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
One of Two Kalmar Chandeliers or Pendant Lights 'Florida', Glass and Brass, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two beautiful and handmade high quality pendant light fixtures model 'Florida' by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). The...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Two Extendable Table Lamps by J.T. Kalmar, circa 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Two Extendable Table Lamps by J.T. Kalmar, circa 1950s
Adjustable from 43cm up to 54cm
Brass polished and stove enameled
The fabric shade is replaced ( new )
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Kalmar Murano Smoke Glass Sconces or Wall Lights, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful and large Murano glass wall sconces or lights or ceiling lamps by J.T. Kalmar for Franken KG, Austria, 1960s. A white lacquered metal backplate holds an organic hand blown ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel, Nickel
3-Light Fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Crystal Glass, 1 Chandelier and 2 Wall Lights
Located in Rijssen, NL
We offer a amazing set of Kalmar light fixtures. The set is executed to a very high standard. By J.T. Kalmar, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970. Kalmar was the most important pr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Hollywood Regency Bicolor brass Wall Lights with shades, Italy 1980s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Wall light set of 2
Origin:
Italy
Age:
1980s
Original modernist Hollywood regency wall light set. High quality 1980s fabrication in Italy. the lights features the ty...
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 flushmount 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
Pair of Gold-Plated Wall Sconces in the Style of Kalmar, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Two gold-plated half circular shaped sconces with five frosted glass panels on a gilt brass frame with Brutalist inspired pattern. Best design from the 1960s by Kalmar, Austria.
The...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Kalmar Chandeliers Citrus Swirl Smoked Glass, Austria, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
A pair of gorgeous Murano glass pendant lights by Kalmar, 1960s. High quality smoked swirl ice glass, 10 clear twisted crystal glass panels with a light gold dish amber colored strip...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
Mid-Century Kalmar Flush Mount Ceiling Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chrome and glass flush mount ceiling light designed by J.T. Kalmar for Franken KG. Light has a flush base and 13 lights with tiered pressed glass cube shades. Kalmar, known for produ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
1 of the 2 Large Kalmar Glass Brass Flush Mounts "Granada", Austria, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 exceptional huge flush mounts by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in 1960s. Each flush mount is composed of thick textured ice glass elements (Granadas) attached to a gold-br...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
One of the Six 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.
Please n...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
1 of the 2 Exceptional Huge Seven Tiers J.T Kalmar Ballroom Flush Sculptures
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 exceptional, huge, clean and modern six-tier ballroom flush mount chandeliers by J.T. Kalmar Leuchten from the 1960s. The chandelier consists six layers with a 141 hand bl...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of 2 Ribble Textured Glass Brass 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 ribb...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Floor Lamp 'Glasschaft' 'Engl. 'Glass Rod', No. 2134 by J.T. Kalmar, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
The stand is made of an transparent twisted glass rod which was produced in Italy by Venini. Kalmar had a cooperation with several Italian glass makers located in Murano (e.g. Mazzeg...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Smoked Glass Citrus Chandelier from J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Stunning CITRUS chandelier by Kalmar from the 1960s.
The 18 beautifully shaped and heavy smoked glass elements spread an impressive sparkling play of light.
High quality.
Design: J....
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
unique Hollywood Regency MURANO Glass Wall Light Made by Kalmar Lights, 1960s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Wall light
Producer:
Kalmar Franken KG, Austria
Design:
J.T. Kalmar
Age:
1960s
Original modernist Hollywood regency glass wall light. High quality 1960s fabricat...
Category
Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
J.T. Kalmar 1960's Tulipan blown glass chandelier
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing the J.T. Kalmar 1960's Tulipan blown glass chandelier, a magnificent addition to any vintage-lover's home. Hand-crafted from fine Murano glass,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Hollywood Regency MURANO Glass Wall Light Made by Kalmar Lights, 1960s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Wall light set of 2
Producer:
Kalmar Franken KG, Austria
Design:
J.T. Kalmar
Age:
1960s
Original modernist Hollywood regency glass wall light set. High quality 1...
