$15,000
H 60 in Dm 25 in
Extremely Rare George Nelson Bubble Floor Lamp Original Birch Tripod Base 1950s
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Troy, MI
Extremely rare floor lamp designed by George Nelson & Associates Offered through Howard Miller
Brass
George Nelson Bubble Lamp
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Howard Miller bubble lamp by George Nelson. This iconic lamp is composed of a steel wire
George Nelson for Howard Miller Bell Pendant Bubble Lamp
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Culver City, CA
Designed in the 1950s this is one of the rarer George Nelson bubble lamp forms, the bell. This bell
Brass
George Nelson for Howard Miller, Pair of Bubble Lamps
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage matching pair of hanging bubble lamps designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller. This
Original Vintage George Nelson Cylinder Bubble Pendant Lamp Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Troy, MI
for Howard Miller circa 1950s Steel wire grid frame coated in the bubble lamp signature webbed
Wire
Sold
H 14.5 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
Rare Early Vintage Production George Nelson Bubble Lamp "Bell" Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Amazing original early production suspension Bubble Lamp designed by George Nelson , manufactured
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 14 in W 16 in D 16 in
Rare Early Vintage Production George Nelson Bubble Lamp "Roll" Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Amazing original early production suspension Bubble Lamp designed by George Nelson , manufactured
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 15 in W 14 in D 14 in
Rare early vintage production George Nelson Bubble lamp "Lantern" Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Amazing original early production suspension Bubble Lamp designed by George Nelson , manufactured
Stainless Steel
George Nelson Cigar Tripod Bubble Lamps for Howard Miller Vintage, Pair
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of George Nelson designed bubble lamps for Howard Miller. Both are original tabletop models
Steel
Rare Original Three - Tiered Bubble Lamp by George Nelson for Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Rare Original Three - Tiered Bubble Lamp by George Nelson for Howard Miller
Steel
1950's Original Early Nelson Pear Bubble Pendant Lamp by Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful rare shape early production Pear shape , George Nelson Bubble Hanging Lamp circa 1950's
Metal
1950s Style of George Nelson Cigar Bubble Floor Lamp Vintage Modern
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Midcentury bubble cigar floor lamp Vintage style of Herman Miller George Nelson bubble floor lamp
Metal
George Nelson Bubble Lamp for Howard Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
George Nelson Bubble Lamp for Howard Miller This George Nelson bubble lamp is in mint condition
Nickel
George Nelson Bubble Lamp
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Has the Howard Miller Clock Co. label at the mouth of the lamp. Condition: Original vintage
Steel
Monumental George Nelson Bubble Pendant Lamp
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
The largest bubble lamp Howard Miller ever produced. Measures: 25 inches in diameter. Not in
Metal
Scarce early/ original George Nelson Hanging "Cigar Bubble Lamp -
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
in 1952 for his Bubble Lamp,, Original shade with no holes, tears. minor dark marks (see photo
Metal
George Nelson "Saucer" Pendant
By George Nelson
Located in Bainbridge, NY
George Nelson for Howard Miller early production Hanging Bubble Lamp consisting of Off White
Wire
Rare George Nelson for Howard Miller Bubble Lamp
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage original bell shape bubble hanging lamp designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller. 23
1960s George Nelson Bubble Lamp for Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic modern hanging Bubble Lamp designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller in the United States
Plastic
Large Nelson Bubble Table or Floor Lamp for Howard Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
. manufactured by the Howard Miller Lighting Company Zeeland Michigan . The lamp has the special order tri pod
Metal
Original Large George Nelson Bubble Lamps for Howard Miller (B)
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Oakland, CA
Large original George Nelson Bubble Lamp for the Howard Miller Clock Company. Having a 26 inches in
Metal, Wire
George Nelson for Howard Miller Small Cigar Bubble Lamp, ca 1950s
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Cathedral City, CA
George Nelson for Howard Miller Small Cigar Bubble Lamp, ca 1950s This is an iconic bubble lamp
Steel
Sold
H 30 in Dm 30 in
Rare George Nelson Large Bubble Lamp, Original Howard Miller Label, Old, Vintage
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen George Nelson bubble lamp, original Howard Miller label, old, vintage, not new
Metal
Large Original George Nelson Bubble Lamp for Howard Miller Clock Company (A)
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Oakland, CA
Large original George Nelson Bubble Lamp for the Howard Miller Clock Company. Having a 26 inches in
Metal, Wire
George Nelson for Howard Miller Lamp Bubble Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage bubble lamp by George Nelson for Howard Miller. This beautiful lamp is a vintage
Large White George Nelson Howard Miller Style Flying Saucer Bubble Lamp
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Ferndale, MI
Iconic bubble lamp designed by George Nelson and manufactured by Howard Miller Company in the 1950s
Wire
George Nelson Bubble Lamp
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An original H-727 bubble lamp (now referred to as “Saucer Lamp” variant) designed by George Nelson
Steel
Bubble Lamp by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
When period pieces are a must, original is everything. This is a wonderful pair of "Bubble" lamps
1950s George Nelson for Howard Miller Bubble Lamp
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Houston, TX
Iconic and collectible saucer Bubble lamp designed by George Nelson and manufactured by Howard
Steel
George Nelson Giant Howard Miller Hanging Bubble Lamp Fixture
Located in Atlanta, GA
Terrific Original Howard Miller Bubble Lamp designed by George Nelson. Comprised of a thin skin
Metal
Early George Nelson Bubble Lamp
Located in Palos Verdes Estates, CA
Early George Nelson for Howard Miller bubble lamp. Very rare cylinder shape: H-736 [catalog #]
Wire
Vintage Cigar Shape Bubble Lamp, Howard Miller-George Nelson
Located in Crockett, CA
pull chain, to turn light on & off. Howard Miller tag on circular metal ring at bottom of lamp.
