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
Impressive Austrian Kalmar "Fuente" Crystal Ice Glass Chandelier
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Large and heavy steel construction silver painted 28 crystal ice glass elements and fitted with 8 E14 + 1 E27 sockets and 28 made by Kalmar in Austria in the 1960s.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Steel
J. T. Kalmar "Tulipan" Chandelier
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Chandelier with ten bulbs and 41 handblown glass elements made by J.T. Kalmar.
Very good condition with minimal signs of age, such as patina on brass. The glass bulbs have no damage....
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of J.T. Kalmar of Murano Glass Brass Sconces, Austria, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of elegant J.T. Kalmar sconces featuring thick white and clear swirl glass on a gilded brass base. Minimalistic design executed with a taste for excellence in craftsmanship. Ill...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
One of Two Height Adjustable Kalmar Brass Floor Lamps 'Cavador' No. 2098, 1960
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Two very rare and gorgeous brass floor lamps model 'Cavador' no. 2098 by J.T. Kalmar, manufactured in midcentury in 1960s. The light is documented in the Kalmar catalogue from 1960.
...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Lovely Violet Pendant Lamp for J.T. Kalmar in Murano Glass by Carlo Nason, 1970s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
This set of pendant lamps was designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar in the 1960s. It features Mazzega Murano glass leafs.
The lamp is executed with...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
J. T. Kalmar Ceiling Lamp, circa 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
A flush mount, ceiling lamp, manufactured by Kalmar Franken, Austria, 1960s, with a handcrafted thick ice glass plate attached to the center. With backplate.
Original condition
Can...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of J.T. Kalmar Midcentury Wall Lights, Textured Glass and Brass
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, Austria
A pair of Kalmar mid century wall lights, that are made up of textured ice glass, that has been elegantly mounted to a brass base with two brass knobs.
These lamps were produced in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Flush Mount Light or Sconce, Nickel Plated, Cast Ice Glass, circa 1970
Located in Wien, AT
Kalmar Flush Mount Light or Sconce, Nickel plated, Cast Ice Glass, ca. 1970
There are 13 small base Edison bulbs up to 40W per bulb which are covered with textured ice glass cubes.
...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Ice Glass Wall Light, Sconce by Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Ice crystal glass wall sconce. Metal hanger plate.
By J. T. Kalmar, from the 1960s.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Steel
J.T. Kalmar Brass Chandelier, With Textured Glass Cone Lampshades, Austria, 1950
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful brass chandelier by J.T: Kalmar Vienna / Austria from the 1950s. Has lovely conical textured glass lampshades. In good condition with patina on the brass.
Height withou...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
J. T. Kalmar Midcentury Brass Chandelier, White Textured Glass , 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful brass chandelier by Kalmar Vienna from the 1950s. Has lovely spoon-shaped, textured glass lampshades. In good condition with marginal patina on the brass.
Height with...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large Rectangular Flush Mount Kalmar Chandelier with Textured Glass
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel/brass frame painted with glass textured parts manufactured by J.T. Kalmar in Vienna in the 1950s.
The lamp is fitted with 24 E27 bulbs.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pair of Kalmar Sputnik Sconces Wall Lights 'RS 3 WA', Aluminum Glass, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of large and rare J.T. Kalmar wall lights manufactured in Austria in midcentury, circa 1970 (end of 1960s and beginning of 1970s).
There are five pairs available. Excellent c...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome, Nickel
Beautiful mid century brass star base table lamp from Kalmar with original shade
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Beautiful small Mid Century brass table lamp with original pleated lampshade.
The shade is made of thin plastic, almost like a rough foil. Makes a beautiful light.
Made by Kalmar in ...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pendant by J.T Kalmar, circa 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
Pendant by J.T Kalmar, circa 1950s
Original glass
Polished and stove enameled.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Kalmar 1950 Glass Mid-Century Modern Wall Light
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in New York, NY
A luxurious 1950 Austrian Floral thick glass wall light by the famed lighting company, Kalmar. Rewired.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Brass Kalmar Modern Ice Glass Pedant, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
High-end and elegant modern pendant light, manufactured by Kalmar, Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design and heavy quality. The light fixture has eight sockets and two layers of extrem...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Kalmar Pendant, circa 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
Kalmar pendant, circa 1960s.
