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Hollywood Regency Smoked Bubble Glass Table Lamps Inner Glowing Accent Light
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of midcentury era Hollywood Regency textured smoked bubble glass table lamps with inner
Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Smoked Glass

Geometric Smoked Bubble Glass Wall Lamp Flush Mount by Hoffmann Leuchten 1960s
By Helena Tynell
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Geometric Smoked Bubble Glass Wall Lamp Flush Mount by Hoffmann Leuchten 1960s The fixture need 1
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

1960s Helena Tynell Smoked Bubble Glass Flush Mount for Limburg
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Helena Tynell Smoked Bubble Glass Flush Mount for Limburg. Executed in thick and heavy
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Smoked Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Peill & Putzler, Gaetano Sciolari, J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Fabulous bubble glass pendant lamp from the 1960s. The lamp is very elegant and an eye-catcher in
Category

Vintage 1960s German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Smoked Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Limburg
By Peill & Putzler, Gaetano Sciolari, Glashütte Limburg, J.T. Kalmar, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in München, DE
Fabulous bubble glass pendant lamp from the 1960s. The lamp is very elegant and an eye-catcher in
Category

Vintage 1960s German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Italian Mid-Century Murano Smoked Bubble Glass Chalice Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
Italian mid century murano chalice shaped smoked blown bubble glass table lamp / torchiere with a
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Zwiesel Rare Vintage Mid-Century Modern Purple Smoked Bubble Glass Bottle Vase
By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini, Max Gangkofner, Glasfachschule Zwiesel
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
with the band (a Macchie) of purple, almost amethyst coloured glass with a controlled bubble
Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Limburg Pair Large Vintage Helena Tynell Smoked Bubble Glass Flush Mount Lights
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Pair of vintage Mid-Century smoked / grey colored / coloured bubble glass flush mount light
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Doria Table or Floor Lamp Chrome Large Smoked Bubble Glass Globe, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Enormous Doria hand blown glass sphere on chrome base lamp, Italy, circa 1970. This exceptional
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

1 of 3 Limburg Large Vintage Helena Tynell Smoked Bubble Glass Flushmount Lights
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of a set of three vintage Mid-Century smoked / grey colored / coloured bubble glass flush mount
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

1 of 10 small Amber Bubble Glass Sconce, Staff, Germany
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful wall light, from Limburg Glashütte, Germany, circa 1960-1970. Smoked bubble glasses
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Smoked Glass

Large Amber Bubble Glass Sconce by Helena Tynell, Limburg, Germany
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful large golden wall light, from Limburg Glashütte, Germany, circa 1960-1970. Smoked bubble
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large smoked Glass Sconce by Limburg, Germany
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful large golden wall light, from Limburg Glashütte, Germany, circa 1960-1970. Smoked bubble
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Blown Glass Pendant, 1970s, Three Items Available
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Praha, CZ
Smoked bubble glass shade by Kamenicky Senov Steel rod and metal canopy with brown lacquer Three
Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Large Kalmar Murano Smoke Glass Sconces or Wall Lights, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
KG, Austria, 1960s. A white lacquered metal backplate holds an organic hand blown and smoked bubble
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Steel, Nickel

Pair of Amber Bubble Glass Sconces by Helena Tynell, Limburg, Germany
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
. Smoked bubble glasses on a golden brass base. For each sconce: Heavy quality and in very good condition
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Kalmar Murano Smoke Glass Sconces or Wall Lights, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
KG, Austria, 1960s. A white lacquered metal back plate holds an organic hand blown and smoked bubble
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Steel, Nickel

Bubble Bowl in Marbled Smoke and Black Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our Bubble Bowl is handmade in smoke & black marbled resin. Its modern, fun and unique design makes
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Resin

1960s Smoked Glass Bubble Flush Mount by Staff Leuchten
By Staff Leuchten
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Great bubble glass flush mount or wall sconce from the 1960s. Designed by Staff Leuchten Germany in
Category

Vintage 1960s German Space Age Flush Mount

Materials

Glass, Plastic

Square Bubble Iridescent Smoked Glass Flush Mount, Vintage, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
/ 110 Volt Edison bulbs, up to 60 watt. It has a smoked iridescent glass. A nice addition to any room
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Square Bubble Iridescent Smoked Glass Flush Mount, Vintage, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
/ 110 Volt Edison bulbs, up to 60 watt. It has a smoked iridescent glass. A nice addition to any room
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

1970s Vintage Six Arm Chrome Chandelier with Smoked Toned "Bubble" Glass Shades
By Wofi Leuchten
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
glass globes. Requires six standard E27 light bulbs (40 Watt max. each) Dimensions = Diameter - 49cm
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Jonas Hidle 'Soap Bubble' Ceiling Lamp in Smoke Glass & Brass, 1960s
By Jonas Hidle
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Norwegian referred to as the 'Soap Bubble Lamp'. Its composed of a large hand blown brown/grey toned smoke
Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Smoked Air Bubble Glass Globe Dutch Vintage Brass Top Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Original vintage smoked air bubble glass pendant. 2 meter Black wire Brass top Weight: 2.20 kg
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Smoked Mirror with Convex Bubble Dots
Located in Vienna, AT
Large smoked rectangular mirror within a mirror, Italy, circa 1960. Smoked mirror frame with a
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mirror

