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: Kalmar Lighting
Creator: Kandem
Kalmar 'Tulipan' Light Fixture, Austria 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
An exceptional 'Tulipan' flush mount chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in the midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1960s-early 1970s). With beautiful Murano Tulipan sh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Large Murano Glass Sconces by Kalmar 'Fuente', Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with ice glass, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Serie: 'Fuente'
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with murano glass, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
1 of the 3 Kalmar Modern Ice Glass Pendants, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 3 beautiful and elegant modern chandeliers, manufactured by Kalmar Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design, each chandelier has 6 sockets and two layers of extremely stylish tex...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Kalmar 'Flower' Petals Mazzega Murano Glass Pendant Light
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large (62cm in diameter) vintage midcentury smoked and clear glass hanging pendant lamp or light fixture by Austrian lighting manufacturer Kalmar, circa late 1970s. Featuring three l...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Kalmar Textured Glass Sconces Wall Lights, circa 1960
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very good condition.
Fully functional.
Each with an E14 socket. Works with 220V and 110V.
Wiring is suitable for all countries.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of 3 Stunning Murano Pendant Light Designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful floral pendant light with four hand-made clear and smoked Murano glass petals which are supported by a metal frame, designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, in the 1970s
Heavy ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Stunning Murano Pendant Light Designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful floral pendant light with four hand-made clear and smoked Murano glass petals which are supported by a metal frame, designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Ice Glass Sconce from Kalmar Franken KG, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Ice Glass Sconce from Kalmar Franken KG, 1960s.
Imposing mid-century wall lamp with ice glass elements. The lamp frame is elaborate and very functional. Lateral panes are attached, ...
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Stunning Murano Glass Flush mount light Designed by Carlo Nason, Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning Large Murano glass Flush mount designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1970s. (Serie: CEO)
The Chandelier is composed of 35 thick textured glass e...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
1 of 2 Pairs of Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of mid-century wall sconces with ice glass, made by Kalmar, Germany, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and re...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Kalmar Wall Lighting Ice Frost Glass, Austria 1970
Located in La xara, VC
Austria wall lighting iridium glass with in frosted glass design . The design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the design.
discount shipping to USA * shippin...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal
One Single Murano Glass Sconce Wall Light by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful midcentury wall sconce with one large Murano glass piece in each lamp, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Chrome metal base.
High quality and in very g...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Pink Ice Glass Chandelier by Kalmar Franken, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
A Kalmar Franken ice glass chandelier, crafted in Austria during the 1960s, is truly captivating with its unique glass shapes. This four-tiered chandelier features hexagonal pink ice...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Two Extandable J.T.Kalmar Table Lamps with Fabric Shades Around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Two extandable J.T.Kalmar table lamps with fabric shades around 1950s
Brass and iron lacquered
The shades are replaced.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Iron
Carlo Nason Pair of Kalmar Mid-Century Murano Glass Wall Lights or Sconces 1970s
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare vintage midcentury pair of polished steel, white and clear Murano glass wall lamps, lights or sconces by Murano glass Italian designer Carlo Nason for the famous Austrian lighti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Large Kalmar Sconces Murano Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic pair of midcentury wall sconces with five murano ice glass pieces, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Each sconce needs three x E14 small bulbs
Lig...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Kalmar Chrome and Glass Cubes Flush Mount Ceiling Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chrome and glass flush mount ceiling light designed by J.T. Kalmar for Franken KG. Light has a flush base and 13 lights with tiered pressed glass cube shades. Kalmar, known for produ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century J.T. Kalmar Modernist Glass Tube Brass Pendant Lamp, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful pendant lamp from the 1950s, produced by J.T. Kalmar Vienna. Brass hardware with a tube made of yellow/amber textured glass. In very g...
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1of 2 Large Kalmar Flush Mount Lights, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 large flushmount lights designed by Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Wonderful large organic Murano glass / bi-colored clear and amber/smoked.
H...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
1 of 2 Stunning Brass, Murano Glass Light Fixture, Kalmar, Austria, 1970
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful brass light fixture made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1970-1979.
Great structure gathering many structured glasses in leaves form, beautifully refracting the l...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
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 Mid-Century Set of Four Murano "Citrus" Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty, stunning and unique Set of Four Austrian Mid-Century "Kalmar" Wall Sconces, model "Citrus" 4663/2. These Sconces were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Big J.T.Kalmar ceiling lamp with structure glass shade vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Big J.T.Kalmar ceiling lamp with structure glass shade vienna around 1950s
Original condiction
Fancy model
Structure glass shade
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
One of Two Huge Chandeliers Kalmar 'Tulipan', Murano Glass Brass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two extra large and fantastic light fixtures model Tulipan HL 155 by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
Two ligh...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Smoked Glass Citrus Chandelier from J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Stunning CITRUS chandelier by Kalmar from the 1960s.
The 6 beautifully shaped and heavy smoked glass elements create an impressive, sparkling play of light.
High quality.
Design: J....
