Tulipan chandelier by Kalmar, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Fantastic chandelier model 'tulipan' by Kalmar. Beautiful handmade tulip shaped bubble glasses.
Chrome
Tulipan Ceiling Light by Kalmar, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Fantastic ceiling light model by JT Kalmar with clear and oker colored tulipan glasses.
Brass
Murano Chandelier "Tulipan" by Kalmar (A) Austria 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Chandelier "Tulipan" by Kalmar (A) Austria 1960s High-quality vintage chandelier by Kalmar featuring 61 tulip-shaped glass elements that create a soft, atmospheric light.
Metal
Large Tulipan Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful onion shaped -Tulipan glass chandelier. 73 hand blown glasses suspended on white painted metal frame and brass center rod.
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Chandelier "Tulipan" by Kalmar (B), Austria 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Chandelier "Tulipan" by Kalmar (B) Austria 1960s High-quality vintage chandelier by Kalmar featuring 41 tulip-shaped glass elements that create a soft, atmospheric light.
Metal
Kalmar Chandelier "Tulipan" Chandelier, Austria, Murano Glass, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Antwerp, BE
Classic and high-quality Chandelier featured in a metal frame white coated and brass elements with ten E14 bulbs and 41 hand-blown clear glass onion shaped globes. Made by J.T. Kalma...
Metal, Brass
Large 'Tulipan' Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar for Kalmar, Austria, 1960s-1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This large 'Tulipan' chandelier was designed by J.T. Kalmar for Kalmar in Vienna, Austria.
Metal
$2,990 / item
J. T. Kalmar Flush Mount "Tulipan" Chandelier
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame white painted with ten E14 bulbs and 41 hand blow glass elements made by J.T. Kalmar. Very good condition with minimal signs of age. 3 pieces available, price per lamp
Brass
Tulipan Pendant Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Tulip shaped shade pendant manufactured by J.T. Kalmar in the 1950s in Vienna.
Glass
$18,900 / item
Mid-Century "Tulipan" Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Imposing chandelier manufactured by J.T. Kalmar in Vienna in the 1960s. Wooden plate white painted with chains with 138 handblown art glass balls. Fitted with one E40 sockets up to 5...
Brass
Kalmar Chandelier, 1950s Hand Blown 31 "Tulipan" Murano Glass.
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful, clear bubbel glass onion shaped ‘Tulipan’ chandelier designed and manufactured by J.T.
Metal, Brass
Wonderful Mid Century Modern Large Tulipan Kalmar Clear Art Glass Chandelier
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Mid Century Modern Large "Tulipan" Kalmar Clear Art Glass Chandelier With Silver Metal Current dimensions: Height 26" x Diameter 34" We Can have the height of the chande...
Nickel
1 of 5 Petite Tulipan Glass Pendant by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Best of design from the 1960s by Kalmar, Austria. High-quality materials. Measures: Sockets: 1 x E27 Standard bulb.
Murano Glass
1 of 2 Large Tulipan Glass Flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful onion-shaped -Tulipan glass chandelier. 30 hand-blown glasses suspended on a white painted metal frame.
Murano Glass
1 of 3 Petite Tulipan Glass Pendant by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Best of design from the 1960s by Kalmar, Austria. High-quality materials. Measures: Sockets: 1 x E27 Standard bulb.
Murano Glass
1 of 8 Large Tulipan Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Best of design from the 1960s by Kalmar, Austria. High quality of the materials.
Murano Glass
1 of 5 Large Tulipan Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Best of design from the 1960s by Kalmar, Austria. High quality of the materials.
Murano Glass
1 of 5 Large Tulipan Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Best of design from the 1960s by Kalmar, Austria. High quality of the materials.
Murano Glass
1 of 6 Large Tulipan Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Best of design from the 1960s by Kalmar, Austria. High quality of the materials.
Murano Glass
1 of 6 Large Tulipan Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful onion shaped -Tulipan glass chandelier. 73 hand blown glasses suspended on white painted metal frame and brass center rod.
Murano Glass
$1,260Sale Price|20% Off
Tulipan Glass Wall Lamp by J.T. Kalmar Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Kalmar of Austria wall lamp from the 1960's. dimensions will follow! delivery time about 2 weeks
Brass
Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar in the 1960s, model "Tulipan"
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hannover, DE
A chandelier made by J.T. Kalmar in the 1960s, model "Tulipan." The chandelier is in good condition.
Metal
1 of 2 Petite Tulipan Glass Flush Mount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Best of design from the 1960s by Kalmar, Austria. High quality of the materials. Sockets: 1 x E27 Standard bulbs.
Brass
Textured Glass and Brass Tulipan Pendant by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Textured glasses shades and fitted with one E27 socket, made by J.T. Kalmar in the 1950s.
