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
J.T.Kalmar Pair of Ice Glass Drum Chandeliers, ca. 1960s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Stunning pair of two drum chandeliers by J.T.Kalmar, Austria, circa 1960s.
The chandeliers are made of gilt bronze and ice Murano glass.
Socket: each 9 x e14 for standard screw bul...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Bronze
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...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Kalmar Wall Lamp Vienna Around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Kalmar Wall Lamp Vienna Around 1950s
Original condition
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
"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 ...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Gilt Brass and Glass Chandelier Pendant Light by Kalmar 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A very exquisite 24-carat gold-plated brass and clear brillant glass Hollywood Regency light fixture model 'Palazzo' by J.T. Kalmar, Vi...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, 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 15 thick textured Murano glass elements attached to a white frame.
Heavy q...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
J.T. Kalmar Cube Sconces or Flush Mount Lights, 1960s, Austria
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Pair of beautiful modernist fixture lights manufactured by J.T. Kalmar in 1960s, Vienna. The lights can be used as wall or ceiling lamps. They are fe...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Stainless Steel
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
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
One of Two Huge Kalmar 'Granada' Chandeliers Flush Mount Lights Brass Glass 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two square and very large 'Granada' light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s-early 1970s).
The lamps can be used as pendant l...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Huge Tiered Glass Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
Huge tiered glass chandelier by J.T. Kalmar.
Original condition.
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Pair of Kalmar Table Lamps with Tulip Base, Polished Nickel, Red Shades, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of polished nickel table lights with tulip stands by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, manufactured in Austria in midcentury, circa 1970, (late 1960s or early 1970s).
The light is document...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Iron, Nickel
Kalmar Pendant, circa 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Kalmar pendant, circa 1960s
Three lights.
Brass polished and stove enameled
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
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...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Kalmar "Palazzo" Ice Crystal Glass Wall Light or Sconce 'Rare New Old Stock'
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Exceptionally rare, 'new old stock' vintage Mid-Century Modern Austrian made 'Palazzo' ice crystal glass wall sconce or lamp by Kalmar, circa 1960. Featuring three hanging glass elem...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Gilt Brass, Crystal Glass Light Chandelier Corina, Kalmar, Austria, 1970
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful gilt brass light fixture made by Kalmar (Series: Corina), Austria, manufactured, circa 1970-1979.
Three tiers structure gathering many structured polished crystal glass p...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Kalmar Large "Palazzo" Ice Crystal Glass & Gilt Brass Chandelier Austria, 1970s
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Vintage Miid-Century Modern Austrian made 'Palazzo' ice crystal glass chandelier by Kalmar, circa 1970. Featuring twenty-six hanging glass elements resembling melting ice crystals su...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
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
...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Kalmar 'Tulipan' Chandelier Pendant Light, Blown Glass, 1970, One of Two
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two glass pendant chandeliers model 'Tulipan' by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
One Kalmar Midcentury Brass & Textured Glass Scone Wall Light, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A single beautiful brass wall light with a lampshade made of solid textured melting ice glass with nice knobs. Manufactured by J. T. Kalmar Vienna in the 1950s. In very good conditio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
J.T. Kalmar Midcentury Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A stunning midcentury height-adjustable pendant light from the 1950s, the Kalmar Model 2520, featuring a counterweight, a beautifully leather-covered handle, and a cylindrical pastel green lampshade...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Mid-Century Kalmar Flush Mount Light 'Catena', Chrome Murano Glass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A square, large and fantastic Mid-Century modern light fixture model 'Catena' by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufatured in 1970s-1980s.
It consists of a polished chrome plate with 24 org...
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Dornstab table lamp by A. Pöll for Kalmar, 1947
Located in Zaandam, NL
Extremely rare table lamp generally attributed to A. Pöll in the late 1940s for Kalmar Werkstatten but we've also seen a couple attributed to JT Kalmar as the designer, Vienna. Hardw...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Two Light Kalmar Ice Glass Chandelier Pendant, Austria, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful and rare chandelier or pendant light by Kalmar Vienna, Austria. An original mid-century vintage piece manufactured in the 1950s. It is made of brass and heavy glass. The Fi...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Kalmar Slumped Ice Glass and Brass Pendant Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful, Mid-Century, small, Kalmar manufactured brass chandelier outfitted with 10 layered linear ice glass pieces highlighting the 5 brass tubular sockets. This piece has a brass...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Murano Citrus Clear Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful Murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1970s
Swirl ice glass, clear twisted crystal glass panels on a gold color frame with a brass chain and canopy.
Measures: diameter 19.7" i...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
1 of the 2 J. T. Kalmar Wall Lamps, Model Karlstein, Vienna, circa 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 wall lamps by J. T. Kalmar, model: Karlstein, Vienna, circa 1960. With 2 relief-like crystal glasses (dispersion glass). With a nickel plated back plate. Illuminates beaut...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Nickel
1 of 2 Large Murano Glass Flush Mount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning huge flush mount by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1960s.
The flush mount is composed of a five thick textured Murano glass elements attached to a white metal frame...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Stunning Brass Murano Glass Light Fixture Palazzo, Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning gilt brass light fixture comprises crystal Murano glass pieces on a gilded brass frame. It’s made by Kalmar (Series: Palazzo), Austria, manufactured, circa 1970-1979.
Wond...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Single Murano Ice Glass Pendants by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning single Murano glass pendants by Kalmar, 1960s
Two tiers structure gathering 12 structured glasses, beautifully refracting the light very heavy quality.