Category
Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Set of three Mid Century Murano glass lamps by J.T. Kalmar, 1960's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Beautiful set of three hanging lamps designed by J.T. Kalmar and produced by Kalmar Franken KG. The chalice is made of thickly figured Murano glass and hangs on a beautiful character...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Large Kalmar Tulipan Chandelier
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Imposing chandelier manufactured by Kalmar in Vienna in the 1960s.
Brass frame white enameled with 31 handblown art glass balls. Fitted with nine E14 sockets up to 40 W, it can be u...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
J.T. Kalmar 2x Dornstab Adjustable Floor Lamp, Brass, Walnut, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to two beautiful "Dornstab" floor lamps, we offer an identical one in our other listing. Designed and executed by J.T. Kalmar Vienna Austria. The conical lampshade is adjustable t...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Kalmar Style Pendant Lights, Smoked Glass and Brass, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
A nice pair of pendant lights in the style of Kalmar. Three smoked tone murano glasses are mounted on a brass fixture.
The hand blown leaves are refracting the light in a beautiful w...
Category
1970s 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
Brass, Metal
Kalmar Ice Glass "Aggstein" Chandelier
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Kalmar chandelier from the 1960s steel frame black paint with 12 chrome plated mirror and ice glass plates (shades), fitted with 24 E14 sockets. F...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
The Sun, a Brass Pendant Lamp from J.T. Kalmar , 1950's, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, Austria
A beautiful pendant lamp from J. T. Kalmár from the 1950's, Austria.
Model " Sonne " (sun) is a five arm lamp with five spikes that radiate from a solid brass
ball. This variant with...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Smoked Glass Wall Lamps by J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Stunning smoked glass wall lamps from the 1960s.
Fantastic design and very high quality workmanship.
The multicolored and structured glass creates a spectacular play of light
Design...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pendant Light 'Campana' by J.T. Kalmar, Amber Glass Leather Chrome, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A beautiful glass pendant light fixture by Kalmar, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
It is made of a hand blown amber toned glass body with a belt...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome, Nickel
A Pair of J.T. Kalmar Citrus Swirl Ice Glass Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of modernist wall lights, made by J.T. Kalmar Vienna / Austria in the 1970s. White metal bases with clear twisted crystal glass panels with a light goldish amber colored strip...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Exceptional Set of Three Brass and Glass Flush Mount /Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Set of exceptional, huge, clean and modern ballroom flush mount chandeliers by J.T. Kalmar Leuchten from the 1960s. The set consists layers with several hand blown textured glass sha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Ice Cube Flush Light by J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Wonderful ice glass ceiling lamp from the 1960s.
The beautifully shaped Murano glass elements spread an impressively sparkling play of light.
Very high-quality workmanship and a real...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Patinated Brass Uplight Bowl Chandelier Pendant Light by J.T. Kalmar, 1960
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large polished brass bowl up light chandelier / pendant light by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
The fixture is made of so...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Gold Vertical Glass Messing Chandelier 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
Metal, Brass
Beautiful mid century brass star base table lamp from Kalmar with original shade
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Beautiful small Mid Century brass table lamp with original pleated lampshade.
The shade is made of thin plastic, almost like a rough foil. Makes a beautiful light.
Made by Kalmar in ...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large 10-Arm Pendant Chandelier, Brass Opaline Plexiglass Acryl Glass, 1960s
By Stilnovo, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An extra large 10-arm pendant chandelier manufactured in midcentury, crica 1960.
The light fixture is made of a solid, polished brass frame with curved arms suspended on cords from t...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
J. T. Kalmar "Tulipan" Chandelier
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame white painted with six E14 bulbs and hand blow glass elements made by J.T. Kalmar.
Very good condition with minimal signs of age.
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
J.T.Kalmar chandelier around 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
J.T.Kalmar chandelier around 1950s
Original condition
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Glass Sconces by Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Cathedral City, CA
A pair of vintage Kalmar sconces in glass with an iceberg finish. Two white enameled metal buttons hold the works in place. Each sconce has one candelabra light bulb socket.
