Mid-Century Modern Furniture
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: J.T. Kalmar
Creator: Alain Chervet
Oak & Brass 'Dornstab' Floor Lamp by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
Located in Utrecht, NL
Contemporary edition of J.T. Kalmar's iconic and high end made 'Dornstab' design from 1947 in solid oak with polished brass base and a silk fabric lamp shade.
All new. Made at original manufacturer Kalmar Werkstätten...
Category
2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
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 ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Kalmar Ice Glass Wall Sconce by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
A pair of elegant modern wall lights or sconces, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design, executed to a very high standard. The wall light solid ice glass sheets dangling on it.
Clean lines to complement all decors. The high quality large ice crystal plates beautifully reflecting the light.
Heavy quality, cleaned and re-wired, in full working order and ready to use. The frame and the ice glass shades...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Wave Textured Glass Silver Wall Light Kalmar, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful high quality light fixture made by Kalmar, Austria. Manufactured in mid century, circa 1970 (at the end of 1960s and beginning of 1970s).
This wall light features lights m...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Large Faceted Prims and Gild Brass Flush Mount by J.T. Kalmar, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
A high-end flush mount with slender faceted prisms on a frame in its original gilded finish. Manufactured by J.T. Kalmar, Austria. produced in circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s)....
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Modern Three-Tiered Brass Ice Glass Chandeliers by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
This modern brass brushed chandeliers, manufactured by Kalmar Austria in the 1970s, have eight E27 sockets and three layers of 28 textured solid ice glass sheets dangling from it. Th...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, 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 Furniture
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 Furniture
Materials
Brass
One of the Two Kalmar Flush Mount Light or Sconce, Brass Ice Glass, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
This briljant Kalmar flush mount light or sconce, brass, cast ice glass, ca. 1970 realized by the esteemed Austrian producer J.T. Kalmar circa 1970. There are 5 small base Edison bul...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of Glass and Brass Light Fixtures Designed by J.T Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
A stunning set of light fixtures designed by J.T Kalmar, manufactured by Kalmar Franken, Austria in the 1960s.
High-end and handmade design from the 20th century. The large squares o...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
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...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
1 of the 2 J. T. Kalmar Wall Lamps, Model Karlstein, Vienna, circa 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 wall lamps by J. T. Kalmar, model: Karlstein, Vienna, circa 1960. With 2 relief-like crystal glasses (dispersion glass). With a nickel plated back plate. Illuminates beaut...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Nickel
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 Furniture
Materials
Brass
Austrian Midcentury Brass and Leather Table Lamp Mod. 1268 Essen by J. T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
This excellent Austrian Midcentury brass and leather table lamp was designed 1965 and manufactured by J.T. Kalmar Vienna. The ...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Unique Cut Crystal Rondino Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction with cut crystal elements fitted with nine E14 sockets up to 60 watts each.
Made in Vienna in the 1950s by J.T. Kalmar model "Rondino".
Original condition with p...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Exceptional Wall Lights Limburg Glashütte, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of wonderful stylish textured glass wall lights from Limburg Glashütte produced in Germany in the 1970s.
In good vintage condition. Good. Lightly used, with very light scratche...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Midcentury Wall Lamps Kalmar, Ice Glass, Austria, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- perfect original condition
- US compatible
- one bulb
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Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Rare Wall Light Sconce by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass/steel frame with plexiglass shades, fitted with two E27 sockets.
Made in Austria in the early 1950s by J.T. Kalmar.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Pendant Light, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Fantastic ice crystal shaped pendant light by Kalmar.
Handmade glass on a metal frame
This chandelier emits a wonderful light.
Works with a regular E27 light bulb.
Good ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Large Palazzo Ice Glass Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Wonderful and large ice glass chandelier from the 1960s.
The 42 beautifully shaped Murano glass elements create an impressive, sparkling play of light.
Exceptionally high-quality w...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
1 of the 2 Pair of Wedge-Shaped High End Wall Lights by J.T. Kalmar, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful wedge-shaped high end wall lights by J.T. Kalmar, 1970s, Austria.
