George Nelson, Saucer Bubble Pendant, Steel, Plastic, USA, 1952
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in High Point, NC
An early "Saucer Bubble" Pendant light designed by George Nelson and produced by Herman Miller, USA
Steel
Golden Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Helena Tynell, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Hannover, DE
golden bubbles reflect the light in a beautiful shape and cast magical shadows on the wall. The hanging
Brass
Modernica for George Nelson Saucer Bubble Lamp c.2002
By George Nelson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Nelson Bubble Lamps at the time of it's manufacturing.
Chrome
French Mid Century Amber Bubble Glass Pendant Lights C1960
Located in Trensacq, FR
Set of five amber-coloured bubble glass pendant lights from mid-century France. Stylish and
Glass
1960s Gino Sarfatti Seguso Bubble Glass Pendant for Arteluce
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti, Archimede Seguso
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Gino Sarfatti metal and Seguso glass pendant for Arteluce. Executed in hand blown bubbled
Metal
Large Limburg Pendant Light, Brass and Brown Bubble Glass, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large handblown bubble glass globe chandelier by Glashuette Limburg, Germany, manufactured in
Brass
Restored 1930s Barovier Brass & Bubbled (Pulegoso) Murano Glass Pendant, Italy
By Barovier&Toso, Venini, Ercole Barovier, Barovier
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
twisted art glass, and supporting a Pulegoso (bubbled glass) bouquet shade that houses an E27 bulb. The
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Large 1960s Scandinavian Colorful Bubble Glass Cascade Pendant Lamp
Located in München, DE
Beautiful large rare 1960s colorful glass Cascade pendant lamp, probably Swedish. Great Danish Pop Art design and very high quality. All three large glass balls have a slight color...
Glass, Teak
Mid-Century Amber Bubble by Helena Tynell for Limburg, 1960s
By Helena Tynell and Heinrich Gantenbrink
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Mid-Century Modern Space bubble glass lamp designed during the 1960s by Helena Tynell and Heinrich
Glass
Helena Tynell Clear Bubble Flushmounts / Wall Sconces for Limburg, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful high-end bubble wall lights or flushmounts by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg
Blown Glass
Large Bubble Amber Pendant by Helena Tynell for Limburg, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell and Heinrich Gantenbrink
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
Late 1960s amber bubble and brass pendant designed in the 1960s by Helena Tynell and Heinrich
Brass
George Nelson for Herman Miller Criss Cross Hanging Bubble Lamp
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Ferndale, MI
George Nelson criss cross flying saucer hanging bubble lamp. Distributed by Herman Miller.
Wire
Beautiful Pendant with Bubble Glass by Helena Tynell for Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Wien, AT
Beautiful pendant with bubble glass by Helena Tynell for Limburg Very good original condition.
Brass
20th Century Bubble Lamp by Helena Tynell for Limburg, 1960s
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Bubble lamp by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg, 1960s, original without restoration, from Italy.
