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What are George Nelson Bubble Lamps made of?
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George Nelson Bubble Lamps are made of steel wires, which form a durable framework for the lamp. A plastic polymer material spread over the wires forms the shade which is translucent to give the lamp a soft glow. Inspired by Swedish lamps, these mid-century modern light fixtures are still made by the legendary furniture manufacturer Herman Miller today. Shop a range of George Nelson Bubble Lamps on 1stDibs.
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George Nelson "Half Nelson" Mid Century Table Lamp Produced by Koch & Lowy 1960s
By George Nelson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare table / desk mid century lamp mode "Half Nelson" in enameled aluminum designed by George Nelson and produced by Koch & Lowy, USA 1960s. In good vintage and original conditi...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
George Nelson Bubble Table Lamp by Modernica
By George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
While outfitting his office, architect and Herman Miller design director George Nelson discovered a silk-covered Swedish hanging lamp that he coveted but found too expensive. He then...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
George Nelson & Daniel Lewis for Koch Lowy "Eyeshade" Articulated Desk Lamp
By Koch & Lowy, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this uncommon 1970s "Eyeshade" articulated desk lamp designed by George Nelson and Daniel Lewis for Koch & Lowy. The shade can be raised up/down, rotate, and tilt up/down. It is composed of an outer perforated black metal screen, an inner aluminum shade, and green acrylic end detail that glows when the light is on, an apparent modern reference to the green glass shades of antique bankers lamps...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Steel
George Nelson & Associates Beehive Pendant Lamp
By George Nelson, Nessen Lighting
Located in Chicago, IL
George Nelson & Associates Beehive Pendant Lamp: Designed by Lucia DeRespinis (1960) for George Nelson's office for Nessen Studio, Textured enameled me...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
George Nelson Modernica Mid-Century Bubble Pendant
By George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
George Nelson Modernica Mid-Century Modern "saucer" shape bubble pendant ceiling lamp, translucent white synthetic over a wire frame, Modernica ...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wire
George Nelson, Saucer Bubble Pendant, Steel, Plastic, USA, 1952
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in High Point, NC
An early "Saucer Bubble" Pendant light designed by George Nelson and produced by Herman Miller, USA, c. 1952.
Small tear to plastic cover.
Dimensions o...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
