1 of 2 Large Amber Bubble Glass Pendant by Helena Tynell, Limburg, Germany
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Aachen, NRW
A large round smoke tone bubble glass pendant designed by Helena Tynell for Limburg, manufactured
Brass
1 of 7 Large Amber Bubble Glass Pendant by Helena Tynell, Limburg, Germany
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Aachen, NRW
A round smoke tone bubble glass pendant designed by Helena Tynell for Limburg, manufactured in
Brass
1 of 6 Large Amber Bubble Glass Pendant by Helena Tynell, Limburg, Germany
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 6 round smoke tone bubble glass pendant designed by Helena Tynell for Limburg, manufactured in
Brass
Stacking Bubbles by Lindsey Adelman
By Lindsey Adelman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
12-globe stacking bubble.
Glass
Sold|$1,800
Wonderful "Champagne Bubbles" Light Pendant
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Late 1960s Austrian molded glass light pendant. The density of the glass is substantial and coupled
Glass
Sold|$390 / item
Steel Double Bubble Light Fixture
By Michele Varian
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Varian Steel and glass Overall product dimensions: 5 inches L x 5 inches W x 7 inches H Minimum hanging
Steel
Original XL bubble glass ceiling lamp by Helena Tynell for Limburg from the 60s
By Helena Tynell, Limburg
Located in München, DE
Original XL bubble glass ceiling lamp from the 1960s. Design by Finnish designer Helena Tynell for
Metal, Aluminum
Sold|$1,100 / item
Siemon & Salzar Large Bubble Cone Clear
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Boston, MA
textured whipped glass. This is then paired with a selection of soft colors and simple forms. The bubbles
Blown Glass
Pair of Pendant Light by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors in Brown and Bubble Glass
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of pendant lights in smoke/brown colored glass with brass details from world famous Orrefors
Crystal
Pair of Pendant Light by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors in Brown and Bubble Glass
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of pendant lights in smoke/brown colored glass with brass details from world famous Orrefors
Crystal
Pair of Pendant Light by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors in Brown and Bubble Glass
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of pendant lights in smoke/brown colored glass with brass details from world famous Orrefors
Crystal
Sold|$1,022
Limburg Glashutte Bubble Hanging Lamp, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Delft, NL
Limburg Glashutte bubble hanging lamp, 1970s
Metal
Vintage Glass and Chrome Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, 1970s
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage chrome chandelier with bubble glass shades. The chandelier emits a beautiful light
Chrome
Sold|$1,076 / item
Vintage Glass and Chrome Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage chrome and brass chandelier with bubble glass shades. The chandelier emits a beautiful
Brass, Chrome
Polish Chrome and Eight Glass Globe Chandelier by Robert Sonemann
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A glamorous 1970s hand blown eight glass globe with small bubbles chandelier by Robert Sonneman
Chrome
Sold|$1,950
1970's chrome 12 light bubble atomic fixture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A great working 12 light swiveling chrome and frosted glass bulb chandelier. It looks like a
Chrome
Bubbles Ceiling Lamp in Murano, Mazzega, Circa 1970
By Mazzega
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Ceiling lamp - Mazzega - Circa 1970 Murano glass and chromed metal Numerous handcrafted bubble
Metal
Pair of Champagne Colored Bubble Pendants by Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic pair of champagne colored bubble glass pendants on adjustable gold silk cord with brass
Brass
Pair of Limburg Bubble Pendants Design Helena Tynell
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Classic glass bubble pendant lamp from the 1960s manufactured by Limburg and designed by Helena
Brass
Limburg ceiling lamp Helena Tynell BUBBLE Amber 60s
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
BUBBLE lamp from Glashütte Limburg by Helena Tynell 60s This exquisitely crafted pendant lamp is
Brass
Sold
RAAK Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bubble glass globe chandelier.
