Modern Round Chandelier, Bronze Dark Patina Finish, Bubbles Twilight Collection
By William Brand
Located in Naarden, NL
glass bubbles command attention with their bold presence, yet remain soft enough to let the light
Glass, Blown Glass
Helena Tynell Rare Bubble Chandelier Glashütte Limburg Germany 1960
By Helena Tynell
Located in Paris, IDF
Helena Tynell rare "Bubble" chandelier by Glashütte Limburg Germany 1960. Frame of brass. Three
Brass
mid century PENDANT LIGHT bubble glass satin glass 1960s
Located in Mannheim, DE
A fantastic vintage 1960s hanging lamp. The shade is made of thick glass, clear glass and satin
Metal
Bubble Glass Pendant by Kamenicky Senov, 1970s
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Praha, CZ
Big blown bubble glass pendant in perfect condition. Rewired: 1x100W, E25-E27 bulb US wiring
Brass
$944 / item
1950's Bubble Cluster Glass Pendant Lamps
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Bubble Cluster Glass Pendant Lamps 1950’s Bubble Cluster Glass Pendant Lamps. Beautiful
Glass
Very large green “bubble” chandelier, Murano, Italy, circa 2020
Located in Paris, FR
Very large chandelier consisting of a round polished brass axle to which are attached twenty-two
Brass
Giant Bubble Glass Amber Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Giant bubble glass amber pendant lamp, 1960s Fully functional. With an E27 socket. Works with
Metal
Midcentury Amber Bubble Glass Pendant, Germany, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell and Heinrich Gantenbrink
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
of amber bubble glass and has got a brass cylinder. The lamp comes without canopy. The lamp has
Brass
Juniper & Iridescent Finished Waterfall Bubble Chandelier by The Light Factory
Located in Geneve, CH
Juniper & Iridescent Finished Waterfall Bubble Chandelier by The Light Factory. Dimensions
Metal
Midcentury Bubble Glass Kalmar/Putzler Glass Globe, 1960 Vienna Austria
By Peill & Putzler, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Bronx, NY
Midcentury bubble glass Kalmar glass balls with numerous tiny air bubbles in the glass lid up by a
Chrome
RAAK Amsterdam Chandelier with Three “Bubbles” Pendants — Mid-Century Design
By RAAK
Located in Dronten, NL
Elegant and sculptural, this original RAAK chandelier features three signature “Bubbles” glass
Metal
Modern Pendant Chandelier, Bronze Dark Patina Finish, Bubbles Swirl Collection
By William Brand
Located in Naarden, NL
Independent in spirit and amorphous by heart, the Bubbles Swirl allows for stunning cloud like
Glass, Blown Glass
Modern Pendant Chandelier, Bronze Dark Patina Finish, Bubbles Swirl Collection
By William Brand
Located in Naarden, NL
Independent in spirit and amorphous by heart, the Bubbles Swirl allows for stunning cloud like
Glass, Blown Glass
Limburg Glashütte bubble glass pendant light , 1970’s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Delft, NL
Limburg Glashütte bubble glass pendant light , 1970’s
Metal
Modern Pendant Chandelier, Bronze Dark Patina Finish, Bubbles Swirl Collection
By William Brand
Located in Naarden, NL
Independent in spirit and amorphous by heart, the Bubbles Swirl allows for stunning cloud like
Metal
Modern Pendant Chandelier, Bronze Dark Patina Finish, Bubbles Swirl Collection
By William Brand
Located in Naarden, NL
Independent in spirit and amorphous by heart, the Bubbles Swirl allows for stunning cloud like
Metal
$1,910 / item
Set of 5 bubble glass and chrome pendant
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 5 bubble glass spheres lightened by 4 lightbulbs each into sleek chrome platted sockets
Chrome
Hedron Series Pendant in Bubbled Glass Modern Handmade Glass Lighting
By Furthur Design
Located in New York, NY
create a lustrous array of luminance appropriate for any locale. In addition to the bubbled finish, one
Blown Glass
"The Bubble" Chandelier by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glassworks
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction with pressed glass and hand blown amber colored shades, designed in the 1960s in
Brass
Several Bubble Glass Pendant Lamps by Helena Tynell, 1960
By Helena Tynell
Located in Rijssen, NL
Several bubble glass chandeliers or pendant lights designed by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg
Blown Glass
$2,350Sale Price|20% Off
Huge Sputnik Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Doria
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful huge bubble glass pendant lamp with brass details inside the glass. Sticker still on
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
Brass
Vintage delight! Midcentury Modern ‘Bubble Glass’ Globe Pendant
By Venini
Located in LA, CA
Bubbly and bold! Extra large hand-blown textured glass globe with an antiqued chrome frame. Thomas
Chrome
Brass and Air Bubble Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brass and Air Bubble Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1960s, Germany Elegant and minimal design hanging lamp
Brass
Large Bubble Sputnik Chandelier in Chrome by Motoko Ishii, 1960s
By Motoko Ishii
Located in Dallas, TX
Extraordinary chrome sputnik chandelier designed by Motoko Ishii and produced by Staff Leuchten of
Steel, Chrome
Blu Sky Bubble, Gorgeous Murano Glass Pendant, 1980's
Located in Budapest, HU
Precious Venetian Lantern. The glass is is in excellent condition. The hight indicated in the
Metal
Czechoslovak Opaline Glass Pendant Light with Bubble Relief, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
opaline glass shade decorated with circular bubble relief, creating a playful geometric surface typical of
Fabric, Glass, Plastic
Mid-Century Modern Bubble Glass Pendants, Amber Stripes, Europe, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting, Helena Tynell, Orrefors, Murano 5, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of clear textured bubble glass pendants with amber colored vertical relief stripes. Golden
Glass, Plastic, Art Glass
$2,240Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pair of Three Bubble Globe Chandelier by RAAK Lighting Architecture Amsterdam
By RAAK
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Pair of chandeliers by Dutch lighting company RAAK each holding three bubble glass globes of 25cm
Chrome
1960s Helena Tynell Blown Glass Champagne Bubble Pendant, German
By Helena Tynell
Located in New York, NY
Light champagne colored art glass pendant suspended from adjustable silver silk cord, with polished
Nickel
Austrian Bubble Glass Cushion-Shaped Pendant Light
Located in Hanover, MA
Classic Austrian bubble glass pendant, round and flat like a cushion. Chromed steel fitting
RAAK Pendant Lamp with Five 'Bubble' Spheres in Glass
By RAAK
Located in Waalwijk, NL
RAAK Amsterdam, pendant with five 'Bubble' spheres, glass, chrome-plated metal, The Netherlands
Metal, Chrome
Brass and Amber Bubble Glass Ceiling Lamp, Germany 1960s
By Helena Tynell
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Brass and Amber Bubble Glass Ceiling Lamp, Germany 1960s Executed in glass, metal and brass. The
Metal, Brass
Amber Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Helena Tynell, 1960
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
A beautiful bubble glass chandelier or pendant lights designed by Helena Tynell for Glashütte
Glass
XL Helena Tynell glass bubble hanging lamp pendant , 1970s
By Helena Tynell
Located in Delft, NL
XL Helena Tynell glass bubble hanging lamp pendant , 1970s
Brass
Dutch Air Bubble Glass Globe Brass Top Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Original vintage air bubble glass pendant. 2 meter black wire Brass top Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb
Brass
Dutch Air Bubble Glass Globe Brass Top Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Original vintage air bubble glass pendant. 2 meter black wire Brass top Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb
Brass
Bubbled Glass Brass Base Flush Mouth by Hillebrand, 1960s, Germany
By Hillebrand
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Bubbled Glass Brass Base Flush Mouth by Hillebrand, 1960s, Germany Elegant and minimal design
Brass
Bubble Glass Pendant by Helena Tynell for Limburg, Germany, 1970s
By Helena Tynell
Located in Delft, NL
Bubble Glass Pendant by Helena Tynell for Limburg, Germany, 1970s
Metal
Bubble Glass Pendant by Helena Tynell for Limburg, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Delft, NL
Bubble Glass Pendant by Helena Tynell for Limburg, Germany, 1970s
Metal
Bubble Glass Pendant by Helena Tynell for Limburg, Germany, 1970s
By Helena Tynell
Located in Delft, NL
Bubble Glass Pendant by Helena Tynell for Limburg, Germany, 1970s
Metal
Several Beautiful Bubble Glass Pendant Lamps by Helena Tynell, 1960
By Helena Tynell
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the six beautiful bubble glass chandeliers or pendant lights designed by Helena Tynell for
Metal, Brass
$476Sale Price / item|20% Off
Big Glass Ball Lamp, Bubble Glass, Chrome by Doria, 1980s, 1/3
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Berlin, BE
A total of three large ball lamps made of textured thick bubble glass. Beautiful chrome finish
Glass
Elegant Barovier e Toso Lantern in Bubble Glass with a Rostrato glass element
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Roma, IT
on the light. The lantern is transparent color tending to purple, glass with bubble technique
Murano Glass
Bubbled Glass Brass Base Flush Mouth by Hillebrand, 1960s, Germany
By Hillebrand
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Bubbled Glass Brass Base Flush Mouth by Hillebrand, 1960s, Germany Elegant and minimal design
Brass
Petite Bubble Glass Pendant by Helena Tynell, Limburg, Germany
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A petite bubble glass pendant designed by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg, manufactured in
Metal, Chrome
Dutch Air Bubble Glass Globe Brass Top Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Original vintage air bubble glass pendant 2 meter black cotton flex brass top Weight: 0.70 kg
Brass
Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg
By Doria Leuchten Germany, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Glashütte Limburg, Gaetano Sciolari, Helena Tynell
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful bubble glass pendant lamp by Helena Tynell for the Limburg glassworks. The lamp
Metal
1960s Gino Sarfatti Seguso Bubble Glass Pendant for Arteluce
By Archimede Seguso, Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Gino Sarfatti metal and Seguso glass pendant for Arteluce. Executed in hand blown bubbled
Metal
1970s German Glashütte Limburg Mottled White Bubbled Glass Pendant Hanging Light
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in London, England
1970s Vintage German Glashütte Limburg white mottled bubbled glass hanging pendant light. An
Brass
Glass Bubbled Pendant designed by Helena Tynell for Glasshutte Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Antwerp, BE
Small Amber colored crystal hand blown bubble glass lamp-shade. Brass on top. Metal E27 socket
Brass
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
Bubble Glass Pendant by Helena Tynell for Limburg, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Delft, NL
Bubble Glass Pendant by Helena Tynell for Limburg, Germany, 1970s Dimensions: 75cm Height, 18cm
Metal
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
Barovier & Toso Murano Glass Pendant Light, Gold Bubbles, Italy, 1950s
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Smaller scale single 1950's Murano Italian hand blown ribbed glass hanging ceiling pendant light
Brass
Bubble Glass Clear Silver Chrome Pendant Lights by Staff Leuchten, 1970s
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Rijssen, NL
glass lights with bubble glass shades on a clear silver chrome pendant. All original. This item is in
Chrome
Very Large Bubble Glass Globe Pendant by Peill & Putzler, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent space age pendant by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s. A huge 18" hand blown glass globe
Chrome
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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