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
Set of Four Large Kalmar Citrus Swirl Smoked Glass Light Fixtures, Austria, 1969
Located in Rijssen, NL
Set of high quality Murano glass light fixtures by Kalmar, 1960s. Clear twisted crystal glass panels with a light gold dish amber colored stripe in it. Illuminates beautifully.
Ka...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Sische Glass and Chrome Chandelier, 1960s Modernist Design, Kalmar Style
Located in Rijssen, NL
This ceiling light was designed by Simon and Schelle, featuring a rectangular chrome base and four massive glasses in the shape of a four lobed flowe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
One of Four Huge Kalmar 'Granada' Chandeliers Flush Mount Light Brass Glass 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of four square and very large 'Granada' light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
The lamps can be used as pend...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Kalmar Palazzo Crystal Sconces, Vienna Austria, 1970
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair Kalmar palazzo crystal sconces 1970s Vienna Austria, four thick clear elongated heavy pieces of highest quality press crystal mounted on a g...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
Set of 7 Six-Light Fixtures Kalmar Chandeliers Citrus Swirl Smoked Glass, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
A set of gorgeous hand blown Murano glass light fixtures by Kalmar, 1970s. High quality smoked swirl ice glass, clear twisted crystal glass panels with a light gold dish amber colore...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
J.T. Kalmar Round Textured Glass Ring & Brass Chandelier, Pendant Lamp, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
This is a beautiful Mid-Century Modern glass and brass chandelier / pendant light from the 1950s, crafted by J.T. Kalmar in Vienna, Austria. This charming fixture features brass and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Large Modern Brass Ice Glass Wall Lights by J. T. Kalmar, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of high-ended structured ice glass wall sconces by Kalmar, designed by J.T. Kalmar and produced by Kalmar Franken Austria, manufactured in circa 1970, (late 1960s and early 1970...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Kalmar Matte Ice Glass Chandelier, Austria, 1960
Located in Bronx, NY
Kalmar chandelier from the 1960s, Austria.
Metal frame holding 18 pieces of thick ice looking glass with a matte organically shape divided into two rows, there is seven original European light...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
J.T. Kalmar Franken Clear Glass Flush Mounts Wall Lights, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
flush mounts /wall light, gorgeous and stylish, manufactured by Kalmar Franken, Austria, 1960s. With a handcrafted thick ice glass plate attached to the center. With brass colored ba...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Murano swirl " citrus " pendant by j.t.kalmar around 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Murano swirl " citrus " pendant by j.t.kalmar around 1960s
Polished
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of the 10 J.T. Kalmar Drum Wall Sconces Gold-Plated and Ice Glass, Austria
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of 10 gold-plated half circular shaped drum sconces with five frosted glass panels on a gilt brass frame with Brutalist inspired pattern. From the 1960s ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Acrylic Chandelier by Kalmar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century chandelier by Kalmar Lighting featuring folded diamond shaped pieces of Bakelite acrylic with icicle texture. The semi-clear acrylic is used to shade the light, as well a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Acrylic, Bakelite, Lucite
Murano Glass Ceiling Light from Kalmar, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
This large ceiling lamp was designed and manufactured by J. T. Kalmar, Austria, circa 1960. It takes 16 bulbs and features eight handmade solid glass elements made from Murano glass....
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Set of 4 Kalmar Ice Glass Light Fixtures, 2 Wall Scones and 2 Chandeliers
Located in Rijssen, NL
Unique and elegant modern high-end brass colored set of light fixtures, manufactured by Kalmar, Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design, executed to ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Frosted Square Glass Wall Lights, Austria, 1970
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of wall lights by Kalmar Austria 1970s white back plates one piece of glass shade with a structure to the glass, two chrome fittings, two candelabra socket each.
Category
Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
$1,170 Sale Price / set
55% Off
Four single Kalmar Wall Light 2 bubbleGlass chrome sconce, Vienna Austria, 1970s
Located in Bronx, NY
1970s Austrian Kalmar sconce, Chrome frame with two individual glass diffusers the glass looks white but is actually infused with tiny air bubbles held by metal finials.
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Ice Glass Chandelier, 1960, Kalmar Austria
Located in Bronx, NY
Ice glass chandelier, 1960, Kalmar, Austria
Metal frame holding 18 pieces of thick ice looking glass with a matte organically shape spread out on two rows, the inside of the glass is clear and flat, there is seven original European light...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Kalmar Palazzo Crystal Sconces, Vienna Austria, 1975
Located in Bronx, NY
Kalmar palazzo crystal sconces 1970s Vienna Austria, five thick clear heavy pieces of highest quality press crystal mounted on a gilt frame,
Thr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
$1,700 / item
Mid Century Modern Vintage Pair Duo Sconces Pagoda by Kalmar Vienna circa 1969
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage glass chromed metal pair or duo Pagoda sconces or wall lights by Kalmar, circa 1969, Vienna.
