Large Dome Shaped Kalmar Flush Mount on a Brass Base, 1980
About the Item
- Creator:Kalmar Lighting (Manufacturer),J.T. Kalmar (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 5.6 in (14.23 cm)Width: 22 in (55.88 cm)Depth: 22 in (55.88 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1980
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Bronx, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3622316915471
J.T. Kalmar
In 1881, Julius August Kalmar founded Kalmar, a Viennese company that produced handcrafted objects of cast bronze. Kalmar developed a fine reputation and exhibited internationally often, but it was Kalmar’s son, Julius Theodor (J.T.) Kalmar, who took over in 1913 and made the company shine with its modernist lighting.
Having studied at the Birmingham School of Art and Design and under the Austrian architect Josef Hoffmann at the Vienna School of Applied Arts, J.T. was deeply inspired by the shift to modernity taking place in Europe and sought to work with the leading architects and designers of his time, including Austrian Werkbund architects Josef Frank and Oskar Wlach as well as Ernst Plischke, Clemens Holzmeister and Oswald Haerdtl. Similar to the Wiener Werkstätte cooperative cofounded by Hoffmann that prized materials, form and function, Kalmar viewed his company’s lighting fixtures as “quite humble things” meant to “fit in and serve their purpose of functionally illuminating spaces without glare.”
In 1925, Kalmar began selling in Haus und Garten, the forward-looking decor shop founded by Frank and Wlach. By 1931, a close partnership with the Austrian Werkbund association of architects, artists and craftsmen allowed the company to realize its vision of early 20th-century modernity — a distinctly Viennese pairing of traditional workmanship with contemporary technology. These collaborations included chandeliers and other fixtures using traditional materials such as glass, bronze and brass while focusing on function over ornamentation. As the company grew, so too did the scope of its projects, and soon Kalmar was installing extravagant chandeliers for the Vienna State Opera, the Burgtheater, Vienna stock exchange and other sites.
Under the guidance of Rudolf Calice, J.T. Kalmar’s son-in-law, the 1960s saw Kalmar’s popularity grow, thanks in part to the success of more decorative pieces like the ice-glass fixtures created with Austrian sculptor Karl Gruber. Thomas Calice, the great-grandson of Kalmar’s founder, led the company in the 1990s and its expansion to international lighting projects while shifting away from serial production. In 2009, Thomas’s son August Chalice established Kalmar Werkstätten to produce fixtures that reference the Kalmar archives but also feature updates on the iconic designs. Kalmar continues to produce bespoke fixtures while also working on custom lighting projects around the world, from cruise ships to the Burj Khalifa.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage J.T. Kalmar lighting that includes chandeliers, wall lights, floor lamps and other fixtures.
Kalmar Lighting
In 1881, Julius August Kalmar founded Kalmar, a Viennese company that produced handcrafted objects of cast bronze. Kalmar developed a fine reputation and exhibited internationally often, but it was Kalmar’s son, Julius Theodor Kalmar, who took over in 1913 and made the company shine with its modernist lighting.
Having studied at the Birmingham School of Art and Design and under the Austrian architect Josef Hoffmann at the Vienna School of Applied Arts, Julius was deeply inspired by the shift to modernity taking place in Europe and sought to work with the leading architects and designers of his time, including Austrian Werkbund architects Josef Frank and Oskar Wlach as well as Ernst Plischke, Clemens Holzmeister and Oswald Haerdtl. Similar to the Wiener Werkstätte cooperative cofounded by Hoffmann that prized materials, form and function, Kalmar viewed his company’s lighting fixtures as “quite humble things” meant to “fit in and serve their purpose of functionally illuminating spaces without glare.”
In 1925, Kalmar began selling in Haus und Garten, the forward-looking decor shop founded by Frank and Wlach. By 1931, a close partnership with the Austrian Werkbund association of architects, artists and craftsmen allowed the company to realize its vision of early 20th-century modernity — a distinctly Viennese pairing of traditional workmanship with contemporary technology. These collaborations included chandeliers and other fixtures using traditional materials such as glass, bronze and brass while focusing on function over ornamentation. As the company grew, so too did the scope of its projects, and soon Kalmar was installing extravagant chandeliers for the Vienna Opera, the Burgtheater, Vienna stock exchange and other sites.
