Sold|$1,500
Austrian Amber Bubble Glass Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pair of cylinder shaped Austrian bubble pendants with brass stem and hardware. Amber colored glass
Glass
Sold|$1,500
Austrian Amber Bubble Glass Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Medium sized bubble pendant in amber glass and with brass hardware. Newly rewired. Amazing texture
Glass
Petite Austrian Bubble Glass Pendants
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pair of delicate Austrian globe pendants, the clear bubble glass covered with circles and
Glass
Sold|$1,075
Handmade Glass Bubble Ceiling Lamp
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
This ceiling lamp is completely handmade by making small bubbles out of recycled glass which are
Blown Glass
Sold|$1,150
RAAK Clear Glass Bubble Globes
By RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Clear blown glass bubble globes with chrome hardware. Original condition. The chrome socket covers
Chrome
Austrian Amber Bubble Glass Pendants
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Set of Austrian glass pendants with thick amber colored bubbled glass globes in multiple sizes
Glass
Branching Bubbles by Lindsey Adelman
By Lindsey Adelman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
9-globe branching bubble. $2500/bulb - includes white or clear glass globes and pods, porcelain
Sold|$950 / item
Helena Tynell Bubble Glass Pendants
By Helena Tynell
Located in New York, NY
Light champagne colored art glass pendant suspended from adjustable silver silk cord, with polished nickel canopies and collar. Each pendant houses one bulb and has 36" of adjustable...
Nickel
Sold|$975
Bubble crystal 2 lite fixture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Simple S curve arms suppored by a solid crystal center column
Sold|$1,300
Murano Bubble Pendant, Italy 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Playful Murano glass pendant with dark blue and mustard decorations on the clear glass sphere. The red top is connected to the canopy by an adjustable wire. Holds one regular socket
Sold|$1,800
Wonderful "Champagne Bubbles" Light Pendant
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Late 1960s Austrian molded glass light pendant. The density of the glass is substantial and coupled with a delicate champagne hue, it produces soft and warm illumination. Space Age i...
Glass
Sold|$390 / item
Steel Double Bubble Light Fixture
By Michele Varian
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A modern pendant light to accent your kitchen, bathroom or any interior. This contemporary lighting pendant also works well in a commercial setting restaurant, retail, or office spac...
Steel
Sold|$2,700
Elongated Murano Caged Bubble Glass Pendant
Located in Hanover, MA
Murano cased glass caged bubble lantern pendant in an unusually elongated form: 18" long x 6 3/4
Sold|$1,015
Limburg Glashutte Bubble Hanging Lamp, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Delft, NL
Limburg Glashutte bubble hanging lamp, 1970s
Metal
Sold|$1,480
Monumental George Nelson Bubble Pendant Lamp
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
The largest bubble lamp Howard Miller ever produced. Measures: 25 inches in diameter. Not in
Metal
Clear Bubble Glass Pendant(3 available)
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-2566abc A clear bubble glass pendant.Brass hardware.Single bulb 75watt max Priced individually
Brass
Clear glass "bubble" pendant ceiling fixture
Located in New York, NY
Clear glass "bubble" pendant ceiling fixture. View our complete collection at
Glass
Sold|$1,200
Petite Austrian Amber Bubble Glass Pendants
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Set of three Austrian glass pendants with thick amber colored bubbled glass globes. Newly rewired
Glass
Sold|$2,500
Pair of Bubble Glass Pendant Lamps
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of pendants in bubble glass with chrome hardware by Light Craft of California, American 1970's
Sold|$1,100 / item
Siemon & Salzar Large Bubble Cone Clear
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Boston, MA
textured whipped glass. This is then paired with a selection of soft colors and simple forms. The bubbles
Blown Glass
Sold|$3,800
Seguso Murano Bubble Glass Cage Lanterns
Located in Hanover, MA
OF FOUR ONLY. A medley of four vintage 1940's Seguso Murano bubble
Amber Bubble Glass Pendant(3 available)
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-2299abc Amber bubblegass pendant
Glass
George Nelson Bubble Lamp for Howard Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
George Nelson Bubble Lamp for Howard Miller This George Nelson bubble lamp is in mint condition
Nickel
Sold|$2,250
Limburg Bubble Glass Pendant by Helen Tynell
By Helena Tynell and Heinrich Gantenbrink
Located in San Francisco, CA
Amber bubble glass pendant light in perfect condition. As a result of the elaborate production
Pink & White Seguso Latticino Bubble Cage Pendant
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Hanover, MA
Seguso Murano 'Latticino' bubble glass cage lantern pendant.
Mid-Century Bubble Lamp by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a Mid-Century bubble hanging fixture by George Nelson for Howard Miller.
