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
1 of 2 Pairs of Large Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with a large Murano glass piece on a brass frame, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured circa 1960-1969.
High quality and in very good cond...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Ceiling Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and large Murano glass chandelier from the 1960s.
High-quality workmanship and fantastic design.
The structure of the 32 glasses creates a very sparkling light.
Manuf...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Stunning Large Kalmar Sconces Tronchi Wall Lights Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning pair of mid-century wall sconces featuring seven large Murano glass pieces in each lamp, crafted by Kalmar, Austria, and manufactured between 1970-1979.
This is a very ra...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of 1960s Donut Wall Lights or Flush Mounts Kalmar, Austria vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning pair of donut shape glass wall sconces with small air bubble in the glass. Each consisting of a stylish Mid-Century Modern style design. Each fixture requires an European ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
Stunning Green Murano Pendant Light in style of Carlo Nason by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful floral pendant light with two hand-made clear and Green and Clear Murano glass petals which are supported by a metal frame, in style of Carlo Nason for Kalmar, in the 1970s...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
One of Three Kalmar 'Tulipan' Wall Lights Sconces, Bubble Glass Brass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Only one three lights are available.
One of eight 'Tulipan' glass wall light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Large Murano Pendant Lights by Kalmar, circa 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 6 Large Murano pendant lights designed by Kalmar, circa 1960s
Heavy quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to us...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic pair of midcentury wall sconces with extra-large Murano glass pieces in each lamp, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Great geometrical shape.
Series: ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Kalmar Large 1970s 'Citrus' Mazzega Textured Glass Wall Light / Sconce
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Kalmar large & elegant vintage Mid-Century Modern Austrian made melting ice glass wall light., lamp or sconce, made circa 1970. The light / sconce features three large textured glass...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
1 of 2 Large Kalmar Sconce Glass Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful mid-century wall light with Murano glass, made by Kalmar, Germany, manufactured circa 1960-1969.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to ...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1 of the 2 Brass and Glass Flush Mounts by J.T. Kalmar, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 high quality brass flush mounts with 7 beautiful thick textured hand blown textured clear melting glass panels. Mounted on a polished solid brass flush mount...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of 2 Large Pendant Light by Kalmar-Fazzoletto, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning glass Pendant light by Kalmar -Name of this Serie: Fazzoletto, made in the 1970s
Nice structured glass, beautifully refracting the light.
High quality and in very good condi...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Unique Austrian Set of Six Murano Smoke "Citrus" Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Unique, beauty and stunning Set of Six Austrian MidcCentury smoke Murano Glass Wall Sconces, model "Citrus" 4663. These sconces were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Aus...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Stunning Murano Glass Chandelier Designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning Large Murano glass Chandelier designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1970s. (Serie: CEO)
The Chandelier is composed of 35 thick textured glass el...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Monumental Kalmar Textured Murano Glass Tronchi Tube Chandelier Mid-Century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Striking and sophisticated, this large-scale vintage Kalmar Tronchi tube chandelier commands attention with its sculptural presence and exquisite crafts...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Hollywood Regency Ice Glass Ceiling Light, J. T. Kalmar Lights, Austria, 1950s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
ceiling light, flushmount
Producer:
Kalmar Franken KG, Austria
Design:
J.T. Kalmar
Age:
1950s
Original modernist Hollywood Regency glass ceiling light. High quali...
Category
Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
J.T. Kalmar Vienna Pair Mid-Century Frosted Ice Glass Sconces, Austria, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A stunning pair of Modernist "melting glass“ wall lights, designed and crafted by J.T. Kalmar in Vienna, Austria. These sconces feature subtle white-painted metal bases adorned with beautifully curved textured ice glass lampshades, complemented by charming nickel-plated brass knobs. The lamps come with integrated light switches, which can be optionally used additionally to the wall switch. The lights are in very good condition, adding a delightful ambiance to any space.
Perfect for illuminating hallways, enhancing the ambiance of a living room, or adding a touch of elegance to a bedroom.
Additionally, we offer matching "Kalmar Star...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass, Nickel
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
1 of 4 Tronchi Murano Glass Flush mount light by Venini for Kalmar, Austria, 60s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Murano glass chandelier designed by Venini for Kalmar, 1960s
Two tiers gather many structured glasses, beautifully refracting the light very heavy quality.
High quality and...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Murano Glass Flushmount Light by Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large flush mount lights designed by Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Wonderful large organic Murano clear glass
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to use....
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
One of the Four Pairs Citrus Swirl Clear Glass Wall Lights from J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Kalmar swirl sconces wall lights with clear citrus shaped glass, designed and manufactured in Austria, Europe by J.T. Kalmar/Kalmar Lighting in around 1969. Beautiful, thick textured...
Category
1960s 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
Murano Smoked Glass Pendant Light by Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1970s.
Smoked swirl ice glass, clear twisted crystal glass panels with a light goldish amber-colored stripe in it.
