Gino Sarfatti / Seguso Bubble Glass Pendant Lamps for Lightolier- 2 Available
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Sarfatti of Italy, utilizing 5" Seguso "controlled" bubble glass balls. The balls thread into painted metal
Metal
Large Original George Nelson for Howard Miller Saucer Bubble Pendant, circa 1965
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Large original George Nelson for Howard Miller Saucer bubble pendant, circa 1965. Stamped with
Sold|$2,400
Glass Mushroom Shaped Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous inverted mushroom shaped chandelier with bubbled glass and lit with an Edison lightbulb
Staff Bubbles Glass Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamps by Rolf Krüger, Germany 70s
By Rolf Krüger, Staff Leuchten
Located in Escalona, Toledo
1970s. Spherical in shape and with multiple bubbles that project a unique lighting effect. Chrome steel
Glass
Amber Murano chandelier, c. 1940
Located in Dallas, TX
Amber Murano glass chandelier with bubble inclusions
Murano Glass
Sold|$5,575
Austrian Crystal and Brass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Austrian Bubble Crystal and Satin Brass Chandelier
Brass
Sold|$4,200
Glass and Chrome Hanging Chandelier
Located in TUJUNGA, CA
Chrome and glass hanging chandelier. "bubble" glass balls hang from chrome frame. Four light bulbs
Metal
Sold|$3,560
1940's Murano Glass Chandelier by Barovier
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1940's bubbled Murano glass chandelier by Barovier, with six branches. Wired for European use.
Murano Glass
Sold|$28,500
ITALIAN 1940'S EIGHT-LIGHT OVAL CHANDELIER
Located in San Francisco, CA
A GLORIOUS ITALIAN 1940'S HAND-BLOWN CLEAR-GLASS EIGHT-LIGHT OVAL CHANDELIER WITH OPAQUE BUBBLED
German Brass and Glass Sputnik Pendant Light Chandelier
Located in Faarevejle, DK
Beautiful brass and bubble glass Sputnik chandelier. Germany, 1960s.
Brass
Sold|$1,513 / item
Carl Fagerlund Orrefors Chandelier Glass & Brass, 1960s, Sweden
By Orrefors
Located in London, GB
Carl Fagerlund Orrefors chandelier gold glass leaves on a brass frame, five lights, circa 1960s
Brass
ITALIAN 1940'S OVAL 'IRIDATO' AND 'PULEGOSO' GLASS CHANDELIER
Located in San Francisco, CA
CHANDELIER WITH OPAQUE BUBBLED 'PULEGOSO' GLASS BOBECHES, BOWL AND CANOPY AND DRAMATIC SPIRALING CLEAR-GLASS
Carl Fagerlund Orrefors Chandeliers, a Matching Pair, circa 1960
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in London, GB
Carl Fagerlund Orrefors chandeliers, a matching pair, gold glass leaves on a brass frame, five
Brass
Lindsey Adelman 5 Globe Branching Bubble Chandelier
By Lindsey Adelman
Located in New London, CT
Here is a beautiful 5-globe version of Lindsey Adelman's Branching Bubble series of chandeliers
Brass
Vintage Bubble Glass Chandelier by Helena Tynell, 1960s
By Helena Tynell
Located in Diemen, NL
Bubble chandelier by Helena Tynell a designer from Finland. This design is from the 1960s. The
Lindsey Adelman Branching Bubbles 9 Globe Chandelier
By Lindsey Adelman
Located in New London, CT
. Her creation, the Branching Bubbles chandelier, the first product made its debut in her newly opened
Brass
Sold|$2,200
Sputnik Chandelier with Bubble Glass Globes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This "Sputnik" style chandelier with its bubble-glass globes and brass frame was created in Germany
Brass
Lindsey Adelman Branching Bubble 7 Gobe Chandelier
By Lindsey Adelman
Located in New London, CT
Here is a beautiful 7 globe version of Lindsey Adelman's Branching Bubble series of chandeliers
Brass
Four Bubble Pendants Limburg Light Chandelier, circa 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell and Heinrich Gantenbrink
Located in London, GB
Impressive brass and amber toned glass bubble globe, four pendants, chandelier, with thick amber
Limburg Bubble Glass and Brass Chandelier Pendant Light by Tynell
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Bremen, DE
Bubble glass Chandelier Pendant Light by Limburg, Design by Helena Tynell, glass with slight amber
Brass
Modern Brass Ad Bubble Glass Four-Light Chandelier, Attributed to Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Hollywood, FL
Italian modern brass four-light chandelier, the central corona emanating four rods to four cylinder
Brass
Italian Modern Brass and Bubble Glass Five-Light Chandelier, Stilnovo Attributed
By Stilnovo
Located in Hollywood, FL
Italian modern brass five-light chandelier the central corona emanating five rods leading to five
Brass
Limburg Bubble Glass Globe Chandelier Brass Pendant Lamp Modernist Design
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Bremen, DE
Large 3 tiers cascade pendant light by Limburg, design by Helena Tynell, with seven hand blown glass globes (three small and four large ones,) glass has different level of amber colo...