A fantastic pair of vintage sconces or wall lights in pagoda...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Large Hollywood Regency 3-Ice Glass Wall Light Made by J. T. Kalmar Lights 1960
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
wall light
Producer:
Kalmar Franken KG, Austria
Design:
J.T. Kalmar Franken KG
Age:
1960s
Original modernist Hollywood regency glass wall light. High quality 1960...
Category
Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Austrian Midcentury Set of Twelve Murano "Citrus" Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Unique, beauty and stunning Austrian Set of Twelve "Kalmar" Wall Sconces, model "Citrus" 4663/2. These Sconces were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Fr...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Kalmar Two Tier Crystal Chandelier, Vienna, Austria, 1970
Located in Bronx, NY
Kalmar chandelier, Vienna, Austria, 1970.
Citrus was a design line Kalmar produced in the 1970s each glass is a thick heavy clear glass with a blend in of smokey glass
Desirable two tier chandelier consisting of two rows of heavy thick pressed crystal pieces in a mix of clear and amber that works as a shade, this Kalmar Franken chandelier...
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
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 brass metal frame.
Won...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Murano Ice Glass Flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning large flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1960s.
The flush mount is composed of 13 thick textured ice glass elements attached to a brass metal frame.
Wond...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
J.T. Kalmar Rectangular Textured Glass & Brass Chandelier, Pendant Lamp, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
This is a beautiful Mid-Century chandelier / pendant light from the 1950s, crafted by J.T. Kalmar in Vienna, Austria. The chandelier features brass and white-painted metal hardware, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Kalmar Glass Flush Mount with Brass Centre, Vienna, Austria, 1970
Located in Bronx, NY
Flush mount by Kalmar Vienna, Austria, 1970. Round diffuser dome shaped glass that is organically shaped wavy, four Edison sockets.
The glass has structure to it, in the centre a la...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of 8 Large Glass Wall Light by Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful mid-century wall sconce with a large Murano glass piece, designed by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1970-1979.
Each sconce requires two E14 small bulbs.
Light bulbs ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Kalmar Glass Lantern, Austria, 1970
Located in Bronx, NY
Kalmar lantern, Vienna, Austria, 1970.
Chrome frame with three thick large ice looking glass elements with an Edison centre socket.
Glass is in excellent condition high quality Kal...
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Kalmar Onion Shaped Glass Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Midcentury modern beautiful, onion shaped ‘Tulipan’ chandelier designed and manufactured by J.T. Kalmar in the 1950’s. Made in Vienna, Austria. The chandelier features a metal frame ...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Set of 3 Hollywood Regency Ice Glass Wall Light Made by Kalmar Lights, 1960s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Wall light set of 3
Producer:
Kalmar Franken KG, Austria
Design:
J.T. Kalmar
Age:
1960s
Original modernist Hollywood regency glass wall light set...
Category
Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
$1,796 Sale Price
20% Off
Textured Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Textured Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, vienna around 1950s
10 Bulbs
Original condition
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of 2 Pairs of Small J.T. Kalmar 'Palazzo' Wall Light Fixtures Gilt Brass
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
Red Austrian Midcentury Brass Zylinder Sconces by J. T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
This minimalistic and pure Austrian Midcentury zylindrical Set of three wall lights or sconces were designed and manufactured by J. T. Kalmar in the 1950s in Vienna Austria, Mod. No ...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, 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...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Gold Vertical Glass Messing Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the three wave glass pendant lights designed by J.T Kalmar, manufactured by Kalmar, Austria in the 1960s.
Simple yet beautiful design. Each pendant has one wave textured glass...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Chandelier Pendant Citrus Swirl Design Kalmar Glass Brass Vienna Austria 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Citrus Swirl chandelier or pendant by J.T. Kalmar from Vienna, Austria. A skilfully produced object revealing an impressive presence. The thick and quite heavy glass pieces are fixed with brass screws on a solid brass frame. The refraction of the solid glasses allows stunning views under different viewing angles. The object is lid up by 7 candelabra...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Ice Glass Sconces from Kalmar, Set of 2
Located in Bastogne, BE
- Pair of elegant sconces from Austrian lighting company Kalmar
- Made of massive ice glass
- Each sconce uses 3xE14 (100-220 V) bulb
- Circa 1970s.
