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
Murano hanging lamp by Carlo Nason for J.T. Kalmár
Located in Hannover, DE
Very heavy mid-century Murano glass pendant lamp by Carlo Nason for J.T. Kalmár.
This vintage item is fully functional and in very good condition, but shows signs of wear consistent ...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Lantern Tokio from J. T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, Austria
This Tokio lamp from Kalmar is in wonderful condition. The metal top, chain ceiling cup and cage are sprayed linden green, the glass has been frosted with a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Gold Crystal Glass and Brass Flush Mount by Kalmar, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
High quality midcentury brass and clear crystal glass flush mount by Kalmar, Germany, 1970s.
The flush has a brass ceiling plate, to which crystal triedro glass elements are attache...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Gold, Brass
Pair of Ice Glass Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Pair of mid-century ice glass sconces, model "PAN" (no. 4519) by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, from the 1970s. Each sconce is composed of three pieces of textured, ice-style cast glass. This...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Large Square Glass Flush Mount J.T. Kalmar, Austria
Located in Rijssen, NL
Clean lines to complement all decors. Amazing large scale square glass flush mount by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured circa 1970, (late 1960s and early 1970s).
Multiple t...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Exceptional Set of Three Brass and Glass Flush Mount /Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Set of exceptional, huge, clean and modern ballroom flush mount chandeliers by J.T. Kalmar Leuchten from the 1960s. The set consists layers with several hand blown textured glass sha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large J.T. Kalmar Textured Waved Murano Glass Flush Mount, 1950s, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Huge 21" iconic midcentury ceiling light made by J.T. Kalmar in the late 1950s, Vienna. It's featuring thick Murano textured waved glass and polished brass hardware. It's in excellen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of the 3 Pairs Handmade Brass and Glass Wall Lights or Sconces by J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Large amount of wall lights by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in circa 1960. The wall lights are handmade and high end. Each wall light has a half round wave textured gla...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
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
Ice Glass Pendant Lamp by Kalmar, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Mid-century ice glass lamp, model "PAN" by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, from the 1970s. Composed of numerous beautiful textured glass pieces in an ice-like style. This is one of Kalmar's ra...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Two Kalmar Floor Lamps, Nickel Chrome, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Two floor lamps mod. 'Skop' by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, manufactured in Austria in Mid-Century 1960s. The stand is made of chrome or nickel-plated brass. Newly refurbished lamp shades. V...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Chrome, Nickel
One of Two Brass Sputnik Spider Flush Mount Ceiling Wall Lights by Kalmar, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two 10-arm brass spider flush mount or wall light fixtures by Kalmar, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
The...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Impressive Austrian Kalmar "Fuente" Crystal Ice Glass Chandelier
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Large and heavy steel construction silver painted 28 crystal ice glass elements and fitted with 8 E14 + 1 E27 sockets and 28 made by Kalmar in Austria in the 1960s.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Steel
Kalmar Donut Sconce or Ceiling Lamp, Austria 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, BY
Stunning sconce or ceiling lamp from the 1970s by J.T. Kalmar, Austria.
Made from a chrome plated metal bracket, which holds a donut shaped glass shade with enclosed bubbles.
The p...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
1 of the 2 Two-tone Brass Glass Wall Light by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Brass wall light by by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in circa 1960. The glass shows a brass glass texture, which gives a diffuse light effect and a nice pattern on ceil...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Elegant Midcentury Ice Glass Wall Sconces by J.T. Kalmar, Austria (1960s)
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Oirlo, LI
This set of three stunning midcentury ice glass wall sconces, designed by J.T. Kalmar and manufactured by Kalmar Franken in Austria during the 1960s, exemplifies timeless craftsmansh...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
J.T. Kalmar Model "Style" Midcentury Cone Table Clamp Lamp, Vienna, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A rare and beautiful vintage Austrian modernist table or desk lamp, model name „Style". Designed and produced by Kalmar Vienna/Austria in the 1950s. The cone lamp shade has still its...
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Frosted Square Ice Glass Wall Lamp by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Amazing wall lamp by the Austrian brand Kalmar Franken made in the 1960s. Two Square frosted ice glasses secure to the chrome aluminum frame. There are two sockets which require E14 ...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
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
Kalmar Ice Glass Wall Sconces 3 Tiers by J.T. Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful and elegant modern ice glass and brass wall lights / sconces, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar, Austria in the 1970s.