Metal
George Nelson Wall Mounted Bubble Lamps 1950 for Howard Miller
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early wall-mounted bubble lamps designed by George Nelson, produced by Howard Miller.
Fiberglass, Wood
Large Round Bubble Lamp - George Nelson for Howard Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage extra large round Bubble Lamp by George Nelson for Howard Miller
Fiberglass
George Nelson Fiberglass Bubble Lamp, Manufactured by Howard Miller
By George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
George Nelson fiberglass bubble lamp, medium round, 1950s. Manufactured by Howard Miller.
Fiberglass
HUGE George Nelson Bubble Lamp for Howard Miller 1955
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The largest version of a Nelson bubble lamp. 3 feet wide.
Wire
George Nelson Ball Pendant Bubble Lamp, circa 1969
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Large round George Nelson ball pendant bubble lamp, circa 1969. Excellent vintage condition, no
Plastic
$16,610 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
Akari Model 20n Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Akari, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari Model 20N light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari light sculptures by Isamu...
Metal
$6,926 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Poplar Burl veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustab...
Wood, Poplar, Burl
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Monumental Akari Model 70F Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Akari, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Glendale, CA
Monumental Akari model 70F light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with original Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari light...
Metal
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Brass
$6,221 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$40,600
H 29.3 in W 28.35 in D 31.5 in
Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner "Costela" Lounge Chair, Brazil, 1953
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
The Costela armchair is an iconic Brazilian Mid-Century Modern piece. It was designed by Martin Eisler (1913 - 1977) in 1953 and manufactured by the companies Móveis Artesanal and Fo...
Steel
$5,900
H 38.75 in W 12 in D 24.5 in
George Nelson, Cigar Wall Sconce, Plastic, Walnut, Nickel, Herman Miller, 1952
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in High Point, NC
An early-production Cigar Bubble wall sconce in plastic polymer, walnut and brushed nickel; designed by George Nelson and produced by Herman Miller, USA, 1952. Variable dimensions...
Nickel
Basurto 01 Contemporary Wooden and Fabric Stool
By Colección Estudio, Difane
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
A tribute to the architectural style that characterized Mexico City during the mid-20th century. Inspired by its lines, symmetry, volumes and shapes, each piece is a miniature abstra...
Hardwood
$2,000Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Petrol by Yiannis Ghikas
By Miniforms, Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
Long Chandelier in Murano Glass by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Long chandelier in patinated brass with globes and plates in Murano glass. Creation by Studio Glustin.
Brass
$7,018 / item
H 14.57 in Dm 23.63 in
Modern vintage style pendant light in solid brass and lacquered metal
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
This modern chandelier is composed of an off-white lacquered metal dome and four bell shades in patinated solid brass. The lower central hexagonal bar is also made of solid brass. We...
Metal, Brass
Carlo Giorgi for Bottega Gadda 'Rabarbaro' Three-Leaf Floor Lamp
By Tommaso Barbi, Bottega Gadda, Carlo Giorgi
Located in New York, NY
Huge and elegant three-leaf patinated gilt brass 'Rabarbaro' or rhubarb leaf floor lamp with embossed leaves, handmade using repoussé and chasing techniques, mounted on stems ending ...
Brass
$37,000
H 36 in W 27 in D 40 in
Vladimir Kagan, Lounge Chair, Walnut, White Bouclé, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc, c. 1950
By Vladimir Kagan, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.
Located in High Point, NC
An early production adjustable lounge with retractable footrest. Designed by Vladimir Kagan for his own firm Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc, c. 1950. Branded. Features finely carved walnut, re...
Fabric, Bouclé, Walnut
Alvar Aalto Cantilever Chair, Model 31
By Alvar Aalto
Located in San Francisco, CA
Alvar Aalto cantilever chair, model 31. A very rare 1st edition model 31 lounge chair by Alvar Aalto in birch plywood with a floating back silhouette. Museum quality. Finland, circ...
Birch
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.
