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
Kalmar Atomium Sputnik Chandelier Pendant Light 'RS 14', Alu Glass, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic and rare 14-arm chandelier / pendant light by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970 (late 1960s - early 1970s).
It is made of polished aluminum and ha...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Nickel, Chrome
Kalmar 'Tulipan' Chandelier Pendant Light, Blown Glass, 1970, One of Two
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two glass pendant chandeliers model 'Tulipan' by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair Of Wall Lights Model "Florida" by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of exclusive wall lights model "Florida" by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970, (at the end of 1960s and beginning of 1970s).
Handmade and hi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold Plate
Kalmar Chrome Sputnik Ceiling Fixture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Kalmar Atomic Aluminum Chandelier. Round lightbulbs make the fixture anything you want it to be! white, clear or even round balls with 1/2 chrome tops ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
1 of 3 Ice Glass Pendant Lights by J.T. Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful and elegant modern pendant lights, manufactured by Kalmar, Austria in the 1970s. High end simplistic design. Each light has brass sockets and one layer of extremely stylis...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
1 (of 8) Amber Murano Flush Mount & Sconce Glass by Carlo Nason for Kalmar 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant flush mount and wall sconce executed in handblown partially amber and clear Murano glass and chromed hardware designed by Carlo Nason. With this light you make a clear statem...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Kalmar Murano Flush Mount Ceiling Light with Venini Tronchi Glass & Brass, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant flush mount chandelier with 24 clear Venini "Tronchi" Murano glasses on a golden brass frame. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light. Gem from the time....
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Brass Tube and Textured Glass Pendant, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Debrecen, HU
Rare vintage midcentury J.T. Kalmar Austria textured Murano glass pendant light, circa 1960. Feature brass tube with white lacquered inside for four x E14 +one E27 standard screw bul...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Kalmar Glass Chandeliers Pendant Lights, Blue Amber Glass Nickel, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of rare and gorgeous pendant light fixtures by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
Each lamp is made of clear, blue and amber...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Nickel
One of Three Kalmar 'Tulipan' Wall Lights Sconces, Bubble Glass Brass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of three 'Tulipan' glass wall light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
The name Tulipan derives from th...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Metal
Alain Chervet brass bronze cactus parrot console table 1989
Located in Paris, IDF
This unique cactus and parrot sculpture console table signed Alain Chervet was designed in 1989. The console base is made of gilt brass, supporting a beautiful vert de gris bronze ca...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Large Murano Ice Glass Wall Light by Kalmar Cube, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large Murano ice glass wall lights by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1960s.
The wall light is composed of a 4 thick Murano glass cube attached to a chrome metal frame.
Wonder...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Big J.T.Kalmar ceiling lamp with structure glass shade vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Big J.T.Kalmar ceiling lamp with structure glass shade vienna around 1950s
Original condiction
Fancy model
Structure glass shade
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Stunning Huge Kalmar Ice Glass Flush Mount "Granada", Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning huge flush mount by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in 1970s.
The flush mount is composed of 16 thick textured ice glass elements (Granadas) attached to a gold-brass frame.
...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
1 of the 2 Sische Glass and Brass Chandelier, 1960s Modernist Design, Kalmar Sty
Located in Rijssen, NL
This ceiling light was designed by Simon and Schelle, featuring a rectangular brass base and eight massive glasses in the shape of a four lobed flower.
Dimensions:
Height 15.75 (40c...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Brass and Brown Glass Hand Blown Murano Glass Wall Lights by J. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of high end wall sconces made of hand blown clear and opal and brown (smoked) murano glass on a messing hardware designed and produced by J.T. Kalmar, Austria in the 1960s. Mini...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Ice Glass Relief Glass "Breitenstein" Chandelier
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel frame black painted with 8 chrome plated mirrors and ice glass plates (shades), fitted with 16 E14 sockets. Desigend and manufactured in the...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Smoked Glass Citrus Chandelier from J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Stunning CITRUS chandelier by Kalmar from the 1960s.
The 18 beautifully shaped and heavy smoked glass elements spread an impressive sparkling play of light.
High quality.
Design: J....
