Billy BL Floor Lamp Ilse Crawford Edition

Product catalog summary

Introduction to Kalmar Werkstätten:
Kalmar Werkstätten is a historic lighting manufacturer known for its collaboration with prominent designers like Josef Hoffmann and Adolf Loos. The company is celebrated for its Austrian modernism, emphasizing directness of form and craftsmanship. Today, Kalmar continues to adapt its archival designs for modern interiors, maintaining its legacy of bespoke lighting solutions.

Historical Background:
Founded in 1881, Kalmar quickly gained recognition for its custom cast-bronze works. Under Julius Theodor Kalmar, the company embraced modernism and collaborated with influential designers, contributing significantly to the Viennese aesthetic. The 1960s saw Kalmar expand into decorative glass objects, and in the 1990s, it returned to bespoke production under Thomas Calice.

Notable Installations:
Kalmar's lighting designs have been installed in prestigious locations worldwide, including the Kremlin, RMS Queen Mary 2, and Burj Khalifa, as well as luxury hotels like Ritz-Carlton and W Hotels.

Billy BL Floor Lamp Ilse Crawford Edition:
This edition, recreated by designer Ilse Crawford, adds sophistication to the utilitarian design of the Billy BL floor lamp. It features a rosewood stem with satin-brass feet and a duotone lampshade with a matte black exterior and satin brass interior, offering an ambient feel. The lamp combines industrial and anthropomorphic qualities.

Specifications:

Dimensions: Various measurements provided in the document.
Material Options: Rosewood, Brass, and Matt Black Lacquered Metal.
Cable: Wheat Color Textile.
Electrical Specifications: 1 × E27 60W.
Weight: 3.8 kg.

Catalog excerpts

Billy BL Floor Lamp Ilse Crawford Edition-1

J.T. Kalmar GmbH | Werkstätten | Catalog 2.02 Billy BL Ilse Crawford Edition Bennogasse 8, Vienna, 1080, Austria | T +43 1 4090880 | [email protected]

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Billy BL Floor Lamp Ilse Crawford Edition-2

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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Billy BL Floor Lamp Ilse Crawford Edition-3

Billy BL Floor Lamp Ilse Crawford Edition J.T. Kalmar GmbH I Werkstatten I Bennogasse 8, Vienna, 1080, Austria I T +43 1 4090880 I [email protected]

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Billy BL Floor Lamp Ilse Crawford Edition-4

Billy BL Floor Lamp Ilse Crawford Edition MATERIAL OPTIONS Billy BL Ilse Crawford Edition was re-created by London-based designer Ilse Crawford for Kalmar Werkstätten. Crawford adds sophistication, humility and warmth to the utilitarian design of the floor lamp. In the variation, a rosewood stem standing on satin-brass feet replaces the unstained oak and colored lacquer of the original. The lampshade features a duotone finish, matte black exterior with satin brass interior, creating an ambient feel. Like its table version, Billy BL highlights both industrial and anthropomorphic qualities. Wood...

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