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
Pair of Rectangular Mazzega Inspired Moulded Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A handsome pair of 1950's, Mazzega inspired sconces in beautifully textured glass. Produced by Kalmar Lighting and still equipped with the original European candelabra sockets. Compa...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Kalmar Large 1970s 'Citrus' Mazzega Textured Glass Wall Light / Sconce
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Kalmar large & elegant vintage Mid-Century Modern Austrian made melting ice glass wall light., lamp or sconce, made circa 1970. The light / sconce features three large textured glass...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
One of Two Huge Kalmar Chandeliers, Ice Glass and Nickel, Austria, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two extra large light fixtures model 'SORIA' by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s-early 1970s). Thes...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel, Metal
Large Kalmar Ice Glass Flush Mount, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful round ice glass flush mount, by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s.
Thickly textured Ice glass fixture on a white metal base.
High quality and in perfect condition. Cleaned, w...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Eight Kalmar Flush Mount Lights 'Granada', Ice Glass and Nickel, 1970s
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
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Chrome, Nickel
Single Kalmar Wall Light bubbleGlass chrome, Vienna Austria, 1970s
Located in Bronx, NY
1970s Austrian Kalmar sconce, Chrome frame with three individual glass diffusers the glass looks white but is actually infused with tiny air bubbles.
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Floor Lamp with Fabric Shade around 1950s by J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
Floor lamp with fabric shade around 1950s by J.T. Kalmar
Polished and stove enamelled
The fabric shade is replaced ( new ).
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
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
1 of 3 Petite Murano Glass Pendant Light by Kalmar, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 3 Petite Stunning Pendant lights by Kalmar, 1960s
Brass frame with 4 structured glasses, beautifully refracting the light very heavy quality.
High quality and in very good c...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Austrian 1960s J.T. Kalmar for Kalmar Lighting Glass Wall Lights
Located in London, England
Pair of large 1960s wall lights or wall sconces designed by J.T. Kalmar and manufactured by Kalmar Lighting in Vienna, Austria. The heavy sculpted, textured, molded glass has a verti...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
$487 Sale Price / set
52% Off
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...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Kalmar Sconce Wall Light, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful mid-century wall sconce with murano glass, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready ...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Pair of Kalmar Table Lamps with Tulip Base, Polished Nickel, Beige Shade, 1970
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
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 21 thick textured Murano glass elements attached to a white frame.
Heav...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large Square Kalmar Flush Mount Light Fixture or Sconce 'Cubus', 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large and square light fixture model 'Cubus' (German 'Würfel') by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
It is made of a polished stainless chromium steel (similar to chrome) backplate and frosted cubic cast glass lamp...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome, Stainless Steel
Set of 2 Murano Glass Sconces Wall Lights by Mazzega, Italy, circa 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful Set of two stunning midcentury wall sconces with handcrafted Murano glass pieces, made by Mazzega, Italy , manufactured, circa 1970-1979.
Fantastic design and very high-qua...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Austrian Midcentury Ice-Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Model "Sierra", 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Lovely Austrian midcentury "Kalmar" Chandelier, model "Sierra". This fixture was made during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar.
This chandelier is composed by 4 units of Ice-Glass block...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
$607 Sale Price
24% Off
Adjustable Kalmar Floor Lamp with Swiveling Shade, Vienna, circa 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Adjustable Kalmar floor lamp, Vienna, around 1950s.
Brass polished and stove enameled
Original wicker shade in good condition
Swiveling shade
Adjustable height from 141cm - 176cm.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Murano Glass Flushmount Light by Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large flush mount lights designed by Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Wonderful large organic Murano clear glass
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to use....
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Vienna Two Tambour Drum Brass & Glass Midcentury Chandeliers, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to two identical and stunning round three-tiered modernist chandeliers, handcrafted by Kalmar Vienna in Austria in the 1960s. Each chandelier features 37 solid textured crystal me...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Petite Murano Glass Flush Mount Light Design Venini for Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Murano glass Flush mount light designed by Venini for Kalmar, 1960s
Brass plate gathers 18 structured glasses, beautifully refracting the light very heavy quality.
