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
Large Kalmar Sconce Wall Light, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful mid-century wall sconce with ice glass, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to u...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
1 of 3 Petite Murano Glass Pendant Light by Kalmar, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 3 Petite Stunning Pendant lights by Kalmar, 1960s
Brass frame with 4 structured glasses, beautifully refracting the light very heavy quality.
High quality and in very good c...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
J. T. Kalmar Three-Petal Icicle Flower, Melting Glass Table Lamp, 1960's
Located in Lisboa, PT
This table lamp was designed by J. T. Kalmar and produced by Kalmar Franken KG, in Austria, during the 1960's. It has three-petal icicle flower shape and is made of melting glass It ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of 3 Pairs of Kalmar 'Tulipan' Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1970-1979.
Each tulip-shaped glass is handmade which makes each glass piece a unique piece. E...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Chandelier from Kalmar Lighting, 1960s
Located in Bastogne, BE
- Vintage chandelier from the Austrian lighting company Kalmar Lighting
- Circa 1960s.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
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...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Kalmar Pendant Light Chandelier 'Citrus', Brass Amber Glass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A gorgeous penant light model 'Citrus' by Austrian light maker J.T. Kalmar, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). The ligh...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Big Adjustable J.T.Kalmar Wall Lamp with Original Shade, Around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Adjustable big J.T.Kalmar wall lamp with original shade around 1950s
Hight adjustable from 44cm - 72cm
Wide: 40cm
Deep: 92cm
Brass, wood and fabric.
Original fabric shade
Ori...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
J.T.Kalmar Floor Lamp with Fabric Shade Around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
J.T.Kalmar floor lamp with fabric shade around 1950s
Brass polished and stove enamelled
The fabric shade is replaced ( new ).
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Kalmar Ice Glass Wall Sconce by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
A pair of elegant modern wall lights or sconces, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design, executed to a very high standard. The wall light solid ice glass sheets dangling on it.
Clean lines to complement all decors. The high quality large ice crystal plates beautifully reflecting the light.
Heavy quality, cleaned and re-wired, in full working order and ready to use. The frame and the ice glass shades...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Large J.T. Kalmar Floor Lamps 'Helios' Mod. 2035, Brass 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Pair of Large J.T. Kalmar floor lamps 'Helios' Mod. 2035, Brass 1960s
Polished and stove enameled
The shade is replaced ( new ).
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of 4 Huge Murano Glass Flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning huge flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1960s.
The flush mount is composed of a nine thick textured Murano glass elements a...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
4 Kalmar Pendants circa 1950s with Textured Glass
Located in Wien, AT
4 Kalmar Pendants circa 1950s with Textured Glass
Brass polished and stove enamelled
Priced and sell per piece.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Ice Glass Sconces from Kalmar, Set of 2
Located in Bastogne, BE
- Pair of elegant sconces from Austrian lighting company Kalmar
- Made of massive ice glass
- Each sconce uses 3xE14 (100-220 V) bulb
- Circa 1970s.
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Large Pair of Vintage Kalmar "Ice Block" Glass Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Large pair of vintage Kalmar "Ice Block" glass sconces.
Stunning large Mid-Century Modern pair of Kalmar "ice block" glass sconces. This gorgeous and substantial pair of J.T. Kalmar...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel
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
Nickel, Brass
Pair of Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights 'Palazzo', Gilt Brass Glass, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of very exquisit 24-carat gold-plated brass and clear brilliant glass 'Palazzo' wall lights by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in circa 1970 (late 1960s and early 1...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Ice Glass Pendant Light/Chandelier from J. T. Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
An ice glass pendant lights designed by J.T Kalmar, manufactured by Kalmar Franken, Austria in the 1960s.
High-end and handmade design from the 20th century. The pendant/chandelier ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
J.T.Kalmar Pair of Ice Glass Drum Chandeliers, ca. 1960s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Stunning pair of two drum chandeliers by J.T.Kalmar, Austria, circa 1960s.
