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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 Ball Bubble Pendant Lamp by Modernica, USA
By George Nelson
Located in San Carlos, CA
A canonical example of American mid-century modern lighting, this medium Ball Bubble Pendant was produced by Modernica of Los Angeles using the original Howard Miller tooling and spe...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
George Nelson Cigar Lotus Floor Lamp, Mid-Century Modern Design
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
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
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
George Nelson, Cigar Wall Sconce, Plastic, Walnut, Nickel, Herman Miller, 1952
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
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...
Category
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 "Half Nelson" Lamp for Koch Lowy #1
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.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Cocoon lamp by George Nelson, Italy 1960s
By George Nelson
Located in Hannover, DE
An absolute rarity!
A cocoon pendant lamp designed by George Nelson in the 1960s. The lampshade is made of original resin.
It is in good vintage condition. The shade has no holes o...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin
