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
Huge Kalmar 'Granada' Chandelier Flush Mount Light Brass Glass 1970, One of Four
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of four square and extra large 'Granada' (engl. 'Grenada') light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
The lamps c...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
One of Five J.T. Kalmar Franken Brown and Clear Flush Mounts Wall Lights, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 5 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
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Leather Green Kalmar Table Lamp, 1950s, Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage table lamp or desk lamp from brass, leather and nickel plated metal Mod. 1191 Arnold which was designed and manufactured by Kalmar in Vienna 1950s.
This r...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
J.T. Kalmar Drum Flushmount Gold-Plated and Frosted Ice Glass, Austria, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Gold-plated bronze drum chandelier with 16 patterned glass panels by Kalmar.
Best of design from the 1960s by J.T. Kalmar, Austria. This flushmount is executed to a very high standa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
'Dornstab' Floor Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
Located in Utrecht, NL
All new, contemporary edition of J.T. Kalmar's iconic 'Dornstab' design from 1947 in exclusive hardwood (Paul Ferro) or Wenge & bronzed brass base with silk fabric lamp shade. Made a...
Category
2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of the 10 J.T. Kalmar Drum Wall Sconces Gold-Plated and Ice Glass, Austria
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of 10 gold-plated half circular shaped drum sconces with five frosted glass panels on a gilt brass frame with Brutalist inspired pattern. From the 1960s ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Kalmar Wall Lights Ice looking Glass elements , 1970s, Vienna, Austria
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of 1970s Austrian Kalmar sconces, Metal frame with three "ice glass" panels in thick and heavy quality flat and smooth on the inside, the outside is organically shaped.
Two-can...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large Murano Ice Glass Flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning large flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1960s.
The flush mount is composed of 13 thick textured ice glass elements attached to a brass metal frame.
Wond...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Metal and Glass Model Bernstein Chandelier from Kalmar
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare glass chandelier from the renowned manufacturer Kalmar.
Imposing chandelier with nested glass elements. In its straightness, this design shows a rather functional language of f...
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Kalmar Tulipan chandelier 1960, Austria
Located in Bronx, NY
Kalmar Tulipan chandelier, Vienna Austria 1960, Numerous blown glass elements which are highly saturated with tiny air bubbles , The glass elements are held by brass finials on a whi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
One of Two Kalmar Chandeliers or Pendant Lights 'Florida', Glass and Brass, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two beautiful and handmade high quality pendant light fixtures model 'Florida' by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). The...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Kalmar Granada Cascade Glass Chandelier by Kalmar Austria, Vienna, 1960
Located in Bronx, NY
Kalmar Granada cascade glass chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, 1960
Five individual glass elements with a chrome finial, the glass has texture that gives the impression of ice, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Kalmar Austrian Mid-Century Brass and Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A large pair of 14" Austrian Mid-Century sconces by Kalmar comprised of handblown square ribbed glass panels with rectangular concave brass sheets extending from each side from ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Hollywood Regency 3-Ice Glass Wall Light Made by J. T. Kalmar Lights 1960
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
wall light
Producer:
Kalmar Franken KG, Austria
Design:
J.T. Kalmar Franken KG
Age:
1960s
Original modernist Hollywood regency glass wall light. High quality 1960...
Category
Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Hollywood Regency Ice Glass Wall Light Made by Kalmar Lights, 1960s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Wall light set of 2
Producer:
Kalmar Franken KG, Austria
Design:
J.T. Kalmar
Age:
1960s
Original modernist Hollywood regency glass wall light set. High quality 1...
Category
Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
Pair of Kalmar Palazzo Crystal Sconces, Vienna Austria, 1970
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair Kalmar palazzo crystal sconces 1970s Vienna Austria, four thick clear elongated heavy pieces of highest quality press crystal mounted on a g...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
Pair of Large Kalmar Wall Lights Ice Glass, Vienna Austria, 1970s
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of 1970s Austrian Kalmar sconces, a silver grey metal frame with five "ice glass" panels in thick and heavy quality flat on the inside and smooth ,the outside is organically sha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Kalmar Palazzo Crystal Sconces, Vienna Austria, 1975
Located in Bronx, NY
Kalmar palazzo crystal sconces 1970s Vienna Austria, five thick clear heavy pieces of highest quality press crystal mounted on a gilt frame,
Thr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
Large Murano Glass Brown Flower Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Midcentury brass chandelier in the shape of a flower by J.T. Kalmar, Austria around 1970.
