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
Impressive Austrian Kalmar "Fuente" Crystal Ice Glass Chandelier
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Large and heavy steel construction silver painted 28 crystal ice glass elements and fitted with 8 E14 + 1 E27 sockets and 28 made by Kalmar in Austria in the 1960s.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Steel
1960s Austrian J.T. Kalmar for Kalmar Lighting Crystal Glass & Chrome Chandelier
Located in London, GB
1960s Austrian two-tiered chandelier designed by J.T. Kalmar for Kalmar Lighting. A striking and elegant chandelier with textured crystal glass tubes on a chromed-metal frame. The in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Chrome
Red Austrian Midcentury Brass Zylinder Sconces by J. T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
This minimalistic and pure Austrian Midcentury zylindrical Set of three wall lights or sconces were designed and manufactured by J. T. Kalmar in the 1950s in Vienna Austria, Mod. No ...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
One of Three Wave Glass Pendant Lights by J.T. Kalmar, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the three wave glass pendant lights designed by J.T Kalmar, manufactured by Kalmar, Austria in the 1960s.
Simple yet beautiful design. Each pendant has one wave textured glass...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Brass and Brown Glass Hand Blown Murano Glass Wall Lights by J. Kalmar
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 Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
A pair of Rock Textured Glass Silver Wall Lights Kalmar, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
A pair of beautiful high quality light fixture made by Kalmar, Austria. Manufactured in mid century, circa 1970 (at the end of 1960s and beginning of 1970s).
This wall light feature...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Gold
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
J.T.Kalmar extendable and swiveling nickel wall lamp vienna around 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
J.T.Kalmar extendable and swiveling nickel wall lamp vienna around 1950s
Brass is nickel plated
Partly wood blackened
The fabric shade is replaced ( new )
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Glass Tulipan Flush Mount J.T. Kalmar 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage flush mount or chandelier Tulipan from brass and glass by Kalmar Austria, Vienna, 1960s.
An amazing and delicate flush mount or chandelier with forty ( 40 ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage 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
2 Big Table Lamps "Rebhuhn" by J.T. Kalmar around 1940s
Located in Wien, AT
2 Big Table Lamps "Rebhuhn" by J.T. Kalmar around 1940s
Polished and stove enameled
The fabric shade are replaced ( new )
Category
1940s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Brass Chandelier by Josef Frank for Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction with six 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 pa...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
Vintage Set of Wall Lamps Kalmar Franken KG, Model Citrus 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Vintage Set of 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, mad...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1960 Austria Kalmar 'Granada' Flush Mount Chandelier Iced Glass & Brass
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant flush mount chandelier with Murano glass on a brass frame. Designed by J.T. Kalmar, model 'Granada'. Hanging glass resembles icicles. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and o...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Wave Textured Glass Gold 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
Gold
Pair of 1960 Austria Kalmar Swirl Citrus Wall Sconces Amber Murano Glass & Brass
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful and stunning Austrian Mid-Century "Kalmar" Wall Sconces, model "Citrus" 4665/3. These Sconces were designed and manufactured during the 1960s - 1970s in Austria by Kalmar ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Cascading 25" Amber Murano Chandelier Interlocking Glass Carlo Nason Kalmar 1960
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant cascading ceiling light with 30 clear and 24 smoked amber interlocking Murano glasses on a chromed frame. Heavy duty. Has 7 sockets. In very good condition. Gives beautiful l...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
J.T. Kalmar 18" Cubist Flush Mount Chandelier Brass & Ice Glass, Austria 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant flush mount ceiling light with 13 ice glass cubes on a golden brass frame. Manufactured by J.T. Kalmar, Austria in the 1960s.