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Large Chandelier Pendant Light 'Florida' by J.T. Kalmar, Glass and Brass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large, fantastic, beautiful and high quality pendant light fixture 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 Furniture
Materials
Brass
One of The Six Kalmar Ice Glass Wall Sconces by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Set of beautiful and elegant modern brass wall lights/sconces, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design, executed to a very high standard. Each wall light has ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair of Amber Murano Citrus Swirl Wall Sconces Glass & Brass Kalmar Austria 1960
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant set of two amber-colored 'Citrus' wall lights with two swirled glasses per light on a metal frame with brass and chrome applications. The heavy handblown amber and clear Mura...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of Eight Large Kalmar Sconces, Smoked Glass by J.T. Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful and elegant large modern brass wall light or sconce, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design, executed to a v...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Large Brass and Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp by Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame with opaline glass shade, fitted with one E27 socket up to 200W. Designed by Oswald Haerdtl in the 1950 for J.T. Kalmar. The lamp was created especially for public places...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
J.T. Kalmar 2x Frosted Ice Glass Panel Pendant Lamp, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to two beautiful pendant lights, manufactured by Kalmar Austria in the 1960s. Sold and priced per piece. Stainless steel hardware with one ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
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 Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Massive J.T. Kalmar "Catena" Murano Glass Brass Flush Mount Chandelier, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Glamorous Murano glass flush mount ‘Catena’ by Kalmar. 18 large "ribbons" in clear and bubble Murano glass are suspended from a large brass back plate. Thirteen E14 sockets (40W) pro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large Mid-Century Modern Chandelier, Brass and Textured Glass, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large and fantastic light fixture by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
The light consist of a white painted metal fr...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Several Large Brass and Hand Blown Glass Wall Lights by J.T. Kalmar, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
High-end wall sconces made of blown glass on a brass hardware. Designed and produced by J.T. Kalmar, Austria in the 1960s. Minimalistic design executed with a taste for excellence in...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large Custom-made Pendant Light Chandelier J.T. Kalmar, Copper Plexiglass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An extra large and custom-made Mid-Century Modern pendant light fixture by Austrian lighting maker J.T. Kalmar, manufactured in 1977.
The original invoice from Kalmar from 1977 is av...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Copper
Mid-Century Modern Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, Brass Walnut Textured Glass, 1950s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A six-arm chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, manufacured in Mid-Century, circa 1960 (1950s or early 1960s).
The fixture is made of a nice mixture of materials: textured clear glass ...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Ice Glass Wall Lights with Brass Tone by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of two beautiful and elegant modern brass wall lights or sconces, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar Austria in the 1960s. Lovely design, executed to a very high standard.
Each wall l...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Kalmar Wall Lamp with Original Fabric Shade, Around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Kalmar wall lamp with original fabric shade around 1950s
The shade hight is adjustable and it is swiveling
Hight adjustable from 50cm - 81cm
Original condition
Original fabric ...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Structured Ice Glass Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame with eight structured glass elements and glass pearls fitted with four E14 sockets and one E27 sockets. Manufactured by J.T. Kalmar in the early 1950s.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Kalmar Ice Glass Relief Glass "Aggstein" Chandelier
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel frame black painted with 12 chrome plated mirror and ice glass relief glass plates (shades), fitted with 24 E14 sockets. Designed and manufa...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
1 of the 2 Pairs of Large Tulipan Wall Lamps or Sconces by J.T. Kalmar 'H 21.2'
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 pairs unique large and elegant 'Tulipan' glass wall sconces by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or-early 1970s). Tulip shap...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Large Austrian Midcentury Glass "Catena" Chandelier by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Marvelous, stunning and large Austrian midcentury chandelier from 1970s, model "Catena". This chandelier was made during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar.
This fixture is composed by 3...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
1 of the 4 Large J.T. Kalmar Wall Lights Glass Leaves and Brass, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Elegant hand blown murano glass flush mounts of J.T. Kalmar manufactured in the late 1960. The each fixture consists 14 blown murano glass leaves. Mounted on a brass frame. The leave...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Kalmar Chandelier Pendant Light 'Catena', Chrome Murano Glass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A 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 frame with 30 organic and...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Pair of XL Kalmar Ice Glass Wall Sconces by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of beautiful and elegant modern brass wall lights/sconces, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design, executed to a very high standard. Each wall light has...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Austrian Brass and Walnut Midcentury Chandelier by Oswald Haerdtl for Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Walnut star with brass arms with cone shaped shades and fitted with five E27 sockets. Designed in the early 1950s by Oswald Haerdtl for J.T. Kalmar.
New shades.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Tulipan Chandelier Pendant Light, Glass Nickel White Metal, 1970s, 1 of 2
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large and fantastic light fixture model Tulipan 73 HL by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
Two lights are available....
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Murano Mirror Wall Sconces Glass & Brass by Kalmar, Austria 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Wonderful mirror wall lights with Murano glass shades on a brass frame. Sconces shine beautifully and provide a lot of light. Gem from the time. With this light you make a clear stat...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Austrian Vintage Sculptural Murano Glass Wall Light Sconce by Kalmar 60s
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of organic white and clear blown Murano glass and brass sconce by J.T. Kalmar.
Austria, 1960s.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
J.T. Kalmar Cube Flush Mount Lamp or Wall Mount, Sconces
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame fitted with one E27 socket and beautiful hand blown cubic-shaped glass shade. Made in Austria by. J.T. Kalmar in the 1970s.
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Donut Wall or Ceiling Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Stunning donut wall or ceiling lamp from the 1960s.
The design creates a spectacular light.
High quality.
Design: J.T. Kalmar
Manufacturer: Franken KG
Condition:
Very good vintage...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Ice Glass Pendant Light/Chandelier from J. T. Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
An ice glass pendant lights designed by J.T Kalmar, manufactured by Kalmar Franken, Austria in the 1960s.
High-end and handmade design from the 20th century. The pendant/chandelier ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large Kalmar Chandelier, Brass and Textured Glass, 1950s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An impressive handmade and large chandeliers by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
The fixture is made of polished brass in a w...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Metal
Interlocking Murano Chandelier Flush Mount Glass & Brass Carlo Nason Kalmar 1960
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant cascading ceiling light with 48 clear, pink and blue interlocking Murano glasses suspended individually on a golden brass frame. Multicolored glasses can be arranged individu...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Ice Glass Chandelier
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel fram painted with ice or frosted glass elements. Manufactured by Kalmar in Vienna in the 1960's
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
J.T. Kalmar Brass & Murano Glass Petal Sconce Wall Light, Vienna, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful, high-quality Mid-Century Modern wall lamp from the 1970s, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria. The base is made of brass with a folded and curved petal shaped s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Original Kalmar Ice Glass Chandelier from 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Kalmar chandelier brass construction from about 1950s
fully working piece of Mid-Century.
Measure: Height 60 cm.
Diameter: 58 cm.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Huge Kalmar Chandelier 'Finger', Textured Ice Glass and Nickel, Austria, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An extra large light fixture model 'FINGER' by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s-early 1970s).
A white painted metal frame holds a lot of textured ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Pendant Light 'Dreistich' J.T. Kalmar, Brass Walnut Wood Parchment Shades, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic pendant light model 'Dreistich' no. 3759 made of brass and walnut wood with parchment lamp shades by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, ca. 1960 (l...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Austrian Mid-Century Set of Four Murano "Citrus" Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty, stunning and unique Set of Four Austrian Mid-Century "Kalmar" Wall Sconces, model "Citrus" 4663/2. These Sconces were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Kalmar 'Tulipan' Light Fixture, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
An exceptional 'Tulipan' flushmount chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in the midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s-early 1970s). With beautiful Murano Tulipan sha...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rectangular Wave Glass and Brass Wall Lights by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Wave glass rectangular 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 p...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Austrian Tulipan Wall Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Stunning Murano glass wall lamp from the 1960s.
The 4 ice glass elements spread an elegant light.
High quality workmanship.
Design: J.T. Squid
Manufacturer: Franken KG
Condition:
...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Kalmar Lighting Chandelier Glass Ice First Chrome Structure, Austria, 1970
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional JT Kalmar chandelier with large ice frost glass with chrome structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the bes...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Mid-century Modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, seating, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern furniture 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 furniture, popular names associated with this style include Cassina, Fabio Ltd, Knoll, and Edward Wormley. 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.