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 Large Kalmar 'Tulipan' Chandeliers Pendant Lights, Glass Brass, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two fantastic light fixtures 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
Floor Lamp 'Eisendreistelz' J.T. Kalmar, Black Iron Metal Brass Gray Shade 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar, Stilnovo
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A Mid-Century Modern floor lamp model 'Eisendreistelz' model no. 2061 by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured ca. 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
The light is made of a black...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass, Iron
Austrian Midcentury Pair of Ice-Glass "Fuente" Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Unique, beautiful and cool Austrian midcentury "Kalmar" Wall Sconces, model "Fuente". These Sconces were made during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar.
Each Wall Sconce is composed by f...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
J.T Kalmar Franken Wall lamp Model Steen, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
J.T Kalmar Franken Wall lamp Model Steen, 1970
It doesn't get much nicer than lighting from Kalmar!
If you are talking about German quality...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Rare J.T. Kalmar floor lamp vienna around 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
Rare J.T. Kalmar floor lamp vienna around 1950s
Brass polished and stove enameled
Aluminium Lacquered
The shade is replaced ( new )
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Extra Large Chandelier Pendant Light Kalmar 'Tulipan', Murano Glass Brass, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two huge and fantastic light fixtures model Tulipan HL 155 by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
The name Tulipa...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Huge Kalmar Chandelier 'Finger', Textured Ice Glass and Nickel, Austria, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An extra large light fixture model 'FINGER' by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s-early 1970s).
A white painted metal frame holds a lot of textured ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Large Round J. T. Kalmar Mid-Century Textured Glass Flush Mount, Austria, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and elegant modernist flush mount / ceiling lamp from the 1960s by J.T. Kalmar, Austria. A charming light fixture, it has a domed 18 in diameter lampshade, made of solid ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1 of the 5 pairs Massive Glass Wall Light Fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Clean lines to complement all decors. A wonderful high-end J.T. Kalmar wall light fixture with thick textured blown glass giving the piece a heavy ice appearance which refracts the l...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1 of the 2 Sische Glass and Brass Chandelier, 1960s Modernist Design, Kalmar Sty
Located in Rijssen, NL
This ceiling light was designed by Simon and Schelle, featuring a rectangular brass base and eight massive glasses in the shape of a four lobed flower.
Dimensions:
Height 15.75 (40c...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Floor Lamps 'Telescope', Patinated Brass Leather, Height Adjustable, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of two (a pair) floor lamps model "Telescope" / "Teleskop" by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, manufactured in Austria in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
The stand is c...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of J.T. Kalmar Wall Lights, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Fine pair of J.T. Kalmar wall lights from the 1950s. Very nice original condition with patina on the brass and minimal wear to the original lacquer. One original brass E27 socket wit...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Pair of Austrian Vintage Sculptural Murano Glass Wall Lights Sconces by Kalmar
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of organic smoked and clear blown Murano glass and chrome sconces by J.T. Kalmar.
Austria, 1960s./1970s
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal, Chrome
JT Kalmar 'Tulipan 9WA' 9-Globe Blown Murano Glass Wall Sconce
Located in Glendale, CA
JT Kalmar 'Tulipan 9WA' 9-Globe Blown Murano Glass Wall Sconce.
Executed in hand-blown Murano glass globes with a white painted metal structure and brass accents. Designed by JT Ka...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, 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
Austrian Midcentury Brass Leather and White Acrylic Desk Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
This excellent Austrian midcentury desk lamp with adjustable shade was designed and manufactured by J.T. Kalmar Vienna in the 1960s. It features a brass stem with leather and an acry...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Ice Glass Pendant Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ice glass Kalmar chandelier. Attributed to J.T. Kalmar and Kalmar Lighting, Austria, 1960s.
It holds four pieces of textured ice glass blocks hanging from a chain and topped by a metal canopy...
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Steel
Large Vintage Murano Glass Fazzoletto Pendant Ceiling Light by Kalmar, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful "Fazzoletto" Pendant by J.T. Kalmar.
Austria, 1960s.
Handblown Murano glass light in the style of Fulvio Bianconi for Venini.
Diameter: 20 in.
Lamp sockets: E27 (US E26)
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Palazzo Ice Glass Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Wonderful ice glass chandelier from the 1960s.
The beautifully formed Murano glass elements create an impressive, sparkling play of light.
Exceptionally high-quality workmanship.
...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Large Austrian 1960s J.T. Kalmar for Kalmar Lighting Glass Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
Pair of large 1960s wall lights or wall sconces designed by J.T. Kalmar and manufactured by Kalmar Lighting in Vienna, Austria. The heavy sculpted, textured, molded glass has a verti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
1 of the 2 Pair of Wedge-Shaped High End Wall Lights by J.T. Kalmar, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful wedge-shaped high end wall lights by J.T. Kalmar, 1970s, Austria.
