Bubble Glass Wall Lamp or Flush Mount by Helena Tynell, 1960s Limburg Germany
By Helena Tynell
Located in Paris, IDF
Large 1960s Helena Tynell model # amber bubble glass lamp for Limburg. Executed in thick and heavy
Brass
1 of 6 Petite Amber Bubble Glass Table lamps, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
One of six amber bubble glass table lights made in Germany. Very good condition. Cleaned, well
Brass
Vintage Murano Amber Venetian Italian Glass Table Lamp by Marbro
By Murano 5, The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage midcentury Italian Murano bubble wire venetian amber glass table lamp by Marbro original
Art Glass, Blown Glass
1 of the 2 Amber Bubble Glass Table Lamps, Custom Beige Lampshade by R. Houben
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
High quality amber glass bubble table lamp, 1970s. This unique table lamp features a striking
Ceramic
Vintage Venetian Murano Glass Italian Table Lamp by Marbro
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage midcentury Italian Murano bubble wire amber glass table lamp by Marbro original
Art Glass, Blown Glass
1 of the 2 XL Bubble Glass Table Lamps, Custom Silk Lampshade by R. Houben
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
High quality amber glass bubble table lamp, 1970s. This unique table lamp features a striking
Ceramic
1 of the 2 XL Bubble Glass Table Lamps, Custom Silk Lampshade by R. Houben
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
High quality amber glass bubble table lamp, 1970s. This unique table lamp features a striking
Ceramic
1 of the 2 XL Bubble Glass Table Lamps, Custom Silk Lampshade by R. Houben
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
High quality amber glass bubble table lamp, 1970s. This unique table lamp features a striking
Ceramic
1 of the 2 XL Ochre Bubble Glass Table Lamps, Custom Silk Lampshade by R. Houben
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
High quality amber glass bubble table lamp, 1970s. This unique table lamp features a striking
Ceramic
Giant Bubble Glass Amber Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Giant bubble glass amber pendant lamp, 1960s Fully functional. With an E27 socket. Works with
Metal
BEGA Path Lamp with Amber Bubble Glass, 60cm
Located in Mortsel, BE
geometric conical top. It houses the original thick amber-tinted bubble glass, a signature of high-end
Metal
Brass and Amber Bubble Glass Ceiling Lamp, Germany 1960s
By Helena Tynell
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Brass and Amber Bubble Glass Ceiling Lamp, Germany 1960s Executed in glass, metal and brass. The
Metal, Brass
Amber Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Helena Tynell, 1960
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
A beautiful bubble glass chandelier or pendant lights designed by Helena Tynell for Glashütte
Glass
A Helena Tynell Limburg Amber Glass Bubble Mid Century Lamp
By Helena Tynell, Limburg
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful 1960s amber bubble glass wall lamp with a gold enamel fixture designed by Helena Tynell
Brass, Enamel
BEGA "Cone" Garden Floor Lamp with Amber Bubble Glass, 2.23m
Located in Mortsel, BE
original thick, textured bubble glass has an amber/smoked tint, which creates a warm, atmospheric glow when
Metal
1960s Helena Tynell Amber Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp for Limburg
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Helena Tynell Amber Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp for Limburg. Executed in thick and heavy
Brass
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Amber Bubble Glass Flush Mount Lamp, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Amber Bubble Glass Flush Mount Lamp, 1960s The lamp comes with 1x E27
Metal
Stunning Mid-Century Modern Amber Bubble Glass Flush Mount Lamp, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Stunning Mid-Century Modern Amber Bubble Glass Flush Mount Lamp, 1960s The lamp comes with 1x E27
Metal
1. of 4 Amber Bubble Glass Ceiling Lamp by, Germany 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
1. of 4 Amber Bubble Glass Ceiling Lamp by, Germany 1960s The lamp can be adjusted from 35cm to a
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Gilded Ceiling Lamp with Amber Bubble Glass, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Mid-Century Gilded Ceiling Lamp with Amber Bubble Glass, 1970s A rare and decorative