Metal
Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, "Bubble" Ceiling Lamp, Swedish Design, 1970s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. "Bubble" ceiling lamp in smoke-colored and clear art glass. Swedish
Art Glass
Helena Tynell Clear Bubble Flushmounts / Wall Sconces for Limburg, 1960s
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
, Germany, 1960s. Made of clear bubble glass with a chrome colored base. Illuminates beautifully. The
Blown Glass
Sold|$1,280 / set
Pair of Amber Cone Bubble Pendants 'Qty 2' - Available Now
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
textured whipped glass. This is then paired with a selection of soft colors and simple forms. The bubbles
Metal
Pendant Bubble Lights by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg, 1960s
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in London, GB
, 1960s, Germany. The lights have amber glass shades and brass collars. A nice combination of
Brass
Pendant Clear Bubble Lights by Helena Tynell, for Limburg Glashutte, Germany
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell and Heinrich Gantenbrink
Located in Antwerp, BE
By Helena Tynell for the editor Glashütte Limburg in the 1960s. Art molded glass in clear bubble
Chrome
round 20cm Amber Bubble Hanging Light Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg, 1970s
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
amber tone with a fantastic bubble structure. Made of very thick glass, a high quality German production
Metal
Sold|$2,225 / set
Set of Two Large Bubble Lights by Helena Tynell, Germany 1960s
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in London, GB
Set of two midcentury glass chandeliers or pendant lights by Finnish designer Helena Tynell - wife
Metal, Brass
1960's ceiling lamp "Bubble" by Goffredo Reggiani, Italy, opaline and chrome
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in NICE, FR
Ceiling light "Bubbles" by Goffredo Reggiani Italy dating from the 60's, chrome-plated steel base
Chrome
Barovier & Toso Twelve Branch Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent twelve branch clear bubbled blown glass chandelier with bronze frame and twisted
Bronze
Sold|$3,548
Tulipan Chandelier by Kalmar, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Fantastic chandelier model 'tulipan' by Kalmar. Beautiful handmade tulip shaped bubble glasses
Chrome
Large, Purple and Clear Tulipan Chandelier Designed by Kalmar, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare handblown purple and clear bubble “Tulipan” glass chandelier with metal frame and brass parts
Metal
Mid-Century Modernist Textured Bubble Glass Flush Mount Chandelier
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century Modernist textured bubble glass flush mount chandelier with antiqued brass fittings
Brass
Sold|$2,279
Tulipan Ceiling Light by Kalmar, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
bubble glasses. This chandelier doesnt only look spectacular but also emits a wonderful light. The
Brass
Midcentury Seguso Murano Aqua Blue Bubbles Blown Lantern Chandelier
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing one-light. Rare aqua Murano blown glass. Great craftsmanship. Re-wired and ready to hang
Murano Glass
Midcentury Seguso Style Murano Green Bubbles Blown Lantern Chandelier
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing one-light. Rare green Murano blown glass. Great craftsmanship. Re-wired and ready to hang
Murano Glass
Midcentury Seguso Style Murano Neon Yellow Bubbles Blown Lantern Chandelier
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing one-light. Rare neon yellow Murano blown glass. Great craftsmanship. Re-wired and ready to
Murano Glass
Midcentury Seguso Style Murano Neon Yellow Bubbles Blown Lantern Chandelier
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing one-light. Rare neon yellow Murano blown glass. Great craftsmanship. Re-wired and ready to
Murano Glass
Kalmar "Tulipan" Flush Mount Light, Glass and Brass, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Berlin, DE
(1960s-1970s). A white lacquered metal frame holds 41 handblown bubble glasses with brass bolts
Brass
Sold|$6,800
Seguso 1970s Bubble Murano Glass Chandelier
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Seguso 1970s transparent bubble murano glass chandelier on a chrome frame with three-light.
Chrome
1960's Italian Bubble Green Glass Chandelier
Located in Buggiano, IT
Italian chandelier composed of a light inserted in green bubbles glass in turn inserted in a metal
Metal
Vintage Opaline Brass Caged Bubble Glass Pendant Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
of light the glass is generally hand blown inside the cage to create the bubble glass effect. Newly
Brass
Italian Murano Pulegoso Gold Dusted Bubble Glass Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Murano gold dusted "PULEGOSO" bubbled glass & brass chandelier of rectangular form with 10
Brass
Kalmar Chandelier Square Glass with Bubbles, 1960 Austria
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Bronx, NY
Kalmar Chandelier Square Glass with Bubbles, 1960 Austria , brass frame with six rows of numerous
Brass, Chrome
Hand-blown Five Pendant Bubble Glass Hanging Chandelier
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A contemporary hand-blown five pendant bubble glass hanging chandelier with five hanging hand-blown
Chrome
Large Amber Bubble Glass Chandelier Helena Tynell, 1960
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful bubble glass chandelier or pendant light designed by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg
Metal, Brass
Seedy Clear Bubble Teardrop Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
bubbles inside. Each glass is uniquely handmade in Murano, Italy. There are 12 medium sockets to
Chrome
8-Arm Smoked Glass and Bronze Branching Bubbles Chandelier
By Lindsey Adelman
Located in Chicago, IL
Large branching bubbles 8-arm chandelier with hand blown smoked glass bubbles. Finish: oil-rubbed
Bronze
Six-Light Amber Bubble Glass Chandelier by Limburg, Germany
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage six-light amber bubble glass chandelier by Glashütte Limburg. Six lovely glass shades rest
Brass
Large Cascading Chandelier Bubble Glass Limburg, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
bubble glasses. Wonderful form and stunning light effect. Sockets: 5 x E14 small bulb. (40 W max
Metal, Brass
Huge Kalmar Chandelier Pendant Light Fixture, Bubble Glass, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
total 20 seeded or bubble glass globes with different diameters hang on cords in different heights. The
Blown Glass, Wood
1968 Germany Richard Essig Sputnik Chandelier Crystal Bubble Glass
By Richard Essig
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant large sputnik chandelier with 25 arms ending in 13 large crystal globes and 12 smaller
Metal
Huge Bubble Glass Chandelier by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg
By Helena Tynell
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful bubble glass chandelier or pendant Light designed by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg
Chrome
Barovier et Toso Italian Mid-Century Bubble Glass Fluted Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
Italian 1940s chandelier with a brass horizontal frame supporting 6 swirl clear glass arms holding
Glass
Midcentury Chrome and Smoked Bubble Glass Sputnik Chandelier by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage Sputnik 12-arm chandelier with bubble shaped smoked glass globes on a chrome frame by
Chrome
Pair of Circle Iron and Bubble Glass Chandelier, Limburg, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
Minimal, geometric and simply shaped design. This beautiful and unique pair of hand blown glass
Iron
Italian Brass Bubble Chandelier with Glass Balls on Chains, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970s Italian midcentury chandelier with 137 clear glass balls hanging from fine brass chains from
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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