Glashutte Limburg Glass Ceiling / Wall Lamp, 1970’s
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 19cm W, 19cm D, 11cm H Conditon: Good Material: Glass, metal Period: 1970’s.
Glass
Large Amber Bubble Glass Ceiling Lamp by Helena Tynell, Limburg Germany 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Amber Bubble Glass Ceiling Lamp by Helena Tynell, Limburg Germany 1960s Height adjustable from about 45cm to 75cm. Executed in rattan. The pendant lamp comes with 1 x E27 / ...
Metal
Lovely Amber Bubble Glass Ceiling Lamp by Helena Tynell, Limburg Germany 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Amber Bubble Glass Ceiling Lamp by Helena Tynell, Limburg Germany 1960s Height adjustable from about 45cm to 75cm. Executed in rattan. The pendant lamp comes with 1 x E27 / ...
Metal
Amber Glass Flower Shape Flush Mount by Limburg, Germany, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful flower-shaped flush mount made in Germany by Glashütte Limburg. This elegant ceiling light features a sculptural glass shade with softly curved petals that form a delicate ...
Metal
Amber Bubble Glass Ceiling Lamp by Helena Tynell for Limburg, Germany 1960s
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Amber Bubble Glass Ceiling Lamp by Helena Tynell for Limburg, Germany 1960s Dimensions Height: 23.62 in. (50 cm) Diameter: 9.44 in. (25 cm) The fixture need 1 x E27 standard bulb w...
Metal
Pair of Brass & Glass Wall / Ceiling Light Sconces by Helena Tynell for Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Barcelona, ES
A pair of brass and glass flush mount light sconces designed by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg. Rare model, exquisite high quality craftsmanship.
Brass
1 of 2 Amber Bubble Glass Ceiling Lamp by Helena Tynell for Limburg, Germany 196
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
1 of 2 Amber Bubble Glass Ceiling Lamp by Helena Tynell for Limburg, Germany 1960s Dimensions Height: 33.46 in. (85 cm) Diameter: 10.23 in. (26 cm) The fixture need 1 x E27 standar...
Metal
Petite Bubble Glass Pattern Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Petite bubble glass pattern flush mount. Made in Germany by Glashütte Limburg. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. The fixture requires one European E27 Edison or...
Metal
Monumental Crystal Pattern Clear Glass Flush mount Ceiling Light, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning large crystal pattern clear glass flush mount. Made in Germany by Glashütte Limburg. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. The fixture requires two Europea...
Metal
Monumental Crystal Pattern Clear Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning large crystal pattern clear glass flush mount. Made in Germany by Glashütte Limburg. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. The fixture requires two Europea...
Metal
Beautiful Vintage Glass and Iron Pendant Ceiling Lamp, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful glass and brass pendant by Limburg, Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: One x E27 (US E26)
Brass
Rare Crystal Glass Ceiling or Wall Flushmount, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Berlin, DE
Lovely clear white crystal blown glass flushmount Germany, 1960s.
Blown Glass
Tendrils Pattern Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1960s, German
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Tendrils pattern glass flush mount ceiling light. Made in Germany. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. Each fixture requires one European E27 / 110 Volt...
Metal
Clear Bubble Glass Pattern Massive Leuchten Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful bubble glass pattern flush mount. Made in Germany, attributed to Glashütte Limburg. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. The fixture requires one Europea...
Metal
Pair of Monumental Crystal Pattern Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Lights, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pair of stunning large crystal pattern amber glass flush mounts. Made in Germany by Glashütte Limburg. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. Each fixture requires...
Metal
German Vintage Amber Bubble Glass Ceiling or Wall Flush Mounts Lights, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful amber glass ceiling or wall flush mount by Limburg, Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: 2x E27 (US E26).
Glass
Large Midcentury German Vintage Amber Glass Ceiling Wall Light Flushmount, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful large sculptural amber bubble glass flushmount. Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: 3x E27 (US E26).
Metal
German Vintage Glass Ceiling or Wall Light Flush Mount, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Berlin, DE
Lovely clear and matte white glass flush mount. Germany, 1960s.
Glass
1960s Sculptural Glass and Mirrored Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Limberg
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Sculptural glass and mirrored wall or ceiling lamp for Limberg. Executed in thick and heavy textured glass that frames a circular mirror with black painted metal mounting stru...
