$759Sale Price|56% Off
Chandelier Bubble, 1960 Helena Tynell
By Helena Tynell
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Chandelier bubble, 1960 Helena Tynell.
Brass
$2,812 / 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
Murano Flush Mount Bubble Ball, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Pretty ceiling lamp of spherical shape with special bubble glass. Surrounding the light glass is a circular glass strip. A few minor imperfections on the circular glass strip as is...
Art Glass
Helena Tynell bubble hanging lamp , 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Delft, NL
Helena Tynell bubble hanging lamp , 1970s Dimensions: 22cm Diameter, 55cm Height Condition: Good Material: Metal , glas Color: Gold
Brass
$2,648 / item
Cascade Bubble Chandelier by The Light Factory
Located in Geneve, CH
Cascade Bubble Chandelier by The Light Factory. Dimensions: D 40.6–45.7 x H 66 cm. Materials: Glass, Metal. An organic structure of large and small hand-blown glass bubbles, the ver...
Metal
$3,679 / item
Cumulus Bubble Chandelier by The Light Factory
Located in Geneve, CH
Cumulus Bubble Chandelier by The Light Factory. Dimensions: W 76,2 x D 61–66 x H 45,7 cm. Materials: Hand-blown glass bubbles and refined metal hardware. Hand-blown glass bubbles fo...
Metal
Large Amber Glass Pendant by Limburg, Germany, 1970s
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 Large light smoke tone bubble glass (with brass cups ) pendant designed by Helena Tynell for Limburg, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s Sockets: It needs 1 x E27 standar...
Brass
$2,777 / item
Frosted 31 Bubble Chandelier by The Light Factory
Located in Geneve, CH
Frosted 31 Bubble Chandelier by The Light Factory. Dimensions: D 55.9 x H 43.2 cm. Materials: Hand-blown frosted glass bubbles and refined metal hardware. Hand-blown glass bubbles a...
Metal
Set of Helena Tyrell bubble hanging lamp , 1970s
By Helena Tynell
Located in Delft, NL
Set of Helena Tyrell bubble hanging lamp , 1970s Dimensions: 70 cm Height , 20 cm Diameter Condition: Good Period: 1970s Material: Glass , metal , plastic
Metal
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
Modern Round Chandelier, Bronze Dark Patina Finish, Bubbles Twilight Collection
By William Brand
Located in Naarden, NL
A perfect balance of strength and subtlety, Bubbles Twilight embodies timeless grace. This bold yet delicate chandelier is a sophisticated blend of ageless beauty and daring playful...
Glass, Blown Glass
Iridescent Finished Branch Bubble Chandelier by The Light Factory
Located in Geneve, CH
Iridescent Finished Branch Bubble Chandelier by The Light Factory. Dimensions: W 121.9 x D 55.9 x H 40.6 cm. Materials: Hand-blown iridescent glass bubbles and refined metal hardware...
Metal
Mid century Modern Bubble Globe Sputnik Chandelier, 1960
Located in New York City, NY
Mid century Modernist Italian ball chandelier. Five glass spheres with overall globule pattern delicately suspend from a satin silvery toned nickeled bronze tubular stem and cylindr...
Nickel
Mid-century Helena Tynell large bubble hanging lamp , 1970s
By Helena Tynell
Located in Delft, NL
Mid-century Helena Tynell large bubble hanging lamp , 1970s
Brass
Helena Tynell Rare Bubble Chandelier Glashütte Limburg Germany 1960
By Helena Tynell
Located in Paris, IDF
Helena Tynell rare "Bubble" chandelier by Glashütte Limburg Germany 1960. Frame of brass. Three light points, three shades of amber glass. Good vintage condition. Helena Tynell was ...
Brass
Bubble Flush mount Light by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Doria Flush mount light with large volcanic Murano glass. High quality of materials, gives a wonderful light effect when it is on. Sockets: three x E27 standard bulbs. Max 100 Watts...
Blown Glass
Midcentury Seguso Handblown Murano Amber Glass Cage Italian Pendant Light, 1940s
By Seguso
Located in Roma, IT
This Murano glass bubble cage pendant with an oriental style and "puffy" look with a fancy metal finish.
Iron
Midcentury Kalmar 'Flower' Petal Mazzega White Murano Glass Pendant Light, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting, Carlo Nason, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large (61.5cm in diameter) vintage midcentury clear and. white bubble glass hanging pendant lamp or light fixture by Austrian lighting manufacturer Kalmar, circa late 1970s.
Metal
Very large green “bubble” chandelier, Murano, Italy, circa 2020
Located in Paris, FR
Very large chandelier consisting of a round polished brass axle to which are attached twenty-two transparent green glass globes by Vistosi from the 1980s. Modern craftsmanship.
Brass
Juniper & Iridescent Finished Waterfall Bubble Chandelier by The Light Factory
Located in Geneve, CH
Juniper & Iridescent Finished Waterfall Bubble Chandelier by The Light Factory. Dimensions: Diameter 30.5–35.6 x H 50,8 cm. Materials: Hand-blown glass bubbles and refined metal hard...
Metal
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
"The Bubble" Chandelier by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glassworks
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction with pressed glass and hand blown amber colored shades, designed in the 1960s in Sweden by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glassworks.
Brass
1 of 2 Petite Amber Glass Pendant by Limburg, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 Petite light smoke tone bubble glass (with brass cups ) pendants designed by Helena Tynell for Limburg, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s Sockets: It needs 1 x E27 stand...
Brass
$2,240Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pair of Three Bubble Globe Chandelier by RAAK Lighting Architecture Amsterdam
By RAAK
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
The bubble globes were handblown by the famous Leerdam glass factory for RAAK, the hardware is made of chromed metal.
Chrome
Large Bubble Sputnik Chandelier in Chrome by Motoko Ishii, 1960s
By Motoko Ishii
Located in Dallas, TX
Extraordinary chrome sputnik chandelier designed by Motoko Ishii and produced by Staff Leuchten of Germany and distributed by Lightolier to the American Market. All original decor...
Steel, Chrome
60er 70er Jahre VEB Hängelampe Deckenlampe Bubble Messing Glas Space Age Design
By VEB
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s VEB hanging lamp ceiling lamp bubble brass glass space age design Object: ceiling lamp Manufacturer: VEB Condition: good Age: around 1960-1970 Dimensions: Diameter = 23...
Metal, Brass
Several 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
1 of the 3 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
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
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
$4,593Sale Price|20% Off
Large Chrome Space Age Sputnik Atomium Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Exclusive Polished aluminum with 27 bubble glasses (mouth-blown) Stunning Sputnik pendant lamp designed by Kalmar Leuchten during the 1970s.
Chrome
Large Chrome Space Age Sputnik Atomium Flush Mount by Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Exclusive polished aluminum with 12 bubble glasses (mouth-blown) Stunning Sputnik pendant lamp designed by Kalmar Leuchten during the 1970s.
Chrome
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.
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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