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 Tambour Drum Chandelier, Brass, Textured Ice Glass, Austria, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful midcentury brass drum chandelier from the 1960s, executed by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna/Austria. Consists of a metal frame with six solid te...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, 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...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Kalmar 'Tulipan' Flush Mount Lights Chandeliers, Glass Brass Metal 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of large and fantastic "Tulipan" flush mount light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
The name Tulip...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Kalmar Floor lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Kalmar Floor lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1950s
Polished and stove enameled
The fabric shade is replaced ( new )
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Murano Ice Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1960s
Three tiers structure gathering 28 structured glasses, beautifully refracting the light very heavy quality.
High quality and in ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Mid-Century Modern Kalmar Sconce Wall Light 'PAN', Glass Nickel, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A single grand scale vintage icicle glass wall lights model 'PAN' (no. 4519) by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel
One of Two Height Adjustable Kalmar Brass Floor Lamps 'Cavador' No. 2098, 1960
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
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 1960.
...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
Mid-Century Kalmar 'Flower' Petal Mazzega Toned Glass Pendant Light, 1970s
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large vintage midcentury Austrian made dark brown / topaz / smoked glass hanging pendant lamp or light fixture by Kalmar, Austria, circa late 1970s. Featuring four large flower or pe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Brass Kalmar Modern Ice Glass Pedant, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
High-end and elegant modern pendant light, manufactured by Kalmar, Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design and heavy quality. The light fixture has eight sockets and two layers of extrem...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Pair of Large 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
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
1 of 2 Petite Murano Ice Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 Stunning Murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1960s
Two tiers gather structured glasses, beautifully refracting the light, very heavy quality.
High quality and in very good con...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Kalmar Vienna Two Tambour Drum Brass & Glass Midcentury Chandeliers, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to two identical and stunning round three-tiered modernist chandeliers, handcrafted by Kalmar Vienna in Austria in the 1960s. Each chandelier features 37 solid textured crystal me...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1 of 5 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
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
Petite Murano Glass Flush Mount Light Design Venini for Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Murano glass Flush mount light designed by Venini for Kalmar, 1960s
Brass plate gathers 18 structured glasses, beautifully refracting the light very heavy quality.
High ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
One Pair of Glass Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with one large Murano glass pieces in each lamp, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Chrome metal base.
High quality and...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
1 of 2 Sets of Kalmar Gilded Sconces Murano Wall Lights Palazzo, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury gilded brass wall sconces with 3 Murano glass pieces, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Each sconce takes two x E14 bulbs.
Light b...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Kalmar Crystal Glass Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of gilt brass wall sconces, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1970-1979.
Great structure gathering 5 crystal cut glasses, beautifully refracting the light....
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Tulipan Glass Sconce by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1960's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Tulipan glass sconce by J. T. Kalmar, Austria, 1960's. Pieces in hand blown glass with different shapes, one E14 bulb.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Rectangular Mazzega Inspired Moulded Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A handsome pair of 1950's, Mazzega inspired sconces in beautifully textured glass. Produced by Kalmar Lighting and still equipped with the original European candelabra sockets. Compa...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
1 of 2 Pairs of Large Kalmar Wall Lights Murano Glass by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic midcentury wall sconces with 3 large Murano glass pieces in each lamp, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Great geometrical shape.
Each sconce needs t...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Wall - ceiling Murano light by Kalmar Lighting, design byCarlo Nason Murano 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR
Kalmar Franked KG wall or ceiling light designed by Carlo Nason in the 1970's
The fixture is in brushed cast iron. The glass has some brown colour mixed with clear glass.
Dimension...
Category
Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Milk Glass, Murano Glass, Smoked Glass
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
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
Austrian Vintage Blown Glass Ceiling Light Pendant or Flush Mount, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful midcentury handblown textured Murano glass pendant or flush mount by JT Kalmar for Franken KG.
Austria, 1960s.
Lamp sockets: One E27 (US E26).
Height (Body): 9.85 in.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
High-End J.T. Kalmar 'Palazzo' Wall Light Fixture, Gilt Brass and Glass, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
A high-end and handmade gilt brass 24-karat gold-plated pendant light made by Kalmar in Austria. This model "Palazzo" was manufactured, circa 1970-1979. Large polished brilliant crys...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
1 of the 6 Glass and Brass Light Fixtures Designed by J.T Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
A stunning pair of light fixtures designed by J.T Kalmar, manufactured by Kalmar Franken, Austria in the 1960s.