Quality brass frame in an elegant warm gold color,
The light will bring a touch of intimacy. Suitable for...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of Two Ice Glass Table Lamp by "Kalmar" Vienna
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Vienna form the 1960s.
Steel frame fitted with E27 socket up to 60 watts or LED.
One with cleared glass and one with smoked glass.
Excellent condition.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Kalmar Ice Glass Sconces
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage Kalmar ice glass sconces. Two pairs available for immediate purchase.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
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 Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Set of 5 Mid Century Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria C.1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in London, GB
J T Kalmar, Vienna, Austria C.1970
A set of five brushed steel and glass Geometric wall sconces, with wall hanging brackets and lamp holder (5)...
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Adjustable J.T.Kalmar, circa 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
Adjustable J.T.Kalmar, circa 1950s
Good original condition
Shade is replaced (New).
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
J.T. Kalmar "Stein" Foam Glass Sconce, Wall Light
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Stein is one of the "stone or stein" model series crated by J.T. Kalmar in the 1960s.
Sconce is equiped with one foam glass panels mounted on steel chrome-plated frame, powered with E14 bulb.
In excellent original condition.
On request several pieces available
Through an addition of the lights of the "stone" series as the "Rappottenstein" or "Frankenstein" (also in my offer...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Mid Century Modern Floor Lamp Model Micheline by Kalmar Vienna Austria 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid century modern vintage floor lamp, which was designed and executed by J. T. Kalmar, Vienna, 1960.
The design of this floor lamp fits also into a modern interior due to its simpleness. It has the model number 2092 and is named Micheline.
The floor lamp was made of black lacquered tube steel stem with brass details and an original wax lamp...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel
Tulipan chandelier by Kalmar, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Fantastic chandelier model 'tulipan' by Kalmar.
Beautiful handmade tulip shaped bubble glasses.
This chandelier doesnt only look spectacular but also emits a wonderful light.
The...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
One of the Three Brass Kalmar Modern Ice Glass Pedants, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the three high-end and elegant modern chandeliers, manufactured by Kalmar Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design and heavy quality. Each ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
One of Four Large Modern Brass Ice Glass Wall Lights by J. T. Kalmar, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the four high-ended structured glass wall sconces by Kalmar, designed by J.T. Kalmar and produced by Kalmar Franken, Austria, manufactured in circa 1970, (late 1960s and early...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Sputnik Chandeliers by Kalmar "RS 43 Kugel"
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful chandelier made of anodized aluminum with 43 arms and handblown glass shades, each fitted with E14 sockets. Made by. J.T. Kalmar in the 1970s.
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Kalmar Chandelier Nickel-Plated, circa 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
Kalmar chandelier nickel-plated, circa 1950s
Partly black painted
Original condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Nickel
1 of the 3 Pairs of Kalmar Wall Sconces or Lights Model "Catena" by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
A fantastic and unique pair of Kalmar wall lights model "Catena" by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1970s. These lights are handmade high quality pieces. Made of large hand...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Wall Lights or Sconce, Manufactured by J.T. Kalmar Austria in the 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful and elegant large modern brass wall lights or sconce, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design, executed to a very high standard. The wall light has ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
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 Furniture
Materials
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 Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Textured Ice Glass Gold Wall Lights Kalmar, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful high quality light fixture made by Kalmar, Austria. Manufactured in mid century, circa 1970 (at the end of 1960s and beginning of 1970s).
This wall light features lights m...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold
Brass and Leather 'Hase BL' Floor Lamp by Kalmar - US Plug
Located in Utrecht, NL
Floor lamp 'Hase BL' originally designed in 1952 by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, executed in polished brass, partly wrapped in a tactile leather to serve as a grip fo...
Category
2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Brass Kalmar Modern Ice Glass Pedants, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of high-end and elegant modern chandeliers, manufactured by Kalmar, Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design and heavy quality. Each chandeli...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Beautiful Large J. T. Kalmar Ice Cube Chandelier
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Stainless steel frame high gloss finish, flush mount with thirteen hand blow ice glass cubic formed elements, fitted with thirteen E14 sockets, made in Austria by J. T. Kalmar in the...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Exceptional Huge Seven Tiers Ballroom Sculpture by J.T Kalmar, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 exceptional, huge, clean and modern six-tier ballroom flush mount chandelier by J.T. Kalmar Leuchten from the 1960s. The chandelier consists six layers with a 141 hand blo...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large "Stella" Chandelier by J. T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction with 24 arms and 12 E14 sockets and 12 cut-glass balls.
