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
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Howard Miller Bubble Lamp
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George Nelson for Howard Miller Bell Pendant Bubble Lamp
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Culver City, CA
Designed in the 1950s this is one of the rarer George Nelson bubble lamp forms, the bell. This bell
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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 George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage matching pair of hanging bubble lamps designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller. This
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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 George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Troy, MI
for Howard Miller circa 1950s Steel wire grid frame coated in the bubble lamp signature webbed
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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 "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
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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 "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
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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
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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 George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of George Nelson designed bubble lamps for Howard Miller. Both are original tabletop models
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
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Steel
Rare Original Three - Tiered Bubble Lamp by George Nelson for Howard Miller
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
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
1950's Original Early Nelson Pear Bubble Pendant Lamp by Howard Miller
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful rare shape early production Pear shape , George Nelson Bubble Hanging Lamp circa 1950's
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20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
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
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
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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
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Nickel
George Nelson Bubble Lamp
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Has the Howard Miller Clock Co. label at the mouth of the lamp. Condition: Original vintage
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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. Not in
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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
in 1952 for his Bubble Lamp,, Original shade with no holes, tears. minor dark marks (see photo
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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
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Wire
Rare George Nelson for Howard Miller Bubble Lamp
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage original bell shape bubble hanging lamp designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller. 23
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
1960s George Nelson Bubble Lamp for Howard Miller
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic modern hanging Bubble Lamp designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller in the United States
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Plastic
Large Nelson Bubble Table or Floor Lamp for Howard Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
. manufactured by the Howard Miller Lighting Company Zeeland Michigan . The lamp has the special order tri pod
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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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
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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 Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Cathedral City, CA
George Nelson for Howard Miller Small Cigar Bubble Lamp, ca 1950s This is an iconic bubble lamp
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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
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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
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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
Vintage bubble lamp by George Nelson for Howard Miller. This beautiful lamp is a vintage
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Vintage 1960s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Large White George Nelson Howard Miller Style Flying Saucer Bubble Lamp
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
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
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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
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Steel
Bubble Lamp by George Nelson
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
When period pieces are a must, original is everything. This is a wonderful pair of "Bubble" lamps
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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
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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. Comprised of a thin skin
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Vintage 1950s American Chandeliers and Pendants
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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
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Wire
Vintage Cigar Shape Bubble Lamp, Howard Miller-George Nelson
Located in Crockett, CA
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
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Metal
George Nelson Wall Mounted Bubble Lamps 1950 for Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
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
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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
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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
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Wire
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
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Plastic
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Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.
While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.
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The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.
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