Art Glass
Bubble Amber Ceiling Lamp Pendant Helena Tynell for Limburg 1968
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell and Heinrich Gantenbrink
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
Late 1960s amber bubble ceiling lamp designed in 1968 by Helena Tynell and Heinrich Gatenbrink for
Brass
Original Large George Nelson Bubble Lamps for Howard Miller (B)
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Oakland, CA
Large original George Nelson Bubble Lamp for the Howard Miller Clock Company. Having a 26 inches in
Metal, Wire
Clear Small Big Bubble Pendant Light by Alex de Witte
By Alex de Witte
Located in Geneve, CH
Clear small big bubble pendant light by Alex de Witte Signed Each pendant is unique Dimensions
Blown Glass
Clear Small Big Bubble Pendant Light by Alex de Witte
By Alex de Witte
Located in Geneve, CH
Clear small big bubble pendant light by Alex de Witte Signed Each pendant is unique Dimensions
Blown Glass
Medium Coloured Blue Bubble Pendant Light by Alex de Witte
By Alex de Witte
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium Coloured Blue Bubble Pendant Light by Alex de Witte It can be purchased as an ensemble or
Blown Glass
1960s, Gino Sarfatti, Archimede Seguso 7 Bubble Glass Pendant, Italy
By Archimede Seguso, Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Exceptionally rare 7 bubble glass pendant from Gino Sarfatti and Archimede Seguso for Arteluce
Brass
Large Blue Bubble Glass Pendant Light by Limburg, Germany, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large blue bubble glass pendant light by Limburg, manufactured in Germany, circa 1960s. It needs
Big German Midcentury Ball Lamp, Ice Blue, Bubble Relief, 1970s
By ERCO Leuchten
Located in Berlin, BE
Rare large ball lamp with eye-catching relief in bubble design. Great ice blue. Newly wired with
Plastic
Midcentury Amber Bubble Pendant by Helena Tynell for Limburg, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell and Heinrich Gantenbrink
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
and was produced by Glashütte Limburg in Germany. It is made of amber bubble glass and has got a brass
Brass
Midcentury Amber Bubble Pendant by Helena Tynell for Limburg, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell and Heinrich Gantenbrink
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
and was produced by Glashütte Limburg in Germany. It is made of amber bubble glass and has got a brass
Brass
Midcentury Amber Color Bubble Glass Pendants by Glashütte Limburg, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Morazzone, Varese
1960s. The amber-colored bubble glass seems to protrude from the black painted frame and gives the
Blown Glass
1960s Helena Tynell for Limburg Cascading Bubble Amber Ceiling Lamp
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell and Heinrich Gantenbrink
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
Awesome 5 tier bubble amber glass cascading lamp by Helena Tynell for Glashuette Limburg. Made in
Brass
Midcentury Amber Bubble Pendant by Helena Tynell for Limburg, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell and Heinrich Gantenbrink
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
and was produced by Glashütte Limburg in Germany. It is made of amber bubble glass with a glossy
Brass
Glashütte Limburg Midcentury Iron and Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
simply shaped hanging ceiling light fixture, made in Germany, circa 1960s. The bubble glass bulges
Metal, Brass
Dutch Amber Glass Air Bubble Globe Brass Top Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Amber air bubble glass pendant Brass top 2 meter black flex Weight: 1.80 kg / 4 lb Priced
Brass
Modern Shaped Bubble Amber Art Glass Pendant Designed by Helena Tynell
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful chandelier, pendant, amber colored bubble glass design mouth-blown in a mold design by
Chrome
Set of Gino Sarfatti Arteluce Seguso, Bubble Glass Pendant Lamps, 1950s
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce, Archimede Seguso
Located in Echt, NL
Set of two impressive bubble glass pendants by Gino Sarfatti in very good original condition
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Pendant Bubble Glass Limburg, Germany, circa 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Mid-Cenutry Modern pendant, with textured glass shade and chrome elements. Limburg, Germany, circa 1960s. Socket: 1 x e 27 for standard screw bulbs Very good condtion.
Chrome
Pair of Beautiful Bubble Glass Pendant Lamps by Helena Tynell, 1960
By Helena Tynell
Located in Rijssen, NL
Two beautiful bubble glass chandeliers or pendant Lights designed by Helena Tynell for Glashütte
Blown Glass
Pair of Beautiful Bubble Glass Pendant Lamps by Helena Tynell, 1960
By Helena Tynell
Located in Rijssen, NL
Two beautiful bubble glass chandeliers or pendant Lights designed by Helena Tynell for Glashütte
Blown Glass
Pair of Beautiful Bubble Glass Pendant Lamps by Helena Tynell, 1960
By Helena Tynell
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of beautiful bubble glass chandeliers or pendant lights designed by Helena Tynell for
Metal, Brass
Rare Large German Vintage Bubble Glass Ceiling Hanging Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful bubble amber glass and brass pendant light. Germany, 1960s. Measures: Glass: D 12.5 in
Brass
Mid-Century Italian Modern Large Cocoon Bubble Pendant Lamp by Castiglioni
By George Nelson, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Philadelphia, PA
design to the bubble lamp by George Nelson. It takes one standard bulb, and it is fully working.
