George Nelson Bubble Lamp
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Howard Miller bubble lamp by George Nelson. This iconic lamp is composed of a steel wire frame covered in a textured paper shade.
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Howard Miller Bubble Lamp
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George Nelson for Howard Miller Bell Pendant Bubble Lamp
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Culver City, CA
Designed in the 1950s this is one of the rarer George Nelson bubble lamp forms, the bell. This bell shaped pendant still retains its original Howard Miller labels, original patinated...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
George Nelson for Howard Miller, Pair of Bubble Lamps
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage matching pair of hanging bubble lamps designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Original Vintage George Nelson Cylinder Bubble Pendant Lamp Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Troy, MI
A rare cylinder form bubble lamp pendant designed by William Renwick of George Nelson & Associates for Howard Miller circa 1950s Steel wire grid frame coated in the bubble lamp sign...
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Wire
Rare Early Vintage Production George Nelson Bubble Lamp "Bell" Howard Miller
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H 14.5 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
Rare Early Vintage Production George Nelson Bubble Lamp "Bell" Howard Miller
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Amazing original early production suspension Bubble Lamp designed by George Nelson , manufactured by Howard Miller Clock Co..This one coined "Bell".Wonderful original condition.Purch...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Stainless Steel
Rare Early Vintage Production George Nelson Bubble Lamp "Roll" Howard Miller
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H 14 in W 16 in D 16 in
Rare Early Vintage Production George Nelson Bubble Lamp "Roll" Howard Miller
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Amazing original early production suspension Bubble Lamp designed by George Nelson , manufactured by Howard Miller Clock Co..This one coined "Roll".Wonderful original condition.Purch...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Stainless Steel
Rare early vintage production George Nelson Bubble lamp "Lantern" Howard Miller
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H 15 in W 14 in D 14 in
Rare early vintage production George Nelson Bubble lamp "Lantern" Howard Miller
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Amazing original early production suspension Bubble Lamp designed by George Nelson , manufactured by Howard Miller Clock Co..This one coined "Lantern".Wonderful original condition.Pu...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Stainless Steel
George Nelson Cigar Tripod Bubble Lamps for Howard Miller Vintage, Pair
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of George Nelson designed bubble lamps for Howard Miller. Both are original tabletop models from the 1960s with the tripod base.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Steel
Rare Original Three - Tiered Bubble Lamp by George Nelson for Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Rare Original Three - Tiered Bubble Lamp by George Nelson for Howard Miller
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Vintage 1950s American Chandeliers and Pendants
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Steel
1950s Style of George Nelson Cigar Bubble Floor Lamp Vintage Modern
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Midcentury bubble cigar floor lamp Vintage style of Herman Miller George Nelson bubble floor lamp cigar style Mid-Century Modern Unmarked Measures: 63 Tall x 12 diameter Preowne...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
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Metal
1950's Original Early Nelson Pear Bubble Pendant Lamp by Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful rare shape early production Pear shape , George Nelson Bubble Hanging Lamp circa 1950's nice patina original condition no tears original label needs to be hardwired , we ...
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20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
George Nelson Bubble Lamp for Howard Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
George Nelson Bubble Lamp for Howard Miller This George Nelson bubble lamp is in mint condition.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
George Nelson Bubble Lamp
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An original H-725 bubble lamp (now referred to as “Ball Pendant” variant) designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller in 1947.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Steel
Monumental George Nelson Bubble Pendant Lamp
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
The largest bubble lamp Howard Miller ever produced. Measures: 25 inches in diameter.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Scarce early/ original George Nelson Hanging "Cigar Bubble Lamp -
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Original ,Vintage,, NOT NEW REPRODUCTION! .Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Bubble light will add a touch of softness and luminosity to any interior! Delightful cigar shape hanging p...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
George Nelson "Saucer" Pendant
By George Nelson
Located in Bainbridge, NY
George Nelson for Howard Miller early production Hanging Bubble Lamp consisting of Off White innovative taut plastic on wire frame
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wire
Rare George Nelson for Howard Miller Bubble Lamp
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage original bell shape bubble hanging lamp designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller. 23" diameter.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
1960s George Nelson Bubble Lamp for Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic modern hanging Bubble Lamp designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller in the United States, circa 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
Large Nelson Bubble Table or Floor Lamp for Howard Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very early large cigar shaped bubble table or floor lamp with metal tri pod base having small plastic tips to protect your surfaces .
