Vintage Herda Space Age Design Mushroom Floor Lamp by Herda, 1970s
By Herda
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
A beautiful vintage mid century mushroom floor lamp by Herda in brown colour. The acrylic glass
Metal
A Striking Pair of Murano 1950's Pink Art Glass Aventurine Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
A striking and good quality pair of Murano mid-century pink art glass aventurine lamps with
Mid Century Modern George Nelson Style Large Atomic Hanging Saucer Bubble Lamp
By George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern George Nelson Style Large Atomic Hanging Saucer Bubble Lamp George Nelson
Metal
Guzzini Space Age Arc w/ Purple Mushroom Shade & Marble Base Floor Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century arc floor lamp by Guzzini with purple-ish mushroom shade and marble base. The purple
Metal
Orange bubble glass ceiling lamp by Murano Murrina, Mid-Century 1970s
By La Murrina
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Pulegoso glass ceiling lamp, Italy, 1970. Made of fine orange Murano glass, this ceiling light features the characteristic irregular texture of Pulegoso glass, achieved through the i...
Murano Glass
Beautiful original Mid Century glass bubble wall lamp. Design by Helena Tynell
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in München, DE
Beautiful original mid-century modern glass bubble wall lamp. Designed by Helena Tynell. Great
Metal
Sold|$1,200
George Nelson Bubble Lamp
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An original H-725 bubble lamp (now referred to as “Ball Pendant” variant) designed by George Nelson
Steel
1960's mid century bubble amber glass CEILING LAMP with brutalist iron frame
Located in Mannheim, DE
Square 1960s ceiling lamp made of slightly amber tinted glass with a "bubble" surface. Wrought iron
Wrought Iron
Mid Century Italian Bubble Golden Flush Mount 11 Arm Ceiling Lamp Sconce 1960s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
Awesome 1960s Italian golden / brass flush mount with 11 sockets. The lamp works on 220V as
Brass
Sold|$400
George Nelson Bubble Lamp
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Howard Miller bubble lamp by George Nelson. This iconic lamp is composed of a steel wire
Sold|$1,480
Monumental George Nelson Bubble Pendant Lamp
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
The largest bubble lamp Howard Miller ever produced. Measures: 25 inches in diameter. Not in
Metal
Sold|$1,009
Limburg Glashutte Bubble Hanging Lamp, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Delft, NL
Limburg Glashutte bubble hanging lamp, 1970s
Metal
Vintage glass bubble ceiling lamp , 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Vintage glass bubble ceiling lamp , 1970s Dimensions: 17cm Diameter, 19cm Height Material: Glass
Glass
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
Vintage Bubble Lamp Helena Tynell for Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Wall or glass ceiling lamp with light amber crystal bubbles; round frame in painted and gilded
Glass
Bubble glass wall lamp or flush light
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally large and beautiful bubble wall or ceiling lamp from the 1960s. Fantastic design and
Metal
Sold|$1,306
Bubble Glass Wall Lamp or Flush Light
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Doria Leuchten Germany, J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally large and beautiful bubble wall or ceiling lamp from the 1960s. Fantastic design and
Metal
Round Vintage Metal & Glass Bubble Lamp, 1960s
Located in Oirlo, LI
Beautiful pendant lamp from the sixties, made of metal and processed glass. The lamp hangs from
Metal, Chrome
Herman Miller Vintage Iconic Bubble Lamp, George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your pleasure: Iconic Mid Century Modern BUBBLE LAMP Herman Miller by George Nelson Measures
Plastic
1960s Vintage Bubble Glass Ceiling Lamp with Brass
Located in Oirlo, LI
1960s Vintage bubble glass ceiling lamp with brass The fixture is made of brass and has a large
Brass
1960s Vintage Bubble Glass Ceiling Lamp with Chrome
Located in Oirlo, LI
1960s vintage bubble glass ceiling lamp with chrome The fixture is made of chrome and has a
Chrome
Vintage Amber Bubble Glass Lamp Helena Tynell, 1960
By Helena Tynell
Located in Oirlo, LI
Vintage Amber Bubble Glass Lamp Helena Tynell, 1960 Discover the charm of a bygone era with this
Glass
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. 4 x E27
Brass
Limburg ceiling lamp Helena Tynell BUBBLE Amber 60s
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
BUBBLE lamp from Glashütte Limburg by Helena Tynell 60s This exquisitely crafted pendant lamp is
Brass
George Nelson for Howard Miller, Pair of Bubble Lamps
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage matching pair of hanging bubble lamps designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller. This
Pair Of Sconces Bubble Lamps Glass And Steel 1980
Located in New York, NY
pair of sconces bubble lamps glass and steel 1980
Scarce early/ original George Nelson Hanging "Cigar Bubble Lamp -
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Original ,Vintage,, NOT NEW REPRODUCTION! .Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Bubble light will add a
Metal
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
Bakelite
Scandinavian Red Bubble Glass Caged Pendant Lamp, 1970's
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This remarkable Scandinavian pendant lamp is a modern version of the bubble lamps by the Finnish
Metal
