1 of the 2 Amber Bubble Glass Pendant Lamps by Helena Tynell, 1960
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 beautiful bubble glass light fixtures designed by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg
Glass
Pair of Midcentury Bubble Glass Wall Lamps by Helena Tynell for Limburg, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A pair of wall lamps by Glashütte Limburg made in the 1960s. It was designed by Helena Tynell who
Brass
Pair of Midcentury Bubble Glass Wall Lamps by Helena Tynell for Limburg, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A pair of wall lamps by Glashütte Limburg made in the 1960s. It was designed by Helena Tynell who
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Lovely Iron and Clear Bubble Glass Ceiling Lamp by Helena Tynell, 1960s Germany
By Helena Tynell
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely iron and Clear Bubble Glass Ceiling Lamp by Helena Tynell, 1960s Germany Clear glass
Iron
Pair of Midcentury Bubble Glass Wall Lamps by Helena Tynell for Limburg, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A pair of wall lamps by Glashütte Limburg made in the 1960s. It was designed by Helena Tynell who
Brass
Pair of Midcentury Bubble Glass Wall Lamps by Helena Tynell for Limburg, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A pair of wall lamps by Glashütte Limburg made in the 1960s. It was designed by Helena Tynell who
Brass
Pair of Midcentury Bubble Glass Wall Lamps by Helena Tynell for Limburg, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A pair of wall lamps by Glashütte Limburg made in the 1960s. It was designed by Helena Tynell who
Brass
Pair of Midcentury Bubble Glass Wall Lamps by Helena Tynell for Limburg, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A pair of wall lamps by Glashütte Limburg made in the 1960s. It was designed by Helena Tynell who
Brass
1 of 2 large ceiling lamp by Helena Tynell BUBBLE for Limburg, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Ceiling lamp from Glashütte Limburg - 1960s. The lamp is named after the renowned designer Helena
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Pair of Iron and Bubble Glass Sconces Wall Lamps by Limburg for Mazen
By Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
Limburg in Germany during the 1960s (late 1960s-early 1970s). Beautiful craftsmanship. These mid century
Metal, Brass, Iron
Round Bubble Glass Wall Lamp or Flush Mount by Helena Tynell, 1960s Limburg
By Helena Tynell
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Round Bubble Glass Wall Lamp or Flush Mount by Helena Tynell, 1960s Limburg The fixture need 1 x
Metal
Lovely Amber Bubble Glass Flush Mount Lamp by Helena Tynell for Limburg, G
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Amber Bubble Glass Flush Mount Lamp by Helena Tynell for Limburg, Germany, 1960s Each
Metal
Pair of Bubble Amber Wall Lamps Sconces by Helena Tynell for Limburg, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell and Heinrich Gantenbrink
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
a bubble pattern. The lamps work on 220V as well as 110V and require a standard E14 Edison screw
Brass
Set of Ball Bubble Glass Pendant Lamps by Nanny Still for RAAK Finland, 1960s
By Nanny Still, RAAK
Located in Andernach, DE
. Yellow golden glass is being blown into a copper sphere, where bubbles are being created. The lamps
Copper
Large Clear Bubble Glass Wall Lamp / Flush Mount by Helena Tynell, 1960s Limburg
By Helena Tynell
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Large Clear Bubble Glass Wall Lamp or Flush Mount by Helena Tynell, 1960s Limburg The fixture need
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Huge Clear Round Bubble Glass Flush Mount Lamp by Helena Tynell, Germany 1960s
By Helena Tynell
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Huge Clear Round Bubble Glass Flush Mount Lamp by Helena Tynell, Germany 1960s The fixture need 3
Metal
Lovely Huge Amber Bubble Glass Flush Mount Lamp by Helena Tynell for Limburg
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Large Amber Bubble Glass Flush Mount Lamp by Helena Tynell for Limburg, Germany, 1960s Each