Brass
Pair of Amber Bubble Glass Pendant Lamps by Helena Tynell, 1960
By Helena Tynell
Located in Rijssen, NL
A beautiful pair of bubble glass pendant light designed by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg. A
Brass
Amber Bubble Glass Wall Lamp / Flush Mount by Limburg, 1960s Germany
By Helena Tynell
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Amber Bubble Glass Wall Lamp / Flush Mount by Limburg, 1960s Germany We have three different sizes
Metal
Petit Amber Bubble Glass Ceiling Lamp by Helena Tynell, Limburg Germany 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Petit Amber Bubble Glass Ceiling Lamp by Helena Tynell, Limburg Germany 1960s The lamp can be
Metal
Large Amber Bubble Glass Ceiling Lamp by Helena Tynell, Limburg Germany 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Amber Bubble Glass Ceiling Lamp by Helena Tynell, Limburg Germany 1960s Height adjustable
Metal
Lovely Amber Bubble Glass Ceiling Lamp by Helena Tynell, Limburg Germany 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Amber Bubble Glass Ceiling Lamp by Helena Tynell, Limburg Germany 1960s Height adjustable
Metal
Large Amber Bubble Glass Ball Ceiling Lamp by Helena Tynell, Germany 1960s
By Helena Tynell
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Large Amber Bubble Glass Ball Ceiling Lamp by Helena Tynell, Germany 1960s Height adjustable from
Metal, Brass
Amber Bubble Glass Ceiling Lamp by Helena Tynell for Limburg, Germany 1960s
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Amber Bubble Glass Ceiling Lamp by Helena Tynell for Limburg, Germany 1960s Dimensions Height
Metal
Amber Bubble Glass Ceiling Lamp by Helena Tynell for Limburg, Germany 196
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
1 of 2 Amber Bubble Glass Ceiling Lamp by Helena Tynell for Limburg, Germany 1960s Dimensions
Metal
Lovely Amber Bubble Glass Flush Mount Lamp by Helena Tynell for Limburg BOOM
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Amber Bubble Glass Flush Mount Lamp by Helena Tynell for Limburg BOOM Each fixture need 1 x
Metal
Lovely Amber Bubble Glass Flush Mount Lamp by Helena Tynell for Limburg BOOM
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Amber Bubble Glass Flush Mount Lamp by Helena Tynell for Limburg BOOM Each fixture need 1 x
Metal
Lovely Amber Bubble Glass Ceiling Lamp by Helena Tynell for Limburg, Germany 196
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Amber Bubble Glass Ceiling Lamp by Helena Tynell for Limburg, Germany 1960s Dimensions Height
Metal
1 of the 2 Amber Bubble Glass Pendant Lamps by Helena Tynell, 1960
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 beautiful bubble glass light fixtures designed by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg
Glass
1 of 2 Amber Bubble Glass Ceiling Lamp by Helena Tynell for Limburg, Germany 196
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
1 of 2 Amber Bubble Glass Ceiling Lamp by Helena Tynell for Limburg, Germany 1960s Dimensions
Metal
1 of 6 Copper & Amber Glass Bubble Pendant Lamp in Nanny Still style, 1960s
By Nanny Still
Located in Aachen, NRW
This lamp is unique in its execution & patina. Yellow golden glass is being blown into a copper
Copper
Pair of amber gold with air bubble inclus wall lamps / flush mount Lights, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Pair of amber gold with air bubble inclus wall lamps / flush mount Lights, 1960s Each fixture need
Metal
Large Square Bubble Glass Wall Lamp / Flush Mount by BEGA, 1960s Limburg
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Square Amber Bubble Glass Wall Lamp / Flush Mount, 1960s Limburg The fixture need 2 x E27 standard
Metal
Glass Bubbled Pendant designed by Helena Tynell for Glasshutte Limburg
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Antwerp, BE
Small Amber colored crystal hand blown bubble glass lamp-shade. Brass on top. Metal E27 socket
Brass
German Vintage Amber Glass Ceiling or Wall Light Flushmount, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful vintage hand blown amber bubble glass flushmount. Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: 1x E27
Glass
Large Midcentury German Vintage Amber Glass Ceiling Wall Light Flushmount, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful large sculptural amber bubble glass flushmount. Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: 3x E27 (US
Metal
One of... Midcentury German Vintage Amber Glass Ceiling or Wall Light Flushmount
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Berlin, DE
One of... Wonderful sculptural amber bubble glass flushmount. Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: 2x E27
Glass
Petit Murano Glass Ball Ceiling Lamp, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Petit Amber Bubble Glass Ceiling Lamp by Helena Tynell, Limburg Germany 1960s The lamp needs 1 x
Metal
1. of 4 Square Smoked Glass Geometric Glass Wall Lamp / Flush Mount, 1960s
By Helena Tynell
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Square Amber Bubble Glass Wall Lamp / Flush Mount, 1960s Limburg The fixture need 1 x E27 standard
Metal
$1,116Sale Price|20% Off
Large Amber Bubble Glass Pendant Light / Lamp by Helena Tynell for Limburg
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Late 1960s bubble glass ceiling pendent light designed by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg. The
Brass
Unavailable|$1,040
Amber Bubble Glass Flush Mount or Wall Lamp 1960s Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Frisco, TX
A beautiful Amber bubble glass flush mount or alternatively wall mount by Glashuette Limburg from
Iron
Vintage Amber Bubble Glass Lamp Helena Tynell, 1960
By Helena Tynell
Located in Oirlo, LI
Vintage Amber Bubble Glass Lamp Helena Tynell, 1960 Discover the charm of a bygone era with this
Glass
Sold|$1,475 / set
Mid-Century 1960s French Amber Bubble Glass Wall Lamps Sconces
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
Beautiful pair of 1960s French wall lamps. The lamps have got amber bubble glass lamp shades and
Brass
Sold|$2,800
Amber Bubble Lamps
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Amber Murano style bubble glass table lamps with new silk shade and professionally rewired.
Glass
Sold|$413 / item
1 of 6 Amber Bubble Glass Table lamps, Germany
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
One of two amber bubble glass table lights made in Germany. Very good condition. Cleaned, well
Brass
Pair of 1960s Helena Tynell for Limburg Amber Glass Bubble Table Lamps
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell and Heinrich Gantenbrink
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
Beautiful pair of Glashuette Limburg amber bubble glass table lamps on brass plated tulip base with
Bronze, Metal, Brass
Sold|$2,312
A Murano Bubble Lamp
Located in London, GB
Italy, circa 1940 A mid twentieth century amber Murano glass bubble lamp, with serpentine clear
Murano Glass
1960s Helena Tynell Amber Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp for Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Helena Tynell model amber bubble glass pendant lamp for Limburg. Executed in thick and heavy
Brass
Doria Amber Color Air Bubble Glass & Brass Ceiling Lamp 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in The Hague, NL
A 1960s amber color air-bubble glass lamp by Doria Leuchten, Germany. The wires are checked and
Brass
Sold|$3,127 / set
Pair of Amber Bubble Glass Pendant Lamps by Helena Tynell, 1960
By Helena Tynell
Located in Rijssen, NL
A beautiful pair of bubble glass pendant light designed by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg. A
Brass
Limburg ceiling lamp Helena Tynell BUBBLE Amber 60s
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
BUBBLE lamp from Glashütte Limburg by Helena Tynell 60s This exquisitely crafted pendant lamp is
Brass
1960's mid century bubble amber glass CEILING LAMP with brutalist iron frame
Located in Mannheim, DE
Square 1960s ceiling lamp made of slightly amber tinted glass with a "bubble" surface. Wrought iron
Wrought Iron
Amber Bubble Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp in the Style of Helena Tynell, 1970s
Located in Toronto, CA
This sculptural amber bubble glass flush mount ceiling lamp is a striking mid-century piece in the
Brass
Sold|$1,298
Rare Floor Lamp by Helena Tynell, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Very rare brass floor lamp by Helena Tynell. Amber coloured 'bubble' glass lamp shades emit a
Brass
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ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
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MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
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Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
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