Granada Hanging Lamp in Ice Glass attributed to J. T. Kalmar for Kalmar Franken KG, 1970s

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Spectacular and very rare granada ice glass chandelier by julius theodor kalmar for kalmar franken kg.

austria, 1970s.

black lacquered … Read more Spectacular and very rare granada ice glass chandelier by julius theodor kalmar for kalmar franken kg.

austria, 1970s.

black lacquered and chrome-plated metal base.

three magnificent frosted murano glass blocks are suspended by chrome-plated brass fittings.

independently adjustable, they can be aligned at the same height or arranged in a cascading arrangement.

maximum 100 cm.

this magnificent chandelier will occupy and enhance its space with its design and elegance.

when lit, its frosted blocks reflect beautiful light.

julius theodor kalmar was born in 1884 in vienna.

he was the son of julius august kalmar, the founder of the eponymous brand specializing in chandeliers and other bronze objects.

julius theodor kalmar acquired extensive design expertise during his formative years.

he studied at the birmingham school of art and vienna’s university of applied arts under the tutelage of the vienna secession architect josef hoffmann (1870–1956).

j.t. Kalmar joined his father’s firm in 1906, eventually taking it over in 1913.

as a fervent advocate of the arts & crafts movement, he steered the company away from the eclecticism of the late 19th century.

julius theodor kalmar’s design aesthetic is characterized by the integration of form and function and a blend of classical tradition and forward-looking innovation.

in the mid-1920s, his designs dominated the prominent avant-garde furniture store haus & garten, founded by the leading architects josef frank (1885–1967) and oskar wlach (1881–1963).

in the 1930s, julius theodor kalmar began collaborating with the austrian werkbund, an association founded by architects, manufacturers, and artisans united by the principles of modernist design.

for the werkbund, julius theodor kalmar created a series of glass chandeliers and fixtures that showcased meticulous construction and craftsmanship.

using traditional materials such as glass. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



issues arising from misattribution,
up to 250v (europe/uk standard).the wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less