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Huge Kalmar 'Granada' Chandelier Flush Mount Light Brass Glass 1970, One of Four
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of four square and extra large 'Granada' (engl. 'Grenada') light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
The lamps c...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Mid-Century Kalmar Flush Mount Light 'Catena', Chrome Murano Glass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A square, large and fantastic Mid-Century modern light fixture model 'Catena' by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufatured in 1970s-1980s.
It consists of a polished chrome plate with 24 org...
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Small Kalmar pendant with structure glass around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Small Kalmar pendant with structure glass around 1950s
Brass polished and stove enameled
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of the 4 of Kalmar Ice Glass Wall Sconces by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 4 elegant modern wall lights or sconces, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design, executed to a very high standard. Each wall light as solid ice glas...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Large Ice Glass Chendelier "Tulipan" by J.T. Kamlar Franken KG, 1960s Austria
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The lamp need 11x 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 fix...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Ice Glass Chandelier from Kalmar
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare ice glass candlestick from Kalmar.
Imposing chandelier of Kalmar with nested glass elements. From a central socket part, metal webs of different length and height are radially ...
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Set of Six 'Tulipan' Chandeliers by J.T.Kalmar, Vienna, circa 1960s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A stunning set of six Mid-Century Modern 'Tulipan' chandeliers by J.T.Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, circa 1960s.
The chandeliers are made of white lacquered metal and brass frame with bl...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
One of the Four Pairs Citrus Swirl Clear Glass Wall Lights from J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Kalmar swirl sconces wall lights with clear citrus shaped glass, designed and manufactured in Austria, Europe by J.T. Kalmar/Kalmar Lighting in around 1969. Beautiful, thick textured...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
J.T. Kalmar Table Lamp, Vienna, circa 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Swiveling J.T. Kalmar table lamp, Vienna, circa 1960s
Restored
Metal and aluminium painted
Brass polished and stove enameled
Completely stretched out is the lamp 84 cm.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
1 of 3 Pairs of Kalmar 'Tulipan' Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1970-1979.
Each tulip-shaped glass is handmade which makes each glass piece a unique piece. Ea...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Metal and Glass Model Bernstein Chandelier from Kalmar
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare glass chandelier from the renowned manufacturer Kalmar.
Imposing chandelier with nested glass elements. In its straightness, this design shows a rather functional language of f...
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Light Kalmar 'Corina', Gilt Brass Glass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A very exclusive Hollywood regency ice glass flush mount light model 'Corina' by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
A h...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
"Pagoda" Chandelier by J.T.Kalmar, Nickel and Glass, Austria, circa 1970s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A midcentury "Pagoda" glass chandelier by J.T.Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, circa 1970s.
This rare model of is made of nickeled brass and pagoda glass pattern.
Socket: 6 x Edison base (...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass, Nickel
One of Five J.T. Kalmar Franken Brown and Clear Flush Mounts Wall Lights, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 5 flush mounts /wall lights, gorgeous and stylish, manufactured by Kalmar Franken, Austria, 1960s. With a handcrafted thick ice glass plate attached to the center. With bras...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Single Large Kalmar Sconce Wall Light 'Palazzo', Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Please note the price listed is for one single wall light.
Only one piece is available.
Wonderful mid-century wall sconces with nine murano glass pieces, made by Kalmar, Austria, m...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
One of Two Kalmar Chandeliers or Pendant Lights 'Florida', Glass and Brass, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two beautiful and handmade high quality pendant light fixtures model 'Florida' by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). The...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1 of the 8 Square Glass and Brass Light Fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the eight small light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in circa 1960.
Each square wall light has a square brass back plate with a square milk glass on t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Kalmar Table Lamp 'Frankenberg', Illuminated Glass Stand Beige Shade, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare and large table lamp model 'Frankenberg', no. 1359 by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
A nickeled base with a large hand ...
Category
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
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.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Large 'Tulipan' Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar for Kalmar, Austria, 1960s-1970s
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This large 'Tulipan' chandelier was designed by J.T. Kalmar for Kalmar in Vienna, Austria. The lamp is made of 1970 (more rare) clear blown glass onion shaped balls, hanging down on nickel-plated chains attached to a white metal ceiling tile...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Kalmar Wall Lights Ice Glass, Vienna, 1960
Located in Bronx, NY
A pair of 1960s Austrian Kalmar sconces, a grey metal frame with four "ice glass" panels in thick and heavy quality flat on the inside and smooth the outside is organically shaped.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian 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.