Made in Vienna in the 1950s by J. T. Kalmar.
Restored with new electric.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Black and White Austrian Midcentury Metal Table Lamp Hook by J. T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
This Rare and charming Austrian Mid-Century Modern table light, model no. 1246, was designed and manufactured by J.T. Kalmar Vienna in the 1960s.
I...
Category
1860s Austrian Antique Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Brass and Glass Flush Mount by J.T. Kalmar, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
A high quality brass flush mount with beautiful thick textured hand blown white and clear melting glass panels. Mounted on a polished solid brass flush mount...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Modern Three-Tiered Chrome Ice Glass Chandeliers by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
This modern chrome brushed chandeliers, manufactured by Kalmar Austria in the 1970s, have eight E27 sockets and three layers of 18 textured solid ice glass sheets dangling from it. T...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Austrian Midcentury Brass Wall Lamp with white laquered shade by J. T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Pure and elegant Austrian Midcentury brass wall light with white lacquered zylindrical metal shade, which can be adjusted into different p...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Metal
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 Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Kalmar Leaf Sconces, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Kalmar leaf sconces. Brass center with two panels of glass surrounding both sides.
Thick glass with opaque lines in leaf pattern.
Mini...
Category
1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Ice Glass Table Lamps By "Kalmar" Vienna
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
From Hotel Imperial in Vienna form the 1950's.
Steel constuction on brass legs for one E14 bulb.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
J.T. Kalmar Ice Glass Sconce or Wall Light, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel constuction lacquered white with two E14 sockets and six ice glass elements fron the 1960s
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Austrian J.T. Kalmar Floor Lamp
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Cast iron base, steel rod painted with brass construction firtted with one E27 porcelain socket up to 100 watts. Made in Austria by Kalamr in the early 1950s.
In good condition, som...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel, Iron
J.T. Kalmar Textured Glass Pendant Lamp
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel frame painted fitted with one E27 socket, crystal-ice structured glass element. Designed by J.T. Kalmar in the 1950''s.
up to 3 pieces available, price per lamp
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of Two Ice Glass Table Lamps by "Kalmar" Vienna
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Vienna form the 1950's.
Brass constuction for one E14 bulb.
excellent condition.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Brass Edition 'Billy TL' Table Lamp by J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Werkstatte
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Utrecht, NL
Billy TL Ilse Crawford Edition was created by London-based designer and creative director Ilse Crawford for Kalmar Werkstätten. This new version elevates the Billy TL concept with ma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Tulipan Semi Flush Mount 1970, Austria
Located in Bronx, NY
Kalmar semi flush mount Vienna Austria 1960, 24 blown glass elements which are highly saturated with tiny air bubbles that gives the glass a white look, each element is resting on a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Small J.T. Kalmar 'Ice Glass' Chandelier, 1960s with One Lamp Socket
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hamburg, DE
Small J.T. Kalmar 'Ice Glass' chandelier, 1960s with one lamp socket
This chandelier from the 1960s by the Austrian designer J.T. Kalmar apparently more than deserves the name ice glass. The glass icicles lined up together form the lampshade of the chandelier and look amazingly similar to a real ice sculpture. When switched on and flooded with light, the ice glass casts beautiful shadow patterns on the surrounding walls and creates a cosy warmth in the room despite the icy sight.
J.T. Kalmar lived and worked in Austria and gained extensive design experience at an early age in his father's company, which specialized in candlesticks and other objects cast in bronze and which Kalmar later took over himself. In the course of his career Kalmar designed lighting for many renowned architects as well as for important institutions such as the Vienna Opera...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Large Modern Three-Tiered Chrome Ice Glass Chandeliers by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
This modern chrome brushed chandeliers, manufactured by Kalmar Austria in the 1970s, have eight E27 sockets and three layers of 18 textured solid ice glass sheets dangling from it. T...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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