Petite Amber Bubble Glass Sconce by Helena Tynell, Limburg, Germany
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
Amber bubble glass sconce by Helena Tynell, Limburg, Germany. High quality and in very good
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Smoked Glass

1 of 6 Petite Amber Bubble Glass Table lamps, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
One of six amber bubble glass table lights made in Germany. Very good condition. Cleaned, well
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Amber Bubble Glass Pendant by Helena Tynell for Limburg, Germany, 1970s
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
A round bubble glass pendant with light smoke tone designed by Helena Tynell for Limburg
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Smoked Glass

1 of 2 Amber Bubble Glass Sconces by Helena Tynell, Limburg, Germany
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 amber bubble glass sconces by Helena Tynell, Germany. High quality and in very good
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Smoked Glass

1 of 4 Petite Amber Bubble Glass Flush mount by Limburg, Germany
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large Amber bubble glass sconce in style by Helena Tynell, Germany. High quality and in very good
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Smoked Glass

1 of 2 Large Amber Bubble Glass Wall / Ceiling lights, Limburg, Germany
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 Large Amber bubble glass sconces or Flush mount lights in style by Helena Tynell, Germany
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

1 of 6 Large Amber Bubble Glass Pendant by Helena Tynell, Limburg, Germany
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 6 round smoke tone bubble glass pendant designed by Helena Tynell for Limburg, manufactured in
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1 of 3 Petite Amber Bubble Glass Sconce by Helena Tynell, Limburg, Germany
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large Amber bubble glass sconce in style by Helena Tynell, Germany. High quality and in very good
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Smoked Glass

1 of 3 Petite Amber Bubble Glass Sconce by Helena Tynell, Limburg, Germany
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large Amber bubble glass sconce in style by Helena Tynell, Germany. High quality and in very good
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Smoked Glass

1 of 6 Large Amber Bubble Glass Sconce by Helena Tynell, Limburg, Germany
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large Amber bubble glass sconce in style by Helena Tynell, Germany. High quality and in very good
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Smoked Glass

1 of 4 Petite Amber Bubble Glass Sconce by Helena Tynell, Limburg, Germany
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 3 Petite Amber bubble glass sconce in style by Helena Tynell, Germany. High quality and in
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Smoked Glass

Contemporary Pair of Brass and Murano Glass Bubble Balloon Lamps, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of table or bedside brass lamps and big bubble balloon white smoke Murano glass. Contemporary
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Bubble Glass Flushmounts by Helena Tynell, Limburg, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
A pair of round smoke tone bubble glass ceiling mount fixture designed by Helena Tynell for Limburg
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Large Amber Bubble Glass Pendant by Helena Tynell for Limburg, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Aachen, NRW
A large round with light smoke tone bubble glass pendant designed by Helena Tynell for Limburg
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Amber Bubble Glass Pendant by Helena Tynell for Limburg, Germany, 1970s
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
A large round with light smoke tone bubble glass pendant designed by Helena Tynell for Limburg
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Amber Bubble Glass Pendant by Helena Tynell for Limburg, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Aachen, NRW
A large round with light smoke tone bubble glass pendant designed by Helena Tynell for Limburg
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Amber Bubble Glass Pendant by Helena Tynell for Limburg, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Aachen, NRW
A large round with light smoke tone bubble glass pendant designed by Helena Tynell for Limburg
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Amber Bubble Flush mount light in style of Helena Tynell, , Germany
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
Amber bubble glass Flushmount light in the style of Helena Tynell, Germany. Good quality and in
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Smoked Glass

1 of 3 Amber Bubble Flush mount light by Helena Tynell, Limburg, Germany
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 3 Amber bubble glass Flushmount light by Helena Tynell, Limburg, Germany. High quality and in
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Smoked Glass

Pair of Bubble Pendant Lights by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg, 1960s
By Helena Tynell
Located in Esbjerg, DK
These round smoke tone amber bubble glass pendant lamps was designed by Helena Tynell for Limburg
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Large Amber Glass Pendant by Limburg, Germany, 1970s
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 Large light smoke tone bubble glass (with brass cups ) pendant designed by Helena Tynell for
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Small glass Design Wall or ceiling Lamp, Flush Mount, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- around 1970s - perfect original condition - new electricity - smoked glass with bubbles jr
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Porcelain, Glass

Art Deco Larmes Glass Vase by Charles Schneider
By Le Verre Francais, Charles Schneider
Located in Miami, FL
A Smoked Grey vase with a bubbled glass body. There are handles/applications on each side of the
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Large Designer Cascading Chandelier Glass for Staff Leuchten, Germany, 1970s
By Staff Leuchten, Rolf Krüger
Located in Aachen, NRW
Germany, circa 1970s with 4 round bubble smoked glasses. Wonderful form and stunning light effect
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1 of 2 Petite Amber Glass Pendant by Limburg, Germany, 1970s
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 Petite light smoke tone bubble glass (with brass cups ) pendants designed by Helena Tynell
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-century pendant from Kamenický Šenov, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Praha, CZ
A stylish mid-century pendant, made in the 1970s in Czechoslovakia Made of bubble smoked glass
Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

