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 10-foot cord. 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.
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The flying saucer was perfect and looks amazing hangin in my Bedroom loft. It gives off the perfect amount of light. It was easy to hang. This is a great accent to the room.
Admittedly, I haven’t had this fixture installed yet, but I know that it will be great. I’ve had two others. I want to let everyone know how great Hive is. I can always get what I want quicker from Hive than from DWR. Their customer service and communication are great.
I was nervous it would look like a cheap paper light but it looks beautiful. Adds a modern look to our kitchen nook.
We bought the crisscross and are thrilled. We have one MCM statement piece in each room, and the saucer pendant is absolutely a standout. It's classy and bold and not too cutesy. The light it gives is soft and welcoming. At low level, the 150 bulb gets orange-y and intimate. The Crisscross is just a little more svelte than the original saucer. We are thrilled. And Hive got it to us quick with no hassle. We will happilywork with Hive again.
We've waiting one of these for a while and finally purchased one, the quality of the light this lamp gives off is just lovely. The shape tiles our vintage/modern dining room together. Arrived much faster than the first promised ship date.
Great classic by George Nelson. We purchased the large saucer for our dining room and I should say it really adds something to the room & the lighting of our space ! great design, refined light , pure visual pleasure!
We have mainly mid-century furnishings in our home and just added our third Nelson bubble lamp - a large saucer pendant over our in dining table. They create a distinctive contemporary look and a lovely warm glow when lighted.
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.
a great design by a great designer, george nelson. a timeless piece perfect for any modern home.
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