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
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 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
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 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
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
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
Pair of Kalmar Citrus Swirl Ice Glass Wall Lights, Austria, 1969
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Kalmar swirl sconces with clear glass panels with light goldfish amber colored stripe in it. Beautiful, thick textured glass is complimented by white metal hardware. Beautifu...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Large Kalmar Wall Light Murano Glass by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Exquisite midcentury wall sconce featuring a sophisticated design with two large Murano glass pieces elegantly mounted on a brass frame. Crafted by Kalmar in Austria, these sconces s...
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
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
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
1 of 4 Pairs of Large Kalmar Wall Lights Murano Glass by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic midcentury wall sconces with 3 large Murano glass pieces in each lamp, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Great geometrical shape.
Each sconce needs t...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
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
Mid-Century Kalmar Slumped Ice Glass and Brass Pendant Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful, Mid-Century, small, Kalmar manufactured brass chandelier outfitted with 10 layered linear ice glass pieces highlighting the 5 brass tubular sockets. This piece has a brass...
Category
1950s 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
1 of 2 Petite Kalmar Wall Lights Murano Glass by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Exquisite midcentury wall sconce featuring a sophisticated design with one large Murano glass piece elegantly mounted on a metal frame finished in a luxurious gold color. Crafted by ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
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
1 of 2 Stunning Brass, Murano Glass Light Fixture, Kalmar, Austria, 1970
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful brass light fixture made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1970-1979.
Great structure gathering many structured glasses in leaves form, beautifully refracting the l...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Kalmar Chandeliers, Austria, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century chandeliers by Kalmar made in the 1960’s using textured Murano glass. Polished nickel hardware holding 4 candelabra sockets. Sold individually-price per fixture.
...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel
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
kalmar franken mid century ice glass PENDANT LIGHT 1960s 70s
Located in Mannheim, DE
Mid century pendant light manufactured in the 1960s / 70s by Kalmar Franken (model 3379/1, series 1/6/7/8). The shade consists of 6 individual elements made of thick structured glass...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1 of 3 Large Kalmar Wall Lights Murano Glass by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Exquisite midcentury wall sconce featuring a sophisticated design with two large Murano glass pieces elegantly mounted on a metal frame finished in a luxurious gold color. Crafted by...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
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
Beautiful Two Tier Kalmar Lucite Ice Glass Chandelier Pendant, Austria, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful and rare chandelier or pendant light by Kalmar Leuchten, Austria. An original mid-century vintage piece manufactured in the 1960s. It is made of aluminum , metal and Lucite...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Petite Single Sconce Glass Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful mid-century wall sconce with Murano glass, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Good quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to use.
The sc...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1 of 3 Large Glass Wall Light Designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful mid-century wall sconce with a large Murano glass piece, designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
The sconce needs 1 x E27 standard bulb...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
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
Stunning Large Single Kalmar Glass Sconces Ice Block, Austria, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning large sconce found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria. Made by Kalmar Lighting Company an Austrian lighting design company, founded and based in Vienna. The company spec...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1 of 6 Large Glass Wall Light Designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful midcentury wall sconce with a large of Murano glass piece, designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
The sconce needs 1 x E27 standard ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Murano Ice Glass Flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning large flush mount by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1960s.
The flush mount is composed of 13 thick textured ice glass elements attached to a chrome metal frame.
Wond...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
1 of 2 Petite Rare Pagoda Glass Flush mount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 wonderful rare petite flush mounts with onion-shaped glasses. 12 hand-blown glasses suspended on a gold-painted metal frame.
Best of design from the 1960s by Kalmar, Austria. ...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
1 of 2 Pair of J.T. Kalmar 'Palazzo' Wall Light Fixtures Gilt Brass and Glass
Located in Rijssen, NL
A pair of 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 brillian...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Pair of Large Ice Glass Cube Brass Flush Mount Light Fixture by Kalmar, Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning pair of Ice Glass Cube Flush Mounts by Kalmar Austria. Each consisting of a Mid-Century Modern style design. Each fixture requires an European E27 / 110 Volt Edison bulb, ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
1 of 2 Petite Murano Ice Glass Flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning flush mount by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1960s.
The flush mount is composed of 5 thick textured ice glass elements attached to a chrome metal frame.
Wonderful l...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
1 of 2 Large Murano Glass Flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning large flush mount by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1960s.
The flush mount is composed of 12 thick textured Murano glass elements attached to a white frame.
Heavy q...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
Pair of Large Ice Glass Cube Brass Flush Mount Light Fixture by Kalmar, Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning pair of Ice Glass Cube Flush Mounts by Kalmar Austria. Each consisting of a Mid-Century Modern style design. Each fixture requires an European E27 / 110 Volt Edison bulb, ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
Murano Glass Chandelier Designed by Kaiser, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning large Murano smoked glass chandelier designed by Kaiser, Germany manufactured in the 1960s.
The chandelier is composed of 2 thick Murano glass elements attached to a brass...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of 6 Chrome Pendant Fixture with Lucite Flower Clusters by Kalmar Austria 1960
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A Cylindrical chrome pendant fixture featuring Lucite flower clusters by Kalmar Austria. It is consisting of a Mid-Century Modern style design. The fixture requires an European E27 /...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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
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
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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