Nelson™ Bubble Lamp Saucer
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nelson™ bubble lamp saucer
Design George Nelson, 1952
Steel skeleton, self-webbing soft plastic
Made by Herman Miller
An assortment of lights in various spherical silhouettes, the Nelson Bubble Lamps add a touch of softness and luminosity to interiors. Designed by George Nelson in 1952, these elegant fixtures are fashioned from a sturdy, lightweight steel frame yet have a delicate, floating quality, whether in ceiling-hung, floor, table, or wall-mounted variations.
Nelson was inspired by a set of silk-covered Swedish hanging lamps that he wanted to acquire for his office, but he found the price to be prohibitive. An ingenious and resourceful designer, he went on to create the first set of Nelson Bubble Lamps using a translucent white plastic spray, a technique developed by the U.S. military at the time. Nelson drew from elemental, organic shapes in making variations like the Apple Bubble Pendant, the Pear Wall Sconce, the Lotus Table Lamp, and the Saucer Pendant Lamp, among others.
Pendants include a brushed, nickel-plated steel ceiling plate with a 6-foot cord (9-foot cord for XL versions). UL-listed and rated for bulbs up to 150 watts, (small Saucer is rated for a 60 watt bulb). The saucer is available in four sizes. Bulb is not included.
UL rated | 150 watt max* | *60W max for small size
small: 7" h | 17.5" dia
medium: 10" h | 25" dia
large: 14" h | 35" dia
gigantic: 22" h | 50" dia
$295.00 + free shipping in the continental U.S.
(usually ships in 10 business days. please allow 20 business days for XL version)
Steel skeleton, self-webbing soft plastic
Made by Herman Miller
An assortment of lights in various spherical silhouettes, the Nelson Bubble Lamps add a touch of softness and luminosity to interiors. Designed by George Nelson in 1952, these elegant fixtures are fashioned from a sturdy, lightweight steel frame yet have a delicate, floating quality, whether in ceiling-hung, floor, table, or wall-mounted variations.
Nelson was inspired by a set of silk-covered Swedish hanging lamps that he wanted to acquire for his office, but he found the price to be prohibitive. An ingenious and resourceful designer, he went on to create the first set of Nelson Bubble Lamps using a translucent white plastic spray, a technique developed by the U.S. military at the time. Nelson drew from elemental, organic shapes in making variations like the Apple Bubble Pendant, the Pear Wall Sconce, the Lotus Table Lamp, and the Saucer Pendant Lamp, among others.
Pendants include a brushed, nickel-plated steel ceiling plate with a 6-foot cord (9-foot cord for XL versions). UL-listed and rated for bulbs up to 150 watts, (small Saucer is rated for a 60 watt bulb). The saucer is available in four sizes. Bulb is not included.
UL rated | 150 watt max* | *60W max for small size
small: 7" h | 17.5" dia
medium: 10" h | 25" dia
large: 14" h | 35" dia
gigantic: 22" h | 50" dia
$295.00 + free shipping in the continental U.S.
(usually ships in 10 business days. please allow 20 business days for XL version)
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George Nelson
George Nelson (1908–1986) was an American industrial designer, and one of the founders of American Modernism. While Director of Design for the Herman Miller furniture company, both Nelson, and his design studio, George Nelson Associates, Inc., designed much of the 20th century's most iconic modernist furniture. George Nelson attended Yale University, not originally intending to become an architect. He happened upon the architecture school while ducking into the building to get out of the rain, and was impressed by an exhibition inside. He graduated with a degree in architecture in 1928. During his final year at Yale, Nelson was hired by the architecture firm Adams and Prentice as a drafter.
Herman Miller was a West Michigan businessman who helped his son-in-law, D.J. De Pree, buy the Michigan Star Furniture Company in 1923. De Pree had been working at the company, which opened in 1905, since he was hired in 1909 as a clerk. De Pree knew his father-in-law was a man of integrity, so he decided to rename the company after him. By the middle of the 20th century, the name Herman Miller had become synonymous with “modern” furniture. Working with legendary designers George Nelson and Charles and Ray Eames, the company produced pieces that would become classics of industrial design.
nelson™ bubble lamp saucer
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fabulous lamp
kninpgh, more than a month ago.
Had my eye on this lamp (medium saucer) for years. Now that I have it installed above our dining table, it completely surpasses my expectations. It is stunning. It creates a warm, enveloping light that is gentle to the eye and perfect to dine to. Could not be happier with the purchase. Just hope that the white lamp holds up well and that it can easily cleaned of dirt and dust.
beautiful lamp!
jeff, more than a month ago.
a great design by a great designer, george nelson. a timeless piece perfect for any modern home.
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