Mid-Century Modern Lighting
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 legendary 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.
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
Kalmar Amber Flush Mount Ceiling Light with Venini Tronchi Murano Glass & Brass
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant flush mount ceiling light with 24 clear and amber Venini "Tronchi" Murano glasses on a golden brass frame. Manufactured by J.T. Kalmar, Austria in the 1960s.
Designer: Carl...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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 German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
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 Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
J.T. KALMAR Tripod Brass Table Lamp, Josef Frank Style, 1960s, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Elegant midcentury modern table lamp, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar in Austria, Vienna.
The lamp is made of polished brass base in manner of Josef Frank, who worked many years with Ka...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
J.T. Kalmar Round Mid-Century Brass & Textured Glass Chandelier, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful petite round modernist brass and glass chandelier from the 1950s, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar in Vienna, Austria. This charming pendant light features a brass frame with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Black Floor Lamp Pink Shade Kalmar 1950 Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage brass floor lamp with black foot from iron
by J.T. Kalmar - designed and executed 1950s Vienna, Austria.
A beautiful floor lamp showing a brass curved stem...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Iron
Kalmar Flush Mount Light Fixture 'Pagoda', Glass Nickel, 1970, One of Four
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of four large flush mount chandeliers 'Pagoda' or 'Pagode' by Kalmar, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
Each chandelier takes twelve E14 candelabra screw base bulbs. 40 glasses with a pagoda pattern are hanging on a nickel plated metal frame.
The lights have great volume and in reality they look much bigger than you would expect it from the dimensions.
It is documented in the Kalmar catalogues from the 1970s.
Due to the vintage nature...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel
1 of the 2 Large Square Glass Flush Mount J.T. Kalmar, Austria
Located in Rijssen, NL
Clean 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
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
1 of 2 Kalmar Sputnik Chandeliers Pendant Lights 'RS 12', Aluminum Glass, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of Two rare and fantastic 12-arm atomic chandeliers / pendant lights model "RS 12 Kugel HL" by Kalmar, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970 (at the end of 1960s and beginning ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Kalmar 'Granada' Ice Glass Pendant Light Chandelier, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A hanging lamp by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). It is made of four frosted ice glass lamp shades which are hanging on a white painted ceiling...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Brass and Brown Glass Hand Blown Murano Glass Wall Lights, 1960
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 Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Glass Wall Sconces by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of beautiful and 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 has 1...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Set of 6 Ice Glass Wall Sconces with Brass Tone by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Set of 6 beautiful and elegant modern brass toned wall lights or sconces, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design, executed to a very high standard.
Each ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel, Brass
1 of the 2 Sets 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 Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
J.T. KALMAR Uplight Ceiling Brass Lamp, Chandelier, Mod. 8585, 1960s, Austria
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern 'UFO' ceiling light, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar in 1960's, Austria, Vienna. This chandelier is a striking appearance in every room. Elegant shape and hi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid - Century Modern "Florida" Chandelier by Kalmar, Glass and Brass, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
Mid - Century Modern "Florida" Chandelier by Kalmar, Glass and Brass, 1970s
Brass polished and stove enameled
Murano glass leaves
We also have 2 matching wall lamps ( see last pictur...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Flush Mount Ceiling Light with Venini Tronchi Murano 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 Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of the 10 Ice Glass Wall Sconces with Brass Tone by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the ten beautiful and elegant modern brass wall lights or sconces, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design, executed to a very high standard.
Each w...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
J.T Kalmar Brass Sputnik Scorpio Chandelier Ceiling Lamp Light, 1950
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
J.T Kalmar brass Sputnik Scorpio chandelier ceiling lamp light, 1950. Rare original 'Scorpio' fixture by Kalmar/Austria composed of brench-like split brass tubes with a gorgeous orga...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
'Dornstab' Floor Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
Located in Utrecht, NL
All new, contemporary edition of J.T. Kalmar's iconic 'Dornstab' design from 1947 in exclusive hardwood (Paul Ferro) or Wenge & bronzed brass base with silk fabric lamp shade. Made a...
Category
2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of 4 Large Murano Ice Glass Wall Light by Kalmar Cube, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 4 large Murano ice glass wall lights by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1960s.
The wall light is composed of a 1 thick Murano glass cube attached to a chrome metal frame.
...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
One of Four Kalmar Tulipan Wall Lights Sconces, Clear Bubble Glass, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of four 'Tulipan' glass wall light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
Currently 8 pieces are available....
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Ice Glass Wall Lamp Sconce by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel/brass frame fitted with one E14 stocket and covered with ice glass plate. Designed and manufactured by J.T. Kalmar in Vienna from 1960s. Up to 3 available, price per lamp.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
1 of the 2 Kalmar Flush Mounts, Gilt Brass Glass, Austria, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 Beautiful brass and clear brilliant glass light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in circa 1970 (late 1960s and early 1970s). High end piece. Beautifu...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Elongated Gold Textured Glass Wall Lights by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
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 light has one soli...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, 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 sha...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Pair of Kalmar Leaf Sconces, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of of Kalmar leaf sconces. Brass center with two panels of glass surrounding both sides.
Thick glass with opaque lines in leaf pattern.