Quality brass frame in an elegant warm gold color,
The light will bring a touch of intimacy. Suitable for...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1958 J. T. Kalmar - Ceiling Lamp Rondino from a Ringstrasse Palce Vienna
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Founded in Vienna by Julius August Kalmar in 1881, Kalmar first specialized in the production of handcrafted objects of cast bronze. The company soon established the practice of clos...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
J.T. Kalmar Backlit Mirror Murano Ice Glass & Brass, Austria 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant illuminated background wall mirror. The frame is made of Murano ice glass with brass hardware. Manufactured by J.T. Kalmar, Austria in the 1960s.
Measures: diameter 21.65” ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Donut Wall or Ceiling Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Stunning donut wall or ceiling lamp from the 1960s.
The design creates a spectacular light.
High quality.
Design: J.T. Kalmar
Manufacturer: Franken KG...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Kalmar Discus Textured Glass & Nickel Chandelier, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A minimalistic midcentury Discus chandelier from the 1950s. Manufactured by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria. This beautiful chandelier consists of two large textured melting ice glass d...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Austrian Midcentury Set of Three Murano "Citrus" 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
1 of 4 Large Murano Ice Glass Wall Light by Kalmar Cube, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 4 large Murano ice glass wall lights by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1960s.
The wall light is composed of a 1 thick Murano glass cube attached to a chrome metal frame.
...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
1960s Austria Kalmar 'Tulipan' 10 Lights Chandelier Handcrafted Glass
By J.T. Kalmar, Seguso
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Stunning 'Tulipan' chandelier designed by J.T. Kalmar. The lamp is made of 41 white onion shaped handcrafted glass balls attached to a white metal frame and a brass suspension.
Cha...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Mid-Century Modern Crystal Glass & Gilt Brass Chandelier Austria, 1970s
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern, vintage, Austrian made 'Palazzo' ice crystal glass chandelier by Kalmar, circa 1970. Featuring twenty-six hanging glass elements resemb...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
1 of the 2 Large Four-Panel Melting Glass Flower Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
A beautiful midcentury brass chandelier with four melting glass panels in the shape of a flower.
Designed and executed by Kalmar Vienna in the 1970s. Hand blown melting glass, mad...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Austrian Midcentury "Sierra" Ice-Glass Pair of Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beautiful Austrian midcentury "Kalmar" Wall Sconces, model "Sierra". These fixtures were made during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar.
Each Wall Sconce is composed by three units of I...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
Palazzo Ice Glass Flush Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Wonderful and large ice glass ceiling lamp from the 1960s.
The 42 beautifully shaped Murano glass elements create an impressive, sparkling play of light.
Exceptionally high-quality...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Tulipan Ceiling Light by Kalmar, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Fantastic ceiling light model by JT Kalmar with clear and oker colored tulipan glasses.
This chandelier emits a wonderful light.
Works with a regular E27 light bulb.
Good c...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Pendant Light, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Fantastic ice crystal shaped pendant light by Kalmar.
Handmade glass on a metal frame
This chandelier emits a wonderful light.
Works with a regular E27 light bulb.
Good ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
J.T Kalmar Mid Century Semi Flush Mount Brass Glass Dome Ceiling Light, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Perfectly preserved vintage J.T Kalmar semi-flush mount or chandelier, Austria, circa 1970
Reminiscent of classic Art Deco flush mounts, this piece is consisting of a single brass di...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Tambour Drum Chandelier, Brass, Textured Ice Glass, Austria, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful midcentury brass drum chandelier from the 1960s, executed by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna/Austria. Consists of a metal frame with six solid te...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Austrian Ice Glass Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Ice glass lamp by J.T. Kalmar from the 1960s.
The handmade glass is particularly beautifully designed.
Very high-quality workmanship and a real eye-catcher for every home.
A parti...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large Palazzo Ice Glass Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Wonderful and large ice glass chandelier from the 1960s.
The 42 beautifully shaped Murano glass elements create an impressive, sparkling play of light.
Exceptionally high-quality w...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
"Sirius 12K" Atomic Space Age Floor Lamp, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Mortsel, BE
Step into the realm of atomic-inspired design with the extraordinary "Sirius 12K" Atomic Space Age Floor Lamp created by J.T. Kalmar. This ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Art Deco Style Crystal Glass Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Wonderful chandelier from the 1960s.
The 36 beautifully shaped Art Deco glass elements create an impressive, sparkling play of light.
