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
J.T. Kalmar Mid-Century Modern Milk Glass Leaf Chandelier, Austria, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern frosted milk glass chandelier manufactured by J.T. Kalmar, with the characteristic blown ice glass plates. This chandelier is a striking appearance in ev...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Ice Cube Wall Lamp or Flush Light by J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Wonderful ice glass wall lamp or ceiling lamp from the 1960s.
The very beautifully shaped Murano glass elements spread an impressive sparkling light game.
Very high quality workmansh...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
One of Three Kalmar 'Tulipan' Wall Lights Sconces, Bubble Glass Brass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Only one three lights are available.
One of eight 'Tulipan' glass wall light fixtures 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
Brass, Metal
1 of the 2 Glass Kalmar Fazzoletto Pendants, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the two beautiful high quality Mid century glass pendants with beautiful lines. Designed and executed by Kalmar Vienna in the 1970s. Made of hand blown melting clear and white...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Ice Glass Round Mirror
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Heavy crystal ice glass elements mounted on a wooden plate, made in the 1960s in Vienna by Kalmar.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal
One of Two Large Kalmar 'Tulipan' Chandeliers Pendant Lights, Glass Brass, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two fantastic light fixtures 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 Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Pagoda Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Extremely beautiful and large chandelier from the 1960s.
The 62 beautifully shaped Murano glass elements create an impressive, sparkling play of light.
Very rare version as a chandel...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Flush Mount Light 'FEDER-KRALLE' Kalmar Anna-Lülja Praun, Brass Opal Glass 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic ceiling light model 'Feder-Kralle' no. 5079 by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, ca. 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
A very minimalistic and tim...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
1 of the 3 Pairs of Pagoda Brass and Glass Sconces Wall Lights by Kalmar, Vienna
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Mid Century Modern vintage glass brass pair of Pagoda sconces by Kalmar, circa 1969, Austria Vienna.
Each sconce shows ten exceptional pagoda shaped glasses mounted on a brass frame...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Frosted Glass Chandelier, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
A beautiful Austrian Modernist star chandelier, designed and executed by Kalmar Vienna.
4 bulbs
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Kalmar Tulipan Chandelier, 1970, Austria
Located in Bronx, NY
Large 1960 Kalmar chandelier that consist of numerous blown glass elements which are highly saturated with tiny air bubbles that gives the glass a white look, each element is resting...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Brass and Glass Flushmount by Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Fantastic brass and glass flushmount light fixture by Kalmar with 2 layers of thick hand blown glass loop elements (clear and tranclucent). ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large J.T. Kalmar Chandelier, Brass Curved Textured Glass, Mid-Century, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large brass and glass basket chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
Twelve curved and structured pieces of ...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Exceptional Austrian Ice Glass Wall Sconces by J.T.Kalmar, Vienna, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
An exceptional pair of Austrian wall sconces by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, 1960s.
The fixtures are made of heavy ice Murano glass elements mounted on a nickel and white lacquered metal fr...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Nickel
Set of 2 Smoked Glass Wall Lamps by J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Stunning smoked glass wall lamps from the 1960s.
Fantastic design and very high quality workmanship.
The multicolored and structured glass creates a spectacular play of light
Design...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Teak Wood Ice Bucket by Kalmar, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Miami, FL
Mid Century Ice Bucket, rendered in beautifully carved and jointed solid teak wood, with a molded plastic waterproof liner. Stamped Kalmar on the interior. Thailand, 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Plastic, Teak
Crystal Glass Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Stunningly beautiful crystal glass chandelier from the 1950s.
Wonderful mouth-blown glass with a great structure.
The filigree brass frame underlines the noble appearance.
The design...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Ice Glass Ceiling Lamp from Kalmar, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare ice glass ceiling lights from Kalmar.
Imposing ceiling lights from Kalmar with glass elements. From a central socket part metal webs go radially outward. At the end of each web...
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Up of 3 Identical J.T. Kalmar Atomic Ceiling Lamps Chandeliers, Austria, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to three identical huge Austrian Mid-Century Atomium chandeliers, designed and executed by J.T. Kalmar Vienna in 1969. Vey impressive pieces, made of nickel-plated metal with nice...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Nickel
Mid Century brass ceiling lamp with glass and fabric shades by J. T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Very rare, elegant Mid Century ceiling lamp by J. T. Kalmar, Made in Austria.