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Huge Bubble Glass Wall Lamp or Flush Mount by Helena Tynell, 1960s Limburg
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Large Amber Bubble Glass Ceiling or Wall Lamp by Helena Tynell for Limburg, Germany 1960s
Metal
One of Two Large Staff Bubble Glass Flush Mounts Lamps Ceiling Lights, 1960
By Glashütte Limburg, J.T. Kalmar, Staff Leuchten
Located in Vienna, AT
Two large staff bubble glass flush mounts lamps ceiling lights. Priced individually. Three large
Glass, Plastic
Nice Amber Bubble Glass Ceiling Lamp by Helena Tynell for Limburg, Germany 1960s
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Amber Bubble Glass Ceiling Lamp by Helena Tynell for Limburg, Germany 1960s Dimensions Height
Metal
Set of Four Petite Limburg Bubble Glass Flush Mounts Wall Lamps, Germany, 1960
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Vienna, AT
Nice set of four of bubble glass flush mounts or sconces from the 1960s by Limburg/Germany. Each
Metal
One of the Three Beautiful Bubble Glass Pendant Lamps by Helena Tynell, 1960
By Helena Tynell
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the three beautiful bubble glass chandeliers or pendant lights designed by Helena Tynell for
Blown Glass
One of the Three Beautiful Bubble Glass Pendant Lamps by Helena Tynell, 1960
By Helena Tynell
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the three beautiful bubble glass chandeliers or pendant lights designed by Helena Tynell for
Blown Glass
Huge Bubble Glass Wall Lamp or Flush Mount by Helena Tynell, 1960s Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The lamps is executed with E27 Edison screw fit bulb. It is in working condition. It runs both on
Metal
1 of 7 Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A bubble glass hanging lamp by Helena Tynell for Limburg made in Germany in the 1960s. Helena
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1. of 2 Geometric Bubble Glass Wall Lamp Flush Mount by Hoffmann Leuchten 1960s
By Helena Tynell
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
1. of 2 Geometric Bubble Glass Wall Lamp Flush Mount by Hoffmann Leuchten 1960s The fixture need 1
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Lovely Large Amber Bubble Glass Flush Mount Lamp by Helena Tynell for Limburg, G
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Amber Bubble Glass Flush Mount Lamp by Helena Tynell for Limburg, Germany, 1960s Each
Metal
Pair of Bubble Glass Wall Lamps or Flush Mounts by Helena Tynell, 1960s Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
1 of 3 Clear Bubble Glass Flush Mount Lamp by Helena Tynell, Germany 1960s Dimensions Height: 4.52
Metal
Pair of Circle Iron and Bubble Glass Sconces Wall Lamps by Limburg Germany, 1960
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
Limburg in Germany during the 1960s (late 1960s or early 1970s). Beautiful craftsmanship. These midcentury
Brass, Iron
Pair of Circle Iron and Bubble Glass Sconces Wall Lamps by Limburg Germany, 1960
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
midcentury vintage lights feature handmade heavy blown glass with concaved round "iron" rings which cast a
Brass, Iron
Pair of Bubble Glass Wall Lamps or Flush Mounts by Helena Tynell, 1960s Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The lamps are executed with E27 Edison screw fit bulbs. It is in working condition. It runs both on
Metal
Pair of Bubble Glass Wall Lamps or Flush Mounts by Helena Tynell, 1960s Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The lamps are executed with E27 Edison screw fit bulbs. It is in working condition. It runs both
Metal
Pair of Bubble Glass Wall Lamps or Flush Mounts by Helena Tynell, 1960s Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Fully functional. Each E14 sockets. Works with 220V and 110V. Wiring is suitable for all countries.
Metal
Kalmar Sconces Blown Bubbles Glass in Grape Form on Nickel Frame Austria, Pair
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Miami, FL
-Century Modern wall lamp with superb craftsmanship.
