Sold|$650
Mid-Century Modern Bubble Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Mid-Century Modern bubble pendant with elastic, fibrous, off-white shade over a geometric
Metal
Sold|$1,800
Limburg Bubble Glass Pendant, 1960s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cylinder shaped bubble glass pendant by Limburg, in a deep amber. Brass stem and canopy. Excellent
Brass
Sold|$750
Bubble Lamp by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
When period pieces are a must, original is everything. This is a wonderful pair of "Bubble" lamps
Sold|$5,452
Iris Bubble Suspension, Sebastian Scherer
By Sebastian Scherer
Located in Geneve, CH
mimics a permanent iridescent soap bubble. An OLED module provides both the light source and mount. A
George Nelson Bubble Saucer Pendant Light
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Redding, CT
George Nelson Bubble Saucer Pendant Light.The George Nelson Bubble Lamp Saucer Pendant was designed
Steel
Sold|$1,126
Helena Tynell Bubble hanging lamp , 1970s
By Helena Tynell
Located in Delft, NL
Helena Tynell Bubble hanging lamp , 1970s Dimensions: 60-120 cm Height , 22cm Diameter Condition
Metal
Midcentury Amber Bubble Pendant, Germany 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell and Heinrich Gantenbrink
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
amber bubble glass lampshade and has got a brass cylinder. The lamp is sold without canopy. The light
Brass
Bubble Suspension Pendant Lamp by Missoni Home
By Missoni Home
Located in Chicago, IL
Bubble lamp in Missoni Home in Jarris 159 multi colored zig zag pattern. Removable zip fabric cover
Steel
Midcentury Amber Bubble Glass Pendant, Germany, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell and Heinrich Gantenbrink
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
of amber bubble glass and has got a brass cylinder. The lamp comes without canopy. The lamp has
Brass
Midcentury Amber Bubble Glass Pendant, Germany, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell and Heinrich Gantenbrink
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
of amber bubble glass and has got a brass cylinder. The lamp comes without canopy. The lamp has
Brass
Glashütte Limburg Bubble Pendant Lamp, Germany, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Verviers, BE
Bubble pendant by Glashütte Limburg during Helena Tyrell Era, 1960s In excellent condition and
Brass
Sold|$30,000
Branching Bubble BB.10.24 by Lindsey Adelman
By Lindsey Adelman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lindsey Adelman's Branching Bubbles BB.10.24 explores the visual tension that results from mixing
Brass
Herman Miller Large Nelson Saucer Bubble Pendant
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Make your lighting out of this world with the classic Gorge Nelson Saucer Bubble Pendant Lamp by
Metal
Large George Nelson Bubble Sphere Pendant Light
By George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original, 1950s, George Nelson for Herman Miller pendant light features an impressively oversized fiberglass sphere shade with steel frame and canopy. The pendant emits a warm glow a...
Steel
George Nelson for Howard Miller Lamp Bubble Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage bubble lamp by George Nelson for Howard Miller. This beautiful lamp is a vintage
1960s George Nelson Bubble Lamp for Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic modern hanging Bubble Lamp designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller in the United States
Plastic
Amber Bubble Glass Light Pendant by Helena Tynell
By Helena Tynell
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amber bubble glass large light pendant by Helena Tynell for Limburg lighting.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Pear Bubble Lamp by Modernica
By George Nelson
Located in San Diego, CA
A classic pendant bubble lamp light used by Modernica in perfect working condition 2 available.
Aluminum
Passiflora Bubble Suspension Pendant Lamp by Missoni Home
By Missoni Home
Located in Chicago, IL
Bubble lamp in Missoni Home in Passiflora pattern. Removable zip fabric cover. Power coated steel
Steel
Big Bubble Pendants, Colored Edition, Alex de Witte
By Alex de Witte
Located in Geneve, CH
The Big Bubble suspensions, colored edition by Alex de Witte The Big Bubble has already become the
Blown Glass
Big Bubble Pendants, Colored Edition, Alex de Witte
By Alex de Witte
Located in Geneve, CH
The Big Bubble suspensions, colored edition by Alex de Witte The Big Bubble has already become the
Blown Glass
Big Bubble Pendants, Colored Edition, Alex de Witte
By Alex de Witte
Located in Geneve, CH
The Big Bubble suspensions, colored edition by Alex de Witte The Big Bubble has already become the
Blown Glass
Antique Bubble Glass Crystal Pendant, circa 1920's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-688 Bubble glass pendant with blackened brass hardware Fixture dimensions 6" diameter x 12
Brass
Helena Tynell for Limburg, Bubble Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Helena Tynell (b. 1918, d. 2016) for Limburg. Bubble pendant lamp. Finnish design, 1970s. Brass
Brass
Green Murano Caged Glass Bubble Pendant by Seguso
By Gianni Seguso
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage Murano iron caged bubble glass in rare green by Gianni Seguso. Fixture itself is 11" high
Iron
Big Bubble Pendants Ensemble, Signed Alex de Witte
By Alex de Witte
Located in Geneve, CH
The Big Bubble Suspensions - by Alex de Witte Ensemble of three pendants 1 Large 80-100 cm 7-12 kg
Blown Glass
Sold|$2,726
Big Bubble Pendant Light by Alex de Witte
By Alex de Witte
Located in Geneve, CH
Big bubble pendant light by Alex de Witte; It can be purchased as an ensemble or individual, in
Blown Glass
Big Bubble Pendants Ensemble, Signed Alex de Witte
By Alex de Witte
Located in Geneve, CH
The big bubble suspensions - by Alex de Witte Ensemble of three pendants 1 Large 80-100 cm 7-12
