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
Stunning Murano Glass Flush mount light Designed by Carlo Nason, Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning Large Murano glass Flush mount designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1970s. (Serie: CEO)
The Chandelier is composed of 35 thick textured glass e...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
1 of 3 Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful 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 ready to...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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 ...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Murano Smoked Glass Pendant Light Citrus 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 good c...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
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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. E...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
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Murano Glass
Pair of Large Kalmar Murano Glass Sconces Wall Lights Citrus, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 Wonderful pairs of midcentury wall sconces with large Murano glass pieces in each lamp, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Each sconce needs 2 x E14 smal...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
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Murano Glass
Pair of Midcentury Austrian Murano Glass "Faun" Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Stunning Austrian "Faun" Midcentury Wall Sconces. These Wall Sconces were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Franken. Model 4517.02.50 Faun. “Kalmar Fran...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
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Metal
1 of 3 Pairs of Large Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with 5 Murano glass pieces, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Each fixture requires 3 x E14 Standard bulbs and is...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
1 of 4 Pairs of Midcentury Kalmar Mazzega Murano Glass Wall Lights Sconces 1970s
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of four pairs of Vintage Mid-Century Modern rare, organic brass, white and clear Murano glass double socketed wall lamps, lights or sconces by Austrian lighting manufacturer Kalm...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
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 re...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Kalmar Chandelier Pendant Light 'Catena', Chrome Murano Glass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A 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 frame with 30 organic and...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
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 ...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of 4 Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 4 Wonderful 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 read...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
1 of 2 Large Murano Ice 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 13 thick textured ice glass elements attached to a chrome metal frame.
Wond...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Wall Lights Sconces by J.T. Kalmar, Brass Clear Milk Murano Glass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of large wall lights model 'Ango' by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970.
A polished brass backplate holds a clear, white or mother-of-pearl-colored angle...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Glass and Brass Chandelier Designed by J.T Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
A stunning chandelier designed by J.T Kalmar, manufactured by Kalmar Franken, Austria in the 1960s.
High-end and handmade design from the 20th century. The large squares of white, op...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Large White Glass 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 cond...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
1 of 5 Large Murano Ice Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1960s
Two tiers structure gathering 18 structured glasses, beautifully refracting the light very heavy quality.
High quality and in very...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
1 of 3 Large Tulipan Glass Flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful onion-shaped -Tulipan glass Flush mount light. Twenty-four hand-blown glasses suspended on a white colored metal frame.
Best of design from the 1960s by Kalmar, Austria. Hi...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
1 of 3 Large Murano Ice Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1960s
Two tiers structure gathering 18 structured glasses, beautifully refracting the light very heavy quality.
High quality and in very g...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Granada Ice Glass Ceiling Lamp from Kalmar, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
This large flush mount ceiling lamps is composed of six thick textured ice glass elements (Granadas), attached to a chrome frame. It uses sixteen E14 small bulbs. The dimensions of e...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
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
Glass
1 of 2 Pairs of Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of mid-century wall sconces with ice glass, made by Kalmar, Germany, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and re...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
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...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Oak
Pair of Kalmar Glass Chandeliers Pendant Lights, Blue Amber Glass Nickel, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of rare and gorgeous pendant light fixtures by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
Each lamp is made of clear, blue and amber...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Nickel
Midcentury Austrian Ice-Glass "Puck" Wall Sconce by Kalmar Franken, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Stunning Austrian Midcentury "Puck" Wall Sconce by Kalmar. This Wall Sconce was designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar. Model 4518.02.50 Puck 2.
This Wall La...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
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Metal
Set of Kalmar Chandelier Pendant Light Sconces 'Palazzo', Gilt Brass Glass, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of very exquisite 24-carat gold-plated brass and clear brilliant glass Hollywood Regency light fixtures model 'Palazzo' by J.T. Kalmar, Vie...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
1 of 3 Large Tulipan Glass Flush Mount or Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 3 Wonderful onion-shaped -Tulipan glass chandelier or flush mount. A large number of hand-blown glasses were suspended on a white painted metal frame and brass canopy.
Best of d...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
J.T. KALMAR Uplight Ceiling Brass Lamp, Chandelier, Mod. 8585, 1960s, Austria
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern 'UFO' ceiling light, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar in 1960's, Austria, Vienna. This chandelier is a striking appearance in every room. Elegant shape and hi...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
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...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Extra Large Square Glass Flush Mount by J.T. Kalmar, Europe, Austria, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Clean lines to complement all decors. Amazing large scale square glass flush mount by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in circa 1970, (late 1960s and early 1970s).
Multipl...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, 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....
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Austrian Midcentury Pair of Murano "Florian" Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and stunning Austrian Pair of Mid-Century "Kalmar" Large Wall Sconces, model "Florian" 4402.06.50. These Sconces were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by ...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Kalmar Tulipan Chandelier Pendant Light, Glass Nickel White Metal, 1970s, 1 of 2
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large and fantastic light fixture model Tulipan 73 HL by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
Two lights are available....