The frame is made entirely of brass, the attached shades are made of frosted glass, on which the origina...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Flush Mount Lights 'Palazzo' by Kalmar, Gilt Brass Glass, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of exquisite 24-carat gold-plated brass and clear brilliant glass 'Palazzo' flush mount lights by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Josef Frank Table Lamp 'Tisch-Überall' Mod. 1092 by Kalmar, Brass Leather, 1950s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A gorgeous and rare table lamp model 'Tisch-Überall' no. 1092 designed by Josef Frank in 1934 or earlier for Haus & Garten. The offered piece was manufactured by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna,...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Ice Glass Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Ice Glass Lamp by J.T. Kalmar from the 1960s.
The 30 glass elements spread a very noble light.
Very high-quality workmanship and a real eye-catcher for every home.
Condition:
Very ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Kalmar Tulipan semi flush mount 1960, Austria
Located in Bronx, NY
Kalmar Tulipan semi flush mount, Vienna Austria 1960, Numerous blown glass elements which are highly saturated with tiny air bubbles , The glass elements are held by brass finials on...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Ice Glass Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Ice Glass Lamp by J.T. Kalmar from the 1960s.
The 4 glass elements spread a very noble light.
Very high-quality workmanship and a real eye-catcher for every home.
Condition:
Very g...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Large 10-Arm Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, Brass and Textured Pressed Glass, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A beautiful and large 10-armed light fixture by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1960 (late 1950s to early 1960s).
It consists of a frame made of solid, poli...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Two Kalmar 'Blatt' Pendant Lights Chandeliers, Textured Glass Nickel, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two light Mid-Century Modern fixtures model 'Blatt' (Blatt is the German word for leaf) by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
27 disc shaped...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Ice Glass Wall Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Very nice ice glass wall lamp from the 1960s.
Very pleasant lighting effect through the ice glass which spreads an elegantly sparkling light game in the room.
Great design and high -...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Kalmar Donut Sconces or Ceiling Lamps, Austria 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, BY
Stunning pair of sconces or ceiling lamps from the 1970s by J.T. Kalmar, Austria.
Made from a chrome plated metal bracket, which holds a donut shaped glass shade with enclosed bubbl...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
J.T. Kalmar Two-Tiered Glass Chandelier, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Very nice J.T. Kalmar textured glass and brass chandelier from the 1950s. Suspended from brass hardware and held in place by nickelled knobs are two tiers...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Nickel
1 of the 6 Large Kalmar Wall Sconces by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 6 elegant modern high-end large brass wall lights or sconces, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar, Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design, executed to a very high standard. Each wall l...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel
Large Mid-Century Kalmar Flush Mount Light 'Catena', Brass Murano Glass, 1970s
By Venini, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An extra large and fantastic Mid-Century modern light fixture model 'Catena' by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufatured in 1970s-1980s.
It consists of a polished brass plate with patinate...
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
1 (of 2) Kalmar Bronze Drum Chandelier Murano Glass Pendant Light, Gio Ponti Era
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant gold-plated drum chandelier with iced glass panels on a gilt-bronze frame. Heavy duty. Designed by Kalmar, Austria in the 1960s.
Design: Julius Theodor Kalmar.
Measures: di...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze
Two Kalmar Wall Lamps, circa 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Two Kalmar Wall Lamps, circa 1950s
Brass original condition
The shades are blackened
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Ice Glass Cube Brass Flush Mount Light Fixture by Kalmar, Austria 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Nice brass and frosted glass light fixture by Kalmar, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970 (late 1960s or eraly 1970s). One bulb E26 / E27 for 75W max.
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Murano Flush Mount Ceiling Light Glass & Brass, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant white flush mount with textured Murano glass with brass finals on a metal hardware illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light. Gem from the time. With this light you m...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
One of Two Huge Kalmar Chandeliers, Ice Glass and Nickel, Austria, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two extra large light fixtures model 'SORIA' by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s-early 1970s). Thes...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Nickel, Metal
Kalmar Chandelier Light Fixture, Textured Glass and Brass, 1960
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A beautiful textured glass and brass light fixture by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
A round glass ring is mounted with thre...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Metal
Exceptional Pair of Kalmar 'Tulipan' Wall Sconces, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
An exceptional 'Tulipan' pair by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in 20th century, circa 1970, (late 1960s-early 1970s). With beautiful Murano Tulipan shaped blown bubble g...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Hollywood Regency Ice Glass Ceiling Light, J. T. Kalmar Lights, Austria, 1950s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
ceiling light, flushmount
Producer:
Kalmar Franken KG, Austria
Design:
J.T. Kalmar
Age:
1950s
Original modernist Hollywood Regency glass ceiling light. High quali...
