Pair of Amber Bubble Glass Sconces by Helena Tynell, Limburg, Germany
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
bubble glasses on a golden brass base. For each sconce: Heavy quality and in very good condition
Brass
Pair of Amber Bubble Glass Sconces by Helena Tynell, Limburg, Germany
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
bubble glasses on a chrome and metal base. For each sconce: Heavy quality and in very good condition
Chrome
Rectangular Amber Bubble Glass Sconce or Flush Mount
Located in San Francisco, CA
A beautiful rectangle shaped, amber bubble glass flush mount by Helena Tynell. Looks great as a
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Bubble Glass Sconces by Helena Tynell for Limburg
By Helena Tynell and Heinrich Gantenbrink, Glashütte Limburg
Located in New York, NY
feature geometrically designed stylized "bubbles" in high quality clear glass mounted on chrome fittings
Sold|$1,800 / set
Pair of Austrian Bubble Sconces
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful pair of ovular Austrian bubble glass sconces with brass hardware. Amber colored glass
Glass
1 of the 5 Iron and Bubble Glass Sconces Wall Lamps by Limburg, 1960
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
handmade, elaborate clear bubble glass with black "Iron" coated frame and brass back plate. Illuminates
Glass
Sold|$1,800
Clear Bubble Sconces
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful pair of cylindrical Austrian bubble glass sconces with chrome hardware. Clear glass
Glass
Sold|$2,800
Austrian Bubble Sconces
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful pair of oval shaped bubble glass sconces with brass hardware. Amber colored glass. Newly
Glass
Sold|$1,800
Austrian Bubble Sconces
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Great pair of cylindrical shaped Austrian bubble glass sconces with brass hardware. Slight amber
Glass
Sold|$1,800
Austrian Amber Bubble Sconces
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Great pair of cylindrical shaped Austrian bubble glass sconces with brass hardware. Amber colored
Brass
Sold|$995
Austrian Amber Bubble Sconce
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Great cylindrical shaped Austrian bubble glass sconce with brass hardware. Amber colored glass
Glass
Sold|$1,800
Austrian Bubble Sconces
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pair of Austrian bubble glass sconces in amber color glass. Glass is slightly different in color
Glass
Sold|$1,800
Pair of Amber Bubble Sconces
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful pair of oval shaped Austrian bubble glass sconces with brass hardware. Amber colored
Glass
Pair of Clear Bubble Glass Flushmount Sconces
By Helena Tynell and Heinrich Gantenbrink
Located in San Francisco, CA
Flushmount bubble glass sconces from Limburg by Helena Tynell. Recently rewired, ready for
Brass
Sold|$1,200
1950s Murano Clear Glass and Brass Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s murano clear bubbled glass sconce with one light, brass hardware.
Brass
Pair of 1970s German Bubble Glass and Chrome Sconces, Vintage Mid-Century Modern
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Pair of bubble glass sconces with chrome metal base. Made in Germany. Each fixture requires one
Metal, Chrome
Sold|$4,800 / set
Pair of Seguso Sconces
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Controlled bubble glass sconces.
