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
J.T.Kalmar Ceiling Lamps Vienna Late 1960s '10 Pieces' 'Marked'
Located in Wien, AT
J.T. Kalmar ceiling lamps, Vienna, late 1960s (10 Pieces)
Original glasses
Price and sell per piece.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
J.T. Kalmar Table Lamp, Vienna, circa 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Swiveling J.T. Kalmar table lamp, Vienna, circa 1960s
Restored
Metal and aluminium painted
Brass polished and stove enameled
Completely stretched out is the lamp 84 cm.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Beautiful Huge Chandelier with Textured Glass by J. T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction with 12 arms and textured glass shades, fitted with E14 socktes. Made in Austria in the 1950s J. T. Kalmar Vienna.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
J.T. Kalmar Waterfall Chandelier Crystal Glass and Nickel Brass, Austria 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
Large waterfall chandelier by J.T. Kalmar with a diameter of 27", Austria, 1960.
Very modern chandelier with classical crystal elements wit...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel, Brass
Midcentury Ice Crystal Glass Pendant Light or Chandelier by Kalmar, circa 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This is a beautiful ice glass chandelier from Kalmar Franken made in Austria in the 1960s. It is a fascinating lighting with a beautiful design. The frame and the chain are of full b...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Small J.T. Kalmar 'Ice Glass' Chandelier, 1960s with One Lamp Socket
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hamburg, DE
Small J.T. Kalmar 'Ice Glass' chandelier, 1960s with one lamp socket
This chandelier from the 1960s by the Austrian designer J.T. Kalmar apparently more than deserves the name ice glass. The glass icicles lined up together form the lampshade of the chandelier and look amazingly similar to a real ice sculpture. When switched on and flooded with light, the ice glass casts beautiful shadow patterns on the surrounding walls and creates a cosy warmth in the room despite the icy sight.
J.T. Kalmar lived and worked in Austria and gained extensive design experience at an early age in his father's company, which specialized in candlesticks and other objects cast in bronze and which Kalmar later took over himself. In the course of his career Kalmar designed lighting for many renowned architects as well as for important institutions such as the Vienna Opera...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Kalmar Flushmount Light "Pagoda", 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Fantastic and rare Kalmar "Pagoda" pattern glass flushmount chandelier. Manufactured in midcentury. 24 glasses with a pagoda are hanging on a nickel-plated metal frame. In three concentric tiers to form a dramatic and substantial statement. Due to the vintage nature...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Kalmar Two Tier Crystal Chandelier, Vienna, Austria, 1970
Located in Bronx, NY
Kalmar chandelier, Vienna, Austria, 1970.
Citrus was a design line Kalmar produced in the 1970s each glass is a thick heavy clear glass with a blend in of smokey glass
Desirable two tier chandelier consisting of two rows of heavy thick pressed crystal pieces in a mix of clear and amber that works as a shade, this Kalmar Franken chandelier...
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Lantern Tokio from J. T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, Austria
This Tokio lamp from Kalmar is in wonderful condition. The metal top, chain ceiling cup and cage are sprayed linden green, the glass has been frosted with a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Kalmar Floor Lamp 'Micheline', Brass Tripod Black Metal, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A floor lamp model 'Micheline' (model no. 2092) by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s and early 1960s).
It is made of a nice mixture of colors and materials: a polished tripod brass base, a blackened metal stand, and white lamp shade. The shade has been renewed on base of the original one. A custom made lamp...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Colorful Ultra Swanky Kalmar Ice Glass Chandelier, Austria, 1970
Located in Bronx, NY
Ultra swanky Kalmar chandelier, Vienna, Austria, 1970.
Metal frame with numerous frosted thick ice looking glass elements that has blue and yellow tint to them, This is by far the mo...