Polished and stove enamelled
three lights.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Monumental Floor Lamp Columns by JT Kalmar 1970'
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rome, IT
Stunning Tronchi floor lamp Columns, masterpiece from the 1970s, designed by the renowned JT Kalmar. This elegant lamp features hundreds cylindrical acrylic glass shades, each craft...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
J.T. Kalmar Huge Spare Brass and Textured Glass Chandelier, Austria, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and unusual square brass and glass chandelier on two rods, executed by Kalmar Vienna, Austria. Has a lovely curved shape and nice brass details and is in very good condit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
J.T. Kalmar Vanity Mirror Wall Light, Brass & Textured Glass, Austria, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful brass and glass modernist sconce / wall light manufactured by Kalmar Vienna / Austria in the 1950s. Can be used in combination a mirror, for example in the bathroom. A ch...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Austrian Brass Glass Flush Mount, Mid century
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Very elegant textured glass flush mount with a golden brass base. The light holds three bulbs and is in excellent condition.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large J.T. Kalmar Sonne Sun Brass Spider Chandelier Flush Mount, Austria, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and large Midcentury sputnik chandelier ceiling lamp from the 1950s, model „Sonne" executed by J.T. Kalmar Vienna in Austria. It ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Table Lamp 'Phoenix' Mod. 1197, Brass Walnut Wood, Austria, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A gorgeous and rare table lamp model 'Phönix' (engl. 'Phoenix') no. 1197 by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or 1960s).
The light is documented in the Kalmar catalogue from 1953 as well as 1960.
It is made of a solid brass stand and a walnut handle. The fixture has a socket for a medium or standard screw base light bulb. It is rewired and the lampshade is renewed.
It is in very good condition with little patina on brass and ready to use.
About Kalmar:
Founded in Vienna by Julius August Kalmar in 1881, Kalmar first specialized in the production of handcrafted objects of cast bronze.
After the turn of the century, Julius Theodor Kalmar...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
J. T. Kalmar "Tulipan" Chandelier
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame white painted with six E14 bulbs and hand blow glass elements made by J.T. Kalmar.
Very good condition with minimal signs of age.
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Glamorous 25" Catena Flush Mount Chandelier Murano Glass & Brass by Kalmar, 1960
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant ceiling light with 24 clear and "pulegoso" Murano glasses on a golden brass frame. Manufactured by J.T. Kalmar, Austria in the 1960s.
Manufacturer: J.T. Kalmar.
Model: Cat...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
J.T. Kalmar Blatt Modernist Ice Glass Disc Sconce Wall Light, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Austrian wall light, model "Blatt", executed by J.T. Kalmar Vienna in the 1960s. Seven leaf-shaped ice glass discs on a silver painted base ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Two Shades Brass and Murano Glass Wall Lights by J.T. Kalmar, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
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. Minimali...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Murano hanging lamp by Carlo Nason for J.T. Kalmár
Located in Hannover, DE
Very heavy mid-century Murano glass pendant lamp by Carlo Nason for J.T. Kalmár.
This vintage item is fully functional and in very good condition, but shows signs of wear consistent ...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Kalmar Wall Sconces or Lights Model "Catena" by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
A fantastic and unique pair of Kalmar wall model "Catena" by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1970s. These lights are handmade high quality pieces. Made of large hand-molded...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
1 of 2 J.T. Kalmar "Palazzo" Light Fixtures Gilt Brass and Glass, Austria
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the two the stunning high quality and handmade gilt brass light fixtures made by Kalmar in Austria. This model "Palazzo" was manufactured, circa 1970-1979. Large polished bril...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Midcentury J.T. Kalmar Crystal Structured Glass Pendant Lamp
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame fitted with one E27 and one E14 socket 3 crystal-ice structured glass elements. Designed by J.T. Kalmar in the 1950''s.
Total lenght 115cm, lenght of the lamp only 58cm.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Kalmar Palazzo Crystal Sconces, Vienna Austria, 1975
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of Kalmar palazzo crystal sconces 1970s Vienna Austria, five thick clear heavy pieces of highest quality press crystal mounted on a gilt gold frame...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
1 of the 2 Kalmar Chandelier Pendant Lights, Amber Glass and Brass, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
A very nice pendant light by Kalmar Franken KG manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970. Three smoke or amber tone Murano glasses are mounted on a brass fixture.
The crystal leaves ar...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
A Pair of Kalmar Clear Brass Glass Wall Lights, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful wall light featuring multiple long crystal clear glass "triete" prism-rods, with gold details and back plate. Illuminates beautifully. A high-end piece.