The chandeliers are made of gilt bronze and ice Murano glass.
Socket: each 9 x e14 for standard screw bul...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Sische Glass and Chrome Chandelier, 1960s Modernist Design, Kalmar Style
Located in Rijssen, NL
This ceiling light was designed by Simon and Schelle, featuring a rectangular chrome base and four massive glasses in the shape of a four lobed flowe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Kalmar 'Hase TL' Table Lamp of Brass & Leather
Located in Utrecht, NL
Table lamp model 'Hase TL' by Austrian Kalmar Lighting. The freestanding lamp 'Hase' from 1954 is another exemplar of the Wiener Werkbund. Using simple metal t...
Category
2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Blatt Chandelier, Textured Glass Nickel, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large light fixtures model 'Blatt' (Blatt is the German word for leaf) by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
44 disc shaped ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel, Metal
1 of 4 Murano Ice Glass Pendants by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Murano glass pendants by Kalmar, 1960s
5 structured glasses, beautifully refracting the light very heavy quality.
Heavy quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
1 of 2 Large Kalmar Ice Glass Flush Mount, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful round ice glass flush mount, by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s.
Thickly textured Ice glass fixture on a white metal base.
High quality and in perfect condition. Cleaned, well-w...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
1 of 2 Large Murano Ice Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1960s
Three tiers structure gathering 28 structured glasses, beautifully refracting the light very heavy quality.
High quality and in ve...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
1/3 Pair of Kalmar Sconces Glass Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with Murano glass, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, an...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Large Chrome Space Age Sputnik Atomium Chandelier by Cosack, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Sputnik chandelier designed by Cosack during the 1970s.
Nice Space Age design.
Sockets: It needs 18x E14 small bulbs.
Light bulbs are not included. It is possible to in...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Large Kalmar Chandelier, Ice Glass and Nickel, Austria, 1970s, One of Two
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two extra large light fixtures model 'PUCK' no. 3864 by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s-early 1970...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome, Nickel, Metal
1 of 2 Kalmar Murano Sconce Wall Light, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful mid-century wall sconce with Murano glass, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
The frame is gilt brass.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of 2 Murano Ice Glass Pendants by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning pair of Murano glass pendants by Kalmar, 1960s
Two tiers structure gathering 12 structured glasses, beautifully refracting the light very heavy quality.
Heavy quality an...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
1 of 2 Pairs of Large Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights 'Palazzo', Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of mid-century wall sconces with nine murano glass pieces, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
2 Pairs are available.
High quality and in very go...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Brass Murano Glass Kalmar Chandelier Mid-Century 1960s Model Tardano
Located in Vienna, AT
J.T. Kalmar designed this piece in the 1960s and it is rather rare even in Austria. The Model Tardano has been used in the Viennese Opera House. We have refurbished this piece and th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Austrian Midcentury Glass "Catena" Chandelier by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Marvelous, stunning and large Austrian midcentury chandelier from 1970s, model "Catena". This chandelier was made during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar.
This fixture is composed by 3...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1 of 4 Huge Murano Glass Flush Mount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning huge flush mount by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1960s.
The flush mount is composed of nine thick textured Murano glass elements attached to a white metal frame.
...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of J.T. Kalmar Sconces 'Vongola', Brass and Textured Glass, Austria, 1960
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of beautiful wall lights model 'Vongola' no. 4377, by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
They are made of brass and pre...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Kalmar Sconce Wall Light, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful mid-century wall sconce with Murano glass, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
The frame is gilt brass.
High quality and in very good condition. Clean...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Pair of Atomic Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic pair of midcentury wall sconces with 2 hand-blown glass pieces in each lamp, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Great geometrical shape.
Each sconce ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1 of 8 Large Tulipan Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful onion shaped -Tulipan glass chandelier. 73 hand blown glasses suspended on white painted metal frame and brass center rod.