Metal
Helena Tynell Amber Bubble Flush Mounts / Wall Sconces for Limburg, 1960s
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful high-end large bubble wall lights or flush mounts by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg
Metal, Brass
Large Amber Bubble Glass Pendant by Helena Tynell, Limburg, Germany, 1970s
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
A large round smoke tone bubble glass pendant designed by Helena Tynell for Limburg, manufactured
60s 70s Lamp Light Ceiling Lamp Helena Tynell Glashütte Limburg Bubble
By Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp light ceiling lamp Helena Tynell Glashütte Limburg Bubble Object: ceiling lamp
Brass
60s 70s Lamp Light Ceiling Lamp Helena Tynell Glashütte Limburg Bubble
By Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp light ceiling lamp Helena Tynell Glashütte Limburg Bubble Object: ceiling lamp
Metal, Chrome
George Nelson for Howard Miller Small Cigar Bubble Lamp, ca 1950s
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Cathedral City, CA
George Nelson for Howard Miller Small Cigar Bubble Lamp, ca 1950s This is an iconic bubble lamp
Steel
Smoked Air Bubble Glass Globe Dutch Vintage Brass Top Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Original vintage smoked air bubble glass pendant. 2 meter black wire Brass top Weight: 2.00 kg
Metal
Helena Tynell Large Bubble Glas Lamp & Chrome Glashütte Limburg, 1960s, Germany
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Andernach, DE
Glashuette, Germany. The design for this very lamp is around 1965. Large colourless 'soap' bubbles arranged
Art Glass
1970s Bubble Glass Pendant Light by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in London, England
1970s German clear art glass bubble pendant light with chrome fittings. Designed by Helena Tynell
Chrome, Wire
Pair of 1960s Brass and Bubble Glass Pendants by Helena Tynell
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1960s Brass and Bubble Glass Pendants by Helena Tynell. Executed in thick and heavy
Brass
Original glass bubble pendant lamp from the 1960s Manufactured by Limburg
By Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in München, DE
Original glass bubble pendant lamp from the 1960s. Manufactured by Limburg. Designed by the Finnish
Brass
Large White George Nelson Howard Miller Style Flying Saucer Bubble Lamp
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Ferndale, MI
Iconic bubble lamp designed by George Nelson and manufactured by Howard Miller Company in the 1950s
Wire
Space Age Helena Tynell Glashütte Limburg Bubble Pendant Light, 1960s, Germany
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Space Age bubble clear glass pendant lamp manufactured by Glashütte Limburg, with the
Brass
Clear Bubble Glass Carlo Nason Pendant Lamp for Mazzega, Italy, 1960s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in New York, NY
while the three outer ones are a clear "bullicante" (bubble infused) glass. Holds one regular E26 socket
Blown Glass
Pair of 1970s German Glashütte Limberg Bubbled Smoked Glass Pendant Lights
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in London, England
thick bubbled lozenge-shaped glass shades. The shade is suspended from a metal white-coated bulb-holder
Metal
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
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
1970s German Staff Leuchten Chrome & Bubbled Glass Pendant Lights 3 available
By Staff Leuchten
Located in London, England
version was cracked. The ridged glass shade with a bubbled glass underside is designed to resemble an
Metal, Chrome
Three-Pendant Lights, Helena Tynell for Limburg, Brass Amber Bubble Glass, 1970
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
amber tone bubble glass lamp shades. The total drop can be customized to any length for free
Brass
Set of Two Midcentury Amber Glass Bubble Lights by Helena Tynell
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in London, GB
Set of two midcentury glass pendant bubble lights by Finnish designer Helena Tynell for Glashütte
Metal, Brass
Pendant Lights by Helena Tynell for Limburg, Brass Opal Bubble Glass, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
white Opaline bubble glass lamp shades. The total drop can be customized to any length for free. It
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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