Chrome, Nickel
Midcentury Blown Glass Wall Lamp by Doria, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This striking Mid-Century wall lamp was designed and produced by Doria Leuchten in Germany during
Brass
Murano pendant lamp LT 338 by Carlo Nason for Mazzega Italy 1970s
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Behold the exceptional mid-century Murano glass pendant lamp designed by Carlo Nason, model LT338
Murano Glass
Italian 60s Cocoon Pendant Lamp attr. to Castiglioni for Flos
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Vienna, AT
This large Mid Century Modern cocoon pendant lamp has been designed and produced in Italy in the
Steel
Italian 60s Cocoon Pendant Lamp attr. to Castiglioni for Flos
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Vienna, AT
This large Mid Century Modern cocoon pendant lamp has been designed and produced in Italy in the
Steel
Vintage wall lamps by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg Germany, 1960s
By Helena Tynell
Located in Oirlo, LI
the 60s with this authentic set of 2 Mid-century wall lamps, designed by Helena Tynell for Glashütte
Blown Glass
Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Vienna, AT
This large Mid Century Modern cocoon pendant lamp has been designed and produced in Italy in the
Steel
Italian 60s Cocoon Pendant Lamp Taraxacum by a. and P. Castiglioni for Flos
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Vienna, AT
This large Mid Century cocoon pendant lamp Taraxacum has been designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo
Steel
MCM Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in Murano Pulegoso Glass, circa 1960
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful and rare Mid-Century Modern chandelier pendant lamp by Mazzega, designed by Carlo Nason
Blown Glass
MCM Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in Murano Glass, Italy, circa 1960
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful and rare Mid-Century Modern chandelier pendant lamp manufactured by Mazzega, designed by
Blown Glass
Midcentury "Bubble Lamp" by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Enschede, NL
Very nice "Bubble Lamp" designed by Helena Tynell and produced in 1960s by Glashütte Limburg
Glass
Sold|$1,250
Three-Armed Bubble Lamp
By Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Made by the Mutual Sunset Lamp Manufacturing Company, this three-armed bubble lamp is mounted on a
Carrara Marble, Chrome
Mid-Century Italian Bubble Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adorable little Italian ceramic bubble lamp from the 1960s. A perfect fun addition to a child's
Ceramic
White Glass Bubble Lamp in the Style of Laurel Lamp Co
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in TORONTO, CA
Stunning frosted glass bubble lamp in the style of Laurel Lamp Co.
Glass
Sold|$1,295 / item
1960'S Chrome &Glass "Bubble" Table Floor Lamp's by Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1960s chrome ball and glass 55" inch table floor lamp, attributed to Laurel. Features a round glass
Chrome
Sold|$1,850
Mid Century Murano Glass Lamp
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
Murano mid century glass lamp with flared base. It has a fluted surface with four flatten sheres
Sold|$5,000
Pair of Vintage Blue Bubble Lamps
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Vintage splendor in a completely modern form! These "Bubble" lamps are happy, bubbly and fun
Acrylic
Sold|$1,266
Very Attractive Three Bubble Murano Lamp
Located in Pewsey, GB
A very attractive three bubble murano lamp on a wooden base c1955. Pat Tested Murano Glass is
Murano Glass
Period George Nelson Cigar Form Bubble Lamp
By George Nelson
Located in Southfield, MI
Recent estate find is this George Nelson period cigar form bubble lamp, dating to the 1960's. Very
Handblown Bubble Glass Table Lamp by Doria Leuchten
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Table lamp, Doria Leuchten, Germany 1970. Bubble glass, brass base. Four bulb sockets E 27.
Glass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Lamps
Located in Pasadena, CA
This pair of mid-century modern ceramic lamps features a bubbled base with a rich chartreuse green
Ceramic, Fabric
Sold|$2,346
A Pair of Mid Century Murano Glass Lamps
Located in Bavaria, Munich, DE
A Pair of Mid Century Murano Glass Lamps. Italy, 1960`s. Lamp base is made of black rings and
Pair of Vintage Murano Lamps with Bubbles on Pink
Located in Little Rock, AR
controlled bubbles. The lamps stand 24 inches from tabletop to socket top. As shown, the top of shade is
Lucite
Pair of Barovier White Lamps with Controlled Gold Bubbles
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of white Barovier lamps featuring controlled gold bubbles, original wood base and original
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Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
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MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
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VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
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There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.
With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.
The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.
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Having created extravagant homes for reality TV’s biggest stars, the designer is stepping into the spotlight with his first book.
The Louisiana-born and -bred architect talks to 1stdibs about the art of making timeless places that matter.
The Palm Springs interior decorator developed a mid-century style that defined the vacation homes of celebrities and other notables, including Bob Hope and Lucille Ball.
The houses from this New York studio cloak modernist tendencies within what are often more traditional trappings.
In the market for a fantastic fixture from the 1940s, ’50s or ’60s? Here are some names to know.