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 Kalmar Sputnik Sconces Wall Lights 'RS 3 WA', Aluminum Glass, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of large and rare J.T. Kalmar wall lights manufactured in Austria in midcentury, circa 1970 (end of 1960s and beginning of 1970s).
There are five pairs available. Excellent c...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome, Nickel
Cube Glass and Brass Flush Mount Light by Kalmar Leuchten, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Wonderful cube glass and brass flush mount light by Kalmar Leuchten, 1960s, Germany
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with 4xE14 light bulbs.
Wired...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Ice Glass Chandelier, Gilt Brass Glass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A very exquisite 24-carat gold-plated brass and clear brilliant glass pendant light fixture by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s and ea...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
J.T.Kalmar Wall Lamp, Vienna, circa 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
J.T.Kalmar wall lamp, Vienna, circa 1950s
Brass nickel-plated
Frosted glass
Original condition.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel
J.T.Kalmar pendant with structure glass vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
J.T.Kalmar pendant with structure glass vienna around 1950s
Brass polished and stove enameled
Original structure glass shade
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Ceiling Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and large Murano glass ceiling lamp from the 1960s.
High quality workmanship and fantastic design.
The structure of the 32 glasses creates a very sparkling light.
Man...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
One of Six Ice Glass Sconces of Wall Lights by Kalmar
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful glass sconces or wall lights from the 1960s produced by the high end glass manufacturer Kalmar. The thick textured glass creates a wonderful light effect. The sconces are i...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
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 Large Murano Wall Light Design Venini for Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Set of 2 Stunning Murano glass wall lights designed by Venini for Kalmar, 1970s
Brass frame gathers 9 structured glasses, beautifully refracting the light very heavy quality.
Hig...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Kalmar 'Tulipan' Flush Mount Lights Chandeliers, Glass Brass Metal 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of large and fantastic "Tulipan" flush mount light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
The name Tulip...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
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
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Murano Glass
Pair of Kalmar Palazzo Crystal Sconces, Vienna Austria, 1975
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of Kalmar palazzo crystal sconces 1970s Vienna Austria, five thick clear heavy pieces of highest quality press crystal mounted on a gilt gold frame...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
Star-Shaped Mid-Century Modern Chandelier Pendant Light Glass Chrome Nickel 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A star-shaped ceiling light by Kalmar manufactured in Austria in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
The lamp is made of frosted ice glass pieces mounted on a white...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Nickel, Chrome, Brass
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
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
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
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
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.
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1960s Austrian Vintage 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 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
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
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
Stunning 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 tie...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of 3 Large Kalmar Sconce Wall Light by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful mid-century wall sconces with three thick Murano glasses, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured circa 1960-1969.
Model: Pan
High quality and in very good condition. Cleane...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
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
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 2 Sets of Kalmar Gilded Sconces Murano Wall Lights Palazzo, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury gilded brass wall sconces with 3 Murano glass pieces, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Each sconce takes two x E14 bulbs.
Light b...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of J.T. Kalmar 'Palazzo' Wall Light Fixtures Brass and Glass, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of high-end and handmade brass wall lights made by Kalmar in Austria. This model "Palazzo" was manufactured, circa 1970-1979. Large polished brilliant crystal glasses are mount...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Murano Glass Pendant Light Chome Designed, Carlo Nason for Kalmar, Catena, Aust
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning chrome pendant light with Murano glass elements designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in 1960s. (Series: Catena)
The pendant is composed of 18 thick M...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of 2 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 tie...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of 5 Pairs of Large Kalmar Citrus 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.
Each sconce needs three x E14 sm...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
1 of 3 Huge 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 nine thick textured Murano glass elements attached to a white metal frame...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large Kalmar Ice Glass Flushmount, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful round ice glass flushmount, by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s.
Thickly textured Ice glass fixture on a white metal base.
High quality and in perfect condition. Cleaned, we...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
1 of 2 Huge 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 nine thick textured Murano glass elements attached to a white metal frame...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of J.T. Kalmar of Murano Glass Brass Sconces, Austria, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of elegant J.T. Kalmar sconces featuring thick white and clear swirl glass on a gilded brass base. Minimalistic design executed with a taste for excellence in craftsmanship. Ill...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
1 of 6 Stunning Large Kalmar Murano Sconce Wall Lights, Florida, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 6 Wonderful midcentury wall sconces with six Murano glass pieces on a brass frame, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured circa 1970-1979.
Each sconce needs three E14 small bulbs...
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1970s 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
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 ).
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Flush Mount Light Model 'Corina', Gold Gilt Brass and Clear Glass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare and very exclusive Hollywood regency Mid-Century Modern flush mount light fixture model 'Corina' by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
Kalmar Large "Granada" Ice Crystal Glass & Brass Flushmount Austria, 1970s
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Austrian made rare large 'Granada' model with brass hardware and ice crystal glass flush mount chandelier by Kalmar, circa 1970. Featuring eight hanging glass elements resembling ice crystals suspended from a polished brass flushmount.
Perfect for any midcentury or Hollywood Regency style home and perfect as an opulent powder room light, over a dining room table or for romantic bedroom lighting...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Kalmar Tambour Drum Chandelier, Brass, Textured Ice Glass, Austria, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful midcentury brass drum chandelier from the 1960s, executed by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna/Austria. Consists of a metal frame with six solid te...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
1 of the 4 Kalmar Citrus Swirl Ice Glass Wall Lights, Austria, 1969
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 4 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. Beaut...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1 of 2 Petite Tulipan Glass Flush Mount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 Petite wonderful onion-shaped -Tulipan glass flush mount. Hand-blown glasses were suspended on a white painted metal frame and brass c...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
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
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
J.T.Kalmar floor lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
J.T.Kalmar floor lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1950s
Brass partly blackened
The shade is reolaced ( new )
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of the 2 Kalmar "Palazzo" Light Fixture or Flush Mount Gilt Brass and Glass
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 Stunning high quality and handmade gilt brass light fixture / flush mounts made by Kalmar in Austria. This model "Palazzo" was manufactured, circa 1970-1979. Large polishe...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Sputnik Chandelier or Pendant Light 'RS 12', Aluminum Glass, 1970, 1 of 2
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two fantastic 12-arm atomic chandeliers / pendant lights model "RS 12 Kugel HL" by Kalmar, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
They are made of...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome, Nickel
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
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
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
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...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
1 of 2 J.T. Kalmar "Palazzo" Light Fixtures Gilt Brass and Glass, Austria
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the two the stunning high quality and handmade gilt brass light fixtures made by Kalmar in Austria. This model "Palazzo" was manufactured, circa 1970-1979. Large polished bril...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Textured Rock Wave Glass Wall Lights by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in circa 1960. The glass shows a beautiful wave texture, which gives a diffuse light effect and a nice pattern on...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
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