Aluminum
Pair Clear Murano Bubble Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Chicago, IL
Murano bubble glass shade pendant lights with chrome fitters, chrome chain and canopy. Single
ON SALE Bubble Glass Pendant(3 available)
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-2960ab A clear bubble glass single light pendant.Brass hardware . Regular price $1475 on sale
Brass
Midcentury Chrome and Bubble Glass Sputnik Pendant
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage Sputnik pendant with six smoked bubble shaped glass globes on a chrome frame. Good
Chrome
George Nelson Modernica Mid-Century Bubble Pendant
By George Nelson
Located in Astoria, NY
George Nelson Modernica Mid-Century Modern "saucer" shape bubble pendant ceiling lamp, translucent
Wire
Sold|$3,500 / set
Pair of Bubble Glass Pendants by Seguso
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in New York, NY
infuses bubbles in the glass. Hardware is lacquered black and nickel. One candelabra socket per pendant
Murano Glass
Sold|$1,297
Dutch Mid-Century Bubble Glass Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
A glass and brass pendant light. Unusual bubble glass with prismatic hollow cylinder running
Glass
Sold|$3,200
George Nelson "Bubble Lamp", USA circa 1952
By George Nelson
Located in Culver City, CA
USA, 1952 George Nelson & Associates for Howard Miller Clock Company. Sprayed fiberglass over metal frame with steel braces. 26”dia x 11”h Ref. L5278 $ 3,200
Steel
Mini Bubble Pendant Light by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in London, GB
A paper spherical pendant light with brushed nickel ceiling plate, gallery and original flex. Multiples available, original tooling by Herman Miller.
Nickel
Sold|$9,500
Bubble Lamp Light Fixture by Gino Sarfatti
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Dallas, TX
Large and unusual fixture with four solid glass globes blown by Archimede Seguso. Designed by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce.
Biomorphic Bubble Glass Pendant Light, 1960s, German
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A nice satin and clear glass pendant ceiling light. Attributed to Glashütte Limburg, Germany. The Pendant requires one European E27 Edison bulb, up to 100 watts. Glass part measures ...
Metal, Chrome
Round Vintage Metal & Glass Bubble Lamp, 1960s
Located in Oirlo, LI
Beautiful pendant lamp from the sixties, made of metal and processed glass. The lamp hangs from a black cord that ends in a metal fixture at the beginning of the sphere. The origi...
Metal, Chrome
Huge Sputnik Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Doria
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful huge bubble glass pendant lamp with brass details inside the glass. 4 x E27
Brass
Smoked Bubble Glass Globe Pendant by Glashutte Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in San Mateo, CA
Large Glashutte Limburg globe pendant. This has a smoked bubble or seed glass shade with brass
Brass
Helena Tynell for Limburg, Glass Pendant Model "Bubble"
Located in København, Copenhagen
Helena Tynell (b. 1918, d. 2016) for Limburg. Glass pendant, Model: Bubble. Finnish design, 1970's
Blown Glass
Herman Miller Vintage Iconic Bubble Lamp, George Nelson
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your pleasure: Iconic Mid Century Modern BUBBLE LAMP Herman Miller by George Nelson Measures
Plastic
George Nelson Hanging Bubble Light with Original Box
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Classic vintage George Nelson hanging bubble light with original ceiling plate and box, retains
Pair of Champagne Colored Bubble Pendants by Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic pair of champagne colored bubble glass pendants on adjustable gold silk cord with brass
Brass
Large Bubble Clear Glass Chrome Pendant by Staff
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful and flawless bubble glass pendant by Staff/Germany with chrome hardware and black
Sold|$750 / item
Helena Tynell Bubble Glass Pendant Lights 8 Available
By Helena Tynell
Located in New York, NY
Helena Tynell champagne bubble glass pendants. The glass globes is supported by a polished brass
Art Glass
Pair of Limburg Bubble Pendants Design Helena Tynell
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Classic glass bubble pendant lamp from the 1960s manufactured by Limburg and designed by Helena
Brass
Sold|$1,950
1970's chrome 12 light bubble atomic fixture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A great working 12 light swiveling chrome and frosted glass bulb chandelier. It looks like a
Chrome
Limburg ceiling lamp Helena Tynell BUBBLE Amber 60s
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
BUBBLE lamp from Glashütte Limburg by Helena Tynell 60s This exquisitely crafted pendant lamp is
Brass
Amber Bubble Pendant by Helena Tyrell & Heinrich Gantenbrink
Located in San Francisco, CA
Super cute pendant, amber glow. Chrome vase cap and canopy. Made by Glashütte.
Amber Bubble Pendant by Helena Tyrell & Heinrich Gantenbrink
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fabulous amber glow to this unique pendant.
Sold|$955 / item
Doria Bubbled Glass Textured Pendant, Germany, 1960's
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large to small Doria pendants with grey toned textured glass globes. Eight pieces available in three sizes available. Measures: diameter/ 2 pc 25 cm / 4 pc 30 cm/ 2 pc 20 cm. Length ...
Blown Glass
Scandinavian Red Bubble Glass Caged Pendant Lamp, 1970's
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This remarkable Scandinavian pendant lamp is a modern version of the bubble lamps by the Finnish
Metal
Sold|$793 / item
Brass and Bubble Glass Mid-Century Pendants, '3 Available'
Located in London, GB
'bubble' glass with hand blown bubbles intentionally left in the glass as a finish. PRICED AND SOLD
Glass
Bubble Pendant by Glashulte during Helena Tyrell Era, 1960s
Located in San Francisco, CA
This bubble pendant is big enough to make a statement but not crowd the room
Scarce early/ original George Nelson Hanging "Cigar Bubble Lamp -
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Original ,Vintage,, NOT NEW REPRODUCTION! .Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Bubble light will add a
Metal
Staff Chrome and Bubble Glass Hanging Lamp, 1970s, Germany
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
amber bubble glass.
Bakelite
Ovoid glass pendant ceiling fixture with inclusive air bubbles
Located in New York, NY
Ovoid glass pendant ceiling fixture with inclusive air bubbles and brass hardware.
Brass
Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.
While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.
The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina, with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier. (Note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too.)
Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.
Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes.
Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.
For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.
The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.
With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.
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