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
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
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
Murano Glass Chandelier Designed by Kalmar, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning large Murano smoked glass chandelier designed by Kalmar , Austria manufactured in the 1960s.
The chandelier is composed of 4 thick Murano glass elements attached to a met...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Square Kalmar Flush Mount Ceiling Light or Sconce, Brass Cast Glass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large flush mount light model 'Cubus' (German 'Würfel') by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970.
It is made of polished brass and nine cubic glass lamp shades wi...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
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
1 of 2 Large Tulipan Glass Flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful onion-shaped -Tulipan glass chandelier. 30 hand-blown glasses suspended on a white painted metal frame.
Best of design from the 1960s by Kalmar, Austria. High quality of th...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Adjustable Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Adolf Loos for Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Very rare height-adjustable pendant lamp from the 1950s.
Very elegant design and high-quality workmanship.
It creates a very cozy light.
Design: Adolf Loos
Manufacturer: Kalmar Vien...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of 3 Pairs of Large Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with three large Murano glass pieces in each lamp, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Each sconce needs three x E14 ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
1 of 4 Large Kalmar Murano Flush mount Lights, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large flush mount lights designed by Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Wonderful large organic Murano glass / bi-colored clear and amber/smoked.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Murano Glass Ceiling Wall Light by CARLO NASON for KALMAR Lights, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
ceiling, wall light
Producer:
Kalmar Lighting
Origin:
Austria
Age:
1970s
Description:
Original 1970s modernist vintage light made of high quality Murano g...
Category
Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Kalmar Sconces Flush Mount Lights 'RS 6 WA', Glass Brass, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of large six-arm wall lamps or flush mount light fixtures model 'RS 6 WA' by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury in 1970s.
The fixtures are made of polished bras...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Original murano glass chandelier by J. Kalmar, Austria 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Amazing original vintage Kalmar chandelier with thick textured glass pendants — each one resembles elongated icicles. Handmade glass, metal mount with natural patina. Austria, the 19...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Kalmar Tulipan semi flush mount 1960, Austria
Located in Bronx, NY
Kalmar Tulipan semi flush mount, Vienna Austria 1960, Numerous blown glass elements which are highly saturated with tiny air bubbles , The glass elements are held by brass finials on...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Austrian Midcentury Set of Ten Murano "Citrus" Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Unique, beauty and stunning Austrian Set of Ten "Kalmar" Wall Sconces, model "Citrus" 4663/2. These Sconces were desifned and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Frank...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, 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
1 of 6 Large Tulipan Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful onion shaped -Tulipan glass chandelier. 73 hand blown glasses suspended on white painted metal frame and brass center rod.
Best of design from the 1960s by Kalmar, Austria....
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
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
1 of 6 Large Glass Wall Light Designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful midcentury wall sconce with a large of Murano glass piece, designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
The sconce needs 1 x E27 standard ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Large J.T.Kalmar Tulipan Chandeliers, Vienna, circa 1960s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful pair of large Mid-Century Modern Tulipan chandeliers by J.T.Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, circa 1960s.
The chandeliers are made of white lacquered metal and brass frame with b...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Kalmar Tulipan Chandelier, 1970, Austria
Located in Bronx, NY
Large 1960 Kalmar chandelier that consist of numerous blown glass elements which are highly saturated with tiny air bubbles that gives the glass a white look, each element is resting...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
Pair of Large Ice Glass Cube Brass Flush Mount Light Fixture by Kalmar, Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning pair of Ice Glass Cube Flush Mounts by Kalmar Austria. Each consisting of a Mid-Century Modern style design. Each fixture requires an European E27 / 110 Volt Edison bulb, ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Modern Kalmar Sunburst Brass Vintage Flush Mount, 1950s, Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage flush mount from curved polished brass and with 12-arms sockets E 14.
A wonderful flush mount with an elegant sunburst like shape.
Designed and executed by...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of 3 Gilt Brass, Murano Glass Chandelier Palazzo, Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful gilt brass chandelier comprises crystal Murano glass pieces on a gilded brass frame. It’s made by Kalmar (Series: Palazzo), Austria, manufactured, circa 1970-1979.
4 tiers...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of the 8 of Large Tulipan Wall Lamps or Sconces by J.T. Kalmar 'H 21.2', 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 8 unique elegant 'Tulipan' glass wall sconces by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s-early 1970s). With tulip shaped hand blown ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, 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 Midcentury Austrian Murano Glass "Faun" Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Stunning Austrian "Faun" Midcentury Wall Sconces. These Wall Sconces were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Franken. Model 4517.02.50 Faun. “Kalmar Fran...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
1 of 3 Large Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful midcentury wall sconces with large Murano glass piece in each lamp, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Modell: SCHALMF
High quality and in very good c...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
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
Metal, Brass
Large 10-Arm Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, Brass and Textured Pressed Glass, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A beautiful and large 10-armed light fixture by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1960 (late 1950s to early 1960s).
It consists of a frame made of solid, poli...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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