1. of 2 Mid Century Modern Brass & Bubble Opal Glass Pendant Lamp, 1960s Austria
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Mid Century Modern Brass & Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Rupert Nikoll, 1960s Austria / Wien Dimensions Width: 9.44 in. (24 cm) Height: 22.04 in. (56 cm) Depth: 5.51 in. (14 c...
Brass
1 of 3 Amber Bubble Glass 1960s Pendant Lights by Helena Tynell for Limburg
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW
1 of 3 gorgeous vintage amber bubble glass pendant lights by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg from the 1960s. Thick, amber colored glass with a large brass tube. E27 socket. The...
Metal, Brass
Tulipan chandelier by Kalmar, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Fantastic chandelier model 'tulipan' by Kalmar. Beautiful handmade tulip shaped bubble glasses.
Chrome
Pair of Pendant Light by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors in Brown and Bubble Glass
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in Rijssen, NL
A rare pair of elegant pendant lights in smoke/brown colored glass with brass details from world famous Orrefors Glas and designed by renowned glassware designer Carl Fagerlund. Dim...
Brass
$19,700 / item
Bubble24 Rock Crystal Chandelier By Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
bubble rock crystal chandeliers with polish brass frame.
Rock Crystal
Kalmar Catena Murano Glass Chrome Chandelier, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
There are a total of 30 elements alternating in clear and bubble glass. The chandelier creates beautiful variations and patterns in light and shadow.
Blown Glass
$29,700 / item
Bubble35 Rock Crystal Chandelier by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Bubble ring rock crystal chandelier by Phoenix with polish brass frame.
Rock Crystal
Bubble27 Pink Rock Crystal Chandelier by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Pink bubble ring rock crystal chandelier by Phoenix with polish brass frame.
Rock Crystal
$8,050 / item
Clear Pulegoso Murano Disc 5-Tier Chandelier
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Made to order, custom chandelier with clear bubble "pulegoso" Murano discs and stainless steel frame.
Stainless Steel
$19,096 / item
5 Glass Spheres Dryade Chandelier by Emilie Lemardeley
Located in Geneve, CH
Lemardeley invites us into a dreamlike universe; we dance with bright mobiles, dream of chandeliers with colored bubbles and travel coiled in the hollows of a winged sofa.
Brass
$1,334Sale Price|20% Off
Space Age Vintage Brown Plastic Metal Chandelier 1960s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
An amazing vintage chandelier in bubble shape in soft pastel brown color hues with a black curled extendable cable, so the height is from 80 cm to 135 cm.
Metal
Cascade Chandelier BubbleGlass glass balls Kalmar/Putzler, 1960, Vienna, Austria
By Kalmar Lighting, Peill & Putzler
Located in Bronx, NY
Cascade chandelier bubble glass , glass balls Kalmar/Putzler, 1960, Vienna, Austria.
Chrome
Holger Johansson Chandeliers with 12 Smoked Glass Shades, Sweden 1970s
By Holger Johansson, Westal
Located in Utrecht, NL
Controlled bubble glass as seen here, also known as “Bolle” or “Bullicante”, is glass that’s embedded with bubbles.
Brass
German Vintage Brass and Glass Sputnik Flushmount Light Chandelier, 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful six-arm matte glass and brass bubble Sputnik chandelier. Germany, 1960s.
Brass
Cascade Chandelier BubbleGlass glass balls Kalmar/Putzler, 1960, Vienna, Austria
By Kalmar Lighting, Peill & Putzler
Located in Bronx, NY
Cascade chandelier bubble glass , glass balls Kalmar/Putzler, 1960, Vienna, Austria.
Chrome
Spectacular Austrian Murano Glass "Tulipan" Chandelier from J.T.Kalmar, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Warsaw, PL
Each glass piece is individually crafted with subtle bubble inclusions, giving the chandelier an elegant, shimmering texture when illuminated.
Metal
Multicolor blown glass and brass contemporary chandelier light Emilie Lemardeley
Located in Geneve, CH
Lemardeley invites us into a dreamlike universe; we dance with bright mobiles, dream of chandeliers with colored bubbles and travel coiled in the hollows of a winged sofa.
Brass
Space Age Chrome Sputnik Chandelier by Motoko Ishii for Lightolier c 1977
By Motoko Ishii, Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
The chandelier features 28 arms, each having its screw in glass bubble globe.
Chrome
5 Spheres Bronze And Hand Blown Colored Glass Chandelier by Emilie Lemardeley
Located in Geneve, CH
Lemardeley invites us into a dreamlike universe; we dance with bright mobiles, dream of chandeliers with colored bubbles and travel coiled in the hollows of a winged sofa.
Bronze
11 Spheres Bronze And Hand Blown Colored Glass Chandelier by Emilie Lemardeley
Located in Geneve, CH
Lemardeley invites us into a dreamlike universe; we dance with bright mobiles, dream of chandeliers with colored bubbles and travel coiled in the hollows of a winged sofa.
Bronze
Small German Brass and Glass Sputnik Pendant Light Chandelier by Richard Essig
By Richard Essig
Located in Berlin, DE
Three-arm brass and bubble glass Sputnik chandelier by Richard Essig.
Brass
Holger Johansson Set of 6 Chandeliers with 12 Smoked Glass Shades, Sweden 1970s
By Holger Johansson
Located in Utrecht, NL
Controlled bubble glass as seen here, also known as “Bolle” or “Bullicante”, is glass that’s embedded with bubbles.