RAAK Modern 4-Light Globe Hanging Pendant Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
, shades in bubble detailed smoked glass. 52" H x 27" Diameter. Provenance: From a New York City
Category

Mid-20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Giotto Burst (6.6) Chandelier in Oak and Brass Finishes By Matthew Fairbank
By Matthew Fairbank
Located in Brooklyn, NY
twelve smoke glass bubbles, paired with cerused walnut arms and antique brass accents. The example shown
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Modulo Twin Wall Light by Cto Lighting
By CTO Lighting
Located in Geneve, CH
markings/bubbles on smoked kiln cast glass may vary Founded in 1998 by Chris and Clare Turner, CTO
Category

2010s British Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Modulo Twin Wall Light by Cto Lighting
Modulo Twin Wall Light by Cto Lighting
H 17.33 in W 4.73 in D 3.15 in
Modulo Horizontal Pendant by CTO Lighting
By CTO Lighting
Located in Geneve, CH
Modulo horizontal pendant by CTO lighting. Materials: Satin brass with smoked kiln cast glass and
Category

2010s British Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Modulo Horizontal Pendant by CTO Lighting
Modulo Horizontal Pendant by CTO Lighting
H 39.38 in W 74.02 in D 4.73 in
Modulo Single Wall Light by CTO Lighting
By CTO Lighting
Located in Geneve, CH
markings/bubbles on smoked kiln cast glass may vary Founded in 1998 by Chris and Clare Turner, CTO
Category

2010s British Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Modulo Single Wall Light by CTO Lighting
Modulo Single Wall Light by CTO Lighting
H 11.03 in W 4.73 in D 3.15 in
Modulo Vertical Pendant by CTO Lighting
By CTO Lighting
Located in Geneve, CH
Modulo vertical pendant by CTO Lighting Materials: Satin brass with smoked kiln cast glass and
Category

2010s British Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Modulo Vertical Pendant by CTO Lighting
Modulo Vertical Pendant by CTO Lighting
H 70.87 in W 4.73 in D 6.3 in
Modulo Grid 11 Chandelier by Cto Lighting
By CTO Lighting
Located in Geneve, CH
Modulo grid 11 chandelier by CTO Lighting Materials: Satin brass with smoked kiln cast glass and
Category

2010s British Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Modulo Grid 11 Chandelier by Cto Lighting
Modulo Grid 11 Chandelier by Cto Lighting
H 39.38 in W 65.56 in D 41.34 in
Modulo Triple Wall Light by CTO Lighting
By CTO Lighting
Located in Geneve, CH
markings/bubbles on smoked kiln cast glass may vary Founded in 1998 by Chris and Clare Turner, CTO
Category

2010s British Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Modulo Triple Wall Light by CTO Lighting
Modulo Triple Wall Light by CTO Lighting
H 23.63 in W 4.73 in D 3.15 in
Pair of 1960s Wall Sconces in the Style of Hans - Agne Jakobsson, Skandinavia
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning pair of brass and small air bubble smoked grey glass wall sconces. Each consisting of a
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

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Smoked Bubble Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of smoked bubble glass for your home. Frequently made of glass, metal and brass, every item from our selection of smoked bubble glass was constructed with great care. There are 307 variations of the antique or vintage choice in our collection of smoked bubble glass you’re looking for, while we also have 113 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of smoked bubble glass, those designed in mid-century modern, Art Deco and modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made option in this array of smoked bubble glass has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Glashütte Limburg, Vantot and Helena Tynell are consistently popular.

How Much is a Smoked Bubble Glass?

A piece of smoked bubble glass can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,680, while the lowest priced sells for $95 and the highest can go for as much as $26,492.

Finding the Right Lighting for You

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.

Questions About Smoked Bubble Glass
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Italian term "bullicante" refers to glass that has a deliberate and regular pattern of bubbles inside. It's just one of the many techniques associated with fine Italian glassmaking. On 1stDibs, you'll find a collection of antique and contemporary bubble glass or bullicante from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Controlled bubble glass, also known as Bolle or Bullicante, is glass that’s embedded with bubbles. Particularly popular during the 1950s among Murano glass artists, the bubbles are typically created by rolling the molten glass on a metal surface covered in sharp spikes, poking holes that are then covered with another layer of glass, trapping air in the holes. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Controlled bubble glass pieces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Glass with bubbles in it is called bubble glass or in Italian, the term is pulegoso. Some bubbles appear in glass because the techniques were not good and bubbles remain, but other bubbles were put there by the glass-maker. Adding bubbles to glass can be very intentional and there are many tools designed to help glass-makers create elaborate and symmetrical patterns. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original glass art from top artists.

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