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: Kalmar Lighting
One of Two J.T. Kalmar Franken Brown and Clear Flush Mounts Wall Lights, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 flush mounts /wall lights, gorgeous and stylish, manufactured by Kalmar Franken, Austria, 1960s. With a handcrafted thick ice glass plate attached to the center. With bras...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
1 of 3 Pairs of Large Kalmar Citrus Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with three large Murano glass pieces in each lamp, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Each sconce needs three x E14 sm...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
One of Two J.T. Kalmar Drum Flush mount Gold-Plated and Ice Glass, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Gold-plated bronze drum chandelier with 16 patterned glass panels by Kalmar.
Best of design from the 1960s by J.T. Kalmar, Austria. This flush mount is executed to a very high standa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
J.T Kalmar Square Brass & Textured Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Introducing a charming Mid-Century flush mount or ceiling lamp. Crafted with a square lampshade from textured melting glass, reminiscent of ice, and adorned with a brass knob in the ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Stunning Gilt Brass, Crystal Glass Light Fixture Palazzo, Kalmar, Austria, 1970
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful gilt brass light fixture made by Kalmar (Series: Palazzo), Austria, manufactured, circa 1970-1979.
Three tiers structure gathering many structured glasses, beautifully ref...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1 of 2 Stunning Brass Murano Glass Light Fixture Palazzo, Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful gilt brass light fixture comprises crystal Murano glass pieces on a gilded brass frame. Its made by Kalmar (Serie: Palazzo), Austr...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Austrian Midcentury Pair of Murano "Florian" Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and stunning Austrian Pair of Mid-Century "Kalmar" Large Wall Sconces, model "Florian" 4402.06.50. These Sconces were desifned and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large 10-Arm Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, Brass and Textured Pressed Glass, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A beautiful and large 10-armed light fixture by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1960 (late 1950s to early 1960s).
It consists of a frame made of solid, poli...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Pair of Kalmar Mazzega Murano Glass Wall Lights or Sconces, 1970s
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare Vintage Mid-Century Modern rare pair of organic brass, white and clear Murano glass double socketed wall lamps, lights or sconces by Austrian lighting manufacturer Kalmar, circa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Mid-century modern chandelier ice glass from J.T. Kalmar 18 lights Austria
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Timeless & stunning! This 18 light J.T. Kalmar design chandelier, crafted in 1960 in Austria by Kalmar. This exquisite piece features a sleek chrome frame adorned with 21 large mesme...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
J. T. Kalmar Midcentury Brass & Textured Glass Chandelier, Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Presenting a charming petite brass chandelier by J.T. Kalmar of Vienna, Austria, crafted in the 1950s. This beautiful piece features three elegantly spoon-shaped, textured glass lamp...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of 8 Pairs of Midcentury Kalmar Mazzega Murano Glass Wall Lights Sconces 1970s
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of eight pairs of Vintage Mid-Century Modern rare, organic brass, white and clear Murano glass double socketed wall lamps, lights or sconces by Austrian lighting manufacturer Kal...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Murano Glass Pendant Lamp by Kalmar, Austria - 1955
Located in Berlin, DE
H 100 cm W 39 cm D 39 cm
Material: glass, brass
Condition: very good condition
Special features: very few signs of use. Molded Murano glass, protective lacquered brass parts, exce...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Tulipan Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful onion shaped -Tulipan glass chandelier. Many hand blown glasses suspended on white painted metal frame and brass center rod.
Best of design from the 1960s by Kalmar, Austri...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Midcentury Pair of Kalmar Mazzega Murano Glass Wall Lights or Sconces, 1970s
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Vintage Mid-Century Modern rare pair of organic brass, white and clear Murano glass double socketed wall lamps, lights or sconces by Austrian lighting manufacturer Kalmar, circa 1970...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Murano Smoked Glass Pendant Light by Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1970s.
Smoked swirl ice glass, clear twisted crystal glass panels with a light goldish amber-colored stripe in it.
High quality and in very goo...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Murano Glass Beige Flower Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Mid century 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. The white/ye...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Murano Smoked Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1970s
Smoked swirl ice glass, clear twisted crystal glass panels with a light goldish amber-colored stripe in it.
It needs 5 x E14 sma...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
J.T. Kalmar Midcentury Brass Wall Light, Sconce, Brass Pins, 1950s, Austria
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Modernist wall sconces made by J. T. Kalmar in the 1950s. The light is made of polished brass and the lampshades are made of acrylic glass. The faceted acrylic glass provid...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Catena Ceiling Fixture with Murano Glasses by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Massive Kalmar model "Catena" pattern flushmount chandelier, the brass backplate supporting 18 large twisted and organically curved ribbon-form pieces of foam glass. Gorgeous and dra...
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
One of Four Large Modern Brass Ice Glass Wall Lights by J. T. Kalmar, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the four high-ended structured glass wall sconces by Kalmar, designed by J.T. Kalmar and produced by Kalmar Franken, Austria, manufactured in circa 1970, (late 1960s and early...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of the 3 Pairs of Large Kalmar Wall Sconces by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of elegant modern high-end large brass wall lights or sconces, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar, Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design, executed to a very high standard. Each wall ligh...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel, Metal
1 of 3 Extra Large Tulipan Glass Flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful onion-shaped -Tulipan glass chandelier. Forty-nine hand-blown glasses suspended on a white-colored metal frame.
