Mid-Century Kalmar Tulipan Bubble Glass and Brass Chandelier, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful round modernist brass and glass chandelier pendant light from the 1960s. Model Tulipan
Metal, Brass
Sold|$1,500
Limburg Bubble Glass Pendant
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cylinder shaped bubble pendant by Limburg, with chrome stem and hardware. Clear glass with slight
Chrome
Murano Italy Seguso Bubble Cage Art Glass Three-Pendant Chandelier
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Fabulous triple pendant cage art glass chandelier from Murano Italy circa 1950's Hand blown
1 of the 2 Circle Iron and Bubble Glass Chandeliers, Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
Minimal, geometric and simply shaped design. This beautiful and unique pair of hand blown glass
Brass
1 of the 3 Circle Iron and Bubble Glass Chandeliers, Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
Minimal, geometric and simply shaped design. This beautiful and unique pair of hand blown glass
Metal, Brass, Iron
Sold|$975
Murano Amber Bubbled Glass Pendant
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1-2552ab A Murano amber bubbled glass pendant having a brass hardware. Two pieces available
Brass
Sold|$1,800
Limburg Bubble Glass Pendant, 1960s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cylinder shaped bubble glass pendant by Limburg, in a deep amber. Brass stem and canopy. Excellent
Brass
Lindsey Adelman Custom Branching Bubble Chandelier
By Lindsey Adelman
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Designed in 2013, produced circa 2013 handblown glass with machine- made metal parts. Excellent
Brass
Sold|$1,000
Large Clear Bubble Glass Pendant
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful large bubble glass ball pendant from the 1970s
Steel
Midcentury Bubble Champagne Glass and Brass Chandelier by H.Tynell, circa 1970s
By Helena Tynell
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
, circa 1970s. Wonderful polished brass frame and six bubble glass shades. Socket: Six x Edison (e14
Brass
Bubble Chandelier by Helena Tynell, circa 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Impressive brass and amber toned glass bubble globe, five pendants, chandelier, with thick amber
Brass
Sold|$41,764
Strokes Long 80 Bubble Chandelier by Pelle
Located in Geneve, CH
Strokes Long 80 bubble chandelier by Pelle Dimensions: L 203 cm x H 43 cm x W 66 cm Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Amber Bubble Glass Sputnik Chandelier by Helena Tynell for Limburg 1960s
By Helena Tynell and Heinrich Gantenbrink, Glashütte Limburg
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
Very rare and awesome large 12 arm sputnik chandelier designed by Helena Tynell and Heinrich
Brass
Sold|$975
Murano Amber Bubbled Glass Pendant
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-2552 A Murano amber bubbled glass pendant having a polished brass hardware.
1 of the 2 Circle Iron and Bubble Glass Chandeliers by Limburg, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
Minimal, geometric and simply shaped design. This beautiful and unique pair of hand blown glass
Brass, Iron
Midcentury Amber Bubble Glass Pendant, Germany, 1960s
By Helena Tynell and Heinrich Gantenbrink, Glashütte Limburg
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
of amber bubble glass and has got a brass cylinder. The lamp comes without canopy. The lamp has
Brass
Midcentury Amber Bubble Glass Pendant, Germany, 1960s
By Helena Tynell and Heinrich Gantenbrink, Glashütte Limburg
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
of amber bubble glass and has got a brass cylinder. The lamp comes without canopy. The lamp has
Brass
Antique Bubble Glass Crystal Pendant, circa 1920's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-688 Bubble glass pendant with blackened brass hardware Fixture dimensions 6" diameter x 12
Brass
Amber Bubble Glass Light Pendant by Helena Tynell
By Helena Tynell
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amber bubble glass large light pendant by Helena Tynell for Limburg lighting.
Brass
Sold|$2,285
Pair of Bubble Glass Pendants by Staff, 1966
By Rolf Krüger, Staff Leuchten
Located in Vienna, AT
Clear bubble glass pendants with chrome hardware by Staff Leuchten, Germany, produced in 1966
Chrome
Large Bubble Clear Glass Chrome Pendant by Staff
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful 13.4" bubble glass pendant by Staff/Germany with chrome hardware and black cordwire. The
Chrome
Large Bubble Glass Pendants by Limburg, circa 1970
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Vienna, AT
textured with large circles as well as filled with tiny air bubbles trapped within the glass. Suspended by
Brass
Green Murano Caged Glass Bubble Pendant by Seguso
By Gianni Seguso
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage Murano iron caged bubble glass in rare green by Gianni Seguso. Fixture itself is 11" high
Iron
Pair of Pendants with Bubbled Glass and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
bubbled glass. This results in a nice and soft light-tone creating a lively ambience in the room. The
Brass
Bubble Glass Hanging Lamp by Graewe, 1970s, Germany
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Hagenbach, DE
bubble glass. Measurements: Total height 60 cm Height of shade 30 cm Diameter 27 cm Very good
Brass
Dino Martens Murano Cage Blown Bubble Glass Lantern
By Dino Martens
Located in Hanover, MA
Dino Martens of Murano cage blown bubble glass lantern finely executed in reticello technique
Murano Glass
Clear Murano Bubble Glass Hanging Light by Barovier & Toso
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Clear Murano Bubble Glass Hanging Light by Barovier & Toso.
Brass
Amber Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Helena Tynell, 1960
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Rijssen, NL
A beautiful bubble glass chandelier or pendant lights designed by Helena Tynell for Glashütte
Glass
Italian Googie Style Caged Bubble Murano Glass Ceiling Pendant
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage Mid-Century Italian made white Murano glass with a Googie based style. The glass is
Brass
Amber Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Helena Tynell, 1960
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Rijssen, NL
A beautiful bubble glass chandelier or pendant Lights designed by Helena Tynell for Glashütte
Glass
Restored 1930s Barovier Brass & Bubbled (Pulegoso) Murano Glass Pendant, Italy
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso, Venini, Barovier
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
twisted art glass, and supporting a Pulegoso (bubbled glass) bouquet shade that houses an E27 bulb. The
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Large Bubble Glass Pendant by Helena Tynell, Limburg, Germany
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large round bubble glass pendant designed by Helena Tynell for Limburg, manufactured in Germany
Chrome
Large Bubble Glass Pendant by Helena Tynell, Limburg, Germany
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Aachen, NRW
A large round bubble glass pendant designed by Helena Tynell for Limburg, manufactured in Germany
Chrome
Large Bubble Glass Pendant by Helena Tynell, Limburg, Germany
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Aachen, NRW
A large round bubble glass pendant designed by Helena Tynell for Limburg, manufactured in Germany
Chrome
Clear Bubble Glass Vintage Dutch Pendant Lights by RAAK
By RAAK
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Original vintage air bubble glass pendant by RAAK. 2 Meter black cotton flex. Aluminium top
Glass
Golden Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Helena Tynell, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Hannover, DE
The golden glass in combination with the beautiful golden brass is enchanting. The individual
Brass
French Mid Century Amber Bubble Glass Pendant Lights C1960
Located in Trensacq, FR
Set of five amber-coloured bubble glass pendant lights from mid-century France. Stylish and
Glass
French Crystal Pink Bubble Gum Opaline Drops Bobeches and Beads Chandelier
Located in Firenze, Toscana
country and ready to hang. Metal body with swags of macaroni beads. Bubble gum pink opaline drops. Opaline
Murano Glass
1960s Gino Sarfatti Seguso Bubble Glass Pendant for Arteluce
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti, Archimede Seguso
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Gino Sarfatti metal and Seguso glass pendant for Arteluce. Executed in hand blown bubbled
Metal
Large 1960s Scandinavian Colorful Bubble Glass Cascade Pendant Lamp
Located in München, DE
Beautiful large rare 1960s colorful glass Cascade pendant lamp, probably Swedish. Great Danish Pop
Glass, Teak
Large Limburg Pendant Light, Brass and Brown Bubble Glass, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large handblown bubble glass globe chandelier by Glashuette Limburg, Germany, manufactured in
Brass
Beautiful Pendant with Bubble Glass by Helena Tynell for Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Wien, AT
Beautiful pendant with bubble glass by Helena Tynell for Limburg Very good original condition.
Brass
1960s, Gino Sarfatti, Archimede Seguso 7 Bubble Glass Pendant, Italy
By Arteluce, Archimede Seguso, Gino Sarfatti
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Exceptionally rare 7 bubble glass pendant from Gino Sarfatti and Archimede Seguso for Arteluce
Brass
Midcentury Amber Color Bubble Glass Pendants by Glashütte Limburg, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Morazzone, Varese
1960s. The amber-colored bubble glass seems to protrude from the black painted frame and gives the
Blown Glass
Glashütte Limburg Midcentury Iron and Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
simply shaped hanging ceiling light fixture, made in Germany, circa 1960s. The bubble glass bulges
Metal, Brass
Dutch Amber Glass Air Bubble Globe Brass Top Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Amber air bubble glass pendant Brass top 2 meter black flex Weight: 1.80 kg / 4 lb Priced
Brass
Set of Gino Sarfatti Arteluce Seguso, Bubble Glass Pendant Lamps, 1950s
By Arteluce, Archimede Seguso, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Echt, NL
Set of two impressive bubble glass pendants by Gino Sarfatti in very good original condition
Metal, Brass
Modern Shaped Bubble Amber Art Glass Pendant Designed by Helena Tynell
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful chandelier, pendant, amber colored bubble glass design mouth-blown in a mold design by
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Pendant Bubble Glass Limburg, Germany, circa 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Mid-Cenutry Modern pendant, with textured glass shade and chrome elements. Limburg, Germany, circa
Chrome
Pair of 1970s German Glashütte Limberg Bubbled Smoked Glass Pendant Lights
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in London, England
thick bubbled lozenge-shaped glass shades. The shade is suspended from a metal white-coated bulb-holder
Metal
Pair of Beautiful Bubble Glass Pendant Lamps by Helena Tynell, 1960
By Helena Tynell
Located in Rijssen, NL
Two beautiful bubble glass chandeliers or pendant Lights designed by Helena Tynell for Glashütte
Blown Glass
Pair of Beautiful Bubble Glass Pendant Lamps by Helena Tynell, 1960
By Helena Tynell
Located in Rijssen, NL
Two beautiful bubble glass chandeliers or pendant Lights designed by Helena Tynell for Glashütte
Blown Glass
Rare Large German Vintage Bubble Glass Ceiling Hanging Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful bubble amber glass and brass pendant light. Germany, 1960s. Measures: Glass: D 12.5 in
Brass
Pair of Beautiful Bubble Glass Pendant Lamps by Helena Tynell, 1960
By Helena Tynell
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of beautiful bubble glass chandeliers or pendant lights designed by Helena Tynell for
Metal, Brass
Original glass bubble pendant lamp from the 1960s Manufactured by Limburg
By Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in München, DE
Original glass bubble pendant lamp from the 1960s. Manufactured by Limburg. Designed by the Finnish
Brass
Pair of 1960s Brass and Bubble Glass Pendants by Helena Tynell
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1960s Brass and Bubble Glass Pendants by Helena Tynell. Executed in thick and heavy
Brass
Clear Bubble Glass Carlo Nason Pendant Lamp for Mazzega, Italy, 1960s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in New York, NY
while the three outer ones are a clear "bullicante" (bubble infused) glass. Holds one regular E26 socket
Blown Glass
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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