Category
Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Kalmar Ice Glass Wall Sconces, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of ice glass Kalmar wall sconces. Each one is composed by two pieces of ice glass blocks placed on a metal base.
This pair of sconces is in excellent condition and they have be...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Metal
Crystal Glass Chandelier from Kalmar Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The lamp needs 4x 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 fixt...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Amber Murano Citrus Swirl Wall Sconces Glass & Brass Kalmar Austria 1960
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant set of two beautiful J.T. Kalmar 'Citrus' wall lights with three pieces of swirl patterned glasses per sconce. The heavy hand blown amber and...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
J.T. Kalmar Vienna Pair Mid-Century Frosted Ice Glass Sconces, Austria, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A stunning pair of Modernist "melting glass“ wall lights, designed and crafted by J.T. Kalmar in Vienna, Austria. These sconces feature subtle white-painted metal bases adorned with beautifully curved textured ice glass lampshades, complemented by charming nickel-plated brass knobs. The lamps come with integrated light switches, which can be optionally used additionally to the wall switch. The lights are in very good condition, adding a delightful ambiance to any space.
Perfect for illuminating hallways, enhancing the ambiance of a living room, or adding a touch of elegance to a bedroom.
Additionally, we offer matching "Kalmar Star...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass, Nickel
Modern Iceglass Wall Lights by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the two light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured circa 1960. The glass shows a beautiful wave texture, which gives a nice diffuse light effect and a nice p...
Category
1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Cut Steel
Midcentury Ice Crystal Glass Pendant Light or Chandelier by Kalmar, circa 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This is a beautiful ice glass chandelier from Kalmar Franken made in Austria in the 1960s. It is a fascinating lighting with a beautiful design. The frame and the chain are of full b...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Sputnik Pendant Light Chandelier 'RS 27', Brass Glass, 1970, One of Five
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare and large 27-arm atomic chandelier or pendant light model 'RS 27 Kugel HL' by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
It is m...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Pair of Petit Flush Mounts Brass and Glass by Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Nice pair of glass and brass flush mounts by Kalmar/Austria.
Excellent condition, newly rewired with one bulb per light (75W max).
Priced as a pair.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
J.T Kalmar Mid Century Semi Flush Mount Brass Glass Dome Ceiling Light, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Perfectly preserved vintage J.T Kalmar semi-flush mount or chandelier, Austria, circa 1970
Reminiscent of classic Art Deco flush mounts, this piece is consisting of a single brass di...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Two Extendable Table Lamps by J.T. Kalmar, circa 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Two extendable table lamps by J.T. Kalmar, circa 1950s
Extendable in the hight from 50cm up to 54cm
Brass parts are polished and stove enamelle...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Very special brass floor lamp made by Kalmar, Austria 1950s.
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Haderslev, DK
Solid brass floor lamp with diabolo shaped shade in ivory and black lacquer.
Elegant, sophisticated and extremely rare crowfoot design by renowned manufacturer Kalmar located in Vie...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
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 Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Structured Ice Glass Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel/brass frame white lacquered fitted with six E27 sockets. Manufactured by J.T. Kalmar in the early 1950s.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Large 10-Arm Pendant Chandelier, Brass Opaline Plexiglass Acryl Glass, 1960s
By Stilnovo, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An extra large 10-arm pendant chandelier manufactured in midcentury, crica 1960.
The light fixture is made of a solid, polished brass frame with curved arms suspended on cords from t...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
1 of 4 Large Austrian Textured Glass Wall Lights or Sconces by JT Kalmar c. 1955
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of a set of four elegant vintage midcentury large and oversized Austrian made wall lights, lamps or sconces by J.T. Kalmar circa 1955. Featuring wonderful large folded sheets of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
2 Big Table Lamps "Rebhuhn" by J.T. Kalmar around 1940s
Located in Wien, AT
2 Big Table Lamps "Rebhuhn" by J.T. Kalmar around 1940s
Brass polished and stove enameled
The fabric shades are replaced ( new )
Category
1940s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Kalmar Flush Mount Light, Patinated Brass Murano Glass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A wonderful patinated brass and Murano glass flush mount light fixture by J.T. Kalmar, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
It is made of a brass ring...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Square Glass 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
Silver Plate
Mid-century Modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
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