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Kalmar Chandelier Brass and Glass, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Beautiful chandelier made of brass and textured foamglass by Kalmar. Twelve small base bulbs (six
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large Kalmar Chandelier, Brass and Textured Glass, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An impressive handmade and large chandeliers by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Metal

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
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Metal

Large J.T. Kalmar Chandelier, Brass Textured Glass, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A glass and brass chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Metal

Large J.T. Kalmar Chandelier, Brass Curved Textured Glass, Mid-Century, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large brass and glass basket chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Original Kalmar Ice Glass Chandelier from 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Kalmar chandelier brass construction from about 1950s fully working piece of Mid-Century. Measure
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Gold Plate, Brass

Midcentury Kalmar Sun Shaped Brass Chandelier
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass chandelier with 12 arms fitted each with E27 sockets. Manufactured by Kalmar in Vienna in the
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large Kalmar Ice Glass and Brass Chandelier
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Antwerp, BE
panels are alternated by similar ripple gilt brass panels. An impressive chandelier for you living room.
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Kalmar Glass and Brass Chandelier, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A textured glass and brass light fixture by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Kalmar Glass and Brass Chandelier, 1960
Kalmar Glass and Brass Chandelier, 1960
H 3.94 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Kalmar Chandelier, Textured Glass and Brass, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A textured glass and brass chandelier / pendant light by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Lucite And Brass Kalmar Style Icicle Chandelier
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in New York, NY
Lucite And Brass Kalmar Style three-tiered Icicle Chandelier. Eight candelabra base sockets
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Kalmar Ice Glass Chandelier, Gilt Brass Glass, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A very exquisite 24-carat gold-plated brass and clear brilliant glass pendant light fixture by J.T
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Stunning Brass, Crystal Glass Chandelier Florida, Kalmar, Austria, 1970
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful gilt brass chandelier made by Kalmar (Serie: Florida), Austria, manufactured, circa 1970
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Huge Kalmar Chandelier 'Corina', Gilt Brass Glass, Austria, 1970
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Exquisite 24-carat gold-plated brass and clear brilliant glass made by Kalmar (Series: Corina
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Kalmar Pendant Light or Chandelier, Brass Glass, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A textured glass and brass pendant light or chandelier by J. T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Kalmar Austrian Chandelier
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in New York, NY
Austrian Chandelier by Kalmar. Brass arms with walnut wood detail supporting pressed molded glass
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Kalmar Chandelier, Textured Glass and Brass, Austria, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Zagreb, HR
Beautiful and luxurious 1960's chandelier / pendant light by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Kalmar Pendant Light Chandelier 'Citrus', Brass Amber Glass, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A gorgeous penant light model 'Citrus' by Austrian light maker J.T. Kalmar, manufactured in
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Brass Murano Glass Kalmar Chandelier Mid-Century 1960s Model Tardano
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Vienna, AT
plated bulb sockets. The chandelier can be customized in height. Literature: Kalmar catalogue of 1960
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Stunning Gilt Brass, Murano Glass Chandelier Palazzo, Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful gilt brass Chandelier comprises crystal Murano glass pieces on a gilded brass frame. It’s
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Stunning Gilt Brass, Murano Glass Chandelier Palazzo, Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful gilt brass chandelier comprises crystal Murano glass pieces on a gilded brass frame. It’s
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Stunning Gilt Brass, Murano Glass Chandelier Palazzo, Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful gilt brass chandelier comprises crystal Murano glass pieces on a gilded brass frame. It’s
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Kalmar Tambour Drum Chandelier, Brass, Textured Ice Glass, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful midcentury brass drum chandelier from the 1960s, executed by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Brass Chandelier by Josef Frank for Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar, Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Frank in the 1930s for Kalmar Vienna. This one was produced in the 1950s. The brass parts are still
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

One Kalmar Chandeliers Palazzo Gilt Brass and Glass Austria, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Antwerp, BE
One very exquisit 24-carat gold-plated brass and clear brillant glass light fixture by J.T. Kalmar
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Two Matching Kalmar Brass and Textured Glass Midcentury Chandeliers, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to two identical and beautiful round three-tiered modernist chandeliers, executed by Kalmar in
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Kalmar Chandelier Pendant Light, Amber Glass and Brass, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
A very nice pendant light by Kalmar Franken KG manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970. Three smoke
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

J.T. Kalmar Palazzo Chandelier Gold Brass Glass, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
J.T. Kalmar Palazzo chandelier gold brass glass, 1970s. Original condition. We have a fitting
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large J.T. Kalmar Uplight Brass Dome Chandelier
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass dome lamp by J.T. Kalmar from the 1970s. Fitted with six E27 polcelain sockets and up to
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Mid - Century Modern "Florida" Chandelier by Kalmar, Glass and Brass, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A mid - century modern "Florida" chandelier by J.T.Kalmar, Austria, circa 1970s. This beautiful
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Brass Chandelier with Textured Glass by J. T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction with three arms and textured glass shades, fitted with E27 sockets. Made in
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large Mid-Century Kalmar Austria Nickelled Brass Textured Ice Glass Chandelier
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Large and beautiful Kalmar Austria nickel-plated brass and textured ice glass chandelier executed
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Huge Modernist Brass and Glass Ten-Arm Austrian Chandelier, Kalmar
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in New York City, NY
Very large Art Moderne highly architectural ten-arm chandelier comprising bi level rectangular
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Chandelier Pendant Citrus Swirl Design Kalmar Glass Brass Vienna Austria 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Vienna, AT
Citrus Swirl chandelier or pendant by J.T. Kalmar from Vienna, Austria. A skilfully produced object
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