Cleaned and well-w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
One of Six Modulare Square Kalmar 'Cubus' Flush Mount Lights or Sconces, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of six modulare and square light fixtures model 'Cubus' (German 'Würfel') by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
They are made of polished stainless chromium steel and frosted cubic glasses...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Large J.T. Kalmar Textured Waved Murano Glass Flush Mount, 1950s, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Huge 21" iconic midcentury ceiling light made by J.T. Kalmar in the late 1950s, Vienna. It's featuring thick Murano textured waved glass and polished brass hardware. It's in excellen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair Kalmar Sconces or Flush Mount Lights, Brass Cast Ice Glass, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of identical, large and square light fixtures model 'Cubus' (German 'Würfel') by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Multiple Large Clear Glass White Pendant Lamps J.T. Kalmar, 1960, Restored
By J.T. Kalmar, Vistosi
Located in Vienna, AT
Multiple large clear glass white pendant lamps J.T. Kalmar, 1960 restored. Sold and priced individually
Set of 13 large identical tubular c...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
J.T. Kalmar Vienna Round Mid-Century Flush Mount / Ceiling Lamp, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful flush mount ceiling lamp from the 1960s, made by J.T. Kalmar Austria. A charming light, made of solid textured glass on a metal base, with a nice brass knob in the center...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Metal
1 of the 2 Kalmar "Palazzo" Light Fixture or Flush Mount Gilt Brass and Glass
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 Stunning high quality and handmade gilt brass light fixture / flush mounts made by Kalmar in Austria. This model "Palazzo" was manufactured, circa 1970-1979. Large polishe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Wall Sconce, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
Very charming sconce, made of solid textured glass nice brass knobs. In very good condition.
Brass parts polished and stove enameled.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Wall Lamp circa 1950s with Frosted Glass
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
Kalmar wall lamp circa 1950s with frosted glass
Good original condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Kalmar Flush Mount Light Textured Glass Brass White Metal, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A flush mount light fixture by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
A textured clear glass is mounted with a brass knob to a white p...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Metal
Adjustable Pendant Designed by J. T. Kalmar, Vienna, 1950
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
Adjustable pendant designed by J. T. Kalmar, Vienna, 1950
Original condition, only the shade is black painted.
The height is adjustable to different room heights.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
J.T.Kalmar Ceiling Lamps Vienna Late 1960s '10 Pieces' 'Marked'
Located in Wien, AT
J.T. Kalmar ceiling lamps, Vienna, late 1960s (10 Pieces)
Original glasses
Price and sell per piece.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Kalmar Wave Ice Glass Table Lamp, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large vintage mid-century table lamp, 1960s. Modernist wave-like design in textured clear and white glass designed by Kalmar.
Dimensions: 45 W x 15 D x 38 H cm.
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
J.T. Kalmar of Austria Ice Glass Chandelier
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Kalmar ice or frosted glass chandelier from about 1960's
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
A pair of Rock Textured Glass Silver Wall Lights Kalmar, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
A pair of 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 feature...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold
1 'of 2' Pair of Murano Wall Sconces Glass & Brass by Kalmar, Austria 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant pair of modern wall sconces designed by J.T. Kalmar. Thick murano glass elements resembles icicles fixed on a golden brass frame. Each lamp emits sufficient indirect warm lig...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Kalmar Sputnik Chandelier or Pendant Light 'RS 12', Aluminum Glass, 1970, 1 of 2
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two fantastic 12-arm atomic chandeliers / pendant lights model "RS 12 Kugel HL" by Kalmar, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
They are made of...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome, Nickel
The Sun, a Brass Pendant Lamp from J.T. Kalmar , 1950's, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, Austria
A beautiful pendant lamp from J. T. Kalmár from the 1950's, Austria.
Model " Sonne " (sun) is a five arm lamp with five spikes that radiate from a solid brass
ball. This variant with...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rectangular Wave Glass 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
Steel
Kalmar Floor Lamp 'Pelican' Mod. 2097, Height Adjustable, Brass Black Iron, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A gorgeous height adjustable floor lamp model 'Pelikan' (engl. 'Pelican') no. 2097 by J.T. Kalmar, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or 1960s).
The light is documen...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
Two Kalmar Frosted Sconces Glass and Brass, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
Two Kalmar frosted sconces glass and brass.
Original condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Wall Lamp with Textured Glass by Kalmar, circa 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
Wall lamp with textured glass by Kalmar, circa 1950s
Sides are nickel-plated
Two bulbs
Original condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Nickel
Pair of Kalmar Table or Nightstand Lamps, Textured Glass, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Two nice table lamps by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s). They are made of a brass base with a textured glass lamp shade whic...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of Two Elegant Modernist Wall Lamps or Sconces by J.T. Kalmar, 1980s Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two elegant wall lamps / sconces. Manufactured by J.T. Kalmar, 1980s, Vienna, Austria.
Executed in thick marbled glass, brass sheet and metal, each lamp needs 1 x halogen bul...
Category
1980s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
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.