Mid-Century Modern Bubble Sconce attributed Helena Tynell, 1960s, Set of 2

A pair of decorative wall sconces with a sculptural form, made of transparent glass with a delicate, honey-amber hue. The shades have an elongated, oval shape and a distinctive, multi-convex surface composed of irregularly arranged glass elements. The individual convex sections vary in size and depth, creating a three-dimensional, organic structure reminiscent of a cluster of glass bubbles. The thick, hand-formed glass effectively refracts and diffuses light. Its irregular surface creates numerous reflections, and the warm hue gives the light an amber tone. The lampshades retain their decorative character even when the lights are off—their form and sculptural texture bring to mind art glass objects. The design draws on the aesthetics of glass lighting fixtures developed in Europe during the 1960s and 1970s, particularly the organic forms associated with the work of Helena Tynell. The combination of a three-dimensional texture, the warm color of the glass, and its sculptural character places this pair within the Mid-Century Modern movement.