalmar Chandelier with Textured Glass, circa 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
Rare Kalmar chandelier with textured glass, circa 1960s
Original condition
Six bulbs.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Ice Glass Flush Light by J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Wonderful ice glass ceiling lamp from the 1960s.
The beautifully formed Murano glass elements create an impressive, sparkling play of light.
Very high-quality workmanship and a real ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Kalmar Glass Lantern, Austria, 1970
Located in Bronx, NY
Kalmar lantern, Vienna, Austria, 1970.
Chrome frame with three thick large ice looking glass elements with an Edison centre socket.
Glass is in excellent condition high quality Kal...
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Set of 3 Hollywood Regency Ice Glass Wall Light Made by Kalmar Lights, 1960s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Wall light set of 3
Producer:
Kalmar Franken KG, Austria
Design:
J.T. Kalmar
Age:
1960s
Original modernist Hollywood regency glass wall light set...
Category
Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
$1,771 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Brass Edition 'Billy TL' Table Lamp by J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Werkstatte
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Utrecht, NL
Billy TL Ilse Crawford Edition was created by London-based designer and creative director Ilse Crawford for Kalmar Werkstätten. This new version elevates the Billy TL concept with ma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Faceted Prims and Gild Brass Flush Mount by J.T. Kalmar, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
A high-end flush mount with slender faceted prisms on a frame in its original gilded finish. Manufactured by J.T. Kalmar, Austria. produced in circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s)....
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Brass Glass Sputnik Chandelier by J.T.Kalmar, 1970 Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage sputnik chandelier from brass and glass by J.T.Kalmar.
The sputnik chandelier was designed and executed by the Viennese lighting firm J.T.Kalmar, 1970.
The...
Category
Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Chandelier, Opaline Frosted White Milk Plexiglass Acrylic Brass, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An extra large 8-arm chandelier by Austrian light maker J.T. Kalmar manufactured in midcentury, crica 1960.
The light is made of a solid and polished brass frame with curved arms.
Ea...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Extra Large Kalmar Ice Glass Brass Wall Sconces by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Exceptional and high-end set of custom made elegant modern solid brass wall lights/sconces, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design, executed to a very high s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Chandelier Pendant Citrus Swirl Design Kalmar Glass Brass Vienna Austria 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Citrus Swirl chandelier or pendant by J.T. Kalmar from Vienna, Austria. A skilfully produced object revealing an impressive presence. The thick and quite heavy glass pieces are fixed with brass screws on a solid brass frame. The refraction of the solid glasses allows stunning views under different viewing angles. The object is lid up by 7 candelabra...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Crystal Ice Glass Wall Lamp Design by J. T. Kalmar 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Oirlo, LI
Crystal ice glass wall lamp design by J. T. Kalmar 1960
Beautiful and elegant modern brass wall lamp or sconce, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar A...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1958 J. T. Kalmar - Ceiling Lamp Rondino from a Ringstrasse Palce Vienna
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Founded in Vienna by Julius August Kalmar in 1881, Kalmar first specialized in the production of handcrafted objects of cast bronze. The company soon established the practice of clos...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Small J.T. Kalmar 'Ice Glass' Chandelier, 1960s with One Lamp Socket
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hamburg, DE
Small J.T. Kalmar 'Ice Glass' chandelier, 1960s with one lamp socket
This chandelier from the 1960s by the Austrian designer J.T. Kalmar apparently more than deserves the name ice glass. The glass icicles lined up together form the lampshade of the chandelier and look amazingly similar to a real ice sculpture. When switched on and flooded with light, the ice glass casts beautiful shadow patterns on the surrounding walls and creates a cosy warmth in the room despite the icy sight.
J.T. Kalmar lived and worked in Austria and gained extensive design experience at an early age in his father's company, which specialized in candlesticks and other objects cast in bronze and which Kalmar later took over himself. In the course of his career Kalmar designed lighting for many renowned architects as well as for important institutions such as the Vienna Opera...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
$838 Sale Price
40% Off
Large Pagoda Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Extremely beautiful and large chandelier from the 1960s.
The 62 beautifully shaped Murano glass elements create an impressive, sparkling play of light.
Very rare version as a chandel...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
austrian mid century FLOOR LAMP j. t. kalmar 1950s brass teak and fabric
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Mannheim, DE
Very beautiful austrian mid century floor lamp. Design Julius Theodor Kalmar, 1950s. Tripod base made of brass and teak wood. The shade is made of paper and fabric. Holds 1 E-14 bulb...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Gold-Plated Wall Sconces in the Style of Kalmar, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Two gold-plated half circular shaped sconces with five frosted glass panels on a gilt brass frame with Brutalist inspired pattern. Best design from the 1960s by Kalmar, Austria.
The...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Small Kalmar pendant with structure glass around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Small Kalmar pendant with structure glass around 1950s
Brass polished and stove enameled
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Ice Glass Wall Lights with Brass Tone by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of two beautiful and elegant modern brass wall lights or sconces, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar Austria in the 1960s. Lovely design, executed to a very high standard.
Each wall l...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of J. T. Kalmar 'Pagoda' Wall Sconces, 1960s, Vienna
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant pair of wall lamps with clear glasses shaped like a pagoda on a chrome frame. Manufactured by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria in the 1960s.
Measures: height 9.25” in. (23.5 cm...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
$2,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1 of the 2 Exceptional Huge Seven Tiers J.T Kalmar Ballroom Flush Sculptures
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 exceptional, huge, clean and modern six-tier ballroom flush mount chandeliers by J.T. Kalmar Leuchten from the 1960s. The chandelier consists six layers with a 141 hand bl...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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.