Wall Sconce Bubble, light amber glass, by H. Tynell, Limburg, Germany, 1960s.
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This wall sconce, designed by Helena Tynell for Limburg in the 1960s, exemplifies the mid-century modern era’s fascination with experimenting with glass and light. The hand-blown glass shade displays a light amber hue with a subtle champagne undertone, its surface adorned with three-dimensional, irregular bubble textures that lend the lamp an organic, sculptural presence. The form is proportioned at 22 cm high, 14 cm wide, and 10 cm deep, with softly rounded edges contributing to its visual softness. The front presents a pure glass silhouette, as no metal elements are visible; the metal frame has been professionally restored and finished in a tone that complements the glass. The sconce requires a single E14 bulb. It is preserved in excellent vintage condition, with no visible glass damage, and the metal base shows no signs of wear due to refurbishment.This piece channels the spirit of the optimistic 1960s, when European designers like Helena Tynell reimagined everyday objects as small works of functional art. The bubble-textured glass seems to catch and diffuse light softly across the wall, creating a warm, golden glow. Each rounded protrusion tells a story of skilled craftsmanship and a fascination with the play of light—here, echoes of both carefree creativity and reverence for material, which marked a new direction in mid-20th-century design, are present.The sconce would work beautifully in a mid-century modern living room, where it could be paired with a low teak sideboard or a velvet
DIMENSION
Height22 cm
Width10 cm
Length14 cm
Dimension details
Length14 cm
Height22 cm
Width10 cm
Number of light spots1
Light bulb typeE14
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