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 Wall Lights Ice looking Glass elements , 1970s, Vienna, Austria
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of 1970s Austrian Kalmar sconces, Metal frame with three "ice glass" panels in thick and heavy quality flat and smooth on the inside, the outside is organically shaped.
Two-can...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large Citrus Ceiling Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
Located in KUTNO, PL
Magnificent "Citrus" lamp from Austrian lamp manufacturer JT Kalmar, produced in the middle of the last century, around 1970.
The lamp is documented in the 1970 Kalmar catalog.
Kalmar light fixtures are made to a very high standard.
The lamp base is made of gold painted metal. Some brass parts. Twenty-four hand-blown clear-brown amber Murano...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
One of Three Ice Glass Pendant Lights from J.T. Kalmar, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the three ice glass pendant lights designed by J.T Kalmar, manufactured by Kalmar Franken, Austria in the 1960s.
Stunning design, each pendant has four large squares of white,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
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
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
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
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
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
Pair of Large Kalmar Wall Lights Ice Glass, Vienna Austria, 1970s
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of 1970s Austrian Kalmar sconces, a silver grey metal frame with five "ice glass" panels in thick and heavy quality flat on the inside and smooth ,the outside is organically sha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
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
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...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
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
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
Mid-Century Modern Kalmar 'Tulipan' Chandelier Pendant Light, Glass Brass, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large and fantastic light fixture model Tulipan 61 HL by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
The name Tulipan derives ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
Mid - Century Modern "Florida" Chandelier by Kalmar, Glass and Brass, 1970s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A mid - century modern "Florida" chandelier by J.T.Kalmar, Austria, circa 1970s.
This beautiful chandelier is made of gilt brass with 21 heavy thick clear ice glass blocks.
Socket: ...
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1970s 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
Brass and Hand Blown Murano Glass Wall Lights by J.T. Kalmar, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
High-end wall sconces made of blown clear and opal Murano glass on a messing hardware. Designed and produced by J.T. Kalmar, Austria in the 1960s. Minimalistic design executed with a...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
Large Murano Glass Brown Flower Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Midcentury brass chandelier in the shape of a flower by J.T. Kalmar, Austria around 1970.
Illuminates beautifully.
Designed and executed by Kalmar Vienna in the 1970s. High-end hand...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
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
Lipizza Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar Austria
Located in Mortsel, BE
Introducing the Lipizza Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, an Austrian lighting brand renowned for its craftsmanship and timeless designs. Founded in Vienna, J.T. Kalmar has dedicated itself...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, 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...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Rare J.T.Kalmar Seven-Light Ice Glass Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A rare ice glass chandelier by J.T.Kalmar, Austria, circa 1960s.
The chandelier is made of nickeled metal frame with 18 thick clear Murano structured glass blocks.
Socket: 6 x e14 a...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights 'Palazzo', Gilt Brass Glass, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of very exquisit 24-carat gold-plated brass and clear brilliant glass 'Palazzo' wall lights by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in circa 1970 (late 1960s and early 1...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Kalmar Floor Lamp Glasschaft no. 2134, Patinated Brass Emerald Green Glass 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic and rare floor lamp 'Glasschaft' (engl. 'glass rod'), no. 2134 by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1960.
The stand is made of an emerald g...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Chandelier Designed by Kaiser, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning large Murano smoked glass chandelier designed by Kaiser, Germany manufactured in the 1960s.
The chandelier is composed of 2 thick Murano glass elements attached to a brass...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Austrian Ice Glass Chandelier by J.T.Kalmar, 1960s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A mid -century modern Ice glass chandelier by J.T.Kalmar, Austria, 1960s.
Made of and Murano glass and nickel frame.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Kalmar Palazzo Chandelier Gilt with glass elements, 1970, Austria
Located in Bronx, NY
Kalmar Palazzo gold crystal glass chandelier, 1970, Austria.
Gold gilded frame holding 26 individual pieces of thick press crystal glass, Seven candela...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Mid-Century Modern Chandelier, Chrome and Murano Glass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A Mid-Century chandelier / pendant light by Kalmar, manufactured in the 1970s. A chrome frame holds four frosted glasses in the form of leaves. It takes four medium screw base bulbs ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
J. T. Kalmar Mid-Century Frosted Glass Chandelier, Austria, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful modernist chandelier, designed and executed by J.T. Kalmar Vienna. White painted metal frame with nickel-plated hardware and big textured glass panels...