Brass
Sold|$1,500
Austrian Glass and Chrome Sconces
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Great pair of thick bubble glass sconces with a perforated chrome band running down the center of
Glass
Sold|$1,400 / set
Limburg Champagne Glass Sconces
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Scandinavian Modern square shaped champagne bubbled glass sconces designed by Helena Tynell
Blown Glass
Sold|$2,800 / set
Large Helena Tynell Champagne Glass Sconces
By Helena Tynell
Located in New York, NY
Pair of champagne colored bubbled glass sconces glod enameled backplates. Rewired for use in USA
Metal
Sold|$2,400 / set
Set of Three Murano Glass and Brass Sconces, Austria, 1960s
Located in Westport, CT
Beautiful and rare set of three bubble glass sconces original from Austria, circa 1960s. Fully
Brass
Large Bubble Glass light by Helena Tynell for Limburg ( 2 Available )
By Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in New York, NY
Large Bubble Glass Sconce / Ceiling light by Helena Tynell for Limburg. The Amber colored bubble
Glass
Sold|$1,200
Vintage Bubble Glass Flush Mount or Sconce
By Helena Tynell
Located in San Francisco, CA
Lovely 1970s bubble glass sconce or ceiling flush mount fixture by Helena Tynell at Glashütte
Glass
Mid Century Pair of Sconces in the Style of Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
A vintage pair of chrome and bubble glass sconces with pull strings used for on/off switches in the
Chrome
Floral Bubble Glass Flush Mount by Helen Tynell
By Helena Tynell
Located in San Francisco, CA
Stunning Mid-Century vintage German made bubble glass sconce that can also be used as a flush mount
Brass
Sold|$1,044 / item
1 of 2 Petite Amber Bubble Glass Flush mount by Limburg, Germany
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large Amber bubble glass sconce in style by Helena Tynell, Germany. High quality and in very good
Smoked Glass
Smoked Bubble Glass Ceiling Light by Helena Tynell for Limburg, 1960s Germany
By Limburg
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Smoked bubble glass sconces or ceiling lights by Helena Tynell for Limburg, 1960s, Germany
Metal
Sold|$2,800
Italian Bubble Glass & Iron Sconces
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautifully Crafted Italian Sconces. Great iron work and glass work. 3 sconces total. Price is for
Iron
Sold|$1,600
Pair Bubble Glass Hurricane Sconce
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#2-1094 A pair of dark brass single arm sconce with a round frosted-clear glass shade.
Brass
Sold|$1,495
Large Bubble Glass Flush Mount/Sconce
Located in New York, NY
1960s German bubble glass ceiling fixture/sconce. The textured bubble glass is supported by a
Chrome
Sold|$1,675
Pair Bubble Glass Single Arm Sconce
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#2-1687 A bubble glass backplate over brass ending with a glass tulip bobeche.
Brass
Three flush mount / sconces with bubble glass
Located in New York, NY
Three flush mounts / sconces with bubble glass by Limburg, mounted on polished Nickel bases.
Nickel
Sold|$1,800
Italian Brass and Glass Bubble Tube Sconce
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Lovely slender tube sconce made of clear bubbles glass and a polished brass fixture. Newly re-wired
Glass
Sold|$2,314
Abundance Bubble Glass Wall Sconce by Kalmar
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Mortsel, BE
Super nice piece. All the glass is in perfect condition not a single chip. Frame has some rust and
Metal
Sold|$1,295 / set
Pair of Bubble Glass Square Wall Sconces
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of wall sconces, produced circa 1970s, each with a single socket, set in a concave of Wiring
Metal
Single 1970s Flush Mount Sconce in Bubble Glass
Located in Astoria, NY
bubble glass. Very good condition, consistent with age and prior use, with no visible wear.
Blown Glass
Sold|$3,600 / set
Crystal Glass Bubble Pair of Sconces, Netherlands, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Dutch cluster of mini crystal bubbles form a decorative pair of sconces. They are set
Glass
Helena Tynell Bubble Glass Wall Sconce for Glashütte Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Astoria, NY
, circa 1960s, with a modernistic, gold toned bubble glass shade, over a single socket and backplate
Glass
Beautiful Pair of German 1960s Bubble Glass Flower Sconces
Located in Astoria, NY
bubble glass, formed as blooming flowers. Good vintage condition, with age appropriate wear.