High ...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Mid-Century Modern Kalmar Sconce Wall Light 'PAN', Glass Nickel, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A single grand scale vintage icicle glass wall lights model 'PAN' (no. 4519) by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel
1 of 3 Large Murano Glass Flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 3 stunning large flush mounts by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1960s.
Each flush mount is composed of 21 thick textured Murano glass elements attached to a white frame.
...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Petite Single Sconce Glass Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful mid-century wall sconce with Murano glass, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Good quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to use.
The...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Big Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, Ice Glass, 1970s
Located in Berlin, BE
Large (50 cm / 19.68 inch diameter) and thick ice glass flush mount.
Elegant with a filigree but stabile metal frame.
Makes a wonderful indirect light.
By Kalmar, Austria.
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
One of Six Modulare Square Kalmar 'Cubus' Flush Mount Lights or Sconces, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of six modulare and square light fixtures model 'Cubus' (German 'Würfel') by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
They are made of polished stainless chromium steel and frosted cubic glasses...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
$2,232 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Large Murano Blatt Ice Glass Chandelier Leafs Form by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1960s
Three tiers structure gathering 27 disc-shaped glasses in the form of leaves hang on a nickel-plated wireframe, beautifully refracti...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Ice Glass Wall Light by J.T. Kamlar Franken KG, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The wall lamp come with 4 x E14 / E15 Edison screw fit bulb holder, is wired and in working condition. It runs both on 110/230 Volt. Delivery without bulb.
Our lamps are checked, cl...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1 of 2 Kalmar Leuchten Leather Wrapped solid Brass floor lamp Austria - 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
1 of 2 Kalmar Leuchten Leather Wrapped solid Brass floor lamp, Austria - 1960s. The measurements given apply to the lampbase.
Please note: Lamp should be fitted professionally in ac...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
One of Two Height Adjustable Kalmar Brass Floor Lamps 'Cavador' No. 2098, 1960
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Two very rare and gorgeous brass floor lamps model 'Cavador' no. 2098 by J.T. Kalmar, manufactured in midcentury in 1960s. The light is documented in the Kalmar catalogue from 1960.
...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Huge Kalmar Chandelier 'Soria', Ice Glass, Germany, 1970
Located in Aachen, NRW
A Stunning large Chandelier with brilliant ice glasses made by Kalmar (Series: Soria), Germany, manufactured, circa 1970-1979.
Six tiers structure gathers many structured glasses, be...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal
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
1 of 2 Large Catena Ceiling Fixture Murano Glasses by Kalmar, Austria, 1960
Located in Aachen, NRW
Massive Kalmar model "Catena" pattern flush mount chandelier, the brass backplate supporting 18 large twisted and organically curved ribbon-form pieces of foam glass. Gorgeous and dr...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
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...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
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 2 Murano Glass Sconces Wall Lights by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful midcentury wall sconces with handcrafted Murano glass pieces on a chrome base, made by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Designed by Carlo Nason.
Hig...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Catena Ceiling Fixture Murano Glasses by Kalmar, Austria, 1960
Located in Aachen, NRW
Massive Kalmar model "Catena" pattern flush mount chandelier, the Chrome backplate supporting 18 large twisted and organically curved ribbon-form pieces of foam glass. Gorgeous and d...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
J. T. Kalmar Three-Petal Icicle Flower, Melting Glass Table Lamp, 1960's
Located in Lisboa, PT
This table lamp was designed by J. T. Kalmar and produced by Kalmar Franken KG, in Austria, during the 1960's. It has three-petal icicle flower shape and is made of melting glass It ...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Exceptional Set of 4 Kalmar 'Tulipan' Light Fixtures, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
An exceptional 'Tulipan' set by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in 20th century, circa 1970 (late 1960s-early 1970s). With beautiful Murano Tulipan shaped blown bubble gla...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
1of 2 Large Kalmar Flushmount Lights, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 large flushmount lights designed by Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Wonderful large organic Murano glass / bi-colored clear and amber/smoked.