Under the guidance of Rudolf Calice, Julius Theodor Kalmar’s son-in-law, the 1960s saw Kalmar’s popularity grow, thanks in part to the success of more decorative pieces like the ice-glass fixtures created with Austrian sculptor Karl Gruber. Thomas Calice, the great-grandson of Kalmar’s founder, led the company in the 1990s and its expansion to international lighting projects while shifting away from serial production. In 2009, Thomas’s son August Chalice established Kalmar Werkstätten to produce fixtures that reference the Kalmar archives but also feature updates on the iconic designs. Kalmar continues to produce bespoke fixtures while also working on custom lighting projects around the world, from cruise ships to the Burj Khalifa.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage Kalmar lighting that includes wall lights, floor lamps and other fixtures.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Bronx, NY
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 7 days of delivery.
- Dome Shaped Flush Mount, Kalmar Austria, 1970By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. KalmarLocated in Bronx, NYDome shaped glass with waffle texture on a brass mount glass is lid up by four Edison ceramic sockets.Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
MaterialsBrass
- Kalmar Glass Flush Mount with Brass Centre, Vienna, Austria, 1970By Kalmar LightingLocated in Bronx, NYFlush mount by Kalmar Vienna, Austria, 1970. Round diffuser dome shaped glass that is organically shaped wavy, four Edison sockets. The glass has structure to it, in the centre a la...Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
MaterialsBrass
- Square Chrome Kalmar Flush Mount, Austria, 1970By Kalmar LightingLocated in Bronx, NYSquare chrome Kalmar flush mount, Austria, 1970, flush mount consisting of a high polished chrome plate with a chrome square obelisk in the centre surrounded by four hollow glass whi...Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
MaterialsChrome
- Gold Kalmar Flush Mount, Austria, Vienna, 1970sBy Kalmar LightingLocated in Bronx, NYGold Kalmar Flush Mount, Austria, Vienna, 1970s, Kalmar gold flush mount consisting of a steel plate with a gold plating square obelisk in the centre surrounded by four hollow glass ...Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
MaterialsSteel
- Kaiser Flush Mount with Structured Glass on a Brass Frame, Germany, 1980By Kaiser Dell, Kaiser LeuchtenLocated in Bronx, NYKaiser flush mount with structured glass on a brass frame, Germany, 1980 Round clear glass diffuser dome shaped thick and heavy glass that has smooth curvature texture on the outside...Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
MaterialsBrass
- Drum Shaped Kaiser Flush MountBy Kaiser LeuchtenLocated in Bronx, NYFlush mount by Kaiser, Germany 1960s a round diffuser drum shaped glass that is textured on the outside and matte on the inside six chrome finials, four European sockets on a white m...Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
MaterialsMetal
- Large Kalmar Flush Mount Light or Sconce, Brass Glass, 1970By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar LightingLocated in Hausmannstätten, ATA large and square light fixture by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). It is made of polished brass and cast glass. There are eight...Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
MaterialsBrass
- Large Kalmar Flush Mount or Wall Light, Murano Glass Brass, 1970By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar LightingLocated in Hausmannstätten, ATA large and rare flush mount light by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). An organic shaped clear Murano glass piece is held with fo...Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
MaterialsBrass
- 1 of the 2 Large Kalmar Glass Brass Flush Mounts "Granada", Austria, 1960By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar LightingLocated in Rijssen, NL1 of the 2 exceptional huge flush mounts by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in 1960s. Each flush mount is composed of thick textured ice glass elements (Granadas) attached to a gold-br...Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
MaterialsBrass
- Brass and Glass Flush Mount by J.T. Kalmar, 1960By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar LightingLocated in Rijssen, NLA 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 Flush Mount
MaterialsBrass
- Large 1980s Kalmar Style Pyramid Murano Glass & Brass Flush Mount Light FixtureBy J.T. Kalmar, HillebrandLocated in Landau an der Isar, BayernVintage Mid-Century Modern pyramid shaped glass flush mount light fixture attributed to German manufacturer Hillebrand, circa 1980.This vintage ceiling lamp, often mistakenly attribu...Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
MaterialsBrass
- 1 of the 2 Large Square Glass Flush Mount J.T. Kalmar, AustriaBy J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar LightingLocated in Rijssen, NLClean lines to complement all decors. Amazing large scale square glass flush mount by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured circa 1970, (late 1960s and early 1970s). Multiple t...Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
MaterialsMetal, Brass