Blown Glass
Sold|$2,702
Big Bubble Pendant Light by Alex de Witte
By Alex de Witte
Located in Geneve, CH
Big bubble pendant light by Alex de Witte; It can be purchased as an ensemble or individual, in
Blown Glass
Sold|$2,252
Pair of Bubble Glass Pendants by Staff, 1966
By Staff Leuchten, Rolf Krüger
Located in Vienna, AT
Clear bubble glass pendants with chrome hardware by Staff Leuchten, Germany, produced in 1966
Chrome
Large Bubble Clear Glass Chrome Pendant by Staff
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful 13.4" bubble glass pendant by Staff/Germany with chrome hardware and black cordwire. The
Chrome
Large Bubble Light by Helena Tynell (2 available)
By Helena Tynell
Located in London, GB
Bubble glass chandelier or pendant light by Finnish designer Helena Tynell - wife of designer Paavo
Metal, Brass
Bubble Glass Hanging Lamp by Graewe, 1970s, Germany
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Hagenbach, DE
bubble glass. Measurements: Total height 60 cm Height of shade 30 cm Diameter 27 cm Very good
Brass
Midcentury German Clear Bubble and Brass Pendant, 1960s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
clear bubble glass and has got a brass top. The lamp has been rewired with new gold colored fabric cord
Brass
Large Bubble Glass Pendants by Limburg, circa 1970
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Vienna, AT
textured with large circles as well as filled with tiny air bubbles trapped within the glass. Suspended by
Brass
Glashütte Limburg Helena Tyrell Bubble Pendant, Germany, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Verviers, BE
Bubble pendant by Glashütte Limburg during Helena Tyrell Era, 1960s In excellent condition and
Brass
Glashütte Limburg Helena Tyrell Bubble Pendant, Germany, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Verviers, BE
Bubble pendant by Glashütte Limburg during Helena Tyrell Era, 1960s In excellent condition and in
Brass
George Nelson, Bubble Pendant, Steel, Plastic, USA, 1960s
By George Nelson
Located in High Point, NC
A steel and plastic resin "Bubble" pendant light designed by George Nelson and produced by Howard
Steel
Pair of Pendants with Bubbled Glass and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
bubbled glass. This results in a nice and soft light-tone creating a lively ambience in the room. The
Brass
Rare George Nelson for Howard Miller Bubble Lamp
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage original bell shape bubble hanging lamp designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller. 23
Glashütte Limburg Helena Tyrell Bubble Pendant, Germany, 1960s
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Verviers, BE
Bubble pendant by Glashütte Limburg during Helena Tyrell Era, 1960s Photography fails to capture
Brass
Dino Martens Murano Cage Blown Bubble Glass Lantern
By Dino Martens
Located in Hanover, MA
Dino Martens of Murano cage blown bubble glass lantern finely executed in reticello technique
Murano Glass
Helena Tynell, Midcentury Bubble Pendant, Limburg, Germany, 1970s
By Helena Tynell, Limburg
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting - rare type.
Brass
Clear Murano Bubble Glass Hanging Light by Barovier & Toso
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Clear Murano Bubble Glass Hanging Light by Barovier & Toso.
Brass
Elegant Pair of 1960s Bubble Light by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant pair of George Nelson bubble lights, we can sell them individual, price is for the pair.
Metal
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
Blue Big Bubble Pendants Ensemble, Signed Alex de Witte
By Alex de Witte
Located in Geneve, CH
The Big Bubble Suspensions - Blue Coloured Edition by Alex de Witte The Big Bubble Suspensions - by
Blown Glass
Italian Googie Style Caged Bubble Murano Glass Ceiling Pendant
Located in Van Nuys, CA
handblown into a metal frame which creates a bubble effect.
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
3 Coloured Bubble Pendants Ensemble, Signed Alex de Witte
By Alex de Witte
Located in Geneve, CH
3 Coloured Bubble Pendants Ensemble, Signed Alex de Witte Signed Each pendant is unique Dimensions
Blown Glass
3 Coloured Bubble Pendants Ensemble, Signed Alex de Witte
By Alex de Witte
Located in Geneve, CH
3 Coloured Bubble Pendants Ensemble, Signed Alex de Witte Signed Each pendant is unique
Blown Glass
3 Coloured Bubble Pendants Ensemble, Signed Alex de Witte
By Alex de Witte
Located in Geneve, CH
3 Coloured Bubble Pendants Ensemble, Signed Alex de Witte Signed Each pendant is unique Dimensions
Blown Glass
Midcentury German Amber Glas Bubble and Brass Pendant, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell and Heinrich Gantenbrink
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
of amber bubble glass and has got a brass cylinder. The lamp comes without canopy. The lamp has
Brass
Large Bubble Glass Pendant by Helena Tynell, Limburg, Germany
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large round bubble glass pendant designed by Helena Tynell for Limburg, manufactured in Germany
Chrome
Large Bubble Glass Pendant by Helena Tynell, Limburg, Germany
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Aachen, NRW
A large round bubble glass pendant designed by Helena Tynell for Limburg, manufactured in Germany
Chrome
Large Bubble Glass Pendant by Helena Tynell, Limburg, Germany
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Aachen, NRW
A large round bubble glass pendant designed by Helena Tynell for Limburg, manufactured in Germany
Chrome
Clear Bubble Glass Vintage Dutch Pendant Lights by RAAK
By RAAK
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Original vintage air bubble glass pendant by RAAK. 2 Meter black cotton flex. Aluminium top
Glass
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.
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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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