Brass
Sold|$875 / set
Pair of German 1960s Clear Bubble Glass Oval Sconces
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of German flush mount sconces, produced, circa 1960s, each with oval, clear glass shades
Glass
Sold|$790 / item
Three Kalmar Tulipan Wall Lights Sconces, Bubble Glass, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
blown bubble glasses. Each glass is handmade and therefore a unique piece. A sconce is made of a white
Metal, Brass
Sold|$1,800
Petite Austrian Cylinder Bubble Sconces
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful pair of petite Austrian bubble sconces. Unique slender cylinder shape with thick clear
Glass
Sold|$1,800
Petite Austrian Cylinder Bubble Sconces
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Lovely pair of petite Austrian bubble sconces. Unique slender cylinder shape with thick amber
Brass
Petite Austrian Cylinder Bubble Sconces
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Great single bubble sconce. Unique slender cylinder shape with thick amber bubble glass. Brass arm
Brass
Sold|$2,136 / set
Pair of Metal Chrome Box Sconces Bubble Glass, Netherland, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Space Age Mid-Century Modern pair of wall lights lamps sconces attributed to Raak. Blown bubble
Metal, Chrome
Sold|$2,136 / set
Pair of Metal Chrome Box Sconces Bubble Glass, Netherland, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Space Age Mid-Century Modern pair of wall lights lamps sconces attributed to Raak. Blown bubble
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Mid Century "Bubble" Texture Glass Sconces by Kalmar
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of tubular Kalmar sconces with clear, "bubble" textured glass shades mounted to a brass base.
Brass
Sold|$1,495
Mid-Century Italian Bubble Sconce
Located in Hanover, MA
Mid-Century Italian Bubble Sconce attributed to Venini or Vistosi
Glass
Sold|$2,800
Pair of Austrian Bubble Sconces
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful pair of bubble sconces with brass hardware. Newly rewired.
Brass
Pair Of Sconces Bubble Lamps Glass And Steel 1980
Located in New York, NY
pair of sconces bubble lamps glass and steel 1980
Sold|$2,308 / set
Space Age Wall Sconce With Charmant Bubble Glass, Limburg, Belgium
By Limburg
Located in Mortsel, BE
Introducing the captivating Space Age Wall Sconce with Charmant Bubble Glass by Limburg, Belgium
Brass
Sold|$1,250 / item
RAAK Bubble Globe Wall Sconce
By RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning RAAK wall light with 9", bubbled glass globes, black enameled base, and chrome accents
Chrome
A Bubbled Amber Glass Wall Light Sconce or Ceiling Light
By Helena Tynell and Heinrich Gantenbrink
Located in NYC, NY
A beautiful light with a series of hand-blown bubble of glass that form a cloud shape. Can be
Metal
c 1920 Rare Murano Colored Bubbles Blown Glass Crystal Sconces
Located in Firenze, Toscana
crystal prisms. Gold gilt metal arms covered with clear Murano glass. Each adorning 6 extremely rare
Crystal, Metal
Pair of Nickel Sconces with Glass Shade Featuring Inclusive Air Bubbles
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of nickel sconces with glass shades featuring inclusive air bubbles.
Nickel
Set of 2 wall lamps sconce bubble glass , 1970s Space age
Located in Delft, NL
Set of 2 wall lamps sconce bubble glass , 1970s Space age
Metal
Sold|$1,015 / set
Pair of 1960s Limburg Flush Mount Sconces in Amber 'Bubble Glass'
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Astoria, NY
amber 'bubble glass' square shades, affixed against a circular brass backplate. Very good vintage
Brass
From the kitchen to the bedroom and everywhere in between, there is one major part of home decor that you definitely want to master: lighting. Carefully selected vintage sconces and wall lights can do wonders in establishing mood and highlighting your distinctive personality.
We’re a long way from the candelabra-inspired chandeliers of the medieval era. Lighting is no longer merely practical, and lighting designers have been creating and reinventing lighting solutions for eons. Because of the advancements crafted by these venturesome makers, we now have the opportunity to bring unique, customizable lighting solutions into our homes.
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For the bedroom, bedside wall lamps with warm-temperature bulbs instead of bedside table lamps could be the way to go to induce a sense of calm or intimacy. Try to match the style of the wall light or sconce that you’re installing to the overall design scheme of your room. It’s never “just a light.” You should approach the lighting of a room with a mindset that is one part practical and one part aesthetics-driven.
Let 1stDibs help you set the mood with the right antique and vintage wall lights and sconces for your home. Our collection includes every kind of fixture, from sculptural works by Austrian craftsman J.T. Kalmar to chic industrial-style wall sconces, from adjustable painted aluminum wall lamps designed by Artemide to a wide variety of minimalist mid-century modern masterpieces.
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