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Austrian Midcentury Set of Three Murano "Citrus" Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and stunning Austrian Set of Three "Kalmar" Wall Sconces, model "Citrus" 4663/2. These Sconces were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Franken KG....
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
2 hight adjustable J.T.Kalmar table lamps with fabric shades vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
2 hight adjustable J.T.Kalmar table lamps with fabric shades vienna around 1950s
Brass polished and stove enameled
The fabric shades are replaced ( new )
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Carlo Nason Pair of Kalmar Mid-Century Murano Glass Wall Lights or Sconces 1970s
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare vintage midcentury pair of polished steel, white and clear Murano glass wall lamps, lights or sconces by Murano glass Italian designer Carlo Nason for the famous Austrian lighti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1 'of 3' Pair of Kalmar Tulipan Wall Sconces Murano Glass, Austria, Vienna 1960s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant pair of "Tulipan" Murano glass wall lights by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in the 1960s. Hanging glass resembles tulips. Each tulip shaped glass is handmade and...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
1 of 2 Large Murano Ice Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1960s
Two tiers structure gathering 18 structured glasses, beautifully refracting the light very heavy quality.
High quality and in very...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Kalmar Flush Mount Ceiling Light 'Catena', Patinated Brass Murano Glass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic Mid-Century modern light fixture model 'Catena' by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufatured in 1970s.
It consists of a polished brass plate with great patina and 18 organic and ...
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1970s 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
1 of 4 Pairs of Large Kalmar Murano Glass Sconces Wall Lights Citrus, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with 2 large Murano glass pieces in each lamp, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Each sconce needs 2 x E14 small bulb...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Stunning Ice Glass Pattern Glass Flush Mount, Kalmar Austria, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning large textured clear glass flush mount by Kalmar Leuchten. It has a very heavy glass bowl on a metal frame. The Fixture requires three European E14 / 110 Volt Candelabra b...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1 of 6 Large Tulipan Glass Flush Mount / Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful onion-shaped -Tulipan glass chandelier or flush mount. A large number of hand-blown glasses are suspended on a white-painted metal frame and brass center rod.
Best of desig...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Austrian Large Midcentury Murano "Florian" Wall Sconce by Kalmar Franken, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and stunning Austrian Mid-Century "Kalmar" Large Wall Sconce, model "Florian" 4402.06.50. This Sconce was designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Frank...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
$1,104 Sale Price
25% Off
Ice Glass Pendant Light/Chandelier from J. T. Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
An ice glass pendant lights designed by J.T Kalmar, manufactured by Kalmar Franken, Austria in the 1960s.
High-end and handmade design from the 20th century. The pendant/chandelier ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian 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, ...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
1 of 2 Huge Kalmar Chandelier 'Palazzo', Gilt Brass Glass, Austria, 1970
Located in Aachen, NRW
A Stunning large Chandelier with 24-carat gold-plated brass frame and clear, brilliant glass made by Kalmar (Series: Palazzo), Austria, manufactured, c...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1 of the 3 Kalmar Modern Ice Glass Pendants, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 3 beautiful and elegant modern chandeliers, manufactured by Kalmar Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design, each chandelier has 6 sockets and two layers of extremely stylish tex...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
$2,090 / item
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...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Kalmar Wall Lighting Ice Frost Glass, Austria 1970
Located in La xara, VC
Austria wall lighting iridium glass with in frosted glass design . The design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the design.
discount shipping to USA * shippin...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal
$524 Sale Price
31% Off
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 ...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
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,...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of 7 Murano Glass Sconces Kalmar Designed by Carlo Nason, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful midcentury wall sconces with 2 handcrafted Murano glass pieces on a chrome base, made by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Designed by Carlo Nason.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use.
Each fixture requires 2 x E14 small bulbs with 40W max.
Light bulbs are not included. It is possible to install this fixture in all countries (US, UK, Europe, Asia, Australia,..)
Please note the price listed is for one wall light.
7 wall lights...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Murano Glass Chandelier Designed by Kalmar, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning large Murano smoked glass chandelier designed by Kalmar , Austria manufactured in the 1960s.
The chandelier is composed of 4 thick Murano glass elements attached to a met...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century J.T. Kalmar Modernist Glass Tube Brass Pendant Lamp, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful pendant lamp from the 1950s, produced by J.T. Kalmar Vienna. Brass hardware with a tube made of yellow/amber textured glass. In very g...
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of 2 Stunning Murano Glass Chandelier Designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, 70s
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
Pair of Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with murano glass, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Mid-century Modern lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern lighting>lighting for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern lighting made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lighting, popular names associated with this style include J.T. Kalmar, Fabio Ltd, Glashütte Limburg, and Kalmar Lighting. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for lighting differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $45 and tops out at $355,000 while the average work can sell for $2,150.