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.
Steel
Set of 2 Vintage Ceramic Table Lamps - Kaiser Leuchten - Bubble Lamp
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful set of 2 ceramic table lamps, made by the German brand Kaiser Leuchten. The ceramic is beautifully made, with a subtle color gradient and beautiful crackle in the glaze. ...
Ceramic
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.
Wire
Mid Century Modern George Nelson Style Small Atomic Hanging Saucer Bubble Lamp
By George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern George Nelson Style Small Atomic Hanging Saucer Bubble Lamp George Nelson designed the first bubble lamps in 1947.
Metal
Rare George Nelson Large Bubble Lamp, Original Howard Miller Label, Old, Vintage
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
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...
Metal
Large Original George Nelson Bubble Lamp for Howard Miller Clock Company (A)
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
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 ...
Metal, Wire
Sea Urchin Bubble Lamp Glass Flush Mount Light Hustadt Leuchten, Germany 1960s
By Helena Tynell
Located in Andernach, DE
Magnificent, flush base ceiling or wall lamp by ''Hustadt Leuchten'', one of Germans famous mid century manufacturer of high-end design lighting. Comes in a slightly square but round...
Metal
1950s Art Deco Black Ceramic Beehive Bubble Lamp W/ Original Shades-A Pair
By F.A.I.P. 1
Located in Bensalem, PA
Very unique pair of 1940s-50s beehive style ceramic table lamps with original shades
Ceramic, Fiberglass
George Nelson Bubble Saucer Pendant Light
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Redding, CT
George Nelson Bubble Saucer Pendant Light.The George Nelson Bubble Lamp Saucer Pendant was designed by Nelson in 1947 for Howard Miller Co.
Steel
Passiflora Bubble Suspension Pendant Lamp by Missoni Home
By Missoni Home
Located in Chicago, IL
Bubble lamp in Missoni Home in Passiflora pattern. Removable zip fabric cover.
Steel
Sold|$4,500
Pair of Mercury Glass Bubble Cylinder Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1970s mercury glass bubble lamps in cylinder shape with brass bases and hardware.
Brass
Bubble Suspension Pendant Lamp by Missoni Home
By Missoni Home
Located in Chicago, IL
Bubble lamp in Missoni Home in Jarris 159 multi colored zig zag pattern.
Steel
Sold|$8,900
Bubble Rock Crystal Lamps by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
A tall pair of luxury rose rock crystal quartz bubble lamps with polished brass frames. Created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC.
Rock Crystal
Sold|$8,400
Bubble Rock Crystal Lamps by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
A tall pair of luxury rock crystal quartz bubble lamps with polish brass frames. Created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC.
Rock Crystal
Sold|$8,900
Bubble Rock Crystal Lamps by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
A tall pair of luxury dark rock crystal quartz bubble lamps with polish brass frames. Created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC.
Rock Crystal
Sold|$8,900
Bubble Rock Crystal Lamps by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
A tall pair of luxury dark rock crystal quartz bubble lamps with polish brass frame. Created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC.
Rock Crystal
Sold|$6,300
Bubble25 Pink Rock Crystal Lamps by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Pair of pink rock crystal bubble lamps with polished brass finishes, created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC.
Rock Crystal
Mid-Century Italian Modern Large Cocoon Bubble Pendant Lamp by Castiglioni
By Achille Castiglioni, George Nelson, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very similar design to the bubble lamp by George Nelson. It takes one standard bulb, and it is fully working.
Metal
Helena Tynell Bubble Glas Wall Lamp Amber Gold Glashütte Limburg, 1960s, Germany
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Andernach, DE
I assume, this is one of the very first bubble lamps Helena Tynell designed, as the wall fitting is full ceramics.
Art Glass
Set of Ball Bubble Glass Pendant Lamps by Nanny Still for RAAK Finland, 1960s
By Nanny Still, RAAK
Located in Andernach, DE
There is also a single bubble lamp of those available in a seperate listing.
Copper
Italian 60s Cocoon Pendant Lamp attr. to Castiglioni for Flos
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Vienna, AT
This technique and use of material was first popularized by George Nelson and his Bubble lamps. Achille Castiglioni's imaginative forms and simplistic designs have made him one of th...
Steel
Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Vienna, AT
This technique and use of material was first popularized by George Nelson and his Bubble lamps. Achille Castiglioni's imaginative forms and simplistic designs have made him one of th...
Steel
One Xl Ceramic Lamps with New Silk Custom Made Lampshades René Houben
By Kaiser
Located in Rijssen, NL
Exceptional large ceramic bubble lamps, Germany, 1960s. Beautiful sculptural pieces made of handmade ceramic in rich glazed green tones.
Metal, Brass
Italian 60s Cocoon Pendant Lamp attr. to Castiglioni for Flos
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Vienna, AT
This technique and use of material was first popularized by George Nelson and his Bubble lamps. Achille Castiglioni's imaginative forms and simplistic designs have made him one of th...
Steel
Ceramic Lamp with New Silk Custom Made Lampshades René Houben
By Kaiser
Located in Rijssen, NL
Exceptional set of ceramic bubble lamps, Germany, 1960s. Beautiful sculptural pieces made of handmade ceramic in rich glazed brown or yellow grey tones.
Metal, Brass
Italian 60s Cocoon Pendant Lamp Taraxacum by a. and P. Castiglioni for Flos
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Vienna, AT
This technique and use of material was first popularized by George Nelson and his Bubble lamps. Achille Castiglioni's imaginative forms and simplistic designs have made him one of t...