Heavy quality and in...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
1 of 3 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
1 of 2 Pairs of Kalmar Sconces Glass 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
Large Murano Ice Glass Flush Mount 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 a 5 thick textured ice glass elements attached to a brass frame.
Wonderfu...
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1960s Austrian Vintage 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
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Kalmar Flush Mount Lights, Chrome Murano Glass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of fantastic Mid-Century modern light fixtures model 'Catena' by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufatured in 1970s.
It consists of a polished chrome plate with 18 organic and ribbon-...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
1 of 2 Large Chrome Sputnik Atomium Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Exclusive Polished aluminum with 12 bubble glasses (mouth-blown)
Stunning Sputnik pendant lamp designed by Kalmar Leuchten during the 1970s.
Sockets: It needs 12x E14 small bulbs.
L...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Huge Kalmar Chandelier Pendant Light, Brass Glass, Austria, 1970s, One of Four
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An extremely rare Sputnik or atomic light fixture 'RS 16 HL' by J.T. Kalmar, manufactured in midcentury, Austria, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
1 of the 2 Kalmar Flush Mounts, Gilt Brass Glass, Austria, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 Beautiful brass and clear brilliant glass light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in circa 1970 (late 1960s and early 1970s). High end piece. Beautifu...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Kalmar Mid-Century Modern Crystal Triedri Murano Chandelier Sputnik, 1982
Located in Murano, Venezia
Designed in 1982 by Kalmar, this chandelier has 41 crystal glass elements called “Torciglioni”.
Perfect for a modern space, the chandelier reach the diameter of 90 cm and is lighted by 9 Bubs E14 that create a comfortable atmosphere lighting...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
1 of 4 Murano Ice Glass Pendants by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Murano glass pendants by Kalmar, 1960s
5 structured glasses, beautifully refracting the light very heavy quality.
Heavy quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Square Kalmar Flush Mount Light or Sconce, Brass Cast Ice Glass, 1970, 1 of 3
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of three fixtures model 'Cubus' (German 'Würfel') by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (end of 1960s and beginning of 1970s).
They are made of polished bras...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Kalmar Glass and Brass Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare and exceptional pendant light fixture by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1960s-1970s. A large textured glass shade with drop shaped engravings is hanging on a brass mount...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Round J. T. Kalmar Mid-Century Textured Glass Flush Mount, Austria, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and elegant modernist flush mount / ceiling lamp from the 1960s by J.T. Kalmar, Austria. A charming light fixture, it has a domed 18 in diameter lampshade, made of solid ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1 of 15 Large Glass Wall Light Designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful mid-century wall sconce with a large Murano glass piece, designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
The sconce needs 1 x E27 standard bulb...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Kalmar bubble glass Chandelier, 1970, Austria
Located in Bronx, NY
Kalmar ceiling light Austria 1970, white frame held by two chrome stems 5 light sockets covered by 8 square individual flat square pieces of glas...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1970's Rectangular Ice Glass wall Light by Kalmar
Located in New York, NY
1970's Ice glass wall light by Kalmar lighting Company.
The Murano glass fits on to the chrome plate which has three Newly rewired candelabra sockets that can each take up to 40 Wat...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Carlo Nason Pair or Kalmar Mid-Century Murano Glass Wall Lights or Sconces 1970s
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare vintage midcentury modern pair (2 pairs available) of polished steel, white and clear Murano glass wall lamps, lights or sconces by Murano glass Italian designer Carlo Nason for the famous Austrian lighting manufacturer Kalmar, circa late 1970s. Each light features a folded white and clear glass, angular shaped glass element / shade, made by Italian Murano glass maker AV Mazzega and designed by Carlo Nason.
Classic 1970s design - with its white toned 'foam' glass - this would look great paired with any Danish teak or rosewood furniture. Perfect as a pair of vanity lamps...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1 of 8 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...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
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 2 Large Murano Glass Flush Mount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning huge flush mount by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1960s.
The flush mount is composed of a five thick textured Murano glass elements attached to a white metal frame...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Lovely Murano Glass and Chrome Wall Light Sconce by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Lovely organic hand blown glass and chrome sconce by J.T. Kalmar for Franken KG.
Austria, 1960s.
Lamp sockets: 1
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Brass & Leather 'Hase BL' Floor Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
Located in Utrecht, NL
Floor lamp 'Hase BL' originally designed in 1952 by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, executed in polished brass and partly wrapped in a tactile leather to serve as a grip for easy repositioning...
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2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
J.T. Kalmar Mid-Century Textured 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 clear, iridescent, textured glass. In very good condition with nice patina...
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Sputnik Pendant Light Chandelier 'Rs 27', Aluminum Glass, 1970, 1 of 4
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of four large 27-arm atomic chandeliers or pendant lights model 'RS 27 Kugel HL' by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
The...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome, Nickel
Set of 2 Hollywood Regency MURANO 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...
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Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Kalmar Floor Lamp, circa 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Kalmar floor lamp, circa 1950s
Original condition
Shade is replaced (new).
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Vienna Brass Lantern Midcentury Pendant Lamp, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A unusual and beautiful modernist lantern / pendant Light, manufactured by Kalmar Vienna in the early 1950s. An uncommon piece, its frame is made of black iron, it has a satined crac...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Iron, Wire
One of Two Kalmar Flush Mount Light Fixtures Swirl 'Citrus', 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two very 'Citrus' flush mount lights / ceiling lamps by Kalmar, Vienna, Austria. They are made of a golden lacquered metal base which holds four swirled and frosted glasses. E...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-century Modern lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
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