H...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
$2,187 / item
Kalmar Flush Mount Light or Sconce, Nickel Plated, Cast Ice Glass, circa 1970
Located in Wien, AT
Kalmar Flush Mount Light or Sconce, Nickel plated, Cast Ice Glass, ca. 1970
There are 13 small base Edison bulbs up to 40W per bulb which are covered with textured ice glass cubes.
...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Pair of Large Brass Kalmar Wall Lights Murano Glass by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic midcentury wall sconces with 3 large Murano glass pieces on a brass frame, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Great geometrical shape.
Each sconce nee...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Kalmar 'Hase TL' Table Lamp of Brass & Leather
Located in Utrecht, NL
Table lamp model 'Hase TL' by Austrian Kalmar Lighting. The freestanding lamp 'Hase' from 1954 is another exemplar of the Wiener Werkbund. Using simple metal t...
Category
2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$2,837 / item
Pair of Large Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with ice glass, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and rea...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
1 of 2 Kalmar Sputnik Chandeliers Pendant Lights 'RS 12', Aluminum Glass, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of Two rare and fantastic 12-arm atomic chandeliers / pendant lights model "RS 12 Kugel HL" by Kalmar, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970 (at the end of 1960s and beginning ...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
1 of 3 Petite Murano Ice Glass Flush Mount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning petite flush mount by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1960s.
The flush mount is composed of a 4 thickly textured ice glass elements attached to a white metal frame.
...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
One Pair of Glass Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with one large Murano glass pieces in each lamp, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Chrome metal base.
High quality and...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
1 of the 2 Brass and Glass Flush Mounts by J.T. Kalmar, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 high quality brass flush mounts with 7 beautiful thick textured hand blown textured clear melting glass panels. Mounted on a polished solid brass flush mount...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Citrus Wall Lamp from Kalmar Franken Kg
Located in KUTNO, PL
A magnificent “Citrus” lamp from Austrian lamp manufacturer JT Kalmar, manufactured in the middle of the last century, around 1970.
The lamp is documented in a 1970 Kalmar catalog.
K...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1 of 3 Large Glass Wall Lights Designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 3 wonderful midcentury wall sconce with a large of Murano glass pieces, designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Each sconce needs 1 x E27 ...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Black Austrian Midcentury Zylinder Sconce or Wall Light by J. T. Kalmar Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
This minimalistic and pure Austrian Midcentury zylindrical pair of wall lights with was designed and manufactured by J. T. Kalmar in the 1960s in Vienna Austria.
They feature zylind...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel
$753 Sale Price / set
35% Off
1 of 3 Large Kalmar Wall Lights Murano Glass by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Exquisite midcentury wall sconce featuring a sophisticated design with two large Murano glass pieces elegantly mounted on a metal frame finished in a luxurious gold color. Crafted by...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Mid-century modern chandelier ice glass from J.T. Kalmar 18 lights Austria
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Timeless & stunning! This 18 light J.T. Kalmar design chandelier, crafted in 1960 in Austria by Kalmar. This exquisite piece features a sleek chrome frame adorned with 21 large mesme...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
1 of 2 Large Murano Ice Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1960s
Three tiers structure gathering 28 structured glasses, beautifully refracting the light very heavy quality.
High quality and in ve...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
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...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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.
Lig...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
1 of 2 Petite Murano Ice Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 Stunning Murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1960s
Two tiers gather structured glasses, beautifully refracting the light, very heavy quality.
High quality and in very good con...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
1 of 3 Large Glass Wall Lights Designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 3 wonderful midcentury wall sconce with a large of Murano glass pieces, designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
The sconce needs 1 x E27 s...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
1 of the 3 Pairs Handmade Brass and Glass Wall Lights or Sconces by J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Large amount of wall lights by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in circa 1960. The wall lights are handmade and high end. Each wall light has a half round wave textured gla...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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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.