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Austrian Midcentury Ice-Glass 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 4 units of Ice-Glass block...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
One of the Two Kalmar Flush Mount Light or Sconce, Brass Ice Glass, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
This briljant Kalmar flush mount light or sconce, brass, cast ice glass, ca. 1970 realized by the esteemed Austrian producer J.T. Kalmar circa 1970. There are 5 small base Edison bul...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Ice Block Glass Panel Chandelier by Kalmar Leuchten, 1960s, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Rare Minimalist Kalmar ice glass chandelier. 12 large plates of thick ice block panel glass are mounted on nickel-plated hardware. Takes a total of twenty-four E14 bulbs (40W max eac...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Set of Kalmar Flush Mount Light and Pair of Sconces 'Tulipan', Glass Brass, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of a flush mount light fixture model 'Tulipan' and a matching pair of wall lamps by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970, (late 1960s-early 1970...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Kalmar Glass Lantern, Austria, 1970
Located in Bronx, NY
Kalmar lantern, Vienna, Austria, 1970.
Chrome frame with three thick large ice looking glass elements with an Edison centre socket.
Glass is in excellent condition high quality Kal...
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Pair of Kalmar 'Tulipan' Wall Lights Sconces, Murano Glass Brass, 1970s, 5 Pairs
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of large 'Tulipan' glass wall light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
There are 5 pairs available. ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Double "Pagode" Pendant Chandelier by Kalmar, Vienna, c. 1960
Located in Wien, AT
Double "Pagode" pendant chandelier by Kalmar, Vienna, c. 1960
A large double "Pagode" crystal and chromed steel chandelier by Kalmar. The lamp features Kalmar's unique crystal glass...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
One of Three Kalmar Flush Mount Lights or Sconces, Brass Cast Ice Glass, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of three square light fixtures model 'Cubus' (German 'Würfel') by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (end of 1960s and beginning of 1970s).
They are made of ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
J.T. Kalmar Frosted Glass Panel Pendant Lamp Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant modernist pendant lamp with four ice glass panels on a nickel plated frame suspended by chain.
Designed and manufactured by J.T. Kalmar in Vienna, Austria in the 1960s. The...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large Hollywood Regency Ice Glass Wall Light Made by J. T. Kalmar Lights, 1960s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
wall light
Producer:
Kalmar Franken KG, Austria
Design:
J.T. Kalmar Franken KG
Age:
1960s
Original modernist Hollywood regency glass wall light...
Category
Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large Ice Cube Chandelier by Kalmar, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Antwerp, BE
Extraordinary chandelier made by Austrian company Kalmar. Consists of three layers and 32 pieces of solid ice block glass on a silver base. The chandelier-lit by twelve bulbs. Weight...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Set of 3 Hollywood Regency Ice Glass Wall Light Made by Kalmar Lights, 1960s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Wall light set of 3
Producer:
Kalmar Franken KG, Austria
Design:
J.T. Kalmar
Age:
1960s
Original modernist Hollywood regency glass wall light set...
Category
Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Cube Form Pendant Ceiling Fixture Featuring Etched Glass by Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Cube Form Pendant Ceiling Fixture Featuring Etched Glass By Kalmar form 1960's
8 pieces available
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Huge Tiered Glass Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
Huge tiered glass chandelier by J.T. Kalmar.
Original condition.
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel
J.T. Kalmar Palazzo Flush Mount Chandelier Gold Brass Glass Lamp, Austria, 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
J.T. Kalmar Palazzo flush mount chandelier gold brass glass lamp, Austria, 1960. Stunning four-tier 19" Austrian Kalmar chandelier in excellent condit...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Gold, Brass
Two Row Kalmar Matte Ice Glass Chandelier, Austria, 1960s
Located in Bronx, NY
Kalmar matte ice glass chandelier from the 1960s, Austria.
Metal frame holding 18 pieces of thick ice looking glass with a matte organically shape spread out on two rows, the inside...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Unique Cut Crystal Rondino Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction with cut crystal elements fitted with nine E14 sockets up to 60 watts each.
Made in Vienna in the 1950s by J.T. Kalmar model "Rondino".