The Kalmar Tulipan Chandelier is a stunning and timeless li...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
1 of 2 Gilt Brass, Murano Glass Chandelier Palazzo, Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful gilt brass chandelier comprises crystal Murano glass pieces on a gilded brass frame. It’s made by Kalmar (Series: Palazzo), Austria, manufactured, circa 1970-1979.
4 tie...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Mid-Century Modern Green Triedri Murano Chandelier Sputnik, 1982
Located in Murano, Venezia
Designed in 1982 by Kalmar, this chandelier has 41 green glass elements called “Triedri”.
Perfect for a modern space, the chandelier reach the diameter of 90 cm and is lighted by 9 Bubs E14 that create a comfortable atmosphere lighting...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
2 Big Kalmar wall lamps with textured glass vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
2 Big Kalmar wall lamps with textured glass vienna around 1950s
Original condition
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
1 of the 3 Pairs Handmade Brass and Glass Wall Lights or Sconces by J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Large amount of wall lights by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in circa 1960. The wall lights are handmade and high end. Each wall light has a half round wave textured gla...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Massive Glass Wall Light Fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, 1960
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
Kalmar Ice Glass Wall Sconces 3 Tiers by J.T. Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful and elegant modern ice glass and brass wall lights / sconces, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar, Austria in the 1970s.
Lovely design, executed to a very high standard. Each wall ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
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
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
Austrian Midcentury Set of Three Murano "Florian" Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and stunning Austrian Mid-Century "Kalmar" Large Wall Sconces, model "Florian" 4402.06.50. These Sconces were desifned and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar F...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
1 of the 2 Kalmar Glass Brass Flush Mount "Granada", Austria, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 stunning flush mounts by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in 1960s.
The flush mount is composed of thick textured ice glass elements (Granadas) attached to a gold-brass fram...
Category
1960s 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
1 of 2 Kalmar Leuchten Leather Wrapped solid Brass floor lamp Austria - 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
1 of 2 Kalmar Leuchten Leather Wrapped solid Brass floor lamp, Austria - 1960s. The measurements given apply to the lampbase.
Please note: Lamp should be fitted professionally in ac...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
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
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
Large Austrian Walnut Chandelier by Oswald Haerdtl for Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Wonderful and very rare chandelier from the 1950s.
The very large lamp with the floating pleated lampshades is a real asset and an absolute favorite piece for every home.
A very plea...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Gorgeous Mid-Century Modernist Sconce or Flush Mount by Kalmar
Located in Kingston, NY
This gorgeous Mid-Century Modernist sconce or wall ceiling flush mount was designed by Kalmar. It features a brass frame and frosted curved cut-glass shades.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
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
Carlo Nason Pair of Kalmar Mid-Century Murano Glass Wall Lights or Sconces 1970s
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare vintage midcentury pair of polished steel, white and clear Murano glass wall lamps, lights or sconces by Murano glass Italian designer Carlo Nason for the famous Austrian lighti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
Pair of Large Kalmar Sconces Murano Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic pair of midcentury wall sconces with four murano ice glass pieces, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Each sconce needs 2 x E14 small bulbs
Light bulb...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Franken Kg Kalmar Art Glass Leaf Sconce 'Wall-Light', circa 1970s
Located in Verviers, BE
Franken Kg Kalmar Art Glass leaf sconce 'wall-light', circa 1970s
Attractive light fixture made up of a flower leafs Glass in clear glass with organic Forms.
Solid Metal mount with 3...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Sheet Metal
Stunning Brass, Crystal Glass Chandelier Florida, Kalmar, Austria, 1970
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful gilt brass chandelier made by Kalmar (Serie: Florida), Austria, manufactured, circa 1970-1979.
Great structure gathering many structured glasses in leaves form, beautifully...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, 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 ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Murano Glass Chandelier Designed by Kalmar, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning Murano smoked glass chandelier designed by Kalmar , Austria manufactured in the 1960s.
The chandelier is composed of 4 thick Murano glass elements attached to a metal fram...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
JT Kalmar Wall Sconce in Murano Glass, Austria
Located in RHEEZERVEEN, Overijssel
Heavy wall light in glass which looks like a piece of art. The lamp is named Pan, obviously referring to typical form a panflute. It spreads a wonderful light through the shape of th...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Sheet Metal
Design Kalmar glass wall lamp set with brass details
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Discover the charm of lighting from the past with this beautiful set of Kalmar wall lamps. Each lamp is an example of craftsmanship, with a carefully designed white glass texture and...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Murano Glass Sconces Wall Lights by Mazzega, Italy, circa 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful Set of two stunning midcentury wall sconces with handcrafted Murano glass pieces, made by Mazzega, Italy , manufactured, circa 1970-1979.
Fantastic design and very high-qua...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
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
Set of 2 Murano Glass Sconces Wall Lights by Kalmar, Austria, circa 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful Set of two stunning midcentury wall sconces with handcrafted Murano glass pieces, made by J. T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1970-1979.
Fantastic design and very hi...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
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
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
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
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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