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
Ice Cube Wall Lamp or Flush Light by J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Wonderful ice glass wall lamp or ceiling lamp from the 1960s.
The very beautifully shaped Murano glass elements spread an impressive sparkling light game.
Very high quality workmansh...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large 10-Arm Pendant Chandelier, Brass Opaline Plexiglass Acryl Glass, 1960s
By Stilnovo, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An extra large 10-arm pendant chandelier manufactured in midcentury, crica 1960.
The light fixture is made of a solid, polished brass frame with curved arms suspended on cords from t...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
Kalmar Tulipan chandelier 1960, Austria
Located in Bronx, NY
Kalmar Tulipan chandelier, Vienna Austria 1960, Numerous blown glass elements which are highly saturated with tiny air bubbles , The glass elements are held by brass finials on a whi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
J.T Kalmar Mid Century Semi Flush Mount Brass Glass Dome Ceiling Light, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Perfectly preserved vintage J.T Kalmar semi-flush mount or chandelier, Austria, circa 1970
Reminiscent of classic Art Deco flush mounts, this piece is consisting of a single brass di...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Josef Frank Table Lamp 'Tisch-Überall' Mod. 1092 by Kalmar, Brass Leather, 1950s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A gorgeous and rare table lamp model 'Tisch-Überall' no. 1092 designed by Josef Frank in 1934 or earlier for Haus & Garten. The offered piece was manufactured by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna,...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Two J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers, Textured Glass, Austria, 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Two square J.T. Kalmar chandeliers, textured glass, Austria, 1950s.
Original condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Set of 5 Ice Glass Wall Lamps by J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful ice glass wall lamp from the 1960s.
Very pleasant lighting effect thanks to the ice glass, which creates an elegant sparkling play of light in the room.
Great design a...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
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 through the ice glass which spreads an elegantly sparkling light game in the room.
Great design and high -...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Square Glass 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
Silver Plate
Mid-Century Ice Glass Ceiling Lamp from Kalmar, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare ice glass ceiling lights from Kalmar.
Imposing ceiling lights from Kalmar with glass elements. From a central socket part metal webs go radially outward. At the end of each web...
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Large Austrian 1960s J.T. Kalmar for Kalmar Lighting Glass Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
Pair of large 1960s wall lights or wall sconces designed by J.T. Kalmar and manufactured by Kalmar Lighting in Vienna, Austria. The heavy sculpted, textured, molded glass has a verti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
1 of the 2 Large Kalmar Chandeliers Citrus Swirl Smoked Glass, Austria, 1969
Located in Rijssen, NL
high quality murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1960s smoked swirl ice glass, clear twisted crystal glass panels with a light gold dish amber colored stripe in it.
Kalmar was the mo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
Set of Four Large Austrian Vintage Murano Ice Glass Wall Lights Sconces, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of four beautiful hand blown textured murano glass sconces by J.T. Kalmar,
Austria, 1960s.
Lamp sockets: 3.
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Two Kalmar Wall Lamps, circa 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Two Kalmar Wall Lamps, circa 1950s
Brass original condition
The shades are blackened
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Crystal Glass Chandelier from Kalmar Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The lamp needs 4x 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 fixt...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Kalmar Flush Mount Light 'Catena', Chrome 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 chrome plate with 18 organic and ribbon-shaped Mu...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
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
Pair of Exceptional Austrian Ice Glass Wall Sconces by J.T.Kalmar, Vienna, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
An exceptional pair of Austrian wall sconces by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, 1960s.
The fixtures are made of heavy ice Murano glass elements mounted on a nickel and white lacquered metal fr...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Pair Large Kalmar 'Tulipan' Table Lamps, Glass Brass, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of rare and large 'Tulipan' table lamps by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
A polished brass base with a large hand blown a...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
J. T. Kalmar "Tulipan" Chandelier
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame white painted with six E14 bulbs and hand blow glass elements made by J.T. Kalmar.
Very good condition with minimal signs of age.
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Exceptional Pair of Kalmar 'Tulipan' Wall Sconces, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
An exceptional 'Tulipan' pair by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in 20th century, circa 1970, (late 1960s-early 1970s). With beautiful Murano Tulipan shaped blown bubble g...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, 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
Adjustable Kalmar Floor Lamp with Swiveling Shade, Vienna, circa 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Adjustable Kalmar floor lamp, Vienna, around 1950s.
Brass polished and stove enameled
Original wicker shade in good condition
Swiveling shade
Adjustable height from 141cm - 176cm.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage 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
2 Big Table Lamps "Rebhuhn" by J.T. Kalmar around 1940s
Located in Wien, AT
2 Big Table Lamps "Rebhuhn" by J.T. Kalmar around 1940s
Brass polished and stove enameled
The fabric shades are replaced ( new )
Category
1940s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Set of Two Wall Lamps by Kalmar, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Praha, CZ
A beautiful pair of brass and glass modernist wall lights, executed by Kalmar Vienna in the 1950s.
Perfect condition.
One brass knob replaced for new one with different shape.
