George Nelson Wall Mounted Bubble Lamps 1950 for Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early wall-mounted bubble lamps designed by George Nelson, produced by Howard Miller.
Fiberglass, Wood
Midcentury "Bubble Lamp" by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg, 1960s
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Enschede, NL
Very nice "Bubble Lamp" designed by Helena Tynell and produced in 1960s by Glashütte Limburg, Germany.
Glass
Pair of Vintage Resin Bubble Lamps by Silvano Pantani, 1966
By Silvano Pantani
Located in Little Rock, AR
Such beautiful sculptures, in wonderful shades of SAPPHIRE. These Bubble Lamps were created by Silvano Pantani, and imported from Italy in 1966.
Lucite
Pair of Vintage Resin Bubble Lamps by Silvano Pantani, 1966
By Silvano Pantani
Located in Little Rock, AR
Such beautiful sculptures, in wonderful shades of CELADON. These Bubble Lamps were created by Silvano Pantani, and imported from Italy in 1966.
Lucite
Pair of Vintage Italian Bubble Lamps by Silvano Pantani, 1966
By Silvano Pantani
Located in Little Rock, AR
Such beautiful sculptures, in wonderful shades of CELADON. These resin Bubble Lamps were created by Silvano Pantani, and imported from Italy in 1966.
Lucite
George Nelson Saucer Shaped Fiberglass Bubble Lamp, Manufactured by Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
George Nelson saucer shaped fiberglass bubble lamp, mfg. Herman Miller-1950's
Fiberglass
White Glass Bubble Lamp in the Style of Laurel Lamp Co
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in TORONTO, CA
Stunning frosted glass bubble lamp in the style of Laurel Lamp Co.
Glass
Pair of Barovier Robins Egg Blue& Gold Controlled Bubble Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Barovier robins egg blue with gold controlled bubble glass lamps with brass bases and hardware.
Brass
Space Age Bubble Lamp from the 1960s, Made by Temde Leuchten
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Cologne, DE
Floor lamp from the 1960s, manufactured in Switzerland by Temde Leuchten. The lamp stands out for its stunning Space Age design. It is equipped with nine mat white glass globes, each...
Steel
Pair of Vintage, Resin Bubble Lamps by Silvano Pantani in Lemon Lime
By Silvano Pantani
Located in Little Rock, AR
Such beautiful sculptures, in wonderful green shades of LEMON LIME. These Bubble Lamps were created by Silvano Pantani, and imported from Italy in 1966.
Brass
Sold|$2,000
Lightolier Lamp.
Located in D.F., MX
Lightolier 20 smoked bubble lamp.
Chrome, Steel
George Nelson Table Lamp. Howard Miller 1950
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A rare table versions of Nelson's iconic bubble lamp.
Metal
Sold|$1,200
Limburg Bubble Glass Wall Lamps
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Houston, TX
Flush / wall mount bubble lamps in amber glass by Limburg.
Sold|$1,115
pair chrome lamps
Located in Houston, TX
pair vintage chrome bubble lamps, newly wired, priced as pair
Chrome
Sold|$1,800
Italian Pendant Lamp
Located in Southampton, NY
Charming original bubble lamp style wire framework with resin membrane diffuser shade.
Metal
Large Barovier Green & Gold Cotrolled Bubble Glass Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large Barovier green with gold foil glass controlled bubble lamps.
Glass
Sold|$895
French Art Deco uplight table lamp
Located in Toronto, ON
Polished chrome (very soft patina) bubble lamp with frost uplight . Lovely illumination
Sold|$950
A Pair of Glass Bubble Table Lamps
Located in Hudson, NY
Here is a great pair of glass bubble lamps with a silver plated base.
Silver Plate
Sold|$2,200
Rare & Unusual George Nelson talbe lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Made by the Howard Miller Clock company, this lamp was part of a new range added to the "bubble lamp" line in the early 1960's.
Alfredo Barbini Pair of Vintage Blue Murano Ball Lamps
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Little Rock, AR
Each ball has thick diagonal ribs and is filled with loads of controlled bubbles. Lamps measure 25 inches tall from tabletop to socket top.
Brass, Nickel
1950s Blue and White Gold Fleck Murano Glass Lamp
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stunning blue and white Murano glass gold fleck and controlled bubbles lamp attributed to Alfredo Barbini. Giltwood base and detail.
Brass
Mid-Century Italian Bubble Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adorable little Italian ceramic bubble lamp from the 1960s. A perfect fun addition to a child's room or a quirky and colorful addition to any interior, this lamp features a glossy pu...
Ceramic
Sold|$1,500
Nelson Style Table Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Nelson style bubble lamp. ***Contact/Shipping Information: AOL (American Online) users may experience difficulties sending emails to us or receiving emails from us.
Brass
Polished Vintage, Industrial Aluminum Drilling Machine Lamp on Tripod
Located in Noord-Brabant, NL
The height of the lamp is adjustable by the wooden tripod. The bubble lamps or the tube lamps are made by European standards with E27 fitting and are online and worldwide for sale...
Aluminum
ES HORN Typ.461 Table desk Lamp Danish Modern Lyfa Fog Morup Panton 70/80s
By E. S. Horn
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Circa 1970s This smart, desk spotlight table lamp in white is attributed to ES Horn, more well known for their bubble lamps. This is a really handsome piece that although undoub...
Metal, Chrome
Sold|$400
Art Deco Chromed Bubble Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Table lamp with popular Art Deco bubble design in a chromed metal. Appears to have a Type G wall plug, commonly called a 13 A plug or 13 amp plug. Not available for sale or to shi...
Chrome
Sold|$1,950
Pair of Barovier & Toso Bubble Lamps
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair Of Barovier & Toso Bubble Lamps. Controlled Bubbles Encased In Clear Glass Over Opaque White Glass
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
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 the 20th century. The shade is made from a series of wires, which holds a sprayed ...
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.
Matched Pair of Vintage Rare Red Resin Bubble Lamps by Silvano Pantani, 1966
By Silvano Pantani
Located in Little Rock, AR
These candy apple red bubble lamps are one of a kind - the only pair we have in this color.
Brass, Nickel
Italian Design Pendant Lamp Castiglioni Cocoon Style, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in San Francisco, CA
Built from the same materials as the George Nelson bubble lamp, this in the Italian version of that design.
Metal
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