George Nelson "Bubble Lamp", USA circa 1952
By George Nelson
Located in Culver City, CA
USA, 1952 George Nelson & Associates for Howard Miller Clock Company. Sprayed fiberglass over metal
Vintage 1950s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Steel
George Nelson "Bubble Lamp", USA circa 1952
By George Nelson
Located in Culver City, CA
USA, 1952 George Nelson & Associates for Howard Miller Clock Company. Sprayed fiberglass over metal
Steel
Vintage Cocoon Tripod Floor Lamp with Brass Accents, 1960s
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Nelson's 'bubble lamp', was created using a special technology called 'spray-on fibreglass coating', a
Metal, Brass
$15,000
H 60 in Dm 25 in
Extremely Rare George Nelson Bubble Floor Lamp Original Birch Tripod Base 1950s
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Troy, MI
Extremely rare floor lamp designed by George Nelson & Associates Offered through Howard Miller
Brass
Tom Dixon 'Soft' Large Round Pendant
By Tom Dixon
Located in Glendale, CA
that is sprayed in a cocoon of diffusing material in the style of iconic George Nelson bubble lamps
Steel, Other
$420Sale Price / item|25% Off
H 17.7 in Dm 17.7 in
Tom Dixon 'Soft' Round Pendant Light, Steel Frame, 17.7-Inch
By Tom Dixon
Located in Glendale, CA
bubble lamps. The shade is made of thermoplastic polyurethane, a versatile material which bridges the
Steel, Other
Mid Century Modern George Nelson Style Atomic Oval Hanging Bubble Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern George Nelson Style Atomic Oval Hanging Bubble Lamp George Nelson designed the
Metal
Rare George Nelson Bubble Lamp
By George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare George Nelson bubble lamp. This lamp has been restored by Madernica with a new membrane
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
Nickel
George Nelson Bubble lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Nelson Bubble table lamp manufactured by Herman Miller Sprayed fiberglass and metal
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
George Nelson Bubble Lamp
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An original H-725 bubble lamp (now referred to as “Ball Pendant” variant) designed by George Nelson
Steel
Vintage Mid Century Modern George Nelson Floor Bubble Lamp
By George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern George Nelson Floor Bubble Lamp This mid century modern George Nelson Bubble
Metal
Sold
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
Stainless Steel
Sold
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
Stainless Steel
Sold
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
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 14 in W 11 in D 11 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern George Nelson Bubble Table Lamp on Tripod Base
By George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern George Nelson Bubble Table Lamp on Tripod Base This mid century modern
Metal
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H 14 in W 13 in D 13 in
Mid Century Bubble Lamp Ball Tripod Stand by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Bubble Lamp Ball with Tripod Stand by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Steel
Vintage Mid Century Modern George Nelson Ball Pendant Bubble Lamp
By George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern George Nelson Ball Pendant Bubble Lamp This mid century modern George
Metal
Pair of Italian Table Lamps Imported by Raymor
By Raymor
Located in Kansas City, MO
over wire shades much like a George Nelson bubble lamp.
Wire
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
Brass
Pair of Gatto Table Lamps by Castiglioni
Located in New York, NY
Flos. Similar in intent to the more famous Nelson bubble lamps, the Gatto has a formed wire frame
Metal
George Nelson Bubble Floor Lamps
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Atlanta, GA
George nelson bubble floor lamps, American, circa 2000s. Signed with Herman Miller lable. These
Metal
George Nelson Bubble Table Lamp by Modernica
By George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
struck, and by the next night, Nelson had designed his first Bubble Lamp (1952) by spinning a skeleton of
Metal
Vintage Mid Century Modern George Nelson Cigar Tripod Bubble Lamp
By George Nelson
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
This Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Bubble light will add a touch of softness and luminosity to
Metal
Early Vintage Bubble Lamp Designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Round Rock, TX
Very early and unusual formed cigar lamp designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, c. 1950s
Brass
1950s Style of George Nelson Cigar Bubble Floor Lamp Vintage Modern
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Midcentury bubble cigar floor lamp Vintage style of Herman Miller George Nelson bubble floor lamp
Metal
GEORGE NELSON ; VINTAGE FLOOR BUBBLE LAMP
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
of Nelson lamps , this is the tall version , all 3 white end caps present on the legs and full label
Mid-Century Bubble Lamp by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a Mid-Century bubble hanging fixture by George Nelson for Howard Miller.
Aluminum
Monumental George Nelson Bubble Pendant Lamp
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
The largest bubble lamp Howard Miller ever produced. Measures: 25 inches in diameter. Not in
Metal
Herman Miller Vintage Iconic Bubble Lamp, George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your pleasure: Iconic Mid Century Modern BUBBLE LAMP Herman Miller by George Nelson Measures
Plastic
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
Metal
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H 15.5 in Dm 36 in
Mid Century Modern George Nelson Style Large Atomic Hanging Saucer Bubble Lamp
By George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern George Nelson Style Large Atomic Hanging Saucer Bubble Lamp George Nelson
Metal
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
Mid Century Modern George Nelson for Herman Miller Long Bench
By George Nelson
Located in Tulsa, OK
radiating from a central disk. 5. **Nelson Bubble Lamps**: These lamps are made from a unique translucent
Oak
George Nelson for Herman Miller Triple Bubble Chandelier
By George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
the next night, Nelson had designed his first Bubble Lamp (1952) by spinning a skeleton of steel wires
Wire
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
Wire
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
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
Steel
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
Metal
Sold
H 33.25 in W 18.5 in D 67.25 in
George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Ten Drawer Dresser for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in San Diego, CA
’s studio, the Bubble Lamp innovatively married an industrial ethos with top-notch aestheticism. Constructed
Aluminum
Flos Zeppelin 2 by Marcel Wanders
By Flos, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Dronten, NL
material was first popularized by George Nelson and his 'Bubble' lamps and later used by Achille
Steel
Early Example of a George Nelson Bubble Lamp Chandelier, 1950s
By George Nelson
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An exceptional offering of a George Nelson bubble lamp measuring 36" diameter. Wonderful original
Brass
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
Plastic
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
Metal, 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
Steel
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
Metal, Wire
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
Steel
Sold
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
Metal
Modernica for George Nelson Saucer Bubble Lamp c.2002
By George Nelson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Nelson Bubble Lamps at the time of it's manufacturing.
Chrome
Scarce George Nelson Cigar Bubble Floor Lamp - Rare Brass Base
By George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
Scarce George Nelson Cigar Bubble Floor Lamp. Period. Vintage. Label attached on underside.
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
Metal
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
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
Sold
H 10 in W 25 in D 25 in
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
Metal
George Nelson for Herman Miller Criss Cross Hanging Bubble Lamp
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Ferndale, MI
George Nelson criss cross flying saucer hanging bubble lamp. Distributed by Herman Miller.
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
Steel
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
Wire
Herman Miller Large Nelson Saucer Bubble Pendant
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Make your lighting out of this world with the classic Gorge Nelson Saucer Bubble Pendant Lamp by
Metal
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
Mid-Century Modern Pear Bubble Lamp by Modernica
By George Nelson
Located in San Diego, CA
A classic pendant bubble lamp light used by Modernica in perfect working condition 2 available.
Aluminum
Mid-Century Italian Modern Large Cocoon Bubble Pendant Lamp by Castiglioni
By Achille Castiglioni, George Nelson, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Philadelphia, PA
design to the bubble lamp by George Nelson. It takes one standard bulb, and it is fully working.
Metal
Italian 60s Cocoon Pendant Lamp attr. to Castiglioni for Flos
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Vienna, AT
popularized by George Nelson and his Bubble lamps. Achille Castiglioni's imaginative forms and simplistic
Steel
Italian 60s Cocoon Pendant Lamp attr. to Castiglioni for Flos
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Vienna, AT
popularized by George Nelson and his Bubble lamps. Achille Castiglioni's imaginative forms and simplistic
Steel
$17,117 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$7,112 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Poplar Burl veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustab...
Wood, Poplar, Burl
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
BRASS Pendant Uplighter with 4 lights
By Gino Sarfatti, Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
MCM style BRASS pendant Uplighter with 4 lights . Concave disc are hand spun with prime quality brass . Solid sturdy hardware and construction . Diameter 30” Lower convex disc...
Brass
Monumental Akari Model 70F Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Akari, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Glendale, CA
Monumental Akari model 70F light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with original Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari light...
Metal
Akari Model 20n Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi, Akari
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari Model 20N light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari light sculptures by Isamu...
Metal
$7,814
H 9.45 in Dm 21.66 in
Mid-Century Modern German Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant
By Friedel Wauer, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Mid-Century Cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant Leuchten. The flat Cocoon shade provides diffuse, atmospheric light. At the same time, the symmetrical lamp body presents itself as ...
Metal
$1,300 / item
H 14 in W 9 in D 9 in
Brutalist, Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp, Double Decker Lamp by Streicher Goods
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Double Decker lamp is a tall, brutalist-inspired table lamp, perfect for lighting in larger living spaces, created by Streicher Goods in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp is composed of a...
Brass
$6,388 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
$1,803
H 59.06 in Dm 16.15 in
Achille Castiglioni Mid-Century Beige Round "Cocoon" Pendant, Italy 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful mid-century "cocoon" pendant with a gorgeous beige even patina. This charming cocoon lamp was designed by Achille Castiglioni in Italy in the 1960s. In spectacular conditi...
Metal, Steel
$40,600
H 29.3 in W 28.35 in D 31.5 in
Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner "Costela" Lounge Chair, Brazil, 1953
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
The Costela armchair is an iconic Brazilian Mid-Century Modern piece. It was designed by Martin Eisler (1913 - 1977) in 1953 and manufactured by the companies Móveis Artesanal and Fo...
Steel
$5,900
H 38.75 in W 12 in D 24.5 in
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. Variable dimensions...
Nickel
$5,990
H 28 in W 90 in D 40 in
Custom Made to Order Slip Covered Or Upholstered Louis Square Arm Sofa with Down
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Louis Slip Covered Sofa Custom made to order. Available in any length, can be made into a sectional, and sofa sleeper. The Louis Sofa blends modern and coastal aesthetics with clean...
Linen, Foam, Wood, Down
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
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