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
1 of the 5 Pairs of Brass and Hand Blown Murano Glass Wall Lights by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair high-end wall sconces made of hand blown clear and white Murano glass on a brass hardware designed and produced by J.T. Kalmar, Austria in the 1960s. Minimalistic design execute...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
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
Pair of Kalmar Tulipan Wall Lights Sconces, Bubble Glass, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of 'Tulipan' glass wall light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
Currently two pairs are available. ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
J. T. Kalmar Flush Mount "Tulipan" Chandelier
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame white painted with ten E14 bulbs and 41 hand blow glass elements made by J.T. Kalmar.
Very good condition with minimal signs of age.
3 pieces available, price per lamp
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Kalmar 'Tulipan' Chandelier Pendant Light, Glass Brass, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large and fantastic light fixture model Tulipan 61 HL by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
The name Tulipan derives ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, 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
Pair of Kalmar Table Lamps with Tulip Base, Polished Nickel, Red Shades, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of polished nickel table lights with tulip stands by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, manufactured in Austria in midcentury, circa 1970, (late 1960s or early 1970s).
The light is document...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Nickel, Iron
Kalmar Wall Lamp Vienna Around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Kalmar Wall Lamp Vienna Around 1950s
Original condition
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Rare Flush Mount, J.T Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Helsinki, FI
Rare Flush Mount, designed by J.T Kalmar, Austria, 1970s. Glass and chromed metal. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. Beautiful and spectacular piece o...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
J.T. Kalmar Murano Glass Brass Sconces, Austria, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
Elegant J.T. Kalmar wall sconces featuring thick white and clear swirl glass on a gilded brass base. Manufactured by the company Kalmar in Austria, Europe around 1960.
Minimalistic d...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of the 4 J.T. Kalmar 'Palazzo' Wall Light Fixtures Gilt Brass and Glass
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 4 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
J.T.Kalmar floor lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
J.T.Kalmar floor lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1950s
Brass partly blackened
The shade is reolaced ( new )
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Murano Glass Brown Flower Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Midcentury brass chandelier in the shape of a flower by J.T. Kalmar, Austria around 1970.
Illuminates beautifully.
Designed and executed by Kalmar Vienna in the 1970s. High-end hand...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Ice Glass Sconces by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in New York, NY
This elegantly subtle pair of Mid-Century Modernist Ice Glass Sconces are by J.T. Kalmar and originate from Austria, Circa 1960. They feature a minimal rectangular profile with a tra...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
1970s German J. T. Kalmar Kalmar Franken Frosted Glass & Chrome Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
1970s, frosted-glass, pendant hanging ceiling light manufactured in Germany. Designed by J. T. Kalmar for Kalmar Franken KG. The light has a textured, frosted, iced-glass circular ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Large Kalmar Chandeliers Citrus Swirl Smoked Glass, Austria, 1969
Located in Rijssen, NL
high quality murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1960s smoked swirl ice glass, clear twisted crystal glass panels with a light gold dish amber colored stripe in it.
Kalmar was the mo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Five Arms Chandelier in Teak Wood and Brass with Cane Shades, 1960, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, Austria
Five are chandelier in teak wood and brass with cane shades.
A typical design from the 1960's,
The lamp is made in a high quality that is typical for J.T. Kalmar productions.
The wo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Wood
Pair of Kalmar Table Lamps with Tulip Base, Polished Nickel, Beige Shade, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of polished nickel table lights with tulip stands by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, manufactured in Austria in midcentury, circa 1970, (late 1960s or early 1970s).
The light is document...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel, Iron, Brass
Wall Light Lucite Sconce by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame with plexiglass shades, fitted with E27 sockets.
Made in Austria in the early 1950s by J.T. Kalmar.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large J.T. Kalmar Chandelier, Brass Curved Textured Glass, Mid-Century, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large brass and glass basket chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
Twelve curved and structured pieces of ...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, 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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