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Original Large George Nelson Bubble Lamps for Howard Miller (B)
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Oakland, CA
Large original George Nelson Bubble Lamp for the Howard Miller Clock Company. Having a 26 inches in diameter "Bubble" form made of an wire frame covered with a spray on plastic skin ...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Wire
George Nelson for Howard Miller Small Cigar Bubble Lamp, ca 1950s
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Cathedral City, CA
George Nelson for Howard Miller Small Cigar Bubble Lamp, ca 1950s This is an iconic bubble lamp designed by George Nelson, originally for the Howard Miller Clock Company.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Steel
Rare George Nelson Large Bubble Lamp, Original Howard Miller Label, Old, Vintage
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H 30 in Dm 30 in
Rare George Nelson Large Bubble Lamp, Original Howard Miller Label, Old, Vintage
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen George Nelson bubble lamp, original Howard Miller label, old, vintage, not new reproduction, retains original 'BUBBLE LIGHTING FIXTURES" Howard Miller clock co transfer l...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Large Original George Nelson Bubble Lamp for Howard Miller Clock Company (A)
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Oakland, CA
Large original George Nelson Bubble Lamp for the Howard Miller Clock Company. Having a 26 inches in diameter "Bubble" form made of an wire frame covered with a spray on plastic skin ...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Wire
George Nelson for Howard Miller Lamp Bubble Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The piece works perfectly otherwise, the original label remains in the lamp. George Nelson created the "Bubble Lamp" line for Howard Miller in 1947.
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Vintage 1960s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Large White George Nelson Howard Miller Style Flying Saucer Bubble Lamp
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Ferndale, MI
Iconic bubble lamp designed by George Nelson and manufactured by Howard Miller Company in the 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wire
George Nelson Bubble Lamp
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An original H-727 bubble lamp (now referred to as “Saucer Lamp” variant) designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller in 1947.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Bubble Lamp by George Nelson
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This is a wonderful pair of "Bubble" lamps by Howard Miller. If you are familiar with these you know they have a distinct warm glow not found with new Herman Miller produced lights.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
1950s George Nelson for Howard Miller Bubble Lamp
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Houston, TX
Iconic and collectible saucer Bubble lamp designed by George Nelson and manufactured by Howard Miller Clock Company in the 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Steel
George Nelson Giant Howard Miller Hanging Bubble Lamp Fixture
Located in Atlanta, GA
Terrific Original Howard Miller Bubble Lamp designed by George Nelson.
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Vintage 1950s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Early George Nelson Bubble Lamp
Located in Palos Verdes Estates, CA
Early George Nelson for Howard Miller bubble lamp. Very rare cylinder shape: H-736 [catalog #]
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20th Century American Flush Mount
Materials
Wire
Vintage Cigar Shape Bubble Lamp, Howard Miller-George Nelson
Located in Crockett, CA
Has a metal tri-pod base and a pull chain, to turn light on & off. Howard Miller tag on circular metal ring at bottom of lamp.
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20th Century American Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
George Nelson Wall Mounted Bubble Lamps 1950 for Howard Miller
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early wall-mounted bubble lamps designed by George Nelson, produced by Howard Miller.
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Vintage 1950s American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Fiberglass, Wood
George Nelson Fiberglass Bubble Lamp, Manufactured by Howard Miller
By George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
George Nelson fiberglass bubble lamp, medium round, 1950s. Manufactured by Howard Miller.
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Vintage 1950s American Chandeliers and Pendants
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Fiberglass
Large Round Bubble Lamp - George Nelson for Howard Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage extra large round Bubble Lamp by George Nelson for Howard Miller
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Vintage 1950s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Fiberglass
HUGE George Nelson Bubble Lamp for Howard Miller 1955
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The largest version of a Nelson bubble lamp. 3 feet wide.
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Vintage 1950s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wire
George Nelson Ball Pendant Bubble Lamp, circa 1969
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Large round George Nelson ball pendant bubble lamp, circa 1969. Excellent vintage condition, no holes or yellowing.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
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