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Who makes Nelson bubble lamps?
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Herman Miller makes Nelson bubble lamps. George Nelson first created the steel lamps with silk shades in 1952 with inspiration from a set of Swedish silk lamps that he had passed on purchasing due to their price. It was his desire to produce something similar for a more accessible price. On 1stDibs, find a collection of George Nelson lighting.
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George Nelson, Saucer Bubble Pendant, Steel, Spray Plastic, USA, 1950s
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in High Point, NC
An early spray plastic and steel pendant light, model "Saucer Bubble" designed by George Nelson and produced by Howard Miller, Zeeland, Michigan, USA, c. 1950s.
Wear consistent with...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Mid-century design cocoon hanging by George Nelson lamp , 1970s
By George Nelson
Located in Delft, NL
Mid-century design cocoon hanging by George Nelson lamp , 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
Rare Industrial OMI "Eyeshade" Floor Lamp, George Nelson, Koch & Lowy, USA, 1960
By George Nelson
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare, early "Eyeshade" adjustable floor lamp designed by the influential George Nelson for Koch & Lowy. Designed by and for architects this lamp is as versatile as it i...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
George Nelson, Cigar Wall Sconce, Plastic, Walnut, Nickel, Herman Miller, 1952
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in High Point, NC
An early-production Cigar Bubble wall sconce in plastic polymer, walnut and brushed nickel; designed by George Nelson and produced by Herman Miller, USA, 1952.
Overall Dimensions (I...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Nimbus / Beehive Pendant Lamp by George Nelson and Associates Midcentury
By George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very rare chandelier model NS808 / 'Nimbus' (also known as 'Beehive') by renowned George Nelson and Associates studio made for Nessen Lighting, designed in 1969 by Farid Iskander.
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
George Nelson & Associates Kite Table Lamp Howard Miller
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Miami, FL
George Nelson & Associates Kite table lamp made by Howard Miller.
The shade was recently replaced. Chrome was not cleaned and has wear. Please see pictures.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
