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
Mid Century Modern White Glass Brass Vintage Chandelier by J. T. Kalmar, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid century modern vintage chandelier, which was designed and made by J. T. Kalmar.
Beautiful white curved glass leaves well - formed to a lamp shade.
While the chandelier was create...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Pendant, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
Steel construction with 40 x 40cm (15.74 x 15.74 in) art-glass plate and cut crystal elements.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
Very Attractive Chrome Chandelier by Kalmar, circa 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
Very attractive chrome chandelier by Kalmar.
Original condition.
Eight bulbs,
circa 1960s.
The length of the chandelier is easy adjustable for rooms of differing heights.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome, 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 Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Textured "Ice Fortess" Glass and Nickel Pendant by Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Kalmar glass Ice Fortress pendant in satin nickel finish with single candlestick style ceramic receptacle up to 60 watts. Newly wired.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel
J.T. Kalmar Vienna Pair of Unusual Brass Glass Sconces, Austria, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of brass and glass wall lamps, manufactures by J.T. Kalmar Vienna in the 1950s. Very charming sconces, the lampshades are made of solid textured glass they have a nice striped...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
J.T. Kalmar Pendant
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Kalmar Vienna three-tiered pendant lamp. Fits eight lights, handblown glass tiles. Presumable gold-plated brass.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century J.T. Kalmar Modernist Glass Tube Brass Pendant Lamp, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful pendant lamp from the 1950s, produced by J.T. Kalmar Vienna. Brass hardware with a tube made of yellow/amber textured glass. In very g...
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
J.T. Kalmar Mid-Century Textured Glass Tube Brass Pendant Lamp, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful pendant lamp from the 1950s, produced by J.T: Kalmar Vienna. Brass hardware with a tube made of clear, iridescent, textured glass. In very good condition with nice patina...
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Square Crystal Pendant Lamp By Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel construction with six lights and with 40x40cm (15.74x15.74in) art-glass plate and cut crystal elements. Desigend and manufactured by Kalmar in the 1960's.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Steel
Mid Century Modern Red Black Vintage Tripod Floor Light by J. T. Kalmar 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern red black metal tripod floor Lamp by J. T. Kalmar, 1950s Vienna, Austria.
The floor lamp shows a brass tripod lamp base with a conical metal stand black lacquered and a wooden handle.
One socket E 27, renewed red fabric shade...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Petite Textured Square Glass and Nickel Pendant by Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Petite Kalmar glass and nickel pendant.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Set of Five Tiered Glass Chandelier by Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in London, GB
Five clear glass relief glass cones are connected by nickel plated arm fixings. The heights of the cords can all be adjusted. They can be hung in a circle with alternating heights or...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Mid Century Modern Vintage Glass Brass Pendant J. T. Kalmar Austria 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage clear glass pendant or chandelier, which shows two textured glass parts and held with four brass fittings.
One socket E 27
This presented pendant is a des...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Grand Kalmar Chandelier with Curved and Textured Glass
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
Kalmar Chandelier with Curved and Textured Glass
12 pieces of curved glass
excellent Original condition
adjustable chandelier
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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 Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Floor Lamp Model Micheline by Kalmar Vienna Austria 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid century modern vintage floor lamp, which was designed and executed by J. T. Kalmar, Vienna, 1960.
The design of this floor lamp fits also into a modern interior due to its simpleness. It has the model number 2092 and is named Micheline.
The floor lamp was made of black lacquered tube steel stem with brass details and an original wax lamp...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel
Pendant Light Chandelier 'Mexico' J.T. Kalmar, Brass Cane Wicker, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large pendant lamp model no. 3635/6 'Mexiko' (engl. Mexico) by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1960s.
A brass star with six arms and cone shaped wicker or cane shades. Each chandelier has si...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 (of 2) 1960 Austria Kalmar Pagoda Flush Mount Chandelier Murano Glass & Brass
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant flush mount chandelier model Pagoda (Pagode) designed by Julius Theodor Kalmar, Vienna. J.T. Kalmar was a student of Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werk...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Rare Eight Arms Chandelier by Josef Frank for Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction with 8 arm and silk shades fitted each with E27 sockets, designed by Josef Frank in the 1930s for Kalmar Vienna. This one was produced in the 1950s.
The brass part...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large J.T. Kalmar Chandelier by Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Large brass frame with nine arms in two tiers each fitted with E27 porcelain sockets each with silk shades. Designed by Josef Frank in the 1930s for J.T. Kalmar produced in the 1940s...
Category
1940s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Several Small Palmette Gold Brass Structured Wall Lights, 1960s, Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
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 one layer of bea...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage Large Wall Lamps Kalmar Franken KG, Model Citrus 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Vintage Large Wall Lamps Kalmar Franken KG, Model Citrus 1960s
Discover the charm of the 60s with this authentic set of Citrus wall lamps from Kalmar Franken. This unique set, made...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Brass and Murano Glass Flush Mount by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
A high-end brass and murano glass flush mount by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria. Manufactured in the late 1960s-early 1970s. The brass ring holds a huge heavy blown glass with four bra...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Bernard Schottlander, Mantis Floor Lamp, model BS1B, J T Kalmar, 1950s original
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Original vintage Mantis floor light, model BS1B, designed by Bernard Schottlander and manufactured by J T Kalman, Vienna, circa 1956
Black enamelled aluminium shade on a white ename...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Glass Table Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Stunning Murano glass table lamp from the 1960s.
The heavy, two-tone structured glass spreads an impressive, sparkling play of light.
Very high quality workmanship and fantastic desi...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair Of Brass and Hand Blown Murano Glass Wall Lights by J.T. Kalmar, 1960s
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
Tripod Midcentury Floor Brass lamp from Josef Frank by Kalmar, Austria 1940s
Located in Halle, DE
An ultra rare Tripod Floor Brass lamp from Josef Frank by Kalmar, Austria 1940s
Made of Brass this Lamp is real fine masterpiece of this era.
With the elegant formed 3-leg lampbase a...
Category
1940s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Counterweight Pendant Light 'Jo-Jo Zug' Kalmar, Josef Frank, Brass Wicker, 1950s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare and fantastic height adjustable brass counter balance pendant lamp with wicker lampshade model 'Jo-Jo Zug' no. 2505 by J.T. Kalmar manufactured in midcentury in 1950s.
The lig...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount Murano Ice Glass & Brass Ceiling Light, Austria 1960s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant flush mount ceiling or wall light made of Murano ice glass with brass hardware. Manufactured by J.T. Kalmar, Austria in the 1960s.
Designer: Carlo Nason attr.
Measures: di...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Floor Lamp - Design by J.T. Kalmar, manufactured by Kalmar, Vienna, 1950s.
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Floor Lamp - Design by J.T. Kalmar, manufactured by Kalmar, Vienna, 1950s. This lamp has an adjustable, lacquered metal shade and uplight.
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Brass Pendant Lamp With Structured Glass Shade
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame fitted with one E27 socket and structured glass shade, made by J.T. Kalmar in the early 1950s.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Citrus Swirl Glass Sconces by Kalmar.
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1970's Modernist sconces by Kalmar.
Two braided glass elements in clear and Tobacco colored glass
form this minimalist sconce illuminated by two Newly rewired candelabra soc...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Silver Clear Brass Glass Flush Mount by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Brass flush mount by by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in circa 1960. The glass shows a brass glass texture, which gives a diffuse light effect and a nice pattern on cei...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
J.T Kalmar hanging lamp Pulegoso Foam glass, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
J.T Kalmar hanging lamp Pulegoso Foam glass, 1960
Heavy quality vintage hanging lamp made in the 1960s by Kalmar Franken. This Austrian family business has been producing high-quality luxury lamps since 1881.
This vintage piece has four glass plates with a relief and texture reminiscent of melting ice plates. The hanging lamp weighs almost 4 kilos and hangs from a coarse gold-colored chain. A real eye-catcher for every interior!
In the 1960s, the company developed various lamps, all of which had a special glass design as a basis. In addition to hanging and ceiling lamps, the company also made a series of comparable wall lamps with names such as Frankenstein, Rapottenstein and Kreuzstein.
The vintage Kalmar Franken lamp...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Palazzo Ice Glass Wall Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Very nice Palazzo wall lamp from the 1960s.
Very pleasant lighting effect due to the ice glass, which spreads an elegant, sparkling play of light in the room.
Great design and high...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Square Kalmar Textured Glass Flush Mount Lights or Sconces, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Two squared glass light fixtures by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
The lamps are made ...
Category
1970s 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
Kalmar Lighting Chandelier Glass Chrome Structure 6 Bulbs, Austria, 1970
Located in DÉNIA, ES
Exceptional JT Kalmar chandelier with large ice frost glass with chrome structure with 6 bulbs.
discount Shipping continental US
The Design a...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Kalmar Lighting Chandelier Chrome Structure, Austria, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in DÉNIA, ES
Exceptional JT Kalmar chandelier with large ice frost methacrylate with chrome structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Acrylic
J.T. Kalmar Kiriglass Glass Pendant Lamp, Austria, 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
Large and rare glass pendant "Kiriglass" by J.T Kalmar/Austria. Elegant glass shade blending white and clear glass. It's in excellent condition with a single Bulb (100W max.) It has ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of 2 Huge Kalmar "Palazzo" Light Fixtures or Flush Mount Gilt Brass and Glass
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the two the stunning high quality and handmade gilt brass light fixture or flushmount made by Kalmar in Austria. This model "Palazzo" was manufactured, circa 1970-1979. Large ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of the 3 Kalmar Chandelier Pendant Lights, Smoked 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 smoked tone Murano glasses are mounted on a brass fixture. The crystal leaves ar...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
One of Two Chandeliers Pendant Lights 'Palazzo' by Kalmar, Gilt Brass Glass 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two very exquisite 24-carat gold-plated brass and clear brilliant glass Hollywood Regency light fixtures model 'Palazzo' by J.T....
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate
Set of Kalmar Flush Mount Light and Sconces 'Palazzo', Gilt Brass Glass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of very exquisite 24-carat gold-plated brass and clear brilliant glass Hollywood Regency flushmount light fixtures model 'Palazzo' b...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Set of Kalmar Chandelier Pendant Light Sconces 'Palazzo', Gilt Brass Glass, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of very exquisite 24-carat gold-plated brass and clear brilliant glass Hollywood Regency light fixtures model 'Palazzo' by J.T. Kalmar, Vie...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate
J.T. Kalmar Brass Floor Lamp 'Hase' no. 2084, 1960s, One of Two
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A beautiful brass floor lamp model 'Hase' / 'Rabbit' no. 2084 by J.T. Kalmar, manufactured in midcentury, in 1950s or 1960s. The lights is documented in the Kalmar catalogues from 19...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Kalmar 'Hase BL' Floor Lamp
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Elegant floor lamp. Stem in polished brass, leather handle. Contemporary re-edition of a 1950s Kalmar design.
Hase BL Floor Lamp
The freestandin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Gilt Brass and Glass Chandelier Pendant Light by Kalmar 1970, 1 of 3
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A very exquisite 24-carat gold-plated brass and clear brillant glass Hollywood Regency light fixture model 'Palazzo' by J.T. Kalmar, Vi...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate
Kalmar Flush Mount Light, Amber Tone Glass and Nickel, 1960s, 1 of 2 Lights
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two fantastic textured glass and nickel-plated brass light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960.
The outer tier is made of two clear glass...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Pair of Kalmar Flush Mount Lights, Brass Murano Glass, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair brass and Murano glass flush mount light fixtures by Kalmar, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
Each fixture is made of a brass ring which ho...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Kalmar Ice Crystal Glass and Brass Pendant Light or Chandelier 1960s
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Vintage midcentury Austrian made textured clear ice glass ceiling pendant light or lamp by Kalmar, circa 1960. Featuring six hanging glass elements resembling melting ice crystals su...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1970 Austria Kalmar 'Furstenberg' Wall Sconces Glass & Nickel, Set of 2
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant pair of J.T. Kalmar glass wall sconces 'Furstenberg', 1960s.
Design: Julius Theodor Kalmar.
Measures: height 9.5" in. (25 cm), width 4.1" in. (10,5 cm), depth 3.5" in. (9 ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Kalmar of Austria "Tulipan" Chandelier
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Chandelier fitted with one E27 bulb and 50 handblown glass elements made by J.T. Kalmar.
Excellent condition with minimal signs of age. The glass bulbs have no damage.
The total le...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Kalmar Flush Mount Lights, Brass Murano Glass, 1970, One of Three
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of three brass and Murano glass flush mount light fixtures by Kalmar, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
It is made of a brass ring which holds a large hand blown glass with four brass brackets. The glass has a nice textured structure with many bubble like air inclusions. The brass shows sings of age and has little patina. It can be repolished of required.
The lamp has four sockets for medium base bulbs or LEDs.
The price is per fixture. They will be sold individually, as pair or as set of three lights...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1950s Four-Light Gilt Brass and Frosted Glass Chandelier by Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Schoorl, NL
Kalmars Classic signature (water) ripple glass panels around the side and flower shaped plate below. The water ripple glass is divided by similar r...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Table Lamp 'Spule' Mod. 1235 by Kalmar, Brass Mosaic Cocoon, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare Mid-Century Modern table lamp model 'Spule' no. 1235. by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured ca. 1960 (1950s - 1960s). A brass Stand with mosaic inlay. The polymer latex cocoon...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Flush Mount Light 'Palazzo', Gilt Brass Glass, 1970, One of Two
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An exquisite 24-carat gold-plated brass and clear brilliant glass 'Palazzo' flush mount lights by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in circa 1970 (late 1960s and early 1970s). Labeled.
This light is a handmade and high quality piece. Large polished brilliant crystal...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate
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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