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
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
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
J.T. Kalmar Chandelier by Josef Frank
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...
Category
1940s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Chandelier Pendant, Opaline Frosted White Milk Plexiglass Acrylic Brass, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A 6-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. The brass parts...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of the 2 Exceptional Huge Glass Flush Mount /Chandeliers by J.T. Kalmar, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 exceptional, huge, clean and modern ballroom flush mount by J.T. Kalmar Leuchten from the 1960s. The chandelier consists layers with several hand blown textured glass shad...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Glass and Brass Chandelier Designed by J.T Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
A stunning chandelier 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 white, op...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
1960 Austria Kalmar 'Granada' Flush Mount Chandelier Iced Glass & Brass
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant flush mount chandelier with Murano glass on a brass frame. Designed by J.T. Kalmar, model 'Granada'. Hanging glass resembles icicles. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and o...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Several J.T. Kalmar Wall Lights Smoked Glass and Brass, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Several Smoked glass wall lamps from the 1960s. Spectaculair design and high quality workmanship.
The light illuminates lovely due to the smoked and structured glass and brass, it...
Category
Early 1600s Austrian Antique Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Kalmar Chandelier Pendant Light 'Catena', Chrome Murano Glass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A 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 frame with 30 organic and...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
One of Five Kalmar Ice Glass Chandeliers Pendant Lights, Cast Glass Brass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of five beautiful ice glass pendant light fixtures by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). Each lamp is made of 12 cast ice glass ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Brass, 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
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...
Category
1940s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Square Chrome Ice Glass Flush Mount, Kalmar 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Kalmar flush mount light, chrome, cast ice glass, ca. 1970 There are 13 small base Edison bulbs up to 40W per bulb which are covered with textured ice glass cubes.
Illuminates lovely...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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
Kalmar Ice Glass Relief Glass "Breitenstein" Chandelier
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel frame black painted with 8 chrome plated mirrors and ice glass plates (shades), fitted with 16 E14 sockets. Desigend and manufactured in the...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage 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
Several Blown Light Fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the nine light fixtures. T by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in circa 1960. The glass has beautiful wave texture in it, what gives a nice diffuse light effect and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
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
Large Murano Ice Glass Wall Light by Kalmar Cube, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large Murano ice glass wall lights by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1960s.
The wall light is composed of a 4 thick Murano glass cube attached to a chrome metal frame.
Wonder...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
1 (of 8) Amber Murano Flush Mount & Sconce Glass by Carlo Nason for Kalmar 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant flush mount and wall sconce executed in handblown partially amber and clear Murano glass and chromed hardware designed by Carlo Nason. With this light you make a clear statem...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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
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
One of The Six Kalmar Ice Glass Wall Sconces by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Set of beautiful and elegant modern brass wall lights/sconces, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design, executed to a very high standard. Each wall light has ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Beautiful Klamar Chandelier with Textured Glass, circa 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
Beautiful Klamar chandelier with textured glass, circa 1950s
Original condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
J.T. KALMAR Uplight Ceiling Brass Lamp, Chandelier, Mod. 8585, 1960s, Austria
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern 'UFO' ceiling light, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar in 1960's, Austria, Vienna. This chandelier is a striking appearance in every room. Elegant shape and hi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Kalmar Ice Glass Relief Glass "Aggstein" Chandelier
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel frame black painted with 12 chrome plated mirror and ice glass relief glass plates (shades), fitted with 24 E14 sockets. Designed and manufa...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Set of Kalmar Chandelier Pendant Light Sconces 'Palazzo', Gilt Brass Glass, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of very exquisite 24-carat gold-plated brass and clear brilliant glass Hollywood Regency light fixtures model 'Palazzo' by J.T. Kalmar, Vie...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Pair of Flush Mount Lights 'Palazzo' by Kalmar, Gilt Brass Glass, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of exquisite 24-carat gold-plated brass and clear brilliant glass 'Palazzo' flush mount lights by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Pair of Wall Lights Sconces by J.T. Kalmar, Brass Clear Milk Murano Glass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of large wall lights model 'Ango' by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970.
A polished brass backplate holds a clear, white or mother-of-pearl-colored angle...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Granada Ice Glass Ceiling Lamp from Kalmar, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
This large flush mount ceiling lamps is composed of six thick textured ice glass elements (Granadas), attached to a chrome frame. It uses sixteen E14 small bulbs. The dimensions of e...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
J.T. Kalmar Pair of Mid-Century Modern Wall Sconces in Molded Glass and Wood
Located in Voorburg, NL
An elegant pair of wall sconces designed by J.T. Kalmar for Kalmar Werkstätten, Austria, circa 1960s. These sculptural fixtures feature thick, molded glass shades with a leaf-like mo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Oak
Pair of Amber Murano Citrus Swirl Wall Sconces Glass & Brass Kalmar Austria 1960
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant set of two amber-colored 'Citrus' wall lights with two swirled glasses per light on a metal frame with brass and chrome applications. The heavy handblown amber and clear Mura...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Austrian Brass and Walnut Midcentury Chandelier by Oswald Haerdtl for Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Walnut star with brass arms with cone shaped shades and fitted with five E27 sockets. Designed in the early 1950s by Oswald Haerdtl for J.T. Kalmar.