High-end and handmade design from the 20th century. The square of whit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
1 of 2 Kalmar Sputnik Chandeliers Pendant Lights 'RS 12', Aluminum Glass, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of Two rare and fantastic 12-arm atomic chandeliers / pendant lights model "RS 12 Kugel HL" by Kalmar, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970 (at the end of 1960s and beginning ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
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
1960s Large Kalmar Ice Glass Sconce, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Wonderful and large ice glass sconce by Kalmar. It is made of five massive ice glass blocks and it holds five small base bulbs. Can be used with or without an integrated switch.
A...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
One of Two Huge Kalmar Chandeliers, Ice Glass and Nickel, Austria, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two extra large light fixtures model 'SORIA' by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s-early 1970s). Thes...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel, Metal
1 of 2 Murano Glass Sconces Wall Lights by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful midcentury wall sconces with handcrafted Murano glass pieces on a chrome base, made by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Designed by Carlo Nason.
Hig...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
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 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
Big Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, Ice Glass, 1970s
Located in Berlin, BE
Large (50 cm / 19.68 inch diameter) and thick ice glass flush mount.
Elegant with a filigree but stabile metal frame.
Makes a wonderful indirect light.
By Kalmar, Austria.
...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Crystal Glass Wall Light "Tulipan 9 WA" by Kalmar Franken, Austria
Located in Cork, IE
With 9 handblown crystal-glass "tulip-bulbs" each, these wall lights are a delight to look at.
Using the Italian Pulegoso technique in the manufacturing process, the bulbs appear a...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
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
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
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
Big Adjustable J.T.Kalmar Wall Lamp with Original Shade, Around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Adjustable big J.T.Kalmar wall lamp with original shade around 1950s
Hight adjustable from 44cm - 72cm
Wide: 40cm
Deep: 92cm
Brass, wood and fabric.
Original fabric shade
Ori...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of 4 Pairs of Large Kalmar Wall Lights Murano Glass by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic midcentury wall sconces with 3 large Murano glass pieces in each lamp, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Great geometrical shape.
Each sconce needs t...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
1 of 3 Pair of Large Kalmar Sconces Murano Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic pair of midcentury wall sconces with four murano ice glass pieces, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Each sconce needs 2 x E14 small bulbs
Light bulb...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Large Murano Wall Light Design Venini for Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Set of 2 Stunning Murano glass wall lights designed by Venini for Kalmar, 1970s
Brass frame gathers 9 structured glasses, beautifully refracting the light very heavy quality.
Hig...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of J.T. Kalmar of Murano Glass Brass Sconces, Austria, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of elegant J.T. Kalmar sconces featuring thick white and clear swirl glass on a gilded brass base. Minimalistic design executed with a taste for excellence in craftsmanship. Ill...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
Pair of Kalmar Palazzo Crystal Sconces, Vienna Austria, 1975
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of Kalmar palazzo crystal sconces 1970s Vienna Austria, five thick clear heavy pieces of highest quality press crystal mounted on a gilt gold frame...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
Large Rare Murano Ice Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1960s
Two tiers structure gathering 12 structured glasses, beautifully refracting the light very heavy quality.
High quality and in ve...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Stunning 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 tie...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of 3 Large Kalmar Sconce Wall Light by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful mid-century wall sconces with three thick Murano glasses, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured circa 1960-1969.
Model: Pan
High quality and in very good condition. Cleane...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Kalmar Chandelier Brass and Glass, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Beautiful chandelier made of brass and textured foamglass by Kalmar. Twelve small base bulbs (six upwards and six downwards directed). Works well with different kind of bulbs (clear,...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Kalmar Sconce Wall Light, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful mid-century wall sconce with murano glass, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
J. T. Kalmar Ceiling Lamp, circa 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
A flush mount, ceiling lamp, manufactured by Kalmar Franken, Austria, 1960s, with a handcrafted thick ice glass plate attached to the center. With backplate.
Original condition
Can...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of J.T. Kalmar 'Palazzo' Wall Light Fixtures Brass and Glass, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of high-end and handmade brass wall lights made by Kalmar in Austria. This model "Palazzo" was manufactured, circa 1970-1979. Large polished brilliant crystal glasses are mount...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Murano Glass Pendant Light Chome Designed, Carlo Nason for Kalmar, Catena, Aust
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning chrome pendant light with Murano glass elements designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in 1960s. (Series: Catena)
The pendant is composed of 18 thick M...
Category
1960s German Vintage 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
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