Mid-Century Sirius Sconce by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg, 1970s
Located in KUTNO, PL
The Sirius ceiling lamp, designed by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg, is an icon of 1960s and 1970s design.
Metal
Petite Amber Bubble Glass Sconce by Helena Tynell, Limburg, Germany
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
Amber bubble glass sconce by Helena Tynell, Limburg, Germany. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to use. Each Sconce requires 1 x E27 Standa...
Smoked Glass
Large Bubble Glass Pendant by Helena Tynell for Limburg, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Delft, NL
Large Bubble Glass Pendant by Helena Tynell for Limburg, Germany, 1970s
Metal
Large Amber Bubble Glass Sconce by Helena Tynell, Limburg, Germany
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful large golden wall light, from Limburg Glashütte, Germany, circa 1960-1970. Smoked bubble glass on a golden brass base. Heavy quality and in very good condition. Cleaned,...
Brass
Amber Bubble Flush mount light in style of Helena Tynell, , Germany
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
Amber bubble glass Flushmount light in the style of Helena Tynell, Germany. Good quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to use. The Bubble Glass Flush ...
Smoked Glass
1 of 4 Bubble Glass Flushmounts by Helena Tynell, Limburg, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 4 round smoke tone bubble glass ceiling mount fixture or Wall lights designed by Helena Tynell for Limburg, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s. High quality and in very good c...
Glass
Bubble Glass Table Lamp by Helena Tynell for Limburg, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The photo with the lampshade is for illustration purposes only, the lamp base comes without the lampshade. Please note that the shades are not included in the price.
Metal
1 of 3 Petite Amber Bubble Glass Sconce by Helena Tynell, 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 condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to use. Each Sconce requires 2 x E27 St...
Smoked Glass
1 of 3 Petite Amber Bubble Glass Sconce by Helena Tynell, 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 condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to use. Each Sconce requires 1 x E27 St...
Smoked Glass
1 of 4 Petite Amber Bubble Glass Sconce by Helena Tynell, Limburg, Germany
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 3 Petite Amber bubble glass sconce in style by Helena Tynell, Germany. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to use. Each Sconce requires 1 x...
Smoked Glass
1 of 3 Pairs of Amber Bubble Glass Sconces by Helena Tynell, Limburg, Germany
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful Large pair of golden wall lights, from Limburg Glashütte, Germany, circa 1960-1970. Smoked bubble glasses on a golden brass base. For each sconce: Heavy quality and in ve...
Brass
Set of Two "BUBBLE" Tynell Style Glass Wall Light Sconces, Germany, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Set of two Wall light sconces Origin: Germany Age: 1970s This set of two modernist lights was produced in France in the 1970s. It is made from glass with a abs...
Metal
Set of Two "BUBBLE" Tynell Style Glass Wall Light Sconces, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg, J.T. Kalmar, Helena Tynell
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Set of two Wall light sconces Origin: Germany Age: 1970s This set of two modernist lights was produced in France in the 1970s. It is made from glass with a abs...
Metal
Glass Wall Lamp by Glashütte Limburg
By Doria Leuchten Germany, Helena Tynell, Gaetano Sciolari, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Glashütte Limburg
Located in München, DE
Beautiful glass wall lamp from Glashütte Limburg. The lamp creates a wonderful play of light in the room and enchants with its radiance. High-quality workmanship and a unique design....
Metal
$1,042 / item
Round Glass Flush Mounts by Helena Tynell, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
Round Glass Flush Mounts by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg, manufactured in Germany in 1960.
Metal
Pair of Bubble Flush Mounts/Wall Sconces by Limburg, 1960s
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of beautiful high-end large bubble flush mounts Helana Tynell for Limburg Glashütte, Germany, 1960s. Made of glossy clear colored glass with a brass colored details and a white...
Brass
1 of the 20 Bubble Flush Mounts/Wall Sconces by Limburg, Four Sizes, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 20 beautiful high-end large bubble flush mounts Helana Tynell for Limburg Glashütte, Germany, 1960s. Made of glossy clear colored textured glass with a brass colored details...
Brass
$292Sale Price|30% Off
Mid-Century Pine Cone Bubble Glass Sconce, Wall Lamp Mint Base, 1970s, Germany
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Andernach, DE
Sitting on an abstract branch of mint glazed ceramic. Attributed to Helena Tynell, one of the artists who created the most beautiful bubble glass lighting of that time for the famous...
Art Glass, Ceramic
1 of the 22 Bubble Flush Mounts/Wall Sconces by Limburg, 1960s
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 20 beautiful high-end large bubble flush mounts Helana Tynell for Limburg Glashütte, Germany, 1960s. Made of glossy clear colored glass with a brass colored details and a wh...
Brass
Large Bubble Glass Pendant by Limburg, Germany, 1970s
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
A large round with colored bubble glass pendant designed by Helena Tynell for Limburg, manufactured in Germany, circa the 1970s Sockets: It needs 1 x E27 standard bulb. Light bulbs ...
Brass
1 of 3 Glass chrome Pendants by Limburg, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 3 glass pendant lights designed by Helena Tynell for Limburg, manufactured in Germany, circa the 1970s Sockets: It needs 1 x E27 standard bulb. Light bulbs are not included. It...
