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 Mid-Century Brass and Textured Glass Flush Mount, Austria, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
Kalmar Mid-Century brass and textured glass flush mount, Austria, 1950s,
polished.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage 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
Pair of Kalmar citrus swirl Sconces, Vienna Austria, 1970
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of Kalmar Citrus swirl sconces 1970s Vienna Austria, A white frame with brass finials holding Three individual pieces of clear glass with amber swirl in the center of each glas...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
Textured Glass and Brass Pendants by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
Very beautiful modernist pendants by J.T. Kalmar. Two large thick textured glass elements are held together by brass brackets.
Original condition
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Four Handblown Glass and Nickel Chrome Table, Wall or Ceiling Lights by Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Four table, wall or ceiling lights made of glass and nickel (chrome) by J.T. Kalmar from the late 1960s. These lamps are absolutely timeless because of the simple and modern design.
...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome, Nickel
J.T. Kalmar Chandelier XXL with Curved and Textured Glass, Austria 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
J.T. Kalmar Ceiling Lamp Chandelier with Curved and Textured Glass, Austria 1960. Impressive 29.5" chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna. Composed of c...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
J.T. Kalmar Textured Glass Ceiling Light
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Ceiling mount lamp by J.T. Kalmar. Textured thick textured glass
Steel construction with 3 E27 sockets. Excelent condition.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Kalmar Wave Ice Glass Table Lamp, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large vintage mid-century table lamp, 1960s. Modernist wave-like design in textured clear and white glass designed by Kalmar.
Dimensions: 45 W x 15 D x 38 H cm.
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Set of Three Space Age Kalmar Wall Lights
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in New York, NY
A sleek set of Four 1970s wall lights by J.T. Kalmar. Rewired.Priced individually.
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Chandelier 'Soria' by Kalmar, Ice Glass Nickel, 1970, 1 of 3
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of three extra large light fixtures model 'Soria' by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s)....
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Nickel, Chrome
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
1 'of 2' Pair of Murano Wall Sconces Glass & Brass by Kalmar, Austria 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant pair of modern wall sconces designed by J.T. Kalmar. Thick murano glass elements resembles icicles fixed on a golden brass frame. Each lamp emits sufficient indirect warm lig...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Kalmar Brass Floor Lamp 'Cavador' No. 2098, Height Adjustable, 1960, 1 of 2
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two very rare and gorgeous brass floor lamps model 'Cavador' no. 2098 by J.T. Kalmar, manufactured in midcentury in 1960s. The light is documented in the Kalmar catalogue from...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
One of Ten Kalmar Sputnik Sconces Wall Lights 'RS 3 WA', Aluminum Glass, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Ten (five pairs of) large J.T. Kalmar wall lights manufactured in Austria in Mid-Century, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
They are made of polished aluminum and handblown bub...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome, Nickel
One of the Two Exceptional Large Kalmar 'Tulipan' Light Fixtures, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
one of the two exceptional 'Tulipan" by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in 20th century, circa 1970, (late 1960s-early 1970s). With beautiful Murano Tulipan shaped blown b...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
1 of the 2 Kalmar "Palazzo" Light Fixtures Brass and Glass, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 Stunning high quality and handmade gilt brass light fixture / flush mount made by Kalmar in Austria. This model "Palazzo" was manufactured, circa 1970-1979. Large polished...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Four Modulare Kalmar Flush Mount Lights or Sconces, Chrome Cast Glass, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of four modulare and square light fixtures model 'Cubus' (German 'Würfel') by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
They are made ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Glass Brass Wall Sconces by Hillebrand, Austria, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair high-ended structured ice glass wall sconces by Hillebrand, designed by Hillebrand and produced by Hillebrand, manufactured in circa 1970 (late 1960s and early 1970s). Each wall...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Brass Ceiling Pendant by T.J. Kalmar, Austria, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Haderslev, DK
Beautiful brass ceiling light by T.J. Kalmar, Austria, 1950s.
Brass combined with two large shades of perspex which can be individually adjusted for either up- or downward light....