Illuminates beautifully.
Designed and executed by Kalmar Vienna in the 1970s. High-end hand...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair 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.
High quality and in very good co...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of 3 Hollywood Regency Ice Glass Wall Light Made by Kalmar Lights, 1960s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Wall light set of 3
Producer:
Kalmar Franken KG, Austria
Design:
J.T. Kalmar
Age:
1960s
Original modernist Hollywood regency glass wall light set...
Category
Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1 of 3 Huge Murano Glass Square Flush Mount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning huge flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1960s.
The flush mount is composed of a ten thick textured Murano glass elements attached to a white metal frame.
T...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Set of Six 'Tulipan' Chandeliers by J.T.Kalmar, Vienna, circa 1960s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A stunning set of six 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 bl...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Kalmar Glass Lantern, Austria, 1970
Located in Bronx, NY
Kalmar lantern, Vienna, Austria, 1970.
Chrome frame with three thick large ice looking glass elements with an Edison centre socket.
Glass is in excellent condition high quality Kal...
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Kalmar Glass Flush Mount with Brass Centre, Vienna, Austria, 1970
Located in Bronx, NY
Flush mount by Kalmar Vienna, Austria, 1970. Round diffuser dome shaped glass that is organically shaped wavy, four Edison sockets.
The glass has structure to it, in the centre a la...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Ice Glass Sconces from Kalmar, Set of 2
Located in Bastogne, BE
- Pair of elegant sconces from Austrian lighting company Kalmar
- Made of massive ice glass
- Each sconce uses 3xE14 (100-220 V) bulb
- Circa 1970s.
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Austrian "Palazzo" Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, Gilt Brass and Glass, circa 1960s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Mid - Century glass and gilt brass "Palazzo" chandelier by J.T.Kalmar, Vienna, circa 1960s.
It is composed of seven-light gilt brass frame suspended with thick glass elements.
Socke...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Kalmar 'Tulipan' Chandelier Pendant Light, Glass Brass, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large and fantastic light fixture 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
Pair of Kalmar Wall Lights Ice Glass, Vienna, 1960
Located in Bronx, NY
A pair of 1960s Austrian Kalmar sconces, a grey metal frame with four "ice glass" panels in thick and heavy quality flat on the inside and smooth the outside is organically shaped.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Pair of Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights 'Palazzo', Gilt Brass Glass, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of very exquisit 24-carat gold-plated brass and clear brilliant glass 'Palazzo' wall lights by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in circa 1970 (late 1960s and early 1...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Beautiful Murano Glass Flush Mount by Kalmar Leuchten, Vintage 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous pair of flush mount light fixtures with tiles made of heavy textured clear iced Murano glass on a white metal frame with lu...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Brass and Hand Blown Murano Glass Wall Lights by J.T. Kalmar, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
High-end wall sconces made of blown clear and opal Murano glass on a messing hardware. Designed and produced by J.T. Kalmar, Austria in the 1960s. Minimalistic design executed with a...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
J.T. Kalmar Pair of Mid-Century Modern Wall Sconces in Molded Glass and Wood
Located in Voorburg, NL
An elegant pair of wall sconces designed by J.T. Kalmar for Kalmar Werkstätten, Austria, circa 1960s. These sculptural fixtures feature thick, molded glass shades with a leaf-like mo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Oak
One of Three Ice Glass Pendant Lights from J.T. Kalmar, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the three ice glass pendant lights designed by J.T Kalmar, manufactured by Kalmar Franken, Austria in the 1960s.
