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
1 (of 2) Pair of 1960 Austria Kalmar Wall Sconces Murano Glass and Brass
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 Lighting
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
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 Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Kalmar 'Tulipan' Wall Lights Sconces, Glass Brass, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of large 'Tulipan' brass and glass wall light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
Two pairs are avail...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Rare Wall Lamp Kalmar Sputnik, Austria, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Praha, CZ
- Rare type.
- Nice style of lighting.
- Marked by label.
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of J.T. Kalmar Sconces 'Vongola', Brass and Textured Glass, Austria, 1960
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of beautiful wall lights model 'Vongola' no. 4377, by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
They are made of brass and pre...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of the 8 J.T. Kalmar 'Palazzo' Wall Light Fixtures Gilt Brass and Glass
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 8 high-end and handmade gilt brass 24-karat gold-plated wall lights made by Kalmar in Austria. This model "Palazzo" was manufactured, circa 1970-1979. Large polished brillia...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, 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 Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
One of Three Kalmar 'Tulipan' Wall Lights Sconces, Bubble Glass Brass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of three 'Tulipan' glass wall light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
The name Tulipan derives from th...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Kalmar Chandelier Semi Flush Mounts Pair Lipizza Glass Lamps, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
1 of 2 Kalmar Lipizza semi flush mounts or chandelier with 12 bulbs and 13.7" in diameter, Austria 1960- sold individually
Beautiful glass and enameled brass lamp...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Table Lamp by J.T. Kalmar Mod. 1197 Phoenix
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame fitted with two E27 socket up to 60 watts or LED.
Another shade color on request possible.
Excellent original condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 (of 2) Pair of Kalmar Wall Sconces Frosted Glass and Chrome, Austria 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant set of two hand blown Murano glass wall sconces on a nickel frame. Hanging glass resembles ice floes. Gem from the time. With this light you make a clear statement in your in...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel, Chrome
1960 Austria Kalmar Chandelier Iced Murano Glass & Nickel
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant chandelier with two tiers of iced Murano glass elements on a nickel stem and hardware designed by J.T. Kalmar. Hanging glass resembles icicles. Chandelier illuminates beautif...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Kalmar Ice Glass Chandelier
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel frame with 6 E14 bulbs plus 1 E27 bulb and 18 textured glass ice cubes two tiers.
perfect condition
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
1 (of 2) 1960 Kalmar Large Murano Ice Glass & Brass Wall Sconce by Carlo Nason
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Large elegant Kalmar wall sconce made of handblown clear and white Murano glass mounted on gold plated back plates. Made in Austria in the 1960s.
Design: Carlo Nason attr.
Maker: ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Wall Lamp Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very nice style of lighting
- Rare type.
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
J.T. Kalmar Pagoda Flush Mount Chandelier Glass & Chrome, Austria, Vienna, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant flush mount ceiling light with clear glasses shaped like a pagoda on a chrome frame. Manufactured by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria in the 1960s.
Model: Pagoda.
Measures: h...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome, Brass
Set of 5 Mid Century Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria C.1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in London, GB
J T Kalmar, Vienna, Austria C.1970
A set of five brushed steel and glass Geometric wall sconces, with wall hanging brackets and lamp holder (5)...
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Pair of Large J.T. Kalmar Wall Lights, circa 1960, Textured Glass abd Brass
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Large pair of Austrian wall lights by J.T. Kalmar from the 1950s. Bold modernist design combined with thick and heavy textured glass. Good original condition with a touch of patina o...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel, Brass
Mid-Century Textured Glass Chandelier by J. T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame with structured glass shades and each fitted with E27 socket up to 100watts each. Made in Austria, Vienna by J. T. Kalmar in the early 1960s.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Large Austrian Midcentury Glass "Catena" Chandelier by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Marvelous, stunning and large Austrian midcentury chandelier from 1970s, model "Catena". This chandelier was made during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar.
This fixture is composed by 3...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of J. T. Kalmar 'Pagoda' Wall Sconces, 1960s, Vienna
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant pair of wall lamps with clear glasses shaped like a pagoda on a chrome frame. Manufactured by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria in the 1960s.
Measures: height 9.25” in. (23.5 cm...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Two J.T. Kalmar Chandeliers, Textured Glass, Austria, 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Two square J.T. Kalmar chandeliers, textured glass, Austria, 1950s.