Minimalistic design executed with a tas...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair Citrus Swirl Clear Glass Wall Lights or Sconces from J.T. Kalmar, 1969
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 Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
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 Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate
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 Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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 Lighting
Materials
Brass
Multiple Austrian Clear Glass Pendant Lamps by J.T. Kalmar, 1950
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
25x identical square clear glass pendant lights by J. T. Kalmar, Austria with chrome hardware. Newly rewired, one bulb per light (e14 with 60W). They are in excellent condition, the...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Pair of J.T. Kalmar Multicolor Murano Glass Wall Sconces Austria Vienna 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant pair of multicolored Murano glass wall lights designed by J.T. Kalmar made of six textured clear glass elements with blue, amber and clear tinting suspended on a nickel backp...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Brass and Glass Butterfly Flushmount Florida by Kalmar 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass and Glass Flushmount Florida by Kalmar, 1960 Mid century
A rare and handmade high quality light fixture model "Florida" by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in Mid-Century, c...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of the 3 Square Glass and Brass Light Fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the three light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in circa 1960.
Each square wall light has a square brass back plate with a square milkglass on top. The...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of the 8 Wall Lights Model "Florida" by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 8 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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Gold Plate
1 of the 3 Pairs Brass and Hand Blown Murano Glass Wall Lights by J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
High-end wall sconces made of blown clear and opal Murano glass on a brass hardware. Designed and produced by J.T. Kalmar, Austria in the 1960s. Minimalistic design executed with a t...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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 Lighting
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 Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Chandelier, Opaline Frosted White Milk Plexiglass Acrylic Brass, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An extra large 8-arm chandelier by Austrian light maker J.T. Kalmar manufactured in midcentury, crica 1960.
The light is made of a solid and polished brass frame with curved arms.
Ea...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Ceiling Lamp Model Heidelberg Glass Flush Mount by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1974
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Discover the timeless elegance of the Heidelberg glass recessed lamp by J.T. Kalmar, a masterpiece from 1974. This vintage lamp, designed and manufactured in Austria, combines style ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
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 Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate
1 of the 2 Glass and Brass Light Fixture Designed by J.T Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
A stunning light fixture designed by J.T Kalmar, manufactured by Kalmar Franken, Austria in the 1960s.
High-end handmade design from the 20th century. The three large rectangles of w...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Murano Ice Glass Flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Glamorous glass ice cube flushmount by Kalmar from the 1970s. Stunning large flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1960s.
The flushmount is composed of a 5 thick texture...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Textured Rock Wave Glass 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 in circa 1960. The glass shows a beautiful wave texture, which gives a diffuse light effect and a nice pat...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Pair of Palmette Gold Brass Structured Wall Lights, 1960s, Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Beautiful wall lights were designed in the style of Kalmar, featuring a brass base and a rectangular glass cover in opal and clear glass. The glass cover consists of two laye...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Kalmar 'Tulipan' Light Fixture, Austria 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
An exceptional 'Tulipan' flush mount chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in the midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1960s-early 1970s). With beautiful Murano Tulipan sh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Midcentury Wall Lamps Kalmar, Ice Glass, Austria, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- perfect original condition
- US compatible
- one bulb
jr
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
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 Lighting
Materials
Brass
Massive J.T. Kalmar "Catena" Murano Glass Chrome Flushmount Chandelier, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Glamorous chrome and Murano glass flushmount ‘Catena’ by Kalmar. 18 large "ribbons" in clear and bubble Murano glass are suspended from a large chrome backplate. Thirteen E14 sockets...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Austrian Mid-Century "Citrus" Murano Glass Wall Sconce by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and pretty Austrian Mid-Century "Kalmar" Wall Sconce, model "Citrus" 4663/2. This Sconce was desifned and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Franken KG. Excell...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Several J. T. Kalmar Wall Lamps, Model Karlstein, Vienna, circa 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful wall lamps by J. T. Kalmar, model: Karlstein, Vienna, circa 1960. With relief-like crystal glass (dispersion glass). With a brass plated back plate. Illuminates beautifully...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Exceptional Pair of Kalmar 'Tulipan' Light Fixtures, 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 Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount, circa 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant glass and brass flush mount by J.T. Kalmar, circa 1960. The glass dome is heavily textured on both sides creating the signature Kalmar "water ripple...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
1 of the 2 Huge Kalmar Chandeliers 'Palazzo', Gilded Brass Glass, Austria, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 gilded brass and clear brilliant glass 'Palazzo' light fixture by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in circa 1970 (late 1960s and early 1970s). H high end piece. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1 of the 2 Square Frosted Glass Chrome Flush Mounts, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful high quality light fixture in the style of Kalmar, Austria. Manufactured in mid century, circa 1970 (at the end of 1960s and beginning of 1970s).
This wall light features ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate
Large Smoke Murano Glass Wall Lights by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, 1960s, Set of 2
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant pair of Kalmar wall sconces made of handblown smoked / amber Murano glass mounted on white back plates. Made in Austria in the 1960s.
Design: Carlo Nason attr.
Maker: J.T....
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Austrian Mid-Century Set of Four Murano "Citrus" Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty, stunning and unique Austrian Mid-Century "Kalmar" Wall Sconces, model "Citrus" 4663/2. These Sconces were desifned and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Fran...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-century Modern lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern lighting>lighting 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 lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern lighting 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 lighting, popular names associated with this style include J.T. Kalmar, Fabio Ltd, Glashütte Limburg, and Kalmar Lighting. 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. Prices for lighting differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $45 and tops out at $355,000 while the average work can sell for $2,150.
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1980s Lucite Lamps
Antique French 6 Light Chandelier
Antique French Desk Lamp
Antique Stained Glass Lighting
Antique Victorian Bell
Art Deco Art Nouveau Light Pendant
Art Deco Ball Lamp
Art Deco Chandelier With Geometric Details
Art Nouveau Crystal Chandelier
Black Pendant Perforated
Brass Art Deco Candelabra
Brass Table Lamp 1960s Tall
Chinoiserie Wood Lamp
Clear Cone Pendant Light
Copper Cone
Danish Pendant Wood
Desk Reading Lamp
Figurine Lamp