Rare Alraune Wall Light Sconce by J.T. Kalmar
About the Item
- Creator:J.T. Kalmar (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 9.85 in (25 cm)Width: 15.75 in (40 cm)Depth: 3.94 in (10 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1956
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Vienna, AT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1174219961342
J.T. Kalmar
In 1881, Julius August Kalmar founded Kalmar, a Viennese company that produced handcrafted objects of cast bronze. Kalmar developed a fine reputation and exhibited internationally often, but it was Kalmar’s son, Julius Theodor (J.T.) Kalmar, who took over in 1913 and made the company shine with its modernist lighting.
Having studied at the Birmingham School of Art and Design and under the Austrian architect Josef Hoffmann at the Vienna School of Applied Arts, J.T. was deeply inspired by the shift to modernity taking place in Europe and sought to work with the leading architects and designers of his time, including Austrian Werkbund architects Josef Frank and Oskar Wlach as well as Ernst Plischke, Clemens Holzmeister and Oswald Haerdtl. Similar to the Wiener Werkstätte cooperative cofounded by Hoffmann that prized materials, form and function, Kalmar viewed his company’s lighting fixtures as “quite humble things” meant to “fit in and serve their purpose of functionally illuminating spaces without glare.”
In 1925, Kalmar began selling in Haus und Garten, the forward-looking decor shop founded by Frank and Wlach. By 1931, a close partnership with the Austrian Werkbund association of architects, artists and craftsmen allowed the company to realize its vision of early 20th-century modernity — a distinctly Viennese pairing of traditional workmanship with contemporary technology. These collaborations included chandeliers and other fixtures using traditional materials such as glass, bronze and brass while focusing on function over ornamentation. As the company grew, so too did the scope of its projects, and soon Kalmar was installing extravagant chandeliers for the Vienna State Opera, the Burgtheater, Vienna stock exchange and other sites.
Under the guidance of Rudolf Calice, J.T. Kalmar’s son-in-law, the 1960s saw Kalmar’s popularity grow, thanks in part to the success of more decorative pieces like the ice-glass fixtures created with Austrian sculptor Karl Gruber. Thomas Calice, the great-grandson of Kalmar’s founder, led the company in the 1990s and its expansion to international lighting projects while shifting away from serial production. In 2009, Thomas’s son August Chalice established Kalmar Werkstätten to produce fixtures that reference the Kalmar archives but also feature updates on the iconic designs. Kalmar continues to produce bespoke fixtures while also working on custom lighting projects around the world, from cruise ships to the Burj Khalifa.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage J.T. Kalmar lighting that includes chandeliers, wall lights, floor lamps and other fixtures.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Vienna, Austria
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 7 days of delivery.
- Rare Wall Light Sconce by J.T. KalmarBy J.T. KalmarLocated in Vienna, ATBrass/steel frame with plexiglass shades, fitted with two E27 sockets. Made in Austria in the early 1950s by J.T. Kalmar.Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsBrass
- Wall Light Lucite Sconce by J.T. KalmarBy J.T. KalmarLocated in Vienna, ATBrass frame with plexiglass shades, fitted with E27 sockets. Made in Austria in the early 1950s by J.T. Kalmar.Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsBrass
- J.T. Kalmar "Rappottenstein" Foam Glass Sconce, Wall LightBy J.T. KalmarLocated in Vienna, ATBeautiful ice glass sconce wall light by Kalmar, Austria from 1960s. Brass construction with five square ice glass pieces (7 x 7in) and five E14 sockets. The small patina on the nickel-plated metal base. Through an addition of the lights of the "stone" series as the Rappottenstein or Frankenstein; (also in my offer...Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsSteel
- J.T. Kalmar "Stein" Foam Glass Sconce, Wall LightBy J.T. KalmarLocated in Vienna, ATStein is one of the "stone or stein" model series crated by J.T. Kalmar in the 1960s. Sconce is equiped with one foam glass panels mounted on steel chrome-plated frame, powered with E14 bulb. In excellent original condition. On request several pieces available Through an addition of the lights of the "stone" series as the "Rappottenstein" or "Frankenstein" (also in my offer...Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsGlass
- J.T. Kalmar "Kreuzenstein" Foam Glass Sconce, Wall LightBy J.T. KalmarLocated in Vienna, ATKreuzenstein is one of the "stone or stein" model series crated by J.T. Kalmar in the 1960s. Sconce is equiped with three foam glass panels mounted on steel chrome-plated frame, powered with three E14 bulbs. In excellent original condition. Through an addition of the lights of the "stone" series as the "Rappottenstein" or "Frankenstein" (also in my offer...Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsSteel
- J.T. Kalmar Ice Glass Sconce or Wall Light, 1960sBy J.T. KalmarLocated in Vienna, ATSteel constuction lacquered white with two E14 sockets and six ice glass elements fron the 1960sCategory
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsSteel
- Long Wall Light by J.T. Kalmar, 1950sBy J.T. Kalmar, VeniniLocated in Vienna, ATLong wall lights by J.T. Kalmar from the 1950s. White enameled base with a single curved 'water-ripple' glass. Three original E14 sockets. Two pieces ava...Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsBrass, Steel
- Kalmar Ice Glass Wall Sconces 3 Tiers by J.T. Kalmar, 1970sBy J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar LightingLocated in Rijssen, NLBeautiful and elegant modern ice glass and brass wall lights / sconces, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar, Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design, executed to a very high standard. Each wall ...Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsBrass
- J.T. Kalmar Midcentury Ice Glass Sconce Wall Light, Austria, 1960sBy J.T. KalmarLocated in Vienna, ATA beautiful wall lamp, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar Austria in the 1960s. Lovely design, it has two sockets, an integrated switch and three textured solid ice glass sheets on it. In e...Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsMetal
- Extra Large Kalmar Ice Glass Brass Wall Sconces by J.T. KalmarBy J.T. KalmarLocated in Rijssen, NLExceptional and high-end set of custom made elegant modern solid brass wall lights/sconces, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design, executed to a very high s...Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsBrass
- Pair of Glass Wall Sconces by J.T. Kalmar, AustriaBy J.T. KalmarLocated in Rijssen, NLPair of beautiful and 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 has 1...Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsBrass, Steel
- Pair of Kalmar Ice Glass Wall Sconce by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1970sBy Kalmar Lighting, J.T. KalmarLocated in Rijssen, NLA 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...Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsChrome
