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Admont

Product catalog summary

Introduction
Kalmar Werkstätten is a renowned lighting manufacturer that celebrates the historic craftsmanship of Kalmar. The company is known for its collaboration with prominent designers like Josef Hoffmann and Adolf Loos, producing lighting fixtures that exemplify Austrian modernism.

Historical Background
Founded in 1881, Kalmar quickly gained recognition for its bespoke lighting solutions. Under the leadership of Julius Theodor Kalmar, the company embraced modernist design principles and collaborated with members of the Austrian Werkbund. This era saw Kalmar's installations in significant Viennese landmarks, establishing its reputation for quality and innovation.

Modern Developments
In the 1960s, Kalmar expanded its product line to include decorative glass objects, significantly increasing demand. The 1990s marked a return to bespoke production under Thomas Calice, with installations in international landmarks such as the Kremlin and Burj Khalifa.

Admont Pendant Specifications
The Admont Pendant, designed in 1930, is a notable piece from the Wiener Werkbund collection. It features 10 arms with incandescent lamps, offering an elegant design suitable for dining tables. The frame is available in various wood options, including rosewood and walnut, with metal finishes in blackened bronze or matt black lacquer. The pendant includes natural silk shades to eliminate glare and a distinctive black textile cable.

Material and Electrical Specifications

Material Options: Rosewood, Wenge, Oak, Walnut with Black Bronze or Matt Black Lacquer finishes.
Shade: Silk
Cable: Black Textile
Electrical: 10 x E27 40W
Weight: 13.4 kg

Catalog excerpts

J.T. Kalmar GmbH I Werkstatten I Catalog 2.0 Admont Bennogasse 8, Vienna, 1080, Austria I T +43 1 4090880 I [email protected]

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Kalmar lighting since 1881 Kalmar Werkstätten For 130 years architects and design professionals have sought Kalmar to produce bespoke lighting. Thanks to namesake Julius August Kalmar’s values of design and fabrication excellence, almost immediately after the company’s 1881 launch it presented celebrated custom cast-bronze works at Gewerbe Ausstellung Wien, in 1888, and the World’s Columbian Exposition in 1893. Kalmar Werkstätten celebrates the historic lighting manufacture Kalmar. The lamps, chandeliers, and sconces of Kalmar are accomplished works of the secession and Wiener Werkstätten that...

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J.T. Kalmar GmbH | Werkstätten | Bennogasse 8, Vienna, 1080, Austria | T +43 1 4090880 | [email protected]

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Rosewood I Black Bronze with Highlighted Edges Admont Pendant MATERIAL OPTIONS J.T. Kalmar conceived this impressive Wiener Werkbund design in 1930. Fitted with 10 arms and as many incandescent lamps, Admont is an elegant and organic sculptural accompaniment to dining tables of varying lengths. The oiled rosewood, wenge, oak or walnut frame branches into individual lamp holders, which are protected by natural silk shades that completely eliminate glare from a 60-degree angle. Admont features the proprietary black cord that distinguishes the Kalmar Werkstätten brand, and metal may be finished...

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Rosewood I Black Bronze with Highlighted Edges Rosewood I Black Bronze with Highlighted Edges 60 J.T. Kalmar GmbH | Werkstätten | Bennogasse 8, Vienna, 1080, Austria | T +43 1 4090880 | [email protected]

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Catalog excerpts

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