Lotus Lamp LT305 Murano Glass and Metal by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Space Age table lamp Lotus model LT305, pelegoso bubble Murano glass and black metal base by Carlo Nason for the manufacture Mazzega.
Metal
Hollywood Regency Murano Glass Floral Table Lamp, Italy 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
This listing features a beautiful, mid century modern table lamp, which was made in Murano, Italy.
Brass
Two Early 19th Century Oil Lamp Clocks with Glass and Pewter Detailing
Located in Nottingham, GB
A historical black-and-white photograph confirms the two lamps were kept as a pair at least since the mid-20th century.
Pewter
Pair of 1950s Murano Glass Bullicante Table Lamps on Black Marble Bases
Located in London, GB
Elegant, sculptural and highly decorative, the pair captures the glamour and craftsmanship of mid-century Italian glassmaking. Each lamp features two stacked clear Murano glass sphe...
Murano Glass
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Amber Bubble Cut Glass Flush Mount Lamp, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Amber Bubble Cut Glass Flush Mount Lamp, 1960s The lamp comes with 1x E27 Edison screw fit bulb holder, is wired and in working condition.
Metal
1 of 2 Bubble Glass Lamp, STAFF, Krüger, Mid-Century, B condition
By Staff Leuchten, Rolf Krüger
Located in Berlin, BE
However, if you are looking for a pair that will not be hung very close together, you will not notice the difference and will also forgive the scratches if the lamp is not hung too l...
Metal
$720Sale Price / item|20% Off
Iridescent Bubble Glass Swag Lamp
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a plug-in swag lamp. It has a beautiful iridescent bubble glass. The lamp chains are brass. 2 lamps available.
Brass
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Amber Bubble Glass Flush Mount Lamp, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Amber Bubble Glass Flush Mount Lamp, 1960s The lamp comes with 1x E27 Edison screw fit bulb holder, is wired and in working condition.
Metal
Stunning Mid-Century Modern Amber Bubble Glass Flush Mount Lamp, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Stunning Mid-Century Modern Amber Bubble Glass Flush Mount Lamp, 1960s The lamp comes with 1x E27 Edison screw fit bulb holder, is wired and in working condition.
Metal
Danish Palshus Tall Table Lamp Brown Rust Glaze with Shade, Modern Ceramic 1960s
By Saxbo, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Per Linnemann-Schmidt, Palshus, Søholm Stentøj
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Tall Mid-century Danish ceramic table lamp designed by Per Linnemann-Schmidt for Palshus.
Ceramic, Fabric
Lovely Mid Century Modern Brass & Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Rupert Nikoll
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Mid Century Modern Brass & Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Rupert Nikoll, 1960s Austria / Wien Dimensions Width: 7.87 in. (20 cm) Height adjustable: 19.68 - 41.33 in. (50 - 150 ...
Metal
60s 70s Ceiling Lamp Hanging Lamp Glass Bubble Mid Century Space Age Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s ceiling lamp hanging lamp glass bubble mid century space age design Object: ceiling lamp Manufacturer: Condition: good Age: around 1960-1970 Dimensions: Dia...
Glass, Plastic
Amazing Mid-Century Modern Bubble Pendant Lamps or Hanging Lights Germany 1970s
Located in München, BY
Rare and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern 'Bubble' pendant lamps or hanging lights.
Metal, Chrome
Pair Elegant Mid-Century Modern Copper and Glass Bubbles Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Pair elegant Mid-Century Modern copper pendant lamps or hanging lights. Designed and manufactured in the 1960s, Germany. Dimensions: Dm 6.7 in. x H 20.5 in. Dm 17 cm x H 52 cm adjus...
Metal, Copper
Set of Mid-Century Design Ceiling Lamps Bubbles, E.S.Horn, Denmark, 1970s
By E. S. Horn
Located in Praha, CZ
Set of Mid-Century design ceiling lamps Bubbles, E.S.Horn, Denmark, 1970s.
Metal
$297Sale Price|30% Off
Mid-Century Pine Cone Bubble Glass Sconce, Wall Lamp Mint Base, 1970s, Germany
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Andernach, DE
Funky wall lamp from the late 60s to 70s, Germany. This lamp is absolutely unique in its shape of a large pine cone with its scales as bubbles winding their way up! Sitting on an ab...
Art Glass, Ceramic
1. of 2 Mid Century Modern Brass & Bubble Opal Glass Pendant Lamp, 1960s Austria
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Mid Century Modern Brass & Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Rupert Nikoll, 1960s Austria / Wien Dimensions Width: 9.44 in. (24 cm) Height: 22.04 in. (56 cm) Depth: 5.51 in. (14 c...