2 x 60...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
One of Four Huge Kalmar Chandeliers Pendant Lights, Brass Glass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of four extremely rare Sputnik or atomic light fixture 'RS 16 HL' by J.T. Kalmar, manufactured in midcentury, Austria, circa 1970 (late 1960...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
J.T. Kalmar iced glass petal table lamp , 1970’s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Delft, NL
J.T. Kalmar iced glass petal table lamp ,1970’s
Dimensions: 40,5cm height , 30cm Width , 30cm Depth
Condition: Good
Material: Metal , glass
Color: go...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Flush Mount Citrus Swirl Glass, circa 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Glass brass flush mount by Kalmar/Austria comprised of thick individual two-colored glass pieces with yellow inclusions and brass hardware. It’s in very good, rewired condition. One ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Original Kalmar Milk Ice Glass Chandelier from 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Kalmar chandelier from about 1950s brass frame with 9 milk ice glass shades, fitted with 8 E14 sockets.
fully working piece of Mid-Century.
Measure:...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Original Kalmar Ice Glass Chandelier from 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Kalmar chandelier brass construction from about 1950s
fully working piece of Mid-Century.
Measure: Height 60 cm.
Diameter: 58 cm.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
One of Two Large Kalmar 'Tulipan' Chandeliers Pendant Lights, Glass Brass, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two fantastic light fixtures model Tulipan 61 HL by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
The name Tulipan derives ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large J.T. Kalmar Chandelier, Brass Curved Textured Glass, Mid-Century, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large brass and glass basket chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
Twelve curved and structured pieces of ...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Murano Glass Wall Lamp J.T. Kalmar, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Large Murano Glass Wall Lamp J.T. Kalmar, 1960s
The wall lamp come with 2 x E14 / E15 Edison screw fit bulb holder, is wired and in working condition. It runs both on 110/230 Volt. ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
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 Franken Amber and Clear Flush Mount, Austria, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
A rare flushmount, gorgeous and stylish ceiling lamp, manufactured by Kalmar Franken, Austria, 1960s, with a handcrafted thick ice glass plate attached to the center. With brass colo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Long Wall Light by J.T. Kalmar, 1950s
By Venini, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Long wall lights by J.T. Kalmar from the 1950s. White enameled base with a single curved 'water-ripple' glass.
Three original E14 sockets. Two pieces ava...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Set of 4 Austrian Vintage Sculptural Murano Glass Wall Lights Sconces, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of four beautiful hand blown white textured murano glass sconces,
Austria, 1960s.
Lamp sockets: 2x E27 (US E26).
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Wall Lamp by Kalmar Brass Nickel-Plated and Textured Glass
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
Wall lamp by Kalmar brass painted and textured glass.
Three bulbs.
Original condition.
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 Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Amber Murano Citrus Swirl Wall Sconces Glass & Brass Kalmar Austria 1960
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant set of two beautiful J.T. Kalmar 'Citrus' wall lights with three pieces of swirl patterned glasses per sconce. The heavy hand blown amber and...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Kalmar ceiling lamp with texture glass vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Kalmar ceiling lamp with texture glass vienna around 1950s
Original condition
2 Bulbs
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Two Extendable Table Lamps by J.T. Kalmar, circa 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Two Extendable Table Lamps by J.T. Kalmar, circa 1950s
Adjustable from 43cm up to 54cm
Brass polished and stove enameled
The fabric shade is replaced ( new )
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Murano Ice Glass Flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Glamorous glass ice cube flushmount by Kalmar from the 1970s. Stunning large flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1960s.
The flushmo...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1960 Austria Kalmar Swirl Citrus Wall Sconces Amber Murano Glass & Brass
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful 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 ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
Exceptional Pair of Kalmar 'Tulipan' Light Fixtures, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
An exceptional 'Tulipan' pair by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in 20th century, circa 1970, (late 1960s-early 1970s). With beautiful Murano Tulipan shaped blown bubble g...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
J.T. Kalmar Brass Chandelier with Textured Ice Glass, Austria, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful brass chandelier by J. T. Kalmar Vienna, Austria, from the 1950s with textured ice glasses on it. White painted base with brass rod and nice brass knobs. In good conditi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
J.T. Kalmar Floor Lamp, Brass Emerald Green Murano Glass, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar, Venini
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic and floor lamp 'Glasschaft' (engl. 'glass rod'), no. 2134 by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, in 1960s.
The Stand is made of an emerald green twi...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Austrian Tulipan Wall Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Stunning Murano glass wall lamp from the 1960s.
The 4 ice glass elements spread an elegant light.
High quality workmanship.
Design: J.T. Squid
Manufacturer: Franken KG
Condition:
...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Kalmar Ice Glass Wall Sconces, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of ice glass Kalmar wall sconces. Each one is composed by two pieces of ice glass blocks placed on a metal base.
This pair of sconces is in excellent condition and they have be...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel, Metal
1 of the 6 Large Kalmar Wall Sconces by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 6 elegant modern high-end large brass wall lights or sconces, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar, Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design, executed to a very high standard. Each wall l...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel
Pair of Kalmar Donut Sconces or Ceiling Lamps, Austria 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, BY
Stunning pair of sconces or ceiling lamps from the 1970s by J.T. Kalmar, Austria.
Made from a chrome plated metal bracket, which holds a donut shaped glass shade with enclosed bubbl...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
1 of 4 Large Austrian Textured Glass Wall Lights or Sconces by JT Kalmar c. 1955
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of a set of four elegant vintage midcentury large and oversized Austrian made wall lights, lamps or sconces by J.T. Kalmar circa 1955. Featuring wonderful large folded sheets of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, 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
Floor Lamp Height Adjustable 'Fliegenbein' J.T. Kalmar, Black Metal Leather 1960
By Stilnovo, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare height adjustable floor lamp model no. 2116 'Fliegenbein' (engl. 'flys leg') by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, manufactured in Mid-Century, ca. 1960.
This gorgeous piece is made of a bl...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Wire
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