Original condition with p...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Table Lamp by Kalmar Vienna with Illuminated Ice Glass Stand
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame fitted with two E27 + E14 socket (stand) up to 60 watts or LED.
Another shade color or size on request possible, see the last pictures.
Excellent restored.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Brass and Glass Flushmount by Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Fantastic brass and glass flushmount light fixture by Kalmar with 2 layers of thick hand blown glass loop elements (clear and tranclucent). ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Brass Floor Lamp 'Cavador' No. 2098, Height Adjustable, 1960, 1 of 2
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two very rare and gorgeous brass floor lamps model 'Cavador' no. 2098 by J.T. Kalmar, manufactured in midcentury in 1960s. The light is documented in the Kalmar catalogue from...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large 'Tulipan' Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar for Kalmar, Austria, 1960s-1970s
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This large 'Tulipan' chandelier was designed by J.T. Kalmar for Kalmar in Vienna, Austria. The lamp is made of 1970 (more rare) clear blown glass onion shaped balls, hanging down on ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Kalmar Wave Ice Glass Table Lamp, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large vintage mid-century table lamp, 1960s. Modernist wave-like design in textured clear and white glass designed by Kalmar.
Dimensions: 45 W x 15 D x 38 H cm.
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Floor lamp by J.T. Calmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Floor lamp chrome base and acrylic tubes .Three way switch .
Lamp can be also a table lamp
Category
Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
1960 Kalmar Swirl 'Citrus' Pendant Lamp Amber Murano Glass & Brass
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant Swirl ’Citrus’ pendant light with heavy amber and clear swirl Murano glass elements on a brass frame. Manufactured by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria in the 1960s.
Design: Carl...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of 4 Kalmar Ice Glass Light Fixtures, 2 Wall Scones and 2 Chandeliers
Located in Rijssen, NL
Unique and elegant modern high-end brass colored set of light fixtures, manufactured by Kalmar, Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design, executed to ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
A Kalmar Midcentury Height-Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful midcentury height-adjustable pendant light Kalmar model 2520 with a counterweight, a nice leather-covered handle and a zylindric pastel green lampshade...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Pair of Large Kalmar 'Tulipan' Wall Lights Sconces, Murano Glass Brass, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of large 'Tulipan' brass and glass wall light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
The name Tulipan de...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
One of Six Kalmar Pendant Lights, Textured Glass and Patinated Copper, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of six pendant lights by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1950s. A textured glass zylinder is hold by a natural patinated mounting fixture. The glasses are in excellent condition, partially strong patina on copper. Copper can...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
Kalmar Austria Multiple Clear Glass Pendant Lamps by J.T. Kalmar, circa 1950
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
25 Austrian clear glass pendant lamps by J.T. Kalmar, circa 1950.
We have 25 pieces in stock which can be customized (some options are pictured)
Multiple identical square clear Granada pendant lights by J. T. Kalmar with chrome hardware. Newly rewired, one bulb per light (e14). They are in excellent condition, the cord textile cable or chrome rod can be customized in length according to your requirements.
Dimensions for the shade only...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Square Kalmar Flush Mount Light Fixture, Textured and Crystal Glass, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A square ceiling lamp by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
The fixture is made of a square white painted metal frame which is decorated with two rows of faceted cut crystal glasses on the sides. A pressed and textured glass plate is mounted with four nickel bolts on the bottom. This beautiful fixture is in the style of Austrian light maker...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Table Lamp by Kalmar Vienna with Illuminated Ice Glass Stand
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Vienna form the 1950s.
Steel frame fitted with E27 + E14 socket up to 60 watts or LED.
Excellent condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
J.T. Kalmar Floor Lamp, Brass Emerald Green Murano Glass, 1960
By Venini, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic and floor lamp 'Glasschaft' (engl. 'glass rod'), no. 2134 by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, in 1960s.