Brass
Holger Johansson Set of 4 Chandeliers with Glass Shades for Westal, Sweden 1970s
By Holger Johansson, Westal
Located in Utrecht, NL
Controlled bubble glass as seen here, also known as “Bolle” or “Bullicante”, is glass that’s embedded with bubbles.
Brass
Mid Century Modern Brass Glass Sputnik Chandelier by J.T.Kalmar, 1970 Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
The atomic chandelier has twelve brass sockets E 14 and twelve handblown glass balls with nice air bubbles.
Brass
Pair of Amber Glass Gold Pendants by Helena Tynell, 1960
By Helena Tynell
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of beautiful bubble glass and gold chandelier or pendant light designed by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg.
Brass, Chrome
Pair of Amber Glass Chrome Pendants by Helena Tynell, 1960
By Helena Tynell
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of beautiful bubble glass and chrome chandelier or pendant light designed by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg.
Brass, Chrome
Pair of Amber Glass Gold Pendants in style of Helena Tynell, 1960
By Helena Tynell
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of beautiful bubble glass and gold chandelier or pendant lights designed in the style of Helena Tynell.
Chrome, Brass
Several Glass Pedants by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg, 1960
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Rijssen, NL
Three beautiful bubble glass chandeliers or pendant lights designed by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg.
Brass, Chrome
1 of the 3 Glass Pedants by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg, 1960
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
Three beautiful bubble glass chandeliers or pendant lights designed by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg.
Brass, Chrome
$2,859 / set
Pair Glass Pendants by Helena Tynell, 1960
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair beautiful bubble glass chandeliers or pendant lights designed by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg.
Brass, Steel, Chrome
One of the Three Glass Pedants by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg, 1960
By Helena Tynell
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the three beautiful bubble glass chandeliers or pendant lights designed by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg.
Metal, Brass
$33,546 / item
Dionysos Pendant Lamp by Emilie Lemardeley
Located in Geneve, CH
Lemardeley invites us into a dreamlike universe; we dance with bright mobiles, dream of chandeliers with colored bubbles and travel coiled in the hollows of a winged sofa.
Brass
$1,147Sale Price|69% Off
Reggiani Cascading 1960s Ceiling Light
By Reggiani
Located in New York, NY
A 1960s Italian six-light cascading chandelier with clear bubbled blown glass shades on a chrome and black enamel fixture with rayon cords.
Enamel, Chrome
$28,829 / item
Parques Ribbon Lighting Fixture by Emilie Lemardeley
Located in Geneve, CH
Lemardeley invites us into a dreamlike universe; we dance with bright mobiles, dream of chandeliers with colored bubbles and travel coiled in the hollows of a winged sofa.
Metal
$29,460 / item
Eole Lighting Fixture #8 by Emilie Lemardeley
Located in Geneve, CH
Lemardeley invites us into a dreamlike universe; we dance with bright mobiles, dream of chandeliers with colored bubbles and travel coiled in the hollows of a winged sofa.
Steel
$17,095 / item
Eole Lighting Fixture #5 by Emilie Lemardeley
Located in Geneve, CH
Lemardeley invites us into a dreamlike universe; we dance with bright mobiles, dream of chandeliers with colored bubbles and travel coiled in the hollows of a winged sofa.
Steel
$13,104 / item
Cosmos Ceiling Lighting by Emilie Lemardeley
Located in Geneve, CH
Lemardeley invites us into a dreamlike universe; we dance with bright mobiles, dream of chandeliers with colored bubbles and travel coiled in the hollows of a winged sofa.
Brass
$5,765 / item
Cosmos Sconce #5 by Emilie Lemardeley
Located in Geneve, CH
Lemardeley invites us into a dreamlike universe; we dance with bright mobiles, dream of chandeliers with colored bubbles and travel coiled in the hollows of a winged sofa.
Brass
$5,241 / item
Cosmos Sconce #3 by Emilie Lemardeley
Located in Geneve, CH
Lemardeley invites us into a dreamlike universe; we dance with bright mobiles, dream of chandeliers with colored bubbles and travel coiled in the hollows of a winged sofa.
Brass
$17,595 / item
Dionysos Ceiling Lamp #12 by Emilie Lemardeley
Located in Geneve, CH
Lemardeley invites us into a dreamlike universe; we dance with bright mobiles, dream of chandeliers with colored bubbles and travel coiled in the hollows of a winged sofa.
Brass
$21,490 / item
Dionysos Ceiling Lamp #15 by Emilie Lemardeley
Located in Geneve, CH
Lemardeley invites us into a dreamlike universe; we dance with bright mobiles, dream of chandeliers with colored bubbles and travel coiled in the hollows of a winged sofa.
Brass
$14,938 / item
Demeter Ceiling Lamp by Emilie Lemardeley
Located in Geneve, CH
Lemardeley invites us into a dreamlike universe; we dance with bright mobiles, dream of chandeliers with colored bubbles and travel coiled in the hollows of a winged sofa.
Brass, Steel
$25,362 / item
Parques Ribbon Lighting Fixture by Emilie Lemardeley
Located in Geneve, CH
Lemardeley invites us into a dreamlike universe; we dance with bright mobiles, dream of chandeliers with colored bubbles and travel coiled in the hollows of a winged sofa.
Metal, Other
Pair of Handblown Glass Bubble Sconces with Matching Pendant Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of handblown glass bubble sconces, with a matching pendant chandelier.
Blown Glass
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 light features a beautiful lampshade made from amber or champagne colored / coloure...
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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