High quality and in very goo...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Kalmar Large Vintage Midcentury 1970s Mazzega Textured Glass Wall Light / Sconce
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Kalmar large & elegant vintage Mid-Century Modern Austrian made Murano glass wall light., lamp or sconce, made circa 1970. The light / sconce features a large handmade piece of clear...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, 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
Two Extendable Table Lamps by J.T. Kalmar, circa 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Two extendable table lamps by J.T. Kalmar, circa 1950s
Extendable in the hight from 50cm up to 54cm
Brass parts are polished and stove enamelle...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Kalmar Flush Mount Light, Patinated Brass Murano Glass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A wonderful patinated brass and Murano glass flush mount light fixture by J.T. Kalmar, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
It is made of a brass ring...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of 3 Large Murano Glass Flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 3 stunning large flush mounts by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1960s.
Each flush mount is composed of 21 thick textured Murano glass elements attached to a white frame.
...
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
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
1 of the 2 Glass Kalmar Fazzoletto Pendants, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the two beautiful high quality Mid century glass pendants with beautiful lines. Designed and executed by Kalmar Vienna in the 1970s. Made of hand blown melting clear and white...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of the 4 Kalmar Frosted Glass and Brass Leaf Wall Sconces, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Kalmar leaf wall sconces. Brass center with two panels of glass surrounding both sides.
Thick frosted glass in a leaf pattern.
Minimalistic design executed with a taste for excellen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of 2 Large Murano Smoked Glass Table Lamp by Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Murano glass table lamp by Kalmar, 1970s
Smoked swirl Murano glass, clear twisted crystal glass panels with a light goldish amber-col...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
1 of 3 Pairs of Kalmar 'Tulipan' Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1970-1979.
Each tulip-shaped glass is handmade which makes each glass piece a unique piece. Ea...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
1 of the 2 Massive Textured Glass Flush mount or Wall Light by Kalmar, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
A high quality modern thick textured ice glass flushmount light by Kalmar, circa 1965. The flushmount is featuring a huge quare brown marbled blown ice glass dish. The handmade dish ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Mid-Century Modern Amber Crystal Murano Glass Tronchi Chandelier, 1980s
Located in Murano, Venezia
The chandelier you see in the photo is a vintage chandelier, designed in 1980 by Kalmar. It is composed of 49 elements called pipe-trunks and inside we find 5 bulbs that create wonde...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Austrian Midcentury Set of Twelve Murano "Citrus" Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Unique, beauty and stunning Austrian Set of Twelve "Kalmar" Wall Sconces, model "Citrus" 4663/2. These Sconces were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Fr...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Kalmar 'Tulipan' Wall Lights Sconces, Murano Glass Brass, 1970s, 2 Pairs
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of large 'Tulipan' glass wall light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
Two pairs are available. The ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
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
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
Large Murano Glass Flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning large flush mount by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1960s.
The flush mount is composed of 21 thick textured Murano glass elements attached to a white frame.
Heav...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1 of 5 Large Kalmar Flushmount Lights, Undine, 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
1 of 3 Large Glass Wall Lights Designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 3 wonderful midcentury wall sconce with a large of Murano glass pieces, designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
The sconce needs 1 x E27 s...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Kalmar Flush Mount Light, Organic Textured Murano Glass, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large flush mount light by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
An organically shaped piece of clear and white textured Murano glas...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
1 of 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
1 of 4 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
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
1 of 2 Murano Glass Chandelier Designed by Kaiser, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning large Murano glass chandelier designed by Kaiser, Germany manufactured in the 1960s.
The chandelier is composed of 3 thick Murano glass elements attached to a brass metal ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Kalmar Floor Lamps 'Telescope', Brass Tulip Base Height Adjustable, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of two brass floor lights model 'Telescope' / 'Teleskop' with tulip stands by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, manufactured in Austria in midcentury, circa 1970, (late 1960s or early 1970s...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Pair of Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with ice glass, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and rea...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Kalmar Chandeliers or Pendant Lights 'Palazzo', Gilt Brass and Glass
Located in Rijssen, NL
A pair of high quality and handmade gilt brass light fixtures made by Kalmar in Austria. This model Palazzo was manufactured, circa 1970-1979. Large polished brilliant crystal glasse...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Up of 3 Identical J.T. Kalmar Atomic Ceiling Lamps Chandeliers, Austria, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to three identical huge Austrian Mid-Century Atomium chandeliers, designed and executed by J.T. Kalmar Vienna in 1969. Vey impressive pieces, made of nickel-plated metal with nice...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Cube Glass and Brass Flush Mount Light by Kalmar Leuchten, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Wonderful cube glass and brass flush mount light by Kalmar Leuchten, 1960s, Germany
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with 4xE14 light bulbs.
Wired...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Murano Blatt Ice Glass Chandelier Leafs Form by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1960s
Three tiers structure gathering 27 disc-shaped glasses in the form of leaves hang on a nickel-plated wireframe, beautifully refracti...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
J.T. Kalmar Petite Curved Basket Chandelier, Brass & Glass, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful, petite Austrian Mid-Century brass chandelier from the 1950s, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna. This elegant vintage chandelier features eight delicately curved, textu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
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
Mid-century Modern lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
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