Stunning design, each pendant has four large squares of white,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair of J.T. Kalmar 'Palazzo' Wall Light Fixtures Gilt Brass and Glass
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
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
J.T. Kalmar Murano Glass Brass Sconces, Austria, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
Elegant J.T. Kalmar wall sconces featuring thick white and clear swirl glass on a gilded brass base. Manufactured by the company Kalmar in Austria, Europe around 1960.
Minimalistic d...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Rare J.T.Kalmar Seven-Light Ice Glass Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A rare ice glass chandelier by J.T.Kalmar, Austria, circa 1960s.
The chandelier is made of nickeled metal frame with 18 thick clear Murano structured glass blocks.
Socket: 6 x e14 a...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large Ice Glass Chendelier "Tulipan" by J.T. Kamlar Franken KG, 1960s Austria
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The lamp need 11x 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 fix...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Lipizza Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar Austria
Located in Mortsel, BE
Introducing the Lipizza Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, an Austrian lighting brand renowned for its craftsmanship and timeless designs. Founded in Vienna, J.T. Kalmar has dedicated itself...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Kalmar Palazzo Chandelier Gilt with glass elements, 1970, Austria
Located in Bronx, NY
Kalmar Palazzo gold crystal glass chandelier, 1970, Austria.
Gold gilded frame holding 26 individual pieces of thick press crystal glass, Seven candela...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Kalmar Onion Shaped Glass Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Midcentury modern beautiful, onion shaped ‘Tulipan’ chandelier designed and manufactured by J.T. Kalmar in the 1950’s. Made in Vienna, Austria. The chandelier features a metal frame ...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
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
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
Double "Pagode" Pendant Chandelier by Kalmar, Vienna, c. 1960
Located in Wien, AT
Double "Pagode" pendant chandelier by Kalmar, Vienna, c. 1960
A large double "Pagode" crystal and chromed steel chandelier by Kalmar. The lamp features Kalmar's unique crystal glass...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large Austrian Vintage Textured Ice Glass Wall Ceiling Light Flush Mount, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare square blue Murano glass flush mount.
Austria, 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large Austrian Vintage White Murano Glass Wall Light Sconce 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful white and clear murano glass sconce.
Austria, 1960s.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
1 of 2 Sets of Large Kalmar Sconces Palmette Wall Lights, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic pair of mid-century wall sconces with Murano glass pieces in each lamp, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1970-1979.
Great geometrical shape.
Series: Palmette
...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
2 Big Kalmar wall lamps with textured glass vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
2 Big Kalmar wall lamps with textured glass vienna around 1950s
Original condition
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid - Century Modern "Florida" Chandelier by Kalmar, Glass and Brass, 1970s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A mid - century modern "Florida" chandelier by J.T.Kalmar, Austria, circa 1970s.
This beautiful chandelier is made of gilt brass with 21 heavy thick clear ice glass blocks.
Socket: ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of 4 Huge Murano Glass Flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning huge flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1960s.
The flushmount is composed of a nine thick textured Murano glass elements at...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
"Sirius 12K" Atomic Space Age Floor Lamp, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Mortsel, BE
Step into the realm of atomic-inspired design with the extraordinary "Sirius 12K" Atomic Space Age Floor Lamp created by J.T. Kalmar. This ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Murano Glass Chandelier Designed by Kaiser, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning large Murano smoked glass chandelier designed by Kaiser, Germany manufactured in the 1960s.
The chandelier is composed of 2 thick Murano glass elements attached to a brass...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
One of Four Huge Kalmar 'Granada' Chandeliers Flush Mount Light Brass Glass 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of four square and very large 'Granada' light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
The lamps can be used as pend...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
One of... Large Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights Sconces Ray by Kalmar, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
One of... beautiful and large blown Murano glass sconce by J.T. Kalmar for Franken KG.
Austria, 1960s.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
1 of 2 Huge Murano Glass Flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning huge flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1960s.
The flush mount is composed of a nine thick textured Murano glass elements a...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Ice Glass Chandelier from Kalmar
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare ice glass candlestick from Kalmar.
Imposing chandelier of Kalmar with nested glass elements. From a central socket part, metal webs of different length and height are radially ...
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
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