Measures: width total 18.1” in. (46 cm), dep...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
1 of the 3 Two-tone Brass Glass Wall Light by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Brass wall light 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 ceil...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
1 of the 4 Kalmar Ice Glass Wall Sconces 2 Tiers by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
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 1970s. Lovely design, executed to a very high standard. Each wall light has five...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
1 of the 12 Handmade Brass and Glass Wall Lights or Sconces by J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 12 wall lights by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in circa 1960. This pair is handmade and high end. Each wall light has a half round wave textured glass shade wi...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Austrian Mid-Century Pair of "Citrus" Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and stunning Austrian Mid-Century "Kalmar" Wall Sconces, model "Citrus" 4663/2. These Sconces were desifned and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Franken KG. ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamp Brass Blue Black Metal Kalmar 1950 Vienna
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage table lamp in black and blue with brass details by Kalmar 1950s Vienna.
A wonderful iconic table lamp or desk lamp by ...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Iron
Pair of 1960 Austria Kalmar Swirl Citrus Wall Sconces Amber Murano Glass & Brass
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful and stunning Austrian Mid-Century "Kalmar" Wall Sconces, model "Citrus" 4664/2. These Sconces were designed and manufactured during the 1960s - 1970s in Austria by Kalmar ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Glamorous 25" Catena Flush Mount Chandelier Murano Glass & Brass by Kalmar, 1960
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant ceiling light with 24 clear and "pulegoso" Murano glasses on a golden brass frame. Manufactured by J.T. Kalmar, Austria in the 1960s.
Manufacturer: J.T. Kalmar.
Model: Cat...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Austrian Vintage Sculptural Murano Glass Wall Light Sconce by Kalmar 60s
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of organic clear blown Murano glass sconce by J.T. Kalmar.
Austria, 1960s.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Kalmar Chrome Sputnik Ceiling Fixture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Kalmar Atomic Aluminum Chandelier. Round lightbulbs make the fixture anything you want it to be! white, clear or even round balls with 1/2 chrome tops all look amazing in this fixt...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Rare J.T. Kalmar Cube Flush Mount Lamp or Wall Mount, Sconces
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame fitted with one E27 socket and beautiful hand blown cubic-shaped glass shade. Made in Austria by. J.T. Kalmar in the 1970s.
Up to three pieces available with a 8cm frame.
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Chrome pendants with glass plates by Julius Teododor Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Pendants, chromed bronze structure with Murano glass plates, by Julius Teododor Kalmar (1884-1968).
Austria, CIRCA 1950.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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 back plate. Thirteen E14 socket...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Faceted Crystal Pendant Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This small but weight substantial Mid-Century Modern pendant chandelier features a three-tiered crystal setting with an abundance of raised geometric patterns etched/cut into its sur...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Red Austrian Midcentury Brass and Iron Table Lamp by J. T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
This rare and charming Austrian Midcentury brass table lamp, was manufactured by J. T. Kalmar, Vienna in the 1950s, Model Style no. 1213.
It features a black cast iron base with on/o...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Pair of Exceptional Wall Lights Limburg Glashütte, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of wonderful stylish textured glass wall lights from Limburg Glashütte produced in Germany in the 1970s.
In good vintage condition. Good. Lightly used, with very light scratche...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Brass Ceiling Flush Mount Light 'POLKA' by J.T. Kalmar, Braided Shades, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A brass ceiling or flush mount light model 'POLKA' no. 5180/5 with five arms and braided lamp shades by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, ca. 1960 (late 1950s...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Chrome Three Column Table Lamp by J.T. Kalmar, ca. 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Chrome Three Column Table Lamp by J.T. Kalmar, ca. 1970. Excellent original condition with frosted white bulbs included. Chrome is free from pitting or rust and lamp has original a...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Ice Glass Wall Sconces with Brass Tone by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of four 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 wall ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
One of Three Ice Glass Pendant Lights from J.T. Kalmar, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the three ice glass pendant lights designed by J.T Kalmar, manufactured by Kalmar Franken, Austria in the 1960s.
Stunning design, each pendant has four large squares of white,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Kalmar Chandelier Pendant Light, Amber Glass and Brass, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
A very nice pendant light by Kalmar Franken KG manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970. Three smoke or amber tone Murano glasses are mounted on a brass fixture.