Brass
Sold|$495
Pair of German Bubble Glass Pendants
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of bubble glass Pendants. Compact size and in original condition.
Metal
Sold|$2,136
Large Murano Bubble Glass Flush Light
By Hillebrand
Located in Bremen, DE
Large Hillebrand flush light with Murano bubble glass shade, polished brass base. 3.54 in / 9 cm H
Brass
Sold|$1,950
Limburg Amber Toned Bubble Pendant Globe
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Stamford, CT
Takes one medium base bulb up to 75 watts, new wiring. Height listed is as hung, drop rod can be replaced or adjusted for shorter or longer drop.
Brass
Helena Tynell, Bubble Lamp, Limburg Germany
By Helena Tynell
Located in LA Arnhem, NL
Hang lamp designed by Helena Tynell for the German firm Limburg. Facinating amber colored glass bulbs hanging on a brass cylinder. Marked with a lable "Limburg".
Brass
Sold|$5,800
Set of 5 White Bubbled Glass Pendants
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous set of 5 milky white bubbled glass pendant lights. Polished nickel hardware. *** ON
Original George Nelson 'Ball Pendant' Bubble Light
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
An original H-725 bubble light designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller in 1947. The lightweight
Metal
over Sized 1950s Bubble Pendant by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
Over sized 1950s bubble pendant by George Nelson. Size of shade 25.5" by 25.5". Cord 3ft long.
Steel
Set of Five Small Amber Bubbled Glass Pendants
By Helena Tynell and Heinrich Gantenbrink, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of five petite bubbled amber glass pendant lights designed by Helena Tynell and Heinrich
Mid-Century George Nelson Bubble Lamp Pendant, circa 1950s
Located in Portland, OR
Designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, the bubble light is one of the most iconic products of
Signed Barbini Double Bubble Italian Glass Pendant, circa 1970s
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large Murano glass pendant in the form of two conjoined bubbles, by Alfredo Barbini. The glass
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Small Pendant "Bubble Lamp" by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Hudson, NY
This is a Classic pendant "Bubble Lamp" lamp designed in the 1950s by George Nelson. The
Silver Colored Bubble Pendant Light by Helena Tynell, circa 1970s
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Noorderwijk, BE
Late 1960s bubble glass ceiling pendant light designed by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg
Chrome
Pair of George Nelson for Howard Miller Bubble Pendant Lights
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Pair of George Nelson for Howard Miller bubble saucer pendant lights. Vintage pair of small saucer
Rubber
Mid-Century Modern Gino Sarfatti & Seguso Controlled Bubbles Glass Pendant Light
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Mid-century pendant light by Gino Sarfatti & Seguso. Glass ball with controlled bubbles, Made in
Metal
Pair of Limburg Pendant Lights Amber Glass Bubble Design Helena Tynell Lamps
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nürnberg, DE
1960s pair of pendant lamps by Limburg Design Helena Tynell Finland in very fine condition, only one small chip at the glass rim under the mounting (photo) the wiring is renewed a...
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.
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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