New shades.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Amazing Large Ice Glass Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Rupert Nikoll, Bakalowits & Söhne, Wiener Werkstätte, J.T. Kalmar
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...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Ice Glass Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Ice Glass Lamp by J.T. Kalmar from the 1960s.
The 4 glass elements spread a very noble light.
Very high-quality workmanship and a real eye-catcher for every home.
Condition:
Very g...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Austrian Ice-Glass "Puck" Wall Sconce by Kalmar Franken, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Stunning Austrian Midcentury "Puck" Wall Sconce by Kalmar. This Wall Sconce was designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar. Model 4518.02.50 Puck 2.
This Wall La...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Austrian Midcentury Brass Floor Lamp Micheline by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Iconic Austrian midcentury brass floor lamp called Micheline, designed by Julius Theodor Kalmar for Kalmar, Mod. No 2092 as shown in the Kalmar Sales catalogue 1960, manufactured in ...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of the 2 Huge Kalmar Chandeliers 'Palazzo', Gilt Brass Glass, Austria, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 exquisite 24-carat gold-plated brass and clear brilliant glass 'Palazzo' light fixture by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in circa 1970 (late 1960s and early 19...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Massive J.T. Kalmar "Catena" Murano Glass Brass Flush Mount Chandelier, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Glamorous Murano glass flush mount ‘Catena’ by Kalmar. 18 large "ribbons" in clear and bubble Murano glass are suspended from a large brass back plate. Thirteen E14 sockets (40W) pro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Height Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp By Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A height adjustable brass counter balance pendant lamp by J.T. Kalmar manufactured in midcentury in 1950. Fitted with three E27 sockets.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
J.T. Kalmar Sun Mid-Century Brass Chandelier Ceiling Lamp, Austria, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Mid-Century modernist brass chandelier / ceiling Light / flush mount from the 1950s, model „Sonne“ (sun), executed by Kalmar Vienna. In good condition with nice patina on...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
Pair of XL Kalmar Ice Glass Wall Sconces by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of beautiful and elegant modern brass wall lights/sconces, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design, executed to a very high standard. Each wall light has...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
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
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
Kalmar Flush Mount Light, Organic Textured Murano Glass, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large flush mount light by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
An organically shaped piece of clear and white textured Murano glas...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
1 of the 4 Large J.T. Kalmar Wall Lights Glass Leaves and Brass, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Elegant hand blown murano glass flush mounts of J.T. Kalmar manufactured in the late 1960. The each fixture consists 14 blown murano glass leaves. Mounted on a brass frame. The leave...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Austrian Midcentury Pair of Murano "Florian" Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and stunning Austrian Pair of Mid-Century "Kalmar" Large Wall Sconces, model "Florian" 4402.06.50. These Sconces were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Floorlamp Pelikan – Design by J.T. Kalmar, Manufactured by Kalmar, Vienna, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Milano, IT
An iconic 'Pelikan' floor lamp by the Austrian designer Julius Theodor Kalmar and produced in Vienna, Austria. The architectural form is crafted of brass and lacquered metal with or...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Iron, Aluminum
Ice Glass Wall Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Very nice ice glass wall lamp from the 1960s.
Very pleasant lighting effect thanks to the ice glass, which spreads an elegant, sparkling play of light in the room.
Great design and h...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Austrian Midcentury Set of Three Murano "Citrus" Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and stunning Austrian Set of Three "Kalmar" Wall Sconces, model "Citrus" 4663/2. These Sconces were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Franken KG....
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, 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
Kalmar Tulipan Chandelier Pendant Light, Glass Nickel White Metal, 1970s, 1 of 2
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large and fantastic light fixture model Tulipan 73 HL by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
Two lights are available....
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1 of the 6 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
Pair of Two Shades Brass and Murano Glass Wall Lights by J.T. Kalmar, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
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. Minimali...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Ice Glass Pendant Light/Chandelier from J. T. Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
An ice glass pendant lights designed by J.T Kalmar, manufactured by Kalmar Franken, Austria in the 1960s.
High-end and handmade design from the 20th century. The pendant/chandelier ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Smoked Glass Wall Lamps by J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Stunning smoked glass wall lamps from the 1960s.
Fantastic design and very high quality workmanship.
The multicolored and structured glass creates a spectacular play of light
Design...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
$7,684 / set
1 'of 3' Pair of Kalmar Tulipan Wall Sconces Murano Glass, Austria, Vienna 1960s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant pair of "Tulipan" Murano glass wall lights by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in the 1960s. Hanging glass resembles tulips. Each tulip shaped glass is handmade and...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Several Textured Ice glass XL Wall Lights by Kalmar, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful and elegant large modern brass wall light made by J.T. Kalmar Austria in the 1970s. A lovely design, made to a very high standard. The light has nine solid ice glass panes ...
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
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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.