The crystal leaves ar...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
One of Two Huge Chandeliers Kalmar 'Tulipan', Murano Glass Brass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two extra large and fantastic light fixtures model Tulipan HL 155 by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
Two ligh...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
1 of the 4 of Kalmar Ice Glass Wall Sconces by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 4 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 as solid ice glas...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
One of Two J.T. Kalmar Franken Amber and Clear Flush Mounts, Austria, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
A rare flushmount, gorgeous and stylish ceiling lamp, manufactured by Kalmar Franken, Austria, 1960s, with a handcrafted thick ice glass plate attached to the center. With brass colo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Tulipan Glass Sconces by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1960's
Located in Barcelona, ES
A pair of Tulipan glass sconces by J. T. Kalmar, Austria, 1960's. Pieces in hand blown glass with different shapes, one E14 bulb.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Tulipan Glass Sconce by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1960's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Tulipan glass sconce by J. T. Kalmar, Austria, 1960's. Pieces in hand blown glass with different shapes, one E14 bulb.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1 of 2 Extra Large Mid-Century 'Tulipan' Glass Flush Mount Lights by Kalmar 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two extra large and gorgeous Mid-Century Modern 'Tulipan' flush mount chandeliers by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Brass Light Fixture Chandelier 'ANNABELLE' J.T. Kalmar, Parchment Shades, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A brass flush mount chandelier model 'ANNABELLE' no. 5181 with five arms and parchment lamp shades by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, ca. 1960 (late 1950s o...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of J.T. Kalmar of Murano Glass Brass Sconces, Austria, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of elegant J.T. Kalmar sconces featuring thick white and clear swirl glass on a gilded brass base. Minimalistic design executed with a taste for excellence in craftsmanship. Ill...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Rare Mid-Century Modern Brass Crowfoot Table Lamp by J.T. Kalmar Austria 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern table lamp. Designed & manufactured probably by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1950s.
Executed in brass and fabric, the table lamp comes with 1 ...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Glass Brass Wall Sconces by Hillebrand, Austria, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair high-ended structured ice glass wall sconces by Hillebrand, designed by Hillebrand and produced by Hillebrand, manufactured in circa 1970 (late 1960s and early 1970s). Each wall...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Glass and Brass Light Fixtures Designed by J.T Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
A stunning pair of light fixtures designed by J.T Kalmar, manufactured by Kalmar Franken, Austria in the 1960s.
High-end and handmade design from the 20th century. The large squares ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Red Green Metal Kalmar Lanterns Vienna
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
This pair of metal lanterns was designed and made in Vienna circa 1960 by J.T.Kalmar.
In the midcentury period the lighting firm Kalmar manufactured and designed the most innovative...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
J.T. Kalmar 21" Square Modernist Textured Glass Flush Mount, Austria 1974
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant large square mid-century ceiling lamp 'Heidelberg 52' executed 1974 by Kalmar, Vienna in Austria. To use as a ceiling light but also as a wall sconce. Made of solid textured ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel
1 of the 6 Glass and Brass Light Fixtures Designed by J.T Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
A stunning pair of light fixtures designed by J.T Kalmar, manufactured by Kalmar Franken, Austria in the 1960s.
High-end and handmade design from the 20th century. The square of whit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Structured Glass Table Lamps By J. T. Kalmar Vienna
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass constuction white painted on brass trapered legs. Two structured glass elements, shades parts Inserted into each other laterally and each secured with two brass nuts, fitted wi...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair of Ice Glass Wall Lights with Brass Tone by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of two 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 wall l...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Large Modern Three-Tiered Brass Ice Glass Chandeliers by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
This modern brass brushed chandeliers, manufactured by Kalmar Austria in the 1970s, have eight E27 sockets and three layers of 28 textured solid ice glass sheets dangling from it. Th...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Handmade Brass and Glass Wall Lights or Sconces by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
Located in Rijssen, NL
Two wall lights by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in circa 1960. This pair is handmade and high end. Each wall light has a half round wave textured glass shade with a bra...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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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