Brass
1 of 6 Large Tulipan Glass Flush Mount / Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Best of design from the 1960s by Kalmar, Austria. High quality of the materials. Sockets: 10 x E14/ or E12 candelabra bulbs.
Brass
Gorgeous 18" Kalmar Pyramid Flush Mount Tulipan Murano Glass, Vienna, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Design: Julius Theodor Kalmar. Model: Pyramid. Manufacturer: Kalmar Lighting.
Nickel
Pair of Amber Glass Tulipan Wall Lamps or Sconces by J.T. Kalmar, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Rijssen, NL
pair of unique elegant 'Tulipan' amber glass wall sconces by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s-early 1970s).
Metal, Brass
Cascading 55" Tulipan Chandelier Blown Murano Glass by Kalmar, Austria 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Stunning large 'Tulipan' flush mount chandelier designed by J.T. Kalmar.
Nickel
1 of the 6 Large Tulipan Wall Lamps or Sconces by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 pairs unique large and elegant 'Tulipan' glass wall sconces by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or-early 1970s).
Glass
1 of the 6 Large Tulipan Wall Lamps or Sconces by J.T. Kalmar
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 pairs unique large and elegant 'Tulipan' glass wall sconces by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or-early 1970s).
Glass
1 of the 6 Large Tulipan Wall Lamps or Sconces by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 pairs unique large and elegant 'Tulipan' glass wall sconces by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or-early 1970s).
Glass
1 of 3 Large Tulipan Glass Flush Mount or Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Best of design from the 1960s by Kalmar, Austria. High quality of the materials. Sockets: 10 x E14/ or E12 candelabra bulbs.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tulipan Sconces by J.T. Kalmar Vienna, Austria, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage beautiful timeless pair of sconces wall lights model tulipan by J. T. Kalmar executed by Kalmar, Vienna, 1960.
Metal, Brass
Austrian Tulipan Wall Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
By Gino Vistosi, AVMazzega, J.T. Kalmar, Carlo Nason, Paolo Venini
Located in München, DE
Stunning Murano glass wall lamp from the 1960s. The 4 ice glass elements spread an elegant light. High quality workmanship. Design: J.T. Squid Manufacturer: Franken KG Condition: ...
Metal
Pair of MidCentury Modern Tulipan Glass Wall Lights Sconces Lamps by Kalmar 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Lisse, NL
This stylish pair of 'Tulipan' glass light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar of Austria is another one of our recent great finds.
Metal, Brass
1 of the 8 of Tulipan Wall Lamps or Sconces by J.T. Kalmar 'H 21.2', 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 8 unique elegant 'Tulipan' glass wall sconces by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s-early 1970s).
Metal, Brass
Set Kalmar Chandelier and Pair of Sconces Wall Lights 'Tulipan' Glass Brass 1970
By J.T. Kalmar, Venini, Kalmar Lighting, Mazzega, Orrefors
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of a chandelier model 'Tulipan' and a matching pair of wall lamps by J.T.
Brass, Metal
1 of the 2 Pairs of Large Tulipan Wall Lamps or Sconces by J.T. Kalmar 'H 21.2'
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 pairs unique large and elegant 'Tulipan' glass wall sconces by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or-early 1970s).
Glass
Mid-century Tulipan Glass Flushmount by Kalmar, Austria , 1960s
Located in Delft, NL
Mid-century Tulipan Glass Flushmount by Kalmar, Austria , 1960s
Metal
Mid-century Tulipan Glass Flushmount by Kalmar, Austria , 1960s
Located in Delft, NL
Mid-century Tulipan Glass Flushmount by Kalmar, Austria , 1960s Dimensions: 30 cm Height , 27cm Diameter Condition: Good some glass has small chips on the edges Material: Glass , me...
Glass
1 of 3 Tulipan Glass sconce by Kalmar, Austria , 1960s
Located in Delft, NL
1 of 3 Tulipan Glass sconce by Kalmar, Austria , 1960s Dimensions: 15 cm Depth , 20cm Width , 22,5cm Height Condition: Good Material: Glass , metal , brass
Metal
Petite Tulipan Glass Pendant light by Seguso , Italy , 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful onion-shaped -Tulipan glass Pendant light. Several hand-blown glasses are suspended on a white-painted metal frame and chrome center rod. Best of design from the 1960s by S...
Murano Glass
Mid-century Tulipan Glass pair of sconce by Kalmar, Austria , 1960s
Located in Delft, NL
Mid-century Tulipan Glass pair of sconce by Kalmar, Austria , 1960s Dimensions: 15 cm Depth , 20cm Width , 22,5cm Height Condition: Good Material: Glass , metal , brass
Glass
Large Ice Glass Chendelier "Tulipan" by J.T. Kamlar Franken KG, 1960s Austria
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The lamp need 11x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, in working condition and runs both on 110 / 230 volt. Light bulbs are not included. It is possible to install this fix...
Metal
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.
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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 celebrated 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.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. 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.
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
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