Original condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Original Red "Kalmar" Cylinder Wall Lamp
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Original J.T. Kalmar wall lamp "Hakenzylinder" in a beautiful red.
Lampshade in the shape of a Cylinder with a brass swivel arm.
It can be mounted on the wall with adjustable posi...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
One of Four Kalmar Flush Mount Lights 'Catena', Brass Murano Glass, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of four gorgeous flush mounts model 'Catena' by Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or 1970s).
18 large 'ribbons' in clear (12 pieces) and...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of J. T. Kalmar Ice Glass Wall Lights or Sconces
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Vienna, around 1960, white lacquered metal frame, each with an unwound, plate-shaped dispersion glass shade and each fitted with 6 E14 sockets, each approx. 38 x 32 cm, signs of age,...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair Large Kalmar 'Tulipan' Table Lamps, Glass Brass, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of rare and large 'Tulipan' table lamps by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
A polished brass base with a large hand blown a...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Light, Brass and Glass by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern ceiling light, brass and glass by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Price for 1.
4 available
Measures: 46 x 46 x 34cm.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Square Kalmar Flush Mount Light Fixture or Sconce 'Cubus', 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large and square light fixture model 'Cubus' (German 'Würfel') by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
It is made of a polished stainless chromium steel (similar to chrome) backplate and frosted cubic cast glass lamp...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome, Stainless Steel
One of Three Kalmar Flush Mount Lights, Textured Glass Brass, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of three square flush mount light fixtures by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s)...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Square Kalmar Textured Glass Flush Mount Light Sconce 'Hippolyt', 1960, 1 of 2
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two textured glass flushmount light fixtures model 'Hippolyt 42', model no. 5256 by J.T. Kalmar manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960.
The lamps can be used as ceiling or wal...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Beautiful Large Chandelier with Textured Glass by Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction with nine arms and textured glass shades, fitted with E14 socktes. Made in Austria in the 1950s J. T. Kalmar Vienna.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Wall Lights or Sconce, Manufactured by J.T. Kalmar Austria in the 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful and elegant large modern brass wall lights or sconce, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design, executed to a very high standard. The wall light has ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Kalmar Glass Chandelier Pendant Light Fixture, circa 1970, One of Two
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A beautiful star-shaped light fixture by Kalmar Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
Two lights are available.
It is made of frosted c...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome, Nickel, Metal
Pair of Golden Ice Glass Shell Wall Sconces from Kalmar, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of very exclusive wall lights by J.T. Kalmar handmade and very heavy quality. Each sconce is made of polished brass frames with a large crystal glasses in the form of a shell. I...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Austrian Midcentury Ice-Glass Blocks Chandelier by Kalmar, Model "Sierra", 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Lovely Austrian Midcentury "Kalmar" chandelier, model "Sierra". This fixture was made during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar.
This chandelier is composed by 8 units of Ice-Glass block...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Set of Two Wall Lamps by Kalmar, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Praha, CZ
A beautiful pair of brass and glass modernist wall lights, executed by Kalmar Vienna in the 1950s.
Perfect condition.
One brass knob replaced for new one with different shape.
2 x...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern J.T. Kalmar Frosted Glass Plexiglass Chandelier
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Majestic three stories high J.T. Kalmar chandelier or pendant with frosted glass icicles made of irregularly shaped plexiglass. They hang in a chrome frame.
Four light sources prov...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Austrian Midcentury Black Metal and Brass Zylinder Pendant Lamp by J. T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
This beautiful zylindrical shaped pendant lamp was designed and manufactured by J. T. Kalmar Vienna in the 1960s. It features a black lacquered shade with white interior and one E 27...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
One of Six Kalmar Flushmount Lights, Textured Glass Brass, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of six square flushmount light fixtures by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
A textured ...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Wall Lamp by Kalmar, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Praha, CZ
Textured glass shade with brass color inside.
Brass base
Very good original condition.
2 x 40W, E12-E14 bulbs
US wiring compatible.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Hollywood Regency Ice Glass Wall Light Made by J. T. Kalmar Lights, 1960s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
wall light with 2 glass elements
Producer:
Kalmar Franken KG, Austria
Design:
J.T. Kalmar
Age:
1960s
Original modernist Hollywood regency glass wall light...