Lovely design, executed to a very high standard. Each wall ...
Category
1970s 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
1 (of 2) Kalmar Bronze Drum Chandelier Murano Glass Pendant Light, Gio Ponti Era
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant gold-plated drum chandelier with iced glass panels on a gilt-bronze frame. Heavy duty. Designed by Kalmar, Austria in the 1960s.
Design: Julius Theodor Kalmar.
Measures: di...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze
Pair of Wave Glass Gold Wall Light Kalmar, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of 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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large J.T. Kalmar Sonne Sun Brass Spider Chandelier Flush Mount, Austria, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and large Midcentury sputnik chandelier ceiling lamp from the 1950s, model „Sonne" executed by J.T. Kalmar Vienna in Austria. It ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Cascading 25" Amber Murano Chandelier Interlocking Glass Carlo Nason Kalmar 1960
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant cascading ceiling light with 30 clear and 24 smoked amber interlocking Murano glasses on a chromed frame. Heavy duty. Has 7 sockets. In very good condition. Gives beautiful l...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Square Kalmar Flush Mount Light Fixture or Sconce 'Cubus', 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large and square light fixture model 'Cubus' (German 'Würfel') by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
It is made of a polished stainless chromium steel (similar to chrome) backplate and frosted cubic cast glass lamp...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome, Stainless Steel
J. T. Kalmar Flush Mount "Tulipan" Chandelier
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame white painted with ten E14 bulbs and 41 hand blow glass elements made by J.T. Kalmar.
Very good condition with minimal signs of age.
3 pieces available, price per lamp
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
J.T. Kalmar Palazzo Flush Mount Chandelier Gold Brass Glass Lamp, Austria, 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
J.T. Kalmar Palazzo flush mount chandelier gold brass glass lamp, Austria, 1960. Stunning four-tier 19" Austrian Kalmar chandelier in excellent condit...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Gold, Brass
Austrian Midcentury Ice-Glass 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 4 units of Ice-Glass block...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair J.T. Kalmar Brass & Leather Mid-Century Table or Side Lamps, Austria, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A matching pair of elegant mid-century table or side lamps from the 1960s. Manufactured by J.T. Kalmar Vienna / Austria. The lights are model „Essen“, model number 1268. They are handmade of brass and very solid. They have a stem / handle, which is covered with hand sewn dark-brown leather. Each light offers two light sources. The lamps are fully working and will come with refurbished lampshades, using the original frame to keep the original dimensions. The lampshades are covered with a beautiful high-quality Cretone fabric with an olive green and yellow-gold "Viennese braid...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Up to 4 Kalmar Vienna Frosted Ice Glass Panel Sconces Modernist Wall Lamps 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to four identical wall lamps, manufactured by Kalmar Austria in the 1960s, which where sold and priced per piece. Chrome-plated bases, each lamp has three square frosted ice glass...
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1 of 4 Kalmar Sputnik Pendant Lights Chandeliers 'RS 27', Aluminum Glass, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of five rare and large 27-arm atomic chandeliers or pendant lights model 'RS 27 Kugel HL' by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 19...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Nickel, Chrome
Kalmar Flush Mount Light 'Granada', Opal Ice Glass Nickel, 1970, One of Eight
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of eight square light fixtures by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
Each fixture has eight sockets for small screw base bulbs ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome, Nickel
Pendant by J.T Kalmar, circa 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
Pendant by J.T Kalmar, circa 1950s
Original glass
Polished and stove enameled.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Granada Flush Mount Chandelier
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful chandelier made of chrome plated brass plate with eight handblown glass shades, each fitted with E14 sockets. Made by. J.T. Kalmar in the 1970s.
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
One of Three Kalmar Chandeliers Pendant Lights 'Palazzo', Gilt Brass Glass, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of three very exquisit 24-carat gold-plated brass and clear brillant glass hollywood regency light fixtures model 'Palazzo' by J.T....
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate
Kalmar Wall Sconce, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
Very charming sconce, made of solid textured glass nice brass knobs. In very good condition.
Brass parts polished and stove enameled.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
J. T. Kalmar "Tulipan" Chandelier
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Chandelier with ten bulbs and 41 handblown glass elements made by J.T. Kalmar.
Very good condition with minimal signs of age, such as patina on brass. The glass bulbs have no damage....