Steel
Set of Three Xl Ceramic Lamps with New Silk Custom Made Lampshades René Houben
By Kaiser
Located in Rijssen, NL
Exceptional set of ceramic bubble lamps, Germany, 1960s. Beautiful sculptural pieces made of handmade ceramic in rich glazed green tones.
Metal, Brass
Set of XL Ceramic Lamps with New Silk Custom Made Lampshades René Houben
By Kaiser
Located in Rijssen, NL
Exceptional set of ceramic bubble lamps, Germany, 1960s. Beautiful sculptural pieces made of handmade ceramic in rich glazed brown or yellow grey tones.
Metal, Brass
Sold|$6,200
Pair of Bubble Lamps
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large cast ceramic lamps with custom shades.
Ceramic
Francesco Bocola (attr.) 'Bubble Lamp' for Pierre Cardin, c1970
Located in London, London
Francesco Bocola (attrib.) `Bubble Lamp` for Pierre Cardin, c1970. Our attribution is based on the lamp that fetched $10 000 at Philips in July 2008.
Stainless Steel
Lucite Bubble Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lucite column with interior bubbles,chrome fixture and finial
Chrome
Sold|$6,125
Sopporo Bubble Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of stacked recycled glass cylinders on square glass base with brass ball feet. Priced per pair. Shades sold separately.
Sold|$900
Bubble Lamp - George Nelson
Located in Bridport, CT
Bubble lamp by George Nelson, Howard Miller. Designed 1947, produced c. 1970s.
Sold|$1,800
George Nelson Bubble Lamp
By George Nelson
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage 1960s classic bubble lamp from Herman Miller, in great condition with no holes or tears whatsoever.
Sold|$2,300
1950's Bubble Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 1950s Modern Bubble Lamp is made of ivory ceramic with brass collars on a gilt wood base.
Ceramic
Sold|$1,250
Three-Armed Bubble Lamp
By Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Made by the Mutual Sunset Lamp Manufacturing Company, this three-armed bubble lamp is mounted on a marble base. The arms swivel so measurements can change depending on the positioning.
Carrara Marble, Chrome
Pair of Bubble Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Italian blown bubble glass table lamps on lucite base with brass fasteners mounting electrical, cylindrical shades.
Sold|$1,500
George Nelson Bubble Lamp
Located in Southampton, NY
Large wire frame globe with flocked, sprayed resin shade.
Metal
Sold|$3,200 / set
20th Century Morano Bubble Lamps
Located in San Marino, CA
20th Century Morano bubble lamps.
Glass
Sold|$4,000
White "Bubble" Lamp, c. 1960
Located in New York, NY
Large white ceramic "Bubble" lamp with silk drum shade
Ceramic
Sold|$550
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 #]
Wire
Amazing Double Pendant Nelson Bubble Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Very nice and rare double pendant bubble lamps designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller.
Sold|$5,000
Pair of Vintage Blue Bubble Lamps
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Vintage splendor in a completely modern form! These "Bubble" lamps are happy, bubbly and fun. Mounted on acrylic bases with new white cotton shades and acrylic ball finials.
Acrylic
Vintage George Nelson Oval Bubble Lamp
By George Nelson
Located in Hudson, NY
one of Nelson's most iconic and recognizable forms in the Bubble series, the oval is the most classic and pleasing form which always casts a soft, even light - while also providing t...
Sold|$1,800
George Nelson Large "Bubble Lamp" #H-725
By George Nelson
Located in Austin, TX
A large vintage round "Bubble Lamp" by Howard Miller for George Nelson. This was the largest round model in production.
Period George Nelson Cigar Form Bubble Lamp
By George Nelson
Located in Southfield, MI
Recent estate find is this George Nelson period cigar form bubble lamp, dating to the 1960's. Very good original finish and condition.
Pair of Chrome and Enameled Metal Bubble Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Turquoise Enaneled Metal and Chrome Bubble Lamps with Aubergine String Shades
Metal, Chrome
George Nelson Ball Pendant Bubble Lamp, circa 1969
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Large round George Nelson ball pendant bubble lamp, circa 1969. Excellent vintage condition, no holes or yellowing.
Plastic
1950s George Nelson for Howard Miller Bubble Lamp
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Houston, TX
Iconic and collectible saucer Bubble lamp designed by George Nelson and manufactured by Howard Miller Clock Company in the 1950s.
Steel
Nelson bubble lamps large and small cigar shape
Located in Hudson, NY
Classic modernist lighting design from George Nelson.
The small one is $550. The large $650.
HUGE George Nelson Bubble Lamp for Howard Miller 1955
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The largest version of a Nelson bubble lamp. 3 feet wide.
Wire
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.
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
Fiberglass
George Nelson Giant Howard Miller Hanging Bubble Lamp Fixture
Located in Atlanta, GA
Terrific Original Howard Miller Bubble Lamp designed by George Nelson. Comprised of a thin skin like sprayed fiberglass matterial on a metal frame.
Metal
Vintage Cigar Shape Bubble Lamp, Howard Miller-George Nelson
Located in Crockett, CA
Nice cigar bubble lamp can be placed on the floor or a table top.
Metal
Large Pair of Austrian Bubble Lamp Bases or Pendants
Located in Southfield, MI
Superb pair of Austrian molded clear glass bubble lamp bases or pendants, dating to the 1960's, Rare large form each measuring 12.5" high by 9" in diameter.
A Pair of Swedish Brass and Glass Bubble Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Each with a standard mounted with glass cylinders with bubble relief, on a circular base.
Glass
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