RAAK Dutch 1960s Golden Bubble Crystal Wall Lamps Midcentury
By RAAK
Located in New York, NY
A stunning pair of golden polished brass sconces with heavy bubble crystal glass shades by the
Brass
Mid Century Metal UFO Herda Pendant Lamp, 1970s
By Herda
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century UFO pendant lamp with decorative chrome frame. The height of the lamp can easily be
Metal
Sold|$800 / item
George Nelson for Howard Miller Bell Pendant Bubble Lamp
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
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 Cigar Tripod Bubble Lamps for Howard Miller Vintage, Pair
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of George Nelson designed bubble lamps for Howard Miller. Both are original tabletop models
Steel
Original Vintage George Nelson Cylinder Bubble Pendant Lamp Howard Miller
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Troy, MI
A rare cylinder form bubble lamp pendant designed by William Renwick of George Nelson & Associates
Wire
Elongated Wall Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten with Bubble Glass 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Oirlo, LI
Elongated wall lamp by Kaiser Leuchten with bubble glass 1960s This is a wall lamp by Kaiser
Metal
1960s Helena Tynell Amber Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp for Limburg
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Helena Tynell model amber bubble glass pendant lamp for Limburg. Executed in thick and heavy
Brass
Brown Mid Century Pendant Lamp with Chrome Details, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Brown mid century UFO pendant lamp with chrome details. The lamp is made out of metal and has a
Metal
Bubble glass pendant lamp by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg
By Helena Tynell
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and very large bubble glass pendant lamp by Helena Tynell for the Limburg glassworks
Metal
Set of Copper & Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Nanny Still , 1960s
By RAAK, Nanny Still McKinney
Located in The Hague, NL
These unique pendants are Mid-Century classics by one of the important modern finnish designers
Copper
1960s Glashuette Limburg Ceiling Lamp Bubble Glass Shade and Brass
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Mannheim, DE
-Germany. Clear glass shade with fine bubbles. The black lines give the impression of iron between the
Brass
Midcentury Iron and Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Glashütte Limburg, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp by Glashütte Limburg made in the 1960s in Germany. It is
Iron
Orange Danish Mid Century Style Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Orange Danish mid century layered pendant lamp. The shade is made out of metal and has a shiny
Metal
Bubble Amber Ceiling Lamp Pendant by Helena Tynell for Limburg, 1968
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell and Heinrich Gantenbrink
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
Late 1960s amber bubble ceiling lamp designed in 1968 by Helena Tynell and Heinrich Gatenbrink for
Brass
Pair of 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
Bakelite
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 Dimensions: 30cm Diameter
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 Dimensions: 30cm Diameter
Glass
Set of 2 wall lamps sconce bubble glass , 1970s Space age
Located in Delft, NL
Set of 2 wall lamps sconce bubble glass , 1970s Space age
Metal
Midcentury Bubble Glass Wall Lamp by Helena Tynell for Limburg, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A midcentury wall lamp by Glashütte Limburg made in the 1960s. It was designed by Helena Tynell who
Brass
1970s Italian Murano Glass Pendant Lamp with Chrome and Bubble Shades
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
, ideal for Mid-Century Modern, Space Age, or contemporary eclectic interiors.
Metal
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
Helena Tynell Glass Pendant Bubble Lamp for Glashütte Limburg, Germany, 1960s
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Berlin, DE
Helena Tynell glass pendant bubble lamp for Glashütte Limburg, Germany, 1960s Light amber and
Brass
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
Brass
Rare Early Vintage Production George Nelson Bubble Lamp "Bell" Howard Miller
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Amazing original early production suspension Bubble Lamp designed by George Nelson , manufactured
Stainless Steel
Rare Early Vintage Production George Nelson Bubble Lamp "Roll" Howard Miller
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Amazing original early production suspension Bubble Lamp designed by George Nelson , manufactured
Stainless Steel
Large Helena Tynell Limburg Midcentury Bubble Ceiling Lamp Clear Glass, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Mannheim, DE
1960s lamp designed by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg. Clear glass shade with "bubble" surface
Glass
Sold|$1,128 / set
Set Elongated Wall Lamps by Honsel Leuchten with Bubble Glass, 1960
By Honsel
Located in Oirlo, LI
Set Elongated wall lamps by Honsel Leuchten with bubble glass, 1960. These are wall lamps by
Metal
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
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.
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.
There are many lessons to be learned from the lofts, apartments and townhouses of architects and decorators in Manhattan and beyond.
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.