Category
1950s 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
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
Large Mid-century modern chandelier ice glass from J.T. Kalmar 18 lights Austria
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Timeless & stunning! This 18 light J.T. Kalmar design chandelier, crafted in 1960 in Austria by Kalmar. This exquisite piece features a sleek chrome frame adorned with 21 large mesme...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Stunning Designer Cascading Chandelier Murano glass by Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special cascading chandelier designed by Kalmar, manufactured in Austria, circa 1970s with 4 textured Murano glasses.
Stunning light effect.
Sockets: 4 x E14 small bulb. (each 40...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Glass Brass Vintage Sconce Wall Light J.T.Kalmar, 1960 Vienna
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage white glass sconce or wall light designed and manufactured by J. T. Kalmar, Vienna 1960s.
A beautiful and stunning Mid Century Modern sconce shows geometri...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Huge Midcentury J.T. Kalmar Murano Ice Glass Petals Pendant Lamp, 1970s, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful hand blown Mid-Century Modern pendant light made by J. T. Kalmar in the 1970s. It's featuring three huge thick Murano textured ice glasses and chrome hardware. The lamp is ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Kalmar Flush Mount Light, Brass and Brown Glass, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A unique and large ceiling light fixture by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970 (1960s-1970s). A large brown and...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Variation of the Tripod Floor Lamp, Model No. 2003, J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, Austria
A tripod floor lamp, model No. 2003 from J.T. Kalmar, was manufactured between 1930 until 1960. This was a very popular model for Kalmar and there exists many variations with subtile...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Black Austrian Midcentury Zylinder Sconce or Wall Light by J. T. Kalmar Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
This minimalistic and pure Austrian Midcentury zylindrical pair of wall lights with was designed and manufactured by J. T. Kalmar in the 1960s in Vienna Austria.
They feature zylind...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel
Modernist Frosted Ice Glass Wall Lamp attributed to J. T. Kalmar for Kalmar, 196
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 33cm Width , 12 cm Depth , 20cm Height
Material: Glass , metal
Condition: Good
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Set of Two Elegant Modernist Wall Lamps or Sconces by J.T. Kalmar, 1980s Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two elegant wall lamps / sconces. Manufactured by J.T. Kalmar, 1980s, Vienna, Austria.
Executed in opal glass diffusor, brass sheet and metal, each lamp needs 1 x halogen bul...
Category
1980s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
J.T. Kalmar Textured Glass Pendant Lamp
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel frame painted fitted with one E27 socket, crystal-ice structured glass element. Designed by J.T. Kalmar in the 1950''s.
up to 3 pieces available, price per lamp
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
3-Light Fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Crystal Glass, 1 Chandelier and 2 Wall Lights
Located in Rijssen, NL
We offer a amazing set of Kalmar light fixtures. The set is executed to a very high standard. By J.T. Kalmar, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970. Kalmar was the most important pr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1960 Austria Kalmar Organic Wall Sconces Frosted Murano Glass & Chrome, Set of 2
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant pair of organic sconces made of clear and white Murano glass on a chromed frame by J.T. Kalmar, Austria in the 1960s.
Lighting: takes ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Mid Century Modern Chandelier "Tulipan" By J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Houston, TX
Crafted in Austria during the 1960s, the "Tulipan" chandelier by J.T. Kalmar embodies the essence of mid-century modern design with exquisite craftsmanship and refined aesthetics. It...
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Wall lamps Model Citrus design by Kalmar made by Franken KG.
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Oirlo, LI
Beautiful and stunning Austrian Mid-Century "Kalmar" Wall Sconces, model "Citrus" These Sconces were designed and manufactured during the 1960s - 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Franken ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
One of Three J.T. Kalmar Franken Brown and Clear Flush Mounts Wall Lights, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 3 flush mounts /wall lights, gorgeous and stylish, manufactured by Kalmar Franken, Austria, 1960s. With a handcrafted thick ice glass plate attached to the center. With bras...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Stunning Huge Kalmar Ice Glass Flush Mount "Granada", Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning huge flush mount by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in 1970s.
The flush mount is composed of 16 thick textured ice glass elements (Granadas) attached to a gold-brass frame.