The Stand is made of an emerald green twi...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Kalmar Sconce Flush Mount Lights 'RS 6 WA' Glass Aluminum 1970, 1 of 3
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of three six-arm wall lamps or flush mount light fixtures model 'RS 6 WA' by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury in 1970s.
Each light is made of polished aluminum and 6 handblown bubble glass lamp shades with a diameter of 4.7 inch (12 cm) per shade.
Each fixture takes six E14 candelabra screw base 40W maximum bulbs or LEDs.
Light bulbs are not included. It is possible to install this fixture in all countries (US, UK, Europe, Asia, Canada,) although it may be necessary to purchase different light bulbs suitable to local electricity. It also can be used with a dimmer.
They can by mounted in many different ways: with horizontally or vertically oriented arms and on walls or ceilings.
The lights are documented in the Kalmar catalogue from 1973.
The price is per fixture. They will be sold individually, as pair or as set of three lamps...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Kalmar Ice Chandelier
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Miami, FL
Kalmar ice chandelier, 4 light, 1 central 60 watts max, 3 sides 40 watts max.
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Kalmar Flush Mount Light 'Granada', Opal Ice Glass Nickel, 1970, One of Eight
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of eight square light fixtures by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
Each fixture has eight sockets for small screw base bulbs ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome, Nickel
Square Kalmar Chandelier with Textured Glass
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel/brass frame with four glass textured parts manufactured by J.T. Kalmar in Vienna in the 1950s.
The lamp is fitted with four E27 bulbs.
Up to 4 available.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Large Faceted Prims and Gild Brass Flush Mount by J.T. Kalmar, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
A high-end flush mount with slender faceted prisms on a frame in its original gilded finish. Manufactured by J.T. Kalmar, Austria. produced in circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s)....
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Ceiling Light from Kalmar, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
This large ceiling lamp was designed and manufactured by J. T. Kalmar, Austria, circa 1960. It takes 16 bulbs and features eight handmade solid glass elements made from Murano glass....
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Large Kalmar Chandelier, Brass and Textured Glass, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An impressive and large chandeliers by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
The fixture is made of polished brass in a warm tone,...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Very Rare Midcentury Brass Table Lamp with Fabric Shade by J. T. Kalmar Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Very elegant original midcentury brass table lamp with fabric shade.
Manufacturer J. T. Kalmar. Made in Austria in the 1950s.
Heavy brass base and neck, light green fabric shade. ...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Two Mid-Century Modern Brass Sputnik Spider Flush Mount Wall Lights Kalmar 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two 10-arm brass spider flush mount or wall light fixtures by Kalmar, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
The...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps Cognac Brown Leather Brass Tripod Base, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of large brass and leather floor lamps manufactured by J.T. Kalmar in midcentury, circa 1960.
The lamp is a variant of floor lamp model 'Helios' no. 2035 and model 'Bambo' no....
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
J. T. Kalmar Ice Glass Wall Sconce, Germany 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Textured ice glass wall light with brass details. Designed and manufactured at J. T. Kalmar in Germany during the 1960s in a style reminiscent of Carl Fagerlund. Measurements: 23 x 1...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of J.T. Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Brass Textured Glass, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of nice textured glass and brass wall lamps by J. T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
A sold brass backplate holds...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Six Modulare Square Kalmar 'Cubus' Flush Mount Lights or Sconces, Austria, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of six modulare and square light fixtures model 'Cubus' (German 'Würfel') by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
They are made of polished stainless chromium steel and frosted cubic glasses...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Large J.T. Kalmar Textured Glass Pendant, circa 1950
By Venini, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Large textured glass and brass pendant by J.T. Kalmar, circa 1950. Made from a single sheet of textured glass which is 'curled' into a large, slightly organic, cylinder. One original...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
One of 10 Kalmar 'Tulipan' Wall Lights Sconces, Blown Bubble Glass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of 10 large 'Tulipan' glass wall light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
The name Tulipan derives from...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, 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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