Brass
Helena Tynell bubble hanging lamp , 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Delft, NL
Helena Tynell bubble hanging lamp , 1970s Dimensions: 22cm Diameter, 55cm Height Condition: Good Material: Metal , glas Color: Gold
Brass
Mid Century Modern Bubble Glas Flush Mount by VEB, East Germany, 1960s
By VEB Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This flush mount crafted by the renowned VEB brand from Dresden, East Germany, is a stunning example of mid-century design. The lamp features mouth-blown glass with a captivating bub...
Brass
Rare German Hanging Lamp, Bubble Design, 1970s
Located in Berlin, BE
Extremely rare and attractive bubble hanging lamp. Made of plastic with a pearlescent shimmer. With silver rim on the side and chrome cover on the socket. Produces a lot of atmosph...
Chrome
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 220V and 110V. Wiring is suitable for all countries.
Metal
Helena Tynell Bubble Pendant Lamp, Glashütte Limburg, 1959
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Andernach, DE
Beautifully designed small pendant lamp by Finnish mid-century artist Helena Tynell for Limburger Glashuette, Germany.
Art Glass
BEGA Path Lamp with Amber Bubble Glass, 60cm
Located in Mortsel, BE
Outdoor bollard light (or path lamp) was produced by the German manufacturer BEGA in the 1970s. As a compact version of the taller "Cone" street lamp, this fixture is designed for lo...
Metal
Rare MIdcentury Bubble Wall Lamp, Germany, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting - absolutly rare type
Metal
Oval Black Mid Century Metal Mid Century Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century black metal pendant lamp. The lamp has a mat black lacquer.
Metal
Hillebrand bubble iced glass ceiling lamp , 1970’s
By Hillebrand
Located in Delft, NL
Hillebrand bubble iced glass ceiling lamp , 1970’s
Glass
Space Age Bubble Pendant Lamp, East Germany, 1970s
By VEB Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Discover a stunning piece of design history with this unique bubble pendant lamp from the 1970s, hailing from Germany. Its unusual design sets it apart from typical East German light...
Plastic
Helena Tynell glass bubble ceiling lamp , 1970’s
By Helena Tynell
Located in Delft, NL
Helena Tynell glass bubble ceiling lamp , 1970’s
Metal
Set of Helena Tyrell bubble hanging lamp , 1970s
By Helena Tynell
Located in Delft, NL
Set of Helena Tyrell bubble hanging lamp , 1970s Dimensions: 70 cm Height , 20 cm Diameter Condition: Good Period: 1970s Material: Glass , metal , plastic
Metal
$747Sale Price / item|50% Off
Orrefors Swedish 1950s Crystal Bubble Wall Lamp Midcentury
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful thick bubble crystal wall lamp by the famed Swedish maker, Orrefors. Newly rewired with candelabra sockets. Polished brass fixture and fittings. 3 Available.
Crystal, Brass
$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 glass. Measures: 4 x model A / E27 bulbs. To be on the the safe side, the lamp should b...
Brass
XL Helena Tynell glass bubble hanging lamp pendant , 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
XL Helena Tynell glass bubble hanging lamp pendant , 1970s
Brass
XL Helena Tynell glass bubble hanging lamp pendant , 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
XL Helena Tynell glass bubble hanging lamp pendant , 1970s Dimensions: 100cm Height , 29,5cm Width Condition: Good Period: 1970s Origin: Germany Material: Glass , plastic , metal
Glass
Hillebrand murano glass bubble ceiling lamp , 1970’s , Germany
By Hillebrand
Located in Delft, NL
Hillebrand murano glass bubble ceiling lamp , 1970’s , Germany Dimensions: 26cm Diameter, 11cm H Condition: Good Period: 1970’s Origin: Germany Manufacturer: Hillebrand
Metal
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 Lampshade is in good condition This lamp works with E27 light bulb. Wired and suit...
Brass
Bubbles Wall Lamp by Helena Tynell for Limburg, Germany, 1970
By Helena Tynell
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Iconic Mid-Century wall lamp by Helena Tynell for Limburg, featuring hand-blown opal glass with a captivating bubble cluster texture.
Glass
Helena Tynell style ceiling lamps plastic bubble , 1970’s
Located in Delft, NL
Helena Tynell style ceiling lamps , 1970’s
Plastic
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 lamp needs 6 x E14 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, in working condition and runs bo...
Metal, Brass
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
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. A design Classic, the hand blown glass gives a wonderful warm glow. The dimensio...
