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
1 of 4 Large Austrian Textured Glass Wall Lights or Sconces by JT Kalmar c. 1955
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of a set of four elegant vintage midcentury large and oversized Austrian made wall lights, lamps or sconces by J.T. Kalmar circa 1955. Featuring wonderful large folded sheets of ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Original murano glass chandelier by J. Kalmar, Austria 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Amazing original vintage Kalmar chandelier with thick textured glass pendants — each one resembles elongated icicles. Handmade glass, metal mount with natural patina. Austria, the 19...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
1 of 6 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
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...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
1 of the 8 J.T. Kalmar 'Palazzo' Wall Light Fixtures Gilt Brass and Glass
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 8 high-end and handmade gilt brass 24-karat gold-plated wall lights made by Kalmar in Austria. This model "Palazzo" was manufactured, circa 1970-1979. Large polished brillia...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
1 of 2 Stunning Large Kalmar Muano Sconce Wall Lights, Florida, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful mid-century wall sconces with 12 Murano glass pieces on a brass frame, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
The sconce takes 5 x E14 small bulbs.
Light b...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Kalmar Wall Lamp with Original Fabric Shade, Around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Kalmar wall lamp with original fabric shade around 1950s
The shade hight is adjustable and it is swiveling
Hight adjustable from 50cm - 81cm
Original condition
Original fabric ...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
2 Big Table Lamps "Rebhuhn" by J.T. Kalmar around 1940s
Located in Wien, AT
2 Big Table Lamps "Rebhuhn" by J.T. Kalmar around 1940s
Brass polished and stove enameled
The fabric shades are replaced ( new )
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1940s 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...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
1 of 3 Pairs 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...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
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
Materials
Metal
1 of 3 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 tiers...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
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...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Flush Mount Light 'Granada', Opal Ice Glass Nickel, 1970, One of Eight
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of eight square light fixtures by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
Each fixture has eight sockets for small screw base bulbs ...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome, Nickel
Mid-Century Modern Kalmar Flush Mount Light 'Catena', Chrome 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 chrome plate with 18 organic and ribbon-shaped Mu...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
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 on a gold color metal frame, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Each fixture requires 3...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Kalmar Mid-Century Modern Green Triedri Murano Chandelier Sputnik, 1982
Located in Murano, Venezia
Designed in 1982 by Kalmar, this chandelier has 41 green glass elements called “Triedri”.
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
Big J.T.Kalmar ceiling lamp with structure glass shade vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Big J.T.Kalmar ceiling lamp with structure glass shade vienna around 1950s
Original condiction
Fancy model
Structure glass shade
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Lighting Chandelier Glass Ice First Chrome Structure, Austria, 1970
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional JT Kalmar chandelier with large ice frost glass with chrome structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the bes...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
$792 Sale Price
47% Off
1 of 2 Stunning Brass Murano Glass Light Fixture Palazzo, Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful gilt brass light fixture comprises crystal Murano glass pieces on a gilded brass frame. Its made by Kalmar (Serie: Palazzo), Austria, manufactured, circa 1970-1979.
It n...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Ice Glass Sconce from Kalmar Franken KG, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Ice Glass Sconce from Kalmar Franken KG, 1960s.
Imposing mid-century wall lamp with ice glass elements. The lamp frame is elaborate and very functional. Lateral panes are attached, ...
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
One of Two Huge Chandeliers Kalmar 'Tulipan', Murano Glass Brass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two extra large and fantastic light fixtures model Tulipan HL 155 by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
Two ligh...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Kalmar Ice Glass Pendant Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ice glass Kalmar chandelier. Attributed to J.T. Kalmar and Kalmar Lighting, Austria, 1960s.
It holds four pieces of textured ice glass blocks hanging from a chain and topped by a metal canopy...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Steel
1 of 6 Stunning Large Kalmar Sconces Tronchi Wall Lights Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 6 stunning mid-century wall sconces featuring seven large Murano glass pieces in each lamp, crafted by Kalmar, Austria, and manufactured between 1970-1979.
This is a very rare ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Austrian Midcentury Set of Ten Murano "Citrus" Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Unique, beauty and stunning Austrian Set of Ten "Kalmar" Wall Sconces, model "Citrus" 4663/2. These Sconces were desifned and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Frank...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Austrian Kalmar "Palazzo" Ice Crystal Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Kalmar "Palazzo" ice crystal glass wall sconces. From the Franken series 4542. Featuring hanging icicle-like ice crystals suspended from a gilt brass mount / bracket, Austria...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
1 of the 2 Massive Textured Glass Flush mount or Wall Light by Kalmar, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
A high quality modern thick textured ice glass flushmount light by Kalmar, circa 1965. The flushmount is featuring a huge quare brown marbled blown ice glass dish. The handmade dish ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Monumental Kalmar Textured Murano Glass Tronchi Tube Chandelier Mid-Century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Striking and sophisticated, this large-scale vintage Kalmar Tronchi tube chandelier commands attention with its sculptural presence and exquisite crafts...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Kalmar Tulipan semi flush mount 1960, Austria
Located in Bronx, NY
Kalmar Tulipan semi flush mount, Vienna Austria 1960, Numerous blown glass elements which are highly saturated with tiny air bubbles , The glass elements are held by brass finials on...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Kalmar 'Tulipan' Light Fixture, Austria 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
An exceptional 'Tulipan' flush mount chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in the midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1960s-early 1970s). With beautiful Murano Tulipan sh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Sconces Wall Lights Kalmar 'Corina', Gilt Brass Glass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of very exclusive Hollywood regency ice glass wall lamps model 'Corina' by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
High quality items which are made of a 24-carat gilded polished brass frames with leaf-shaped clear glass pieces.
