Vintage Murano Glass Hanging Lamp by J. T. Kalmar for Kalmar, Austria, 1960s

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About This Piece

Vintage Design

Discover the unique charm of the Kalmar hanging lamp, an authentic piece of design history from the 1960s. This heavy hanging lamp was designed by JT Kalmar in Austria and combines craftsmanship with exclusivity. The metal frame supports a double row of thick Murano glass discs, each weighing over a kilo, which have a whimsical ice-like shape. The lamp is equipped with 6 sockets for E14 bulbs, making it also suitable for modern LED lighting. with a total of 24 discs and a weight of 30 kilos, this lamp is an impressive addition to any room.
Advantages:

Authentic design from the 60s adds a vintage touch to your interior.
Unique Murano glass discs provide atmospheric light distribution.
Suitable for both traditional and LED lamps, flexible in use.

Good to know

The lamp requires a sturdy suspension due to its weight (30 kilos) and dimensions. It is recommended to have the installation carried out by a professional.
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Vintage design hanging lamp from JT Kalmar, Austria.
Equipped with unique, heavy Murano glass discs.
Suitable for various types of light sources, including LED.

This Kalmar hanging lamp is a wonderful choice for vintage and design lovers, and brings a piece of history into your home in a functional way.
Product specification
Height: 70 cm
Width: 45 cm
Depth: 45 cm
Condition: Perfect
Period: 1960
Country of origin: Austria

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Creator	J. T. Kalmar
Design Period	1960 to 1969
Year	1960
Production Period	1960 to 1969
Country of Manufacture	Austria
Identifying Marks	This piece has an attribution mark
Style	Mid-Century, Modernist, Regency
Detailed Condition	Excellent — This vintage/antique piece is in near original condition. It may show minimal traces of use and/or have slight restorations.
	A professional electrician has confirmed this piece is in working order.
Plug Type	European Plug (up to 250V)
Product Code	EZZ-1893064
Materials	Glass
Color	Clear
Height	70 cm 70 cm
Diameter	45 cm

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	Netherlands
Returns	Returns accepted within fourteen days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

Delivery Details

Delivery will be completed by a parcel service such as UPS, DHL, or FedEx.
You will receive a tracking number to monitor the status of your shipment.
Delivery will take place between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

Please examine the packaging upon delivery. In the event that there are visible signs of damaged packaging, please indicate the problem on the Delivery Note, take pictures, and—if the item inside shows damages—contact us within 48 hours of delivery. A signed delivery receipt without notations regarding damaged packaging represents your acceptance of the completed order in perfect condition.

Sustainability

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About the Creator

J. T. Kalmar

Austrian designer-entrepreneur Julius Theodor (J.T.) Kalmar was born in 1884 in Vienna. Son to Julius August Kalmar—founder of the eponymous company specializing in chandeliers and other cast bronze objects—Kalmar gained a wealth of design expertise in his formative years. Kalmar attended the Birmingham School of Art, as well as Vienna’s University of Applied Arts under Vienna Seccession architect Josef Hoffmann (1870-1956).

Kalmar joined his father’s company in 1906, eventually taking over in 1913. As a strong advocate of the Arts & Crafts movement, Kalmar guided the company away from the eclecticism of the late 19th century. Kalmar’s design aesthetic was characterized by an integration of form and function and a blend of classical tradition with forward-facing innovation. By the mid-1920s, his designs dominated the influential, avant-garde home furnishings shop Haus & Garten, founded by prominent architects Josef Frank (1885-1967) and Oskar Wlach (1881-1963).

In the 1930s, Kalmar began collaborating with the Austrian Werkbund—an association founded by architects, artists, craftsmen, and manufacturers who were committed to modernist design principles. Kalmar created for the Werkbund a series of glass chandeliers and fixtures, which exuded meticulous construction and craftsmanship. Using traditional materials like glass, bronze, and brass, these designs lacked ornament, favoring instead a purist aesthetic.

Throughout his career, Kalmar designed light fixtures for many renowned architects—including Josef Frank and Oskar Wlach, Oskar Strnad, Clemens Holzmeister, Oswald Haerdtl, Carl Appel, Erich Boltenstern, and Ernst Plischke—as well as important institutions, such as the Vienna Opera, Burg Theater, and Vienna Stock Exchange. In the last decade of his life, Kalmar developed a number of highly popular lighting collections, including Tulipan (ca. 1960), Ice Glass (1960s), and Atomic (1969).

Kalmar passed away in 1968, but the company continued under the direction of his son-in-law, Rudols Calice. Today, fourth-generation family member Thomas Calice runs the company. Kalmar lighting can be found in prominent locales around the world, including the RMS Queen Mary 2, the Kremlin’s Presidential Palace in Moscow, and the Burj Tower in Dubai.