Category
Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1 of the 2 Massive Textured Glass Flush Mount or Wall Light by Kalmar, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
A high quality modern thick textured ice glass flush mount light by Kalmar, circa 1965. The flushmount is featuring a huge quare brown marbled blown ice glass dish. The handmade dish...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Table Lamp by Kalmar Frankenberg with an Illuminated Ice Glass Stand
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame nickel-plated fitted with two E27 + E14 socket (stand) up to 60 watts or LED.
Another shade color on request possible. There are 2 pieces available, price per lamp.
Exce...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Kalmar Table Lamps, Brass Glass, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A lovely pair of table lamps by J. T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
They are made of a polished brass base and a blackened met...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Chandelier Pendant Citrus Swirl Design Kalmar Glass Brass Vienna Austria 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Citrus Swirl chandelier or pendant by J.T. Kalmar from Vienna, Austria. A skilfully produced object revealing an impressive presence. The thick and quite heavy glass pieces are fixed with brass screws on a solid brass frame. The refraction of the solid glasses allows stunning views under different viewing angles. The object is lid up by 7 candelabra...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Cascading 55" Tulipan Chandelier Blown Murano Glass by Kalmar, Austria 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Stunning large 'Tulipan' flush mount chandelier designed by J.T. Kalmar. The lamp is made of seventy white onion shaped blown glass balls hanging down on chains attached to a white m...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Set of Three Space Age Kalmar Wall Lights
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in New York, NY
A sleek set of Four 1970s wall lights by J.T. Kalmar. Rewired.Priced individually.
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Exceptional Set of 4 Kalmar 'Tulipan' Light Fixtures, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
An exceptional 'Tulipan' set by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in 20th century, circa 1970 (late 1960s-early 1970s). With beautiful Murano Tulipan...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Modern Kalmar Brass Two-Tiered Ice Glass Pendant Chandeliers, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of beautiful and elegant modern brass chandeliers, manufactured by Kalmar Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design, each chandelier has two layers of extremely stylish textured solid...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Gold Plate, Steel
One of Three Textured Glass and Brass Wall Sconces by J.T. Kalmar, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of three textured glass and brass wall lamps by J. T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
Very good condition with little patin...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid-Century Glass Hanging Lamp by J. T. Kalmar, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Vintage mid-century glass hanging lamp by J. T. Kalmar, 1960
This is a beautiful pendant lamp made by J.T. Kalmar in 1960. The lamp has 3 handmade brown glass tops that you can ...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
J.T. Kalmar Cube Sconces or Flush Mount Lights, 1960s, Austria
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Pair of beautiful modernist fixture lights manufactured by J.T. Kalmar in 1960s, Vienna. The lights can be used as wall or ceiling lamps. They are fe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Stainless Steel
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 Lighting
Materials
Brass, Nickel
One of Four Large Kalmar 'Tulipan' Wall Lights Sconces, Glass Brass, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of four large 'Tulipan' brass and glass wall light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
The name Tulipan derives from the tulip shaped hand blown bubble glasses. Each glass is handmade and therefore a unique piece. Each sconce is made of a solid brass backplate and frame which holds 14 glasses with brass bolts.
Each fixture has five sockets for E14 candelabra base LEDs or bulbs (max. 40W per bulb).
Light bulbs are not included. It is possible to install this fixture in all countries (US, UK, Europe, Asia, Canada,) although it may be necessary to purchase different light bulbs suitable to local electricity. It also can be used with a dimmer.
This variant of Tulipan sconces with a brass backplate is absolutely rare.
The lamps are professionally cleaned and in very good condition with lovely patina. They are ready to use.
The price is per light. They are sold individually, as pair or as set of three lights...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
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 Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Kalmar Matte Ice Glass Chandelier, Austria, 1960
Located in Bronx, NY
Kalmar chandelier from the 1960s, Austria.
Metal frame holding 18 pieces of thick ice looking glass with a matte organically shape divided into two rows, there is seven original European light...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large Kalmar Flush Mount Light or Sconce, Brass Glass, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A 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
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1960 J.T. Kalmar Large Wall Sconce Murano Ice Glass & Chrome
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant large Kalmar wall sconce made of handblown clear and white Murano glass mounted on chrome back plate. Made in Austria in the 1960s.
Maker: J.T. Kalmar, labeled.
Measures: ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
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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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