Exceptionally high-quality workmanship.
Very ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Kalmar Chandeliers or Pendant Lights 'Palazzo', Gilt Brass and Glass
Located in Rijssen, NL
A pair of high quality and handmade gilt brass light fixtures made by Kalmar in Austria. This model Palazzo was manufactured, circa 1970-1979. Large polished brilliant crystal...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, 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
Extendable in the hight from 50cm up to 54cm
Brass parts are polished and stove enamelle...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 'of 3' Pair of Kalmar Tulipan Wall Sconces Murano Glass, Austria, Vienna 1960s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant pair of "Tulipan" Murano glass wall lights by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in the 1960s. Hanging glass resembles tulips. Each tulip shaped glass is handmade and...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Kalmar Chandeliers in Brass and Textured Glass Sheets, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Almelo, NL
Kalmar chandeliers in brass and textured glass sheets, Austria 1960s
Fabulous pair of two quality chandeliers manufactured by Kalmar, Austria, in the 1960s. Lovely design, executed to a very high standard. Each chandelier has trier layers of incredibly chic textured solid glass sheets dangling on it. These chandeliers will create a stunning light partition using...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
2 Big Murano Glass Wall Lamps by J.T. Kalmar, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Beautiful Murano glass wall lamps by J.T. Kalmar for Franken KG, Austria, 1960s.
A white painted metal back plate holds an organic hand blown and opal clear bubble glass.
Two small...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of Eight Large Kalmar Sconces, Smoked Glass by J.T. Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful and elegant large modern brass wall light or sconce, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design, executed to a v...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Lovely Violet Pendant Lamp for J.T. Kalmar in Murano Glass by Carlo Nason, 1970s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
This set of pendant lamps was designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar in the 1960s. It features Mazzega Murano glass leafs.
The lamp is executed with...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount Chandelier Tulip Murano Glass & Brass, Austria, 1970s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant flush mount chandelier with 12 clear and white Murano glass elements on brass frame. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light. Gem from the time.
With this light you make a clear statement in your interior design. A real eye-catcher even unlit. Manufactured by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria in the 1970s.
Design: Carlo Nason attr.
Manufacturer: Julius Theodor Kalmar...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
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
Pair of Kalmar Floor Lamps 'Telescope', Brass Tulip Base Height Adjustable, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of two brass floor lights model 'Telescope' / 'Teleskop' with tulip stands by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, manufactured in Austria in midcentury, circa 1970, (late 1960s or early 1970s...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Donut Wall or Ceiling Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Stunning donut wall or ceiling lamp from the 1960s.
The design creates a spectacular light.
High quality.
Design: J.T. Kalmar
Manufacturer: Fra...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
J. T. Kalmar Brass and Rosewood Table Lamp
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Montréal, QC
J. T. Kalmar brass and Rosewood table lamp. 60 watts E-26 Edison medium base incandescent bulb recommended or higher if LED/CFL.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Kalmar Amber Citrus Wall Sconce Swirl Murano Glass & Brass, Austria 1960
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant set of two amber-colored 'Citrus' wall lights with two swirled glasses per light on a metal frame with brass and chrome applications. The heavy handblown amber and clear Mura...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1960 Austria Kalmar Citrus Swirl Wall Sconces Amber Murano Glass & Brass
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant set of two beautiful J.T. Kalmar 'Citrus' wall lights with three pieces of swirl patterned glasses per sconce. The heavy hand blown amber and...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Tulipan Semi Flush Mount 1970, Austria
Located in Bronx, NY
Kalmar semi flush mount Vienna Austria 1960, 24 blown glass elements which are highly saturated with tiny air bubbles that gives the glass a white look, each element is resting on a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Blue Floor Lamp J.T.Kalmar, 1950s, Vienna
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage brass floor lamp by J.T.Kalmar, 1950s, Vienna.
A beautiful and elegant floor lamp from brass and brass encased iron base for a safe standing manufactured ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
J.T. Kalmar Pair of Mid-Century Pulegoso "Foam" Glass Wall Lights or Sconces
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Pair of Austrian made ice "foam" glass wall sconces, lamps or lights by J.T. Kalmar, circa 1960s. Featuring three hanging "Pulegoso" or foam glass elements resembling ice crystals su...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-century Modern lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern lighting>lighting for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern lighting made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lighting, popular names associated with this style include J.T. Kalmar, Fabio Ltd, Glashütte Limburg, and Kalmar Lighting. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for lighting differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $45 and tops out at $355,000 while the average work can sell for $2,150.
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Desk Reading Lamp
Figurine Lamp