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Elegant Kalmar Textured Glass and Nickel Pendant, Austria, 1950s
Located in Voorburg, NL
A beautiful Austrian chandelier in textured glass and nickel-plated, designed and executed by Kalmar Vienna. Nicely drum shaped pendant with a Nickel-plated metal frame with textured...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel
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
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
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
Stunning Gilt Brass, Crystal Glass Light Fixture Palazzo, Kalmar, Austria, 1970
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful gilt brass light fixture made by Kalmar (Series: Palazzo), Austria, manufactured, circa 1970-1979.
Three tiers structure gathering many structured glasses, beautifully r...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1 of 2 Monumental Kalmar Sputnik Chandeliers Pendant Lights, Glass Brass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two extremly rare sputnik or atomic light fixtures "RS 16 HL" by J.T. Kalmar, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970 (at the end of 1960s...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Gold, Brass
2 Kalmar wall lamps with original glasses vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
2 Kalmar wall lamps with original glasses vienna around 1950s
Original condition
Original glass shades
Category
1950s 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
Kalmar Blatt Chandelier, Textured Glass Nickel, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large light fixtures model 'Blatt' (Blatt is the German word for leaf) by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
44 disc shaped ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel, 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
1 of 6 Chrome Pendant Fixture with Lucite Flower Clusters by Kalmar Austria 1960
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A Cylindrical chrome pendant fixture featuring Lucite flower clusters by Kalmar Austria. It is consisting of a Mid-Century Modern style design. The fixture requires an European E27 / 110 Volt Edison bulb, up to 60 watts. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria. A nice addition to any room, but look great as kitchen island lights...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1 of 2 Large Glass Wall Light Designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful mid-century wall sconce with a large Murano glass piece, designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
The sconce needs 1 x E27 standard bulb...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Wall - ceiling Murano light by Kalmar Lighting, design byCarlo Nason Murano 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR
Kalmar Franked KG wall or ceiling light designed by Carlo Nason in the 1970's
The fixture is in brushed cast iron. The glass has some brown colour mixed with clear glass.
Dimension...
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Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Milk Glass, Murano Glass, Smoked Glass
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
Mid-Century Metal and Ice Glass Model Bernstein Pendant Lamp from Kalmar, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rarely glass candlestick from the renowned manufacturer Kalmar.
Imposant candlestick with heavy glass elements. In its straightforwardness, this design shows a rather factual design...
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large Austrian Vintage White Murano Glass Wall Light Sconce 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful white and clear murano glass sconce.
Austria, 1960s.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Large Austrian Vintage Textured Ice Glass Wall Ceiling Light Flush Mount 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful square textured Murano glass flush mount for wall or ceiling by J.T. Kalmar for Franken KG.
Austria, 1960s.
Lamp sockets: Four x E27 (US E26).
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
"Sierra" Ice Glass Wall Sconces with Nickel Tone Backplate by Kalmar Franken KG
Located in Stamford, CT
Kalmar Franken KG
Austria, 1960s
Excellent Kalmar ice glass wall sconces, each having three heavy pieces of ice glass.
Each takes two E-14 base bulbs up to 40 watts per bulb, pictu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Crystal Glass Wall Light "Tulipan 9 WA" by Kalmar Franken, Austria
Located in Cork, IE
With 9 handblown crystal-glass "tulip-bulbs" each, these wall lights are a delight to look at.
Using the Italian Pulegoso technique in the manufacturing process, the bulbs appear a...
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1960s Austrian 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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of J.T. Kalmar 'Palazzo' Wall Light Fixtures Gilt Brass and Glass
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of 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 brilliant ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Pair of J.T. Kalmar 'Palazzo' Wall Light Fixtures Gilt Brass and Glass
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
J.T. Kalmar Kiriglass Glass Pendant Lamp, Austria, 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
Large and rare glass pendant "Kiriglass" by J.T Kalmar/Austria. Elegant glass shade blending white and clear glass. It's in excellent condition with a single Bulb (100W max.) It has ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of 3 Huge Murano Glass Square Flush Mount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning huge flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1960s.
The flush mount is composed of a ten thick textured Murano glass elements attached to a white metal frame.
T...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
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.