Metal
German Vintage Blown Glass Ceiling or Wall Light Flushmount, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Art Deco style hand blown glass flushmount. Germany, 1960s Lamp sockets: E27 (US E26).
Iron
German Vintage Geometric Glass Ceiling or Wall Lights Flushmounts, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Berlin, DE
ONE of... beautiful hand blown bubble glass flushmount. Germany, 1960s. Sockets: One x E27 (US E26).
Metal
NOS Minimalist German Vintage Blown Glass Ceiling Pendant Light 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful clear glass and black lacquered metal pendant light in the Art Dèco style. Germany, 1960s. Sockets: One E27 (US 1x E26). Height (body): 12 In (30 cm) NOS. This light is...
Metal
Rare & Stylish Mid-Century Modern Glass & Metal Lined Pendant / Ceiling Lamp
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Lisse, NL
Timeless and good size mid-century pendant. This rare ceiling lamp from the mid-century era could be the perfect lighting solution for an entrance or any other small living space. T...
Metal
One of... Midcentury German Vintage Amber Glass Ceiling or Wall Light Flushmount
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Berlin, DE
One of... Wonderful sculptural amber bubble glass flushmount. Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: 2x E27 (US E26).
Glass
Pair of German Vintage Glass Ceiling or Wall Lights Flushmounts, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of wonderful vintage bubble glass flushmounts. Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26).
Glass
Pair of German Vintage Glass Ceiling or Wall Lights Flushmounts, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of wonderful vintage bubble glass flushmounts. Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26).
Glass
Pair of German Vintage Minimalist Glass Ceiling or Wall Lights Flush Mounts
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of large geometric glass and brass ceiling or wall flush mounts. Germany, 1960s Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26)
Brass
Rare Vintage White Crystal Glass Ceiling or Wall Flush Mount 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Berlin, DE
One of ... lovely white ice crystal glass flush mount. Germany, 1960s.
Glass
$2,691Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of German Vintage Glass Ceiling or Wall Flush Mounts, 1960
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Art Deco style crystal glass and brass flush mounts. Germany, 1960s. On request available as pendants.
Brass
One of... Geometric ZigZag Glass Ceiling or Wall Lights Flush Mounts 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Berlin, DE
One of ... beautiful vintage geometric hand blown glass flush mount. Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: One x E27 (US E26)
Glass
One of ... German Vintage Blown Glass Ceiling or Wall Light Flush Mount 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Berlin, DE
One of ... beautiful blown bubble glass, brass and metal flush mount in the Art Dèco style. Germany, 1960s.. Sockets: One E27 (US 1x E26)
Metal, Brass
One of German Vintage Glass Ceiling or Wall Light Flush Mount, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Berlin, DE
One of wonderful vintage bubble glass flush mount. Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26).
Metal
ONE of... German Vintage Amber Bubble Glass Ceiling or Wall Flush Mount, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Berlin, DE
One of... Beautiful hand blown glass ceiling or wall flush mount. Germany, 1960s.
Crystal
Pair of German Vintage Bubble Glass Ceiling or Wall Lights Flush Mounts, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Berlin, DE
Beutiful pair of geometric (paisley) glass flush mounts. Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: 2x E27 (US E26)
Glass
Large German Vintage Crystal Bubble Glass Ceiling or Wall Flush Mount, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Berlin, DE
Lovely white crystal blown glass flush mount, Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: 3.
Blown Glass
Rare German Vintage White Crystal Glass Ceiling or Wall Flush Mount, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Berlin, DE
Lovely white crystal blown glass flush mount. Germany, 1960s.
Blown Glass
Set of 3 German Vintage Bubble Glass Ceiling or Wall Lights Flush Mounts, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of three geometric clear and matte bubble glass flush mounts. Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: 2x E27 (US E26)
Glass
ONE of Large German Vintage Crystal Bubble Glass Ceiling Wall Flush Mount 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Berlin, DE
ONE of 2 Lovely large clear white crystal blown glass flushmount, Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: 2 E27 (US E26)
Blown Glass
Pair of Large Geometric Zigzag Glass Ceiling or Wall Lights Flush Mounts, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of large and beautiful vintage geometric hand blown glass flush mounts. Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: 2x E27 (US E26). Price per pair. Two pairs available.
Glass
Pair of German Vintage Bubble Glass Ceiling or Wall Lights Flush Mounts, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of geometric clear and matte bubble glass flush mounts. Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: 2x E27 (US E26)
Glass
One of... Large Geometric Zigzag Glass Ceiling or Wall Light Flush Mount 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Berlin, DE
One of ... large and beautiful vintage geometric hand blown glass flush mount. Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: 2x E27 (US E26).
Glass
Large German Vintage Glass and Brass Flush Mounts Ceiling or Wall Lights 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Berlin, DE
One of ... glass and brass flush mount. Germany, 1960s-1970s Lamp sockets: One x E27 (US E26)
Brass
One of... German Vintage Blown Glass Flush Mounts Ceiling or Wall Lights 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Berlin, DE
One of ... minimalist blown glass and lacquered metal flush mount. Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: One x E27 (US E26).
Blown Glass
One of... German Vintage Blown Glass Flush Mount Ceiling or Wall Light 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Berlin, DE
One of... large handblown Art Déco style glass flush mount. Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: Two x E27 (US E26).
Metal
Pair of German Vintage Art Deco Style Glass Metal Pendants Ceiling Lights 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of hand blown glass and white lacquered metal pendants (or flush mounts on request). Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26) Height (body): 12 In (30 cm)
Metal
Pair of Large German Vintage Glass Flower Ceiling or Wall Flush Mounts 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of beautiful textured bubble glass flush mounts. Germany, 1960s. Measures: Diameter 12". Lamp sockets: Two x E27 (us E26)
Glass
Iron Ring Design Glass Wall or Ceiling Lamp from Limburg
By Staff Leuchten, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Doria Leuchten Germany, Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in München, DE
The lamp impresses with its spectacular play of light. Manufacturer: Glashütte Limburg Condition: Very good vintage condition with slight signs of age-related wear.
Metal
$2,106Sale Price|20% Off
Chrome Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Ceiling Light by Boris Tabacoff, 1970s
By Boris Tabacoff, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and funky Mid-Century Modern flush mount ceiling light. Design by Boris Tabacoff for Glashütte Limburg.
Chrome
Brutalist square flush mount, Germany 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Herentals, BE
Square molded glass flush mount in the style of Glashutte Limburg. The ceiling lamp is equipped with 1 E 27 porcelain fitting and a black metal mounting plate.
Metal
Vintage hexagonal facet cut glas and messing wall or ceiling lamps -set-
By Glashütte Limburg, Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in The Hague, NL
Stunning set of 3 hexagonal wall lamps. Qualitatively very nice and solidly made lamps as we are used to of German made products. A nice detail is the faceted edges which gives the l...
Brass
set of 2 beautiful 31cm textured amber glass Wall ceiling Lights, Germany, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Peill & Putzler, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: set of 2 Wall light sconce, also useable as ceiling lights Origin: Germany Age: 1970s This original modernist wall light set was produced in Germany in the 1970s....
Metal
set of 2 beautiful 27cm textured amber glass Wall ceiling Lights, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler, Glashütte Limburg, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: set of 2 Wall light sconce, also useable as ceiling lights Origin: Germany Age: 1970s This original modernist wall light set was produced in Germany in the 1970s....
Metal
set of 2 textured 25cm glass Wall ceiling Lights by Hillebrand Leuchten, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Peill & Putzler, Glashütte Limburg, Hillebrand
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: set of 2 Wall light sconce, also useable as ceiling lights Origin: Germany Producer: Hillebrand Leuchten Age: 1970s This original modernist wall light set was ...
Metal
$1,404 / item
Donut wall or ceiling lamp by Doria
By Helena Tynell, J.T. Kalmar, Glashütte Limburg, Doria Leuchten Germany, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
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
Stylish Mid-Century Modern Facetted and Lined Glass Pendant or Ceiling Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
Timeless and small size midcentury pendant by Glashütte Limburg. This rare ceiling lamp from the midcentury era could be the perfect lighting solution for an entrance or any other ...
Glass
Staff Bubble Glass Flush Mounts (4x) Lamps Ceiling Lights, 1960
By Staff Leuchten, Glashütte Limburg, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Two Pairs (total of 4) Staff bubble glass flush mounts lamps ceiling lights. Priced per pair. 2 pairs available One large bulb with 60 W is illuminating each fixture. They have be...
Glass, Plastic
$1,778Sale Price|20% Off
Set of Two Huge Ice Glass Wall Ceiling Light Sconces Kalmar Style, Germany 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Peill & Putzler, 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 Germany in the 1970s. It is made fro...
Metal
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ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
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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.
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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.
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