Best of design from the 1960s by Kalmar, Austria...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Brass Kalmar Modern Ice Glass Pedant, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
High-end and elegant modern pendant light, manufactured by Kalmar, Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design and heavy quality. The light fixture has eight sockets and two layers of extrem...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Cube Glass and Brass Flush Mount Light by Kalmar Leuchten, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Wonderful cube glass and brass flush mount light by Kalmar Leuchten, 1960s, Germany
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with 4xE14 light bulbs.
Wired...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of the 8 J.T. Kalmar 'Palazzo' Wall Light Fixtures Gilt Brass and Glass
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 8 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
1 of 5 Huge Murano Glass Flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning huge flush mount by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1960s.
The flush mount is composed of a nine thick textured Murano glass elements attached to a white metal frame....
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Massive Extra Large Three-Tiered Kalmar Ice Glass Chandelier
Located in Rijssen, NL
A high end elegant modern chandelier, manufactured by Kalmar Austria in the 1960s. Lovely design, the chandelier has 18 sockets 40W and three...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
1 of 3 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
1 of 2 Pairs of Kalmar Brass & Murano Glass Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful mid-century wall sconce with Murano glass, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
The frame is gilt brass.
High quality and in very good condition. Clean...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Austrian Midcentury Ice-Glass Blocks Chandelier by Kalmar, Model "Sierra", 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Lovely Austrian Midcentury "Kalmar" chandelier, model "Sierra". This fixture was made during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar.
This chandelier is composed by 8 units of Ice-Glass block...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Icicle Ice Glass Three-Light Sconces by Kalmar Franken KG, Austria
Located in Barntrup, DE
An impressive pair of Mid-Century Modern icicle ice glass wall sconces made by Kalmar, Franken KG, Austria, circa in the 1970s.
Beautiful and elegant design wall sconces, each having...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Pair of Austrian Icicle Ice Glass Three-Light Sconces by Kalmar Franken KG
Located in Barntrup, DE
An impressive pair of Mid-Century Modern icicle ice glass wall sconces made by Kalmar, Franken KG, Austria, circa in the 1970s.
Beautiful and elegant design wall sconces, each having...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Large Kalmar Sconce Wall Light, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful mid-century wall sconce with murano glass, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
1 of 6 Large Tulipan Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful onion shaped -Tulipan glass chandelier. 73 hand blown glasses suspended on white painted metal frame and brass center rod.
Best of design from the 1960s by Kalmar, Austria....
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
One of... Large Austrian Vintage White Murano Glass Wall Light Sconce 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
One of... arge organic white blown glass sconce by J.T. Kalmar.
Austria, 1960s.
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
1 of 3 Large Murano Glass Flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 3 stunning large flush mounts by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1960s.
Each flush mount is composed of 21 thick textured Murano glass elements attached to a white frame.
...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1 of 5 Large Murano Ice Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1960s
Two tiers structure gathering 18 structured glasses, beautifully refracting the light very heavy quality.
High quality and in very...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with murano glass, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
One of Three Kalmar Pendant Lights, Ice Glass and Chrome, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Only one light is available.
One of three pendant lamps by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s. They are made of frosted glasses and chrome (or nickel) plated brass. One medium screw base bulb per light.
The total drop can be altered to any length for free. US canopies and matching sconces are also available.
The price is per light. They are sold individually, as pair or as set of three lights.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome, Nickel, Brass
1 of 3 Murano Glass Flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning flush mount light by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1960s.
The flush mount is composed of five thick textured Murano glass elements attached to a white metal frame.
...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1 of 5 Pairs of Glass Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful pair of mid-century wall sconces. Each sconce with one large Murano glass piece, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Chrome metal base.
High quality ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
1 of 3 Petite Murano Ice Glass Flush Mount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning petite flush mount by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1960s.
The flush mount is composed of a 4 thickly textured ice glass elements attached to a white metal frame.
...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
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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