Each fixture takes three small screw base Edison bulbs (type E14) up to max. 40W per bulb and it is compatible with US/UK/ etc. standards.
It is possible to install this fixture in all countries (US, UK, Europe, Asia, Canada,) although it may be necessary to purchase different light bulbs suitable to local electricity. It also can be used with a dimmer.
A matching flush mount...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Large 10-Arm Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, Brass and Textured Pressed Glass, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A beautiful and large 10-armed light fixture by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1960 (late 1950s to early 1960s).
It consists of a frame made of solid, poli...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of 3 Large Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful midcentury wall sconces with large Murano glass piece in each lamp, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Modell: SCHALMF
High quality and in very good c...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Hollywood Regency 2-Ice Glass Wall Light by Kalmar Lights, Austria 1960s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Wall light
Producer:
Kalmar Franken KG, Austria
Design:
J.T. Kalmar
Age:
1960s
Original modernist Hollywood regency glass wall light. High quality 1960s fabricat...
Category
Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Smoked Glass Citrus Chandelier from J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Stunning CITRUS chandelier by Kalmar from the 1960s.
The 18 beautifully shaped and heavy smoked glass elements spread an impressive sparkling play of light.
High quality.
Design: J....
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large 1960s Carlo Nason for Mazzega Four Petal Murano Glass "Flower" Chandelier
Located in London, England
A stunning and eye-catching chandelier which captures a different carefree era with its retro four glass petal "flower" shaped design. Whimsical and dramatic but elegant as well as ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
$1,233 Sale Price
20% Off
Huge Kalmar Chandelier 'Finger', Textured Ice Glass and Nickel, Austria, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An extra large light fixture model 'FINGER' by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s-early 1970s).
A white painted metal frame holds a lot of textured ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Nickel
J.T Kalmar Square Brass & Textured Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Introducing a charming Mid-Century flush mount or ceiling lamp. Crafted with a square lampshade from textured melting glass, reminiscent of ice, and adorned with a brass knob in the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
One of Four Huge Kalmar Chandeliers Pendant Lights, Brass Glass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of four extremely rare Sputnik or atomic light fixture 'RS 16 HL' by J.T. Kalmar, manufactured in midcentury, Austria, circa 1970 (late 1960...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
1 of 2 Large Rare Murano Ice Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1960s
Three tiers structure gathering 22 structured glasses, beautifully refracting the light very heavy quality.
High quality and in ...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
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...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
$2,050 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Two Extendable Table Lamps by J.T. Kalmar, circa 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Two extendable table lamps by J.T. Kalmar, circa 1950s
Extendable in the hight from 50cm up to 54cm
Brass parts are polished and stove enamelle...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Ice Glass Cube Brass Flush Mount Light Fixture by Kalmar, Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning pair of Ice Glass Cube Flush Mounts by Kalmar Austria. Each consisting of a Mid-Century Modern style design. Each fixture requires an European E27 / 110 Volt Edison bulb, ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Massive Extra Large Three-Tiered Kalmar Ice Glass Chandelier
Located in Rijssen, NL
A high end elegant modern chandelier, manufactured by Kalmar Austria in the 1960s. Lovely design, the chandelier has 18 sockets 40W and three...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
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
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...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Kalmar Ice Glass Wall Sconces, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of ice glass Kalmar wall sconces. Each one is composed by two pieces of ice glass blocks placed on a metal base.
This pair of sconces is in excellent condition and they have be...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel, Metal
$2,912 / set
Pair of Kalmar Citrus Swirl Ice Glass Wall Lights, Austria, 1969
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Kalmar swirl sconces with clear glass panels with light goldfish amber colored stripe in it. Beautiful, thick textured glass is complimented by white metal hardware. Beautifu...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Stunning Green Murano Pendant Light in style of Carlo Nason by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful floral pendant light with Three hand-made clear and Green and Clear Murano glass petals which are supported by a metal frame, in style of Carlo Nason for Kalmar, in the 197...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Midcentury Kalmar 'Flower' Petal Mazzega White Murano Glass Pendant Light, 1970s
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large (61.5cm in diameter) vintage midcentury clear and. white bubble glass hanging pendant lamp or light fixture by Austrian lighting manufacture...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1 of 2 Large Kalmar Square Flushmount Murano Organic Glass, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large square flushmount ceiling light with brass backplate and hand blown Murano glass in ice melted shape by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s.
High quality of materials.
Sockets: Six x E27 s...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 Austrian Vintage Sculptural Murano Glass Wall Lights Sconces, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of four beautiful hand blown white textured murano glass sconces,
Austria, 1960s.
Lamp sockets: 2x E27 (US E26).
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Brass Floor Lamp 'Flamingo' no. 2083 by J.T. Kalmar, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A beautiful brass floor lamp model 'Flamingo' no. 2083 by J.T. Kalmar, manufactured in midcentury, in 1950s or 1960s. The lights is documented in the Kalmar catalogues 1960.
The bras...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Crystal Glass Chandelier from Kalmar Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The lamp needs 4x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, in working condition and runs both on 110 / 230 volt.
Light bulbs are not included.
It is possible to install this fixt...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
J.T. Kalmar Round Mid-Century Brass & Textured Glass Chandelier, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful petite round modernist brass and glass chandelier from the 1950s, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar in Vienna, Austria. This charming pendant light features a brass frame with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
Brass and Leather 'Hase BL' Floor Lamp by Kalmar - US Plug
Located in Utrecht, NL
Floor lamp 'Hase BL' originally designed in 1952 by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, executed in polished brass, partly wrapped in a tactile leather to serve as a grip fo...
Category
2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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.