J. T. Kalmar Midcentury Brass Chandelier, White Textured Glass , 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful brass chandelier by Kalmar Vienna from the 1950s. Has lovely spoon-shaped, textured
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Kalmar Mid-Century Modern Crystal Glass & Gilt Brass Chandelier Austria, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern, vintage, Austrian made 'Palazzo' ice crystal glass chandelier by Kalmar, circa
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Gold Plate, Brass

J.T. Kalmar Brass & Textured Glass Mid-Century Basket Chandelier, Austria, 1950s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Vienna, AT
An elegant and beautiful Mid-Century brass chandelier by J.T. Kalmar Vienna / Austria from the
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Extra Large Chandelier Pendant Light Kalmar 'Tulipan', Murano Glass Brass, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two huge and fantastic light fixtures model Tulipan HL 155 by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

1950s Kalmar Ten-Light Brass and Pressed Glass Chandelier, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Elegant ten-light Kalmar chandelier. Beautifully pressed glass and brass, 1950s, Austria.
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Kalmar 'Tulipan' Chandelier Pendant Light, Glass Brass, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large and fantastic light fixture model Tulipan 61 HL by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Kalmar Chandeliers in Brass and Textured Glass Sheets, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Almelo, NL
Kalmar chandeliers in brass and textured glass sheets, Austria 1960s Fabulous pair of two
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

One of Four Huge Kalmar Chandeliers Pendant Lights, Brass Glass, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of four extremely rare Sputnik or atomic light fixture 'RS 16 HL' by J.T. Kalmar, manufactured
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

Vintage Chandelier from Kalmar Lighting, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Bastogne, BE
- Vintage chandelier from the Austrian lighting company Kalmar Lighting - Circa 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1 of 2 Gilt Brass, Murano Glass Chandelier Palazzo, Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful gilt brass chandelier comprises crystal Murano glass pieces on a gilded brass frame. It’s
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1 of 2 Gilt Brass, Murano Glass Chandelier Palazzo, Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful gilt brass chandelier comprises crystal Murano glass pieces on a gilded brass frame. It’s
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1960 Austria Kalmar 'Catena' Flush Mount Chandelier Murano Glass & Brass
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant flush mount chandelier model Catena made by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna. J.T. Kalmar was a student
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1 of 2 Huge Kalmar Chandelier 'Palazzo', Gilt Brass Glass, Austria, 1970
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
A Stunning large Chandelier with 24-carat gold-plated brass frame and clear, brilliant glass made
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Austrian Brass Chandelier with Textured Glass by J. T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction with six arms and textured glass shades, fitted with E27 sockets. Made in
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Kalmar Ice Glass "Aggstein" Chandelier
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Kalmar chandelier from the 1960s steel frame black paint with 12 chrome plated mirror and ice glass
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Cascading Textured Glass and Brass Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Three brass holder with textured glasses shades and fitted with each one E127 socket, made by J.T
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Pair of Kalmar Chandeliers or Pendant Lights 'Palazzo', Gilt Brass and Glass
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Rijssen, NL
A pair of high quality and handmade gilt brass light fixtures made by Kalmar in Austria. This model
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

J.T. Kalmar Brass Chandelier with Textured Ice Glass, Austria, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful brass chandelier by J. T. Kalmar Vienna, Austria, from the 1950s with textured ice
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Beautiful Large Kalmar Tulipan Chandelier
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Imposing chandelier manufactured by Kalmar in Vienna in the 1960s. Brass frame white enameled with
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1 of 2 Monumental Kalmar Sputnik Chandeliers Pendant Lights, Glass Brass, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two extremly rare sputnik or atomic light fixtures "RS 16 HL" by J.T. Kalmar, manufactured
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Gold, Brass

Huge Kalmar Chandelier Pendant Light, Brass Glass, Austria, 1970s, One of Four
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An extremely rare Sputnik or atomic light fixture 'RS 16 HL' by J.T. Kalmar, manufactured in
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Aluminum

Brass Light Fixture Chandelier 'ANNABELLE' J.T. Kalmar, Parchment Shades, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A brass flush mount chandelier model 'ANNABELLE' no. 5181 with five arms and parchment lamp shades
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

J. T. Kalmar "Tulipan" Chandelier
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Chandelier with ten bulbs and 41 handblown glass elements made by J.T. Kalmar. Very good condition
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

J. T. Kalmar "Tulipan" Chandelier
J. T. Kalmar "Tulipan" Chandelier
H 39.38 in Dm 19.69 in
Mid-Century Modern Pendant Light Chandelier Kalmar Corina Gilt Brass Glass, 1970
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A very exclusive Hollywood regency ice glass chandelier or pendant light model 'Corina' no. 3970 by
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate

One of Two Large Kalmar 'Tulipan' Chandeliers Pendant Lights, Glass Brass, 1970
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two fantastic light fixtures model Tulipan 61 HL by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

J.T. Kalmar Pendant Light Chandelier, Patinated Brass and Textured Glass, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A beautiful light fixture by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1960 (late
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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Kalmar Chandelier Brass For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of kalmar chandelier brass on 1stDibs. A piece of kalmar chandelier brass — often made from metal, brass and glass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for an item from our selection of kalmar chandelier brass, we have 817 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of kalmar chandelier brass — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each object in our assortment of kalmar chandelier brass bearing Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. A well-made option in this array of kalmar chandelier brass has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting and Rupert Nikoll are consistently popular.

How Much is a Kalmar Chandelier Brass?

Prices for a piece of kalmar chandelier brass start at $488 and top out at $79,835 with the average selling for $3,369.

A Close Look at Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

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.

Finding the Right chandeliers-pendant-lights for You

Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique and vintage chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.

While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.

The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina (note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too), with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier.

Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged. Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes. Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.

For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.

The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room. With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs.