1970s German Glashütte Limburg Chrome and Bubbled Glass Pendant Hanging Light
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in London, England
1970s German Glashütte Limburg clear bubbled glass globe light with a chrome fitting. Model number
Chrome, Wire
Pair of 1970s German Glashütte Limburg Chrome & Bubbled Glass Pendant Light
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in London, England
Pair of 1970s German Glashütte Limburg clear bubbled-glass cylindrical pendant lights suspended
Chrome, Wire
Green Bubble Glass Pendant Light by Peill & Putzer c1960 FREE SHIPPING
By Aloys F. Gangkofner
Located in Trensacq, FR
Vintage Mid-Century Bubble Glass Globe Pendant Lamp by Aloys Gangkofner for Peill & Putzer c1960s
Blown Glass
1960s German Bubble Glass & Brass Glashütte Limburg Helena Tynell Pendant Light
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in London, England
elongated bubbles at the top with clear glass bubbles underneath. The shade hangs from a polished brass
Brass
1970s German Glashütte Limburg Bubbled Glass and Chrome Pendant Hanging Light
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in London, England
1970s German Glashütte Limburg clear bubbled glass globe light with a chrome fitting. Model number
Chrome
1960s Glass Bubble Hanging by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg, Germany
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
high quality glass in a yellow tone with a fantastic bubble structure. the light has a metal hanging
Metal
Modernist Glass Bubble Hanging by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg, Germany
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
is made of high quality glass in a yellow tone with a fantastic bubble structure. The light has a
Metal
Smoked Air Bubble Glass Globe Vintage Dutch Metal Top Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Original vintage smoked air bubble glass pendant. 2 meter black wire Metal top Weight: 2.00 kg
Metal
Smoked Air Bubble Glass Globe Dutch Vintage Brass Top Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Original vintage smoked air bubble glass pendant. 2 meter Black wire Brass top Weight: 2.00 kg
Brass
Smoked Air Bubble Glass Globe Dutch Vintage Brass Top Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Original vintage smoked air bubble glass pendant. 2 meter Black wire Brass top Weight: 2.20 kg
Brass
1970s Italian Murano Glass Pendant Lamp with Chrome and Bubble Shades
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
arms, each finished with a handmade Murano bubble glass diffuser in amber yellow, enhanced by subtle
Metal
Pair of Vintage Turquoise Bubble Glass & Gilt-Metal Pendant Lantern Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
turquoise bubble glass shades framed in ornate gilt-metal cages, suspended from brass chains with matching
Metal, Brass
Sold|$6,200
Venini Style Bubble Sputnik
By Venini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Venini style bubble sputnik Chandelier hand blown in Venice, Italy. The dimensions below do not
Chrome
Sold|$3,170 / set
Pair of Amber Bubble Glass Pendant Lamps by Helena Tynell, 1960
By Helena Tynell
Located in Rijssen, NL
A beautiful pair of bubble glass pendant light designed by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg. A
Brass
1970s Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg Bubble Glass & Chrome Pendant Light
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in London, England
A champagne-coloured, two-tiered, bubble glass, pendant ceiling light designed by Helena Tynell for
Metal, Chrome, Wire
1970s German Glashütte Limburg Bubble Clear Glass Pendant by Helena Tynell
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in London, England
An unusual and striking German clear 'bubble' glass pendant light designed by Helena Tynell for
Chrome, Wire
Sold|$1,500
Austrian Amber Bubble Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large amber glass bubble pendants with brass hardware. Newly rewired. Priced individually. 1 socket
Brass
Sold|$2,800 / set
Petite Italian Bubble Pendants
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pair of clear glass globe lights with bubble texture and chrome hardware. Priced as a pair.
Glass
Sold|$295
Petite Italian Bubble Pendants
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful thick clear glass light with ribbed texture around sides and bubble glass on bottom
Glass
Austrian Amber Bubble Pendants
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Set of six Austrian glass pendants with thick amber colored bubbled glass globes in multiple sizes
Brass
Sold|$995
Italian Bubble Globe Pendants
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful set of glass globe pendants from Italy. Clear glass globe has thick bubble texture and
Chrome
Sold|$995
Petite Limburg Bubble Pendants
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful cylindrical shaped bubble pendants by Limburg, with and brass stem and hardware. Amber
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Glass and Brass Bubble Pendant by Helena Tynell
By Helena Tynell and Heinrich Gantenbrink, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Glass and brass pendant designed in the 1960s by Helena Tynell and Heinrich Gatenbrink for
Brass
Large Vintage Murano Sphere White Bubble Glass Swirl Pendant Globe Ceiling Lamp
Located in København, DK
original silver suspension. The glass is mouth-blown in a round shape with fine bubbles and pattern
Murano Glass
Sold|$4,800
Austrian Brass Bubble Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful Austrian perforated brass pendant with glass poured into the brass perforated ring to
Brass
Tall Murano Cordonato D'Oro Opal Bubble Glass Pendant Light
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand blown Murano opal glass pendant light with controlled bubble and gold leaf inclusions. Encased
Brass
Mid Century Flush Mount Sconce Brass Bubble Glass, Limburg, Germany 1960
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
amber glass shade with air pockets is a great contrast to the brass base in gold. The air inclusions
Brass
Large Amber Bubble Glass Pendant by Helena Tynell, Limburg, Germany
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
A large round smoke tone bubble glass pendant designed by Helena Tynell for Limburg, manufactured
Set of Copper & Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Nanny Still , 1960s
By RAAK, Nanny Still McKinney
Located in The Hague, NL
copper spheres lined with amber handblown glass. Still was influenced by the Arts and Crafts movement and
Copper
Vintage 70s Italian Murano Pendant Ceiling Lamp Mouth Blown White Bubble Glass
Located in København, DK
Beautiful vintage Murano pendant ceiling lamp in white and transparent glass. The glass is mouth
Brass
Sold|$485
Mid Century Bubble Pendant
Located in New York, NY
pendant light with light blue glass. Mission Carmel pendant bubble light. Lamps of this nature where hand
Metal
Large Amber Bubble Glass Pendant by Helena Tynell, Limburg, Germany
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
A large round smoke tone bubble glass pendant designed by Helena Tynell for Limburg, manufactured
Sold|$995
Petite Bubble Ceiling Pendants
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Set of 3 petite Austrian amber bubble ceiling pendants with brass hardware. Priced individually and
Brass
Petite Amber Bubble Glass Pendant by Helena Tynell, Limburg, Germany
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
A round smoke tone bubble glass pendant designed by Helena Tynell for Limburg, manufactured in
Bubble Glass Flush Mount by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg, circa 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A bubble glass flush mount by Helena Tynell for Limburg made in Germany in the 1960s. Helena Tynell
Brass
Midcentury Bubble Amber and Chrome Glass Pendant Helena Tynell for Limburg 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell and Heinrich Gantenbrink
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
Late 1960s amber bubble and chrome pendant designed in the 1960s by Helena Tynell and Heinrich
Glass
Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg, circa 1960s
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A bubble glass flush mount by Helena Tynell for Limburg made in Germany in the 1960s. Helena Tynell
Brass
Rare Extra Large Limburg Brass Glass Bubble Pendant Lamp Design Helena Tynell
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in München, DE
Big and heavy original brass glass bubble pendant lamp from the 1960s. Manufactured by Limburg
Brass
Pair of Sommerso Murano Glass White Tulip Light Pendants with Controlled Bubbles
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of vintage hanging light pendants, with white ribbed tulip shades in Sommerso Murano glass
Gold
Unique Bubble Pendants in White Opaline Glass, Czechoslovakia 1960s, Set of 2
By Napako
Located in Zohor, SK
beautiful bubble like design. Excellent condition without wear, glass in perfect condition. Each works on
Metal, Stainless Steel
Sold|$795
Italian Bubble Globe Pendants
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful set of glass globe pendants from Italy. Clear glass globe has intricate circular
Glass
Large Amber Bubble Glass Pendant by Helena Tynell for Limburg, Germany, 1970s
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
A large round with light smoke tone bubble glass pendant designed by Helena Tynell for Limburg
Brass
Extra Large 1960s Glass Bubble Hanging by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
is made of high quality glass in a clear tone with a fantastic bubble structure. Made of very thick
Metal
Large Amber Bubble Glass Pendant by Helena Tynell for Limburg, Germany, 1970s
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
A large round with light smoke tone bubble glass pendant designed by Helena Tynell for Limburg
Brass
Large Amber Bubble Glass Pendant by Helena Tynell for Limburg, Germany, 1970s
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
A large round with light smoke tone bubble glass pendant designed by Helena Tynell for Limburg
Brass
Large Amber Bubble Glass Pendant by Helena Tynell for Limburg, Germany, 1970s
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
A large round with light smoke tone bubble glass pendant designed by Helena Tynell for Limburg
Brass
Large Amber Bubble Glass Pendant by Helena Tynell for Limburg, Germany, 1970s
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
A large round with light smoke tone bubble glass pendant designed by Helena Tynell for Limburg
Brass
Pendant by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors in Brown and Bubble Glass Piece
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in Berlin, BE
Pendant by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors with pressed glass diffuser in a brown glass shade.
Glass
Pair of Staff Chrome and Bubble Glass Hanging Lamp, 1970s, Germany
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
bubble glass.
Bakelite
Petite Austrian Cylinder Bubble Pendants
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
bubble glass. Brass stem and newly rewired. Priced individually. Multiple available. 1
Brass
Petite Austrian Cylinder Bubble Pendants
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
bubble glass. Brass stem and newly rewired. Priced individually. Multiple available.
Brass
Set of 2 Rare Bubble Glass Hanging Lamps by Helena Tynell for LIMBURG
By Helena Tynell, Limburg
Located in Berlin, BE
Two large bubble glass lamps from LIMBURG. Beautiful iridescent glass. Design: Helena Tynell Very
Brass
Clear Bubble Glass Carlo Nason Pendant Lamp for Mazzega, Italy, 1960s
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in New York, NY
while the three outer ones are a clear "bullicante" (bubble infused) glass. Holds one regular E26 socket
Very Large Bubble Glass and Chrome Pendant by Peill & Putzler, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
A very large bubble glass and chrome pendant by Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa the
Amber Bubble Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp in the Style of Helena Tynell, 1970s
Located in Toronto, CA
This sculptural amber bubble glass flush mount ceiling lamp is a striking mid-century piece in the
Brass
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
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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