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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 Howard Miller, George Nelson
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...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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
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
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
George Nelson Holzzylinder Floor Lamp, Rare
By George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
This lamp is extremely rare and even harder to find one with three heads. Designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in the 1960s, this lamp boasts three adjustable heads with indep...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
George Nelson "Half Nelson" Lamp for Koch Lowy #2
By George Nelson
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic George Nelson Half lamp for Koch Lowy. In brass finish. Very good overall conditon. The shade pivots to aim light. The switch has minor edge paint loss, shade has a minor h...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
George Nelson for Koch and Lowy Half Nelson Lamp Circa 1980
By George Nelson
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful Half Nelson lamp manufactured by Koch and Lowy circa 1980. This lamp was originally designed in 1949/50 by George Nelson. The lamp is in working condition and is in good condition. There are scuff marks to the top along with some swirl marks and small spots of paint loss and scuffs on the base, please see the detailed photos.
The top hood is adjustable and will allow a variety of different looks.
It is pictured in our gallery resting on a Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip table and chair...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Table Lamps
Materials
Metal