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Smoke Murano Glass Wall Lights by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, 1960s, Set of 2
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant pair of Kalmar wall sconces made of handblown smoked / amber Murano glass mounted on white back plates. Made in Austria in the 1960s.
Design: Carlo Nason attr.
Maker: J.T....
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pendant Light Kalmar 'Pendelstern', Brass Opaline Frosted White Milk Glass, 1960
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare and large 5-arm pendant chandelier model 'Pendelstern' (engl. Pendulum star) no. 3758/5 by Austrian light maker J.T. Kalmar manufactured in midcentury, crica 1960 (late 1950s ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
J.T. Kalmar Vanity Mirror Wall Light, Brass & Textured Glass, Austria, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful brass and glass modernist sconce / wall light manufactured by Kalmar Vienna / Austria in the 1950s. Can be used in combination a mirror, for example in the bathroom. A ch...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Frosted Square Ice Glass Wall Lamp by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Amazing wall lamp by the Austrian brand Kalmar Franken made in the 1960s. Square frosted ice glasses secure to the golden aluminum frame.
The light requires one E14 light bulb.
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
J. T. Kalmar Midcentury Brass Chandelier, White Textured Glass , 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful brass chandelier by Kalmar Vienna from the 1950s. Has lovely spoon-shaped, textured glass lampshades. In good condition with marginal patina on the brass.
Height with...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Kalmar Sputnik Sconces Wall Lights 'RS 3 WA', Aluminum Glass, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of large and rare J.T. Kalmar wall lights manufactured in Austria in midcentury, circa 1970 (end of 1960s and beginning of 1970s).
There are five pairs available. Excellent c...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome, Nickel
Mid Century brass ceiling lamp with glass and fabric shades by J. T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Very rare, elegant Mid Century ceiling lamp by J. T. Kalmar, Made in Austria.
The frame is made entirely of brass, the attached shades are made of frosted glass, on which the origina...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Table Lamp, Brass Leather, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A table lamp by J.T. Kalmar, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or 1970s).
It is made of a brass covered base, a covered stand with dark brown leather, brass fittings...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of the 3 Kalmar Chandelier Pendant Lights, Smoked Glass and Brass, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
A very nice pendant light by Kalmar Franken KG manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970. Three smoke or smoked tone Murano glasses are mounted on a brass fixture. The crystal leaves ar...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Square Kalmar Textured Glass Flush Mount Light Sconce 'Hippolyt', 1960, 1 of 2
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two textured glass flushmount light fixtures model 'Hippolyt 42', model no. 5256 by J.T. Kalmar manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960.
The lamps can be used as ceiling or wal...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
Kalmar Sputnik Pendant Light Chandelier 'RS 27', Brass Glass, 1970, One of Five
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare and large 27-arm atomic chandelier or pendant light model 'RS 27 Kugel HL' by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
It is m...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Set of Two Kalmar Flush or Wall Mount Lights
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel frame chrom-plated with one E14 socket.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Kalmar Ice Glass Chandelier, Gilt Brass Glass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A very exquisite 24-carat gold-plated brass and clear brilliant glass pendant light fixture by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s and ea...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
J.T.Kalmar Wall Lamp, Vienna, circa 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
J.T.Kalmar wall lamp, Vienna, circa 1950s
Brass nickel-plated
Frosted glass
Original condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Pair of Original Kalmar Table Nightstand Lamps, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
This lovely vintage pair of Mid-Century nightstand lamps from Austria, one of which still bears its label identifying the original Kalmar design, elega...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
J.T.Kalmar pendant with structure glass vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
J.T.Kalmar pendant with structure glass vienna around 1950s
Brass polished and stove enameled
Original structure glass shade
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Josef Frank J.T. Kalmar Table Lamp Tisch-Überall, Brass & Leather, Austria, 1930
Located in Vienna, AT
A wonderful Viennese Modernism table or desk lamp form the 1930s, designed by Josef Frank for Haus & Garten (Josef Frank und Oskar Wlach) in 1934. The...
Category
1930s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Iron, Wire, Brass
Pair of Kalmar Sconces Wall lights , Austria , 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Delft, NL
Pair of Kalmar Sconces Wall lights , Austria , 1960s
Wall sconces with ice glass, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Dimensions: 28cm Height, 8cm Depth , 18,5cm...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1 of the 6 Ice Glass Wall Sconces with Brass Tone by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 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 w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
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.