J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Kalmar was founded in Vienna in 1881 by Julius August Kalmar as a producer of handcrafted metal objects. His son Julius Theodor Kalmar, known as J.T. Kalmar, took over in 1913 and transformed the company into an important modern lighting manufacturer. Trained in Birmingham and at the Vienna School of Applied Arts under Josef Hoffmann, J.T. Kalmar collaborated with architects including Josef Frank, Oskar Wlach, Ernst Plischke and Oswald Haerdtl.
J.T. Kalmar Midcentury Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp, Austria, 1950s
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€2.545
A stunning midcentury height-adjustable pendant light from the 1950s, the Kalmar Model 2520, featuring a counterweight, a beautifully leather-covered handle, and a cylindrical pastel green lampshade. Executed by Kalmar, Austria, this lamp is crafted from black-finished brass. It includes an integrated white reflector and offers three light sources—two upward-facing lights and one downward-facing bulb. The lights can be individually controlled by an integrated switch. The lamp is in very good condition, with charming patina on the black brass. The lampshade has been professionally refurbished with a lovely pastel green fabric, utilizing the original hardware. The lamp can be adjusted in height from 57 inches to approximately 110 inches, and we offer free adjustments to fit your room height.
- designer
- J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
- material
- Brass, Fabric, Metal
- style
- Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- year
- 1950s
- measurements
- h: 57 in, dia: 18 in
h: 145 cm, dia: 46 cm
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