Blown Glass
$538Sale Price|30% Off
Staff Chrome and Bubble Glass Hanging Lamp, 1970s, Germany
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Staff hanging lamp made in Germany in the 1970s. Elegant chrome bar. The lamp shade is made of bubble glass.
Bakelite
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, 1960s A sophisticated composition of five hand-blown glass pendants is created by t...
Metal, Chrome
Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg, 1960s
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Hagenbach, DE
The chrome cylindrical upper section adds a clean metallic contrast to the transparent glass and gives the lamp a refined mid-century appearance. A distinctive and decorative lighti...
Chrome
Mid-Century Adjustable Glass Pendant Lamp, Europe, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
A Mid-Century modern adjustable glass pendant lamp produced in Europe during the 1970s.
Chrome
Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg
By Helena Tynell, Doria Leuchten Germany, Gaetano Sciolari, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Glashütte Limburg
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful bubble glass pendant lamp by Helena Tynell for the Limburg glassworks. The lamp spreads a spectacular play of light in the room and enchants with its charisma. Great h...
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 Glashütte Limburg. A design Classic, the hand blown glass gives a wonderful warm glo...
Metal, Brass
Iron and Bubble Glass Sconces Wall Lamps by Limburg, 1960
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
This beautiful and unique pair of hand blown glass wall lights were manufactured by Glashütte Limburg in Germany during the 1960s (late 1960s or early 1970s). Beautiful craftsmanship...
Glass
1960s Helena Tynell Amber Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp for Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s Helena Tynell Amber Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp for Limburg. Executed in thick and heavy textured amber bubble glass with brass hardware and ceiling plate. Fabricated in Limburg,...
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 Glashütte Limburg. A design Classic, the hand blown amber glass gives a wonderful warm glow...
Metal, Brass
Elegant Bubble Glass Ceiling Lamp by Helena Tynell, Germany 1960s
By Helena Tynell
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Awesome Bubble Glass Ceiling Lamp by Helena Tynell for Limburg, Germany 1960s Executed in glass, metal and brass. The lamp needs 6 x E27 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, in working ...
Metal, Brass
Set of 2 Helena Tynell bubble ceiling lamps , 1970’s
By Helena Tynell
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 15 cm Diameter , 18,5cm H Condition: Good Period: 1970’s Material: Plastic , glass
Glass, Plastic
Milk Glass Bubble Flush Mount Lamp Helena Tynell, Germany 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Milk Glass Bubble Flush Mount Lamp Helena Tynell, Germany 1960s Dimensions Height: 4.52 in. (11.5 cm) Width: 7.87 in. (20 cm) Depth: 7.87 in. (20 cm) The fixture need 1 x E27 stan...
Metal
Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg
By Helena Tynell, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Glashütte Limburg, Gino Vistosi, Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and large bubble glass pendant lamp by Helena Tynell for the Limburg glassworks. The lamp spreads a spectacular play of light in the room and enchants with its charism...
Metal
Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg
By Gaetano Sciolari, Doria Leuchten Germany, Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful bubble glass pendant lamp by Helena Tynell for the Limburg glassworks. The lamp spreads a spectacular play of light in the room and enchants with its charisma. Great h...
Metal
$3,021Sale Price|20% Off
Barovier Ceiling Lamp Italian Design Transparent Glass Murano Bubbles 1940
By Vetreria Artistica Barovier & C.
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Flower Barovier Ceiling Lamp Italian Design Transparent Glass Murano Bubbles 1940 . 3 Bulbs Light E27 Max 80 Watt Each.
Murano Glass
Helena tynell bubble glass flush mount ceiling lamp , 1970’s Germany
By Helena Tynell
Located in Delft, NL
Helena tynell bubble glass flush mount ceiling lamp , 1970’s Germany
Glass
Helena tynell bubble glass flush mount ceiling lamp , 1970’s Germany
By Helena Tynell
Located in Delft, NL
Helena tynell bubble glass flush mount ceiling lamp , 1970’s Germany
Metal
Helena tynell bubble glass flush mount ceiling lamp , 1970’s Germany
By Helena Tynell
Located in Delft, NL
Helena tynell bubble glass flush mount ceiling lamp , 1970’s Germany
Metal
Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg, 1960s
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A bubble glass hanging lamp by Helena Tynell for Limburg made in Germany in the 1960s. Helena Tynell is a glass and ceramic designer who has worked for many European companies. One o...
Glass
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 design Classic, the hand blown glass gives a wonderful warm glow. The dimensions: H...
Brass
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
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
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.
Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.
As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.
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.
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