...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Small Kalmar Chandeliers Citrus Swirl Smoked Glass, Austria, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
A pair of gorgeous Murano glass pendant lights by Kalmar, 1960s. High quality smoked swirl ice glass, 6 clear twisted crystal glass panels with a light gold dish amber colored stripe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
A pair of Rock Textured Glass Silver Wall Lights Kalmar, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
A 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 feature...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Gold
Massive J.T. Kalmar "Catena" Murano Glass Chrome Flushmount Chandelier, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Glamorous chrome and Murano glass flushmount ‘Catena’ by Kalmar. 18 large "ribbons" in clear and bubble Murano glass are suspended from a large chrome backplate. Thirteen E14 sockets...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
1 of the 6 XL Textured Ice 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 XL wall light features light...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of the 8 Wall Lights Model "Florida" by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 8 exclusive wall lights model "Florida" by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in mid century, circa 1970, (at the end of 1960s and beginning of 1970s).
Handmade an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Gold Plate
Kalmar Catena Murano Glass Chrome Chandelier, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
A fantastic Kalmar chandelier model "Catena" by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1970s. These lights are handmade high quality pieces. Made of large hand-molded Murano glass...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
One Of The Four Rock Textured Glass Chrome 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 J.T. Kalmar Leuchten, Germany.
Manufactured in Mid century, circa 1960.
This wall light features lights made of handmade...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Extra Large Textured Glass Square Flush Mount by Kalmar, Austria 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Rich texured square glass Flush Mount by Kalmar, Austria 1960. Model Heidelberg. The flush mount has four thick textured glass panels and a large central piece, all fixed to a white ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Citrus Swirl Clear 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 clear opal textured glass. Beautiful, thick textured glass is complimented by chrome hardware. Simple and clean design. Hand blown melti...
Category
1660s Austrian Antique Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Kalmar Ice Chandelier
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Miami, FL
Kalmar ice chandelier, 4 light, 1 central 60 watts max, 3 sides 40 watts max.
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Large Hollywood Regency Ice Glass Wall Light Made by J. T. Kalmar Lights, 1960s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
wall light with 2 glass elements
Producer:
Kalmar Franken KG, Austria
Design:
J.T. Kalmar
Age:
1960s
Original modernist Hollywood regency glass wall light...
Category
Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Several Pagoda Chrome and Glass Sconces Wall Lights by Kalmar, Vienna 1969
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Mid Century Modern vintage glass chrome Pagoda sconces by Kalmar, circa 1969, Austria Vienna.
Each sconce shows 3 exceptional pagoda shaped glasses mounted on a chrome frame.
In ex...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
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
Aluminum, Brass, Iron
1 of the 6 XL Textured Ice 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 XL wall light features light...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
1 of the 2 Huge Kalmar Chandeliers 'Palazzo', Gilded Brass Glass, Austria, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 gilded brass and clear brilliant glass 'Palazzo' light fixture by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in circa 1970 (late 1960s and early 1970s). H high end piece. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Midcentury Brass and Wood J. T. Kalmar Table Lamp
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, Austria
A tall simple elegant table lamp from Kalmar. Made from brass and wood. The lamp now has a new shade in wine red with a reflective gold lining.
The gold lining accents the light to...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Brass and Leather 'Hase BL' Floor Lamp by Kalmar - US Plug
Located in Utrecht, NL
Floor lamp 'Hase BL' originally designed in 1952 by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, executed in polished brass, partly wrapped in a tactile leather to serve as a grip fo...
Category
2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Kalmar 'Tulipan' Chandelier Pendant Light, Blown Glass 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Oirlo, LI
This stunning glass pendant chandelier, model 'Tulipan,' was designed by J.T. Kalmar and produced in Vienna, Austria, during the late 1960s to early 1970s. Its name, 'Tulipan,' is ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
J.T. Kalmar "Micheline" Floor Lamp Model 2092
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare J.T. Kalmar Lamp from the early 1960s.
Brass foot, black lacquered brass tube, pleated linen shade with floral motif.
Small patina on brass foot.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Kalmar Ice Glass Wall Sconce by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
A pair of elegant modern wall lights or sconces, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design, executed to a very high standard. The wall light solid ice glass sheets dangling on it.
Clean lines to complement all decors. The high quality large ice crystal plates beautifully reflecting the light.
Heavy quality, cleaned and re-wired, in full working order and ready to use. The frame and the ice glass shades...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
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.