Bubble Lamps George Nelson. Rare Nelson Bubble Lamp at 1stDibs Flashback to 1947: American designer George Nelson became obsessed with a spherical lamp Variety is the Spice of George Nelson Bubble Lamps! Keep in mind that several styles of the George Nelson lamps intermingle
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Originally created for the Howard Miller Clock Company in 1947 and added to the Herman Miller line in 1954, George Nelson's Bubble Lamp line became an instant mid-century modern classic Designed in 1952, the George Nelson Bubble Lamps by Herman Miller were important in defining mid-century modern design, and are so iconic that they are part of the permanent collection of the MoMA in New York
Defined by the beauty in their details, these delightful fixtures were a true status symbol. Over seven decades ago, George Nelson - an influential designer of mid-century modernism in America - came across a set of hanging lamps from Sweden and loved everything about their aesthetic Defined by the beauty in their details, these delightful fixtures were a true status symbol.
Classic Nelson Bubble Lamp. The Saucer. Over seven decades ago, George Nelson - an influential designer of mid-century modernism in America - came across a set of hanging lamps from Sweden and loved everything about their aesthetic The George Nelson Lantern Bubble Pendant comes with a bulb holder which can house an A19 bulb of up to 150 watts
. One standout feature: a complex silk covering sewn onto a spherical wire frame As design trends changed, Bubble Lamps were discontinued in 1979 but later revived for homeowners in the late 90s when demand for midcentury designs resurged..