Posthorn

Posthorn

Posthorn

Product catalog summary
Introduction to Kalmar Werkstätten:
Kalmar Werkstätten is a tribute to the historic lighting manufacturer Kalmar, known for its collaboration with notable figures like Josef Hoffmann and Adolf Loos. The company is celebrated for its Austrian modernism, emphasizing form, craftsmanship, and traditional materials. Today, Kalmar continues to innovate by adapting archival designs for modern interiors.

Historical Background:
Founded in 1881 by Julius August Kalmar, the company quickly gained recognition for its custom cast-bronze works. Under the leadership of Julius Theodor Kalmar, the company embraced modernism and collaborated with prominent designers, contributing significantly to the Viennese aesthetic of the time.

Modern Developments:
In the 1960s, Kalmar expanded its product line to include decorative glass objects, increasing demand. The 1990s saw a return to bespoke production under Thomas Calice, with installations in prestigious locations worldwide, including the Kremlin and Burj Khalifa.

Product Specifications - Posthorn Pendant:
  • Design: Features polished nickel and brass with natural silk shades.
  • Dimensions: Maximum height of 1800 mm, diameter of 130 mm and 180 mm.
  • Material Options: Metal options include polished nickel and brass; shade is made of silk; cable is black textile.
  • Electrical Specifications: Uses 2 x E14 40W bulbs.
  • Weight: 1.8 kg.
The Posthorn Pendant is a minimalist piece that provides ambient lighting and is suspended from a milled ceiling panel with adjustable textile cords.
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Catalog excerpts

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

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Posthorn Pendant MATERIAL OPTIONS Posthorn features a charming polished nickel and polished brass loop-de-loop terminating in natural silk shades, which emit ambient light in all directions. The delightful, yet minimalist piece suspends from a milled ceiling panel on two adjustable textile cords created specifically for Kalmar Werkstätten. Metal Polished Nickel & Polished Brass Shade Silk Cable Black Textile ©2008 These designs are the exclusive property of J.T. Kalmar GmbH and may not be copied or adapted for this or any other use without express written permission J.T. Kalmar GmbH | Werkstätten...

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