Chrome
1 of 3 Glass Pendant lights by Limburg, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 3 petite glass (with brass cups ) pendant designed by Helena Tynell for Limburg, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s Sockets: It needs 1 x E27 standard bulb. Light bulbs are n...
Brass
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
Set of Two Lovely Brass & Bubble Glass Bedside Table Lamps by TEKA Germany 1950s
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in München, BY
Set of two lovely and highly decorative MId-Century Modern brass and bubble glass bedside table lamps. Designed and manufactured by TEKA, Germany, 1950s. Both table lamps marked unde...
Brass
White Flush Light or Wall Lamp by Glashütte Limburg
By Doria Leuchten Germany, Helena Tynell, Gaetano Sciolari, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Glashütte Limburg
Located in München, DE
Very nice ceiling lamp or wall lamp from the Glashütte Limburg. The lamp spreads a great play of light in the room and enchants through its charisma. Wonderful design and very high -...
Metal
1 of 4 Stunning Petite Glass chrome Pendants by Limburg, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 4 petite glass pendant lights made by Limburg, manufactured in Germany, circa the 1970s Sockets: It needs 1 x E27 standard bulb. Light bulbs are not included. It is possible to...
Chrome
Iron Ring Design Glass Pendant Lamp by Glashütte Limburg
By Gino Vistosi, Doria Leuchten Germany, Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and rare pendant lamp from the 1960s. The mouth-blown glass with the iron ring look is a real eye-catcher and impressively beautifully designed. The lamp creates a gre...
Brass
Vintage Glass Limburg Flower Flush Mount Ceiling or Wall Light, 1970s
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg, Limburg
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This stunning vintage flush mount ceiling or wall light by Glashütte Limburg, crafted in the 1970s, features a unique flower-inspired design. Made from textured glass, it emits a war...
Glass, Blown Glass
Limburg Pair of Vintage 1960s Black Iron Rings and Glass Wall Lights or Sconces
By Helena Tynell and Heinrich Gantenbrink, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern rare pair of German made lantern style flush mount wall light fixtures or sconces by Glashütte Limburg, circa 1960. They can be wall-mounted and directly wired or ...
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Limburg 1 of 3 Vintage 1960s Black Iron Rings and Glass Wall Lights or Sconces
By Helena Tynell and Heinrich Gantenbrink, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of three Mid-Century Modern rare pair of vintage German made lantern style flush mount wall light fixtures or sconces by Glashütte Limburg, circa 1960. Featuring thick heavy mout...
Metal
1 'of 2' 1960 Germany Limburg Large Square Flush Mount Glass & Brass Chandelier
By Kalmar Lighting, Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Manufactured by Glashutte Limburg, Germany in the 1960s. Design: Helena Tynell attr., Finland.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Bubble Glass Pendants, Amber Stripes, Europe, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg, Orrefors, Kalmar Lighting, Murano 5, Helena Tynell
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of clear textured bubble glass pendants with amber colored vertical relief stripes. Golden cylinder plast mount, original black canopy and fittings for 40W E14 bulbs. Beautiful...
Glass, Plastic, Art Glass
Limburg Vintage Mid-Century Amber Bubble Glass Wall Light or Sconce c. 1970s
By Carl Fagerlund, Helena Tynell and Heinrich Gantenbrink, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Design is attributed to Finnish Glass designer Helena Tynell, although the design is also similar to Swedish glass designer Carl Fagerlund and his work for Orrefors glass.
Metal
$1,855 / set
Set of 2 Wall Lamps by Limburg
By Doria Leuchten Germany, Helena Tynell, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Glashütte Limburg, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in München, DE
Exceptional wall lamps in an iron ring design from the 1960s. Fantastic design and high-quality workmanship. The lamps impress with their spectacular play of light. Manufacturer: Gl...
Metal
Iron Ring Design Glass Wall or Ceiling Lamp from Limburg
By Doria Leuchten Germany, Helena Tynell, Staff Leuchten, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Glashütte Limburg
Located in München, DE
Extraordinary wall lamp or ceiling lamp in an iron ring look from the 1960s. Fantastic design and high quality workmanship. The lamp impresses with its spectacular play of light. Ma...
Metal
$849 / item
Donut wall or ceiling lamp by Doria
By J.T. Kalmar, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Doria Leuchten Germany, Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in München, DE
Stunning donut wall or ceiling lamp from the 1960s. The design creates a spectacular light. High quality. Manufacturer: Doria Condition: Very good vintage condition with slight si...
Metal
Staff XL Large Organic Textured Clear Ice Crystal Glass Flush Mount, 1970s
By Motoko Ishii, Staff Leuchten
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Featuring a wonderful mouth blown, molded and textured clear glass shade resembling ice crystals - similar to fixtures designed by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg around the same...
Blown Glass, Plastic
$189Sale Price|70% Off
Vintage Plastic Bubble Textured Globe Flush Mount Lamp or Wall Light Sconce
Located in Amityville, NY
The bubble texture of the plastic globe is inspired by the designs of Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg.
Plastic, Acrylic
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
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.
As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.
There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.
With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.
The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.