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
Aluminum
George Nelson, Pear Bubble Pendant, Steel, Spray Plastic, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An early spray plastic and steel pendant light, model "Pear Bubble" designed by George Nelson and
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
Metal
George Nelson Modernica Mid-Century Bubble Pendant
By George Nelson
Located in Astoria, NY
George Nelson Modernica Mid-Century Modern "saucer" shape bubble pendant ceiling lamp, translucent
Wire
Mini Bubble Pendant Light by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in London, GB
A paper spherical pendant light with brushed nickel ceiling plate, gallery and original flex
Nickel
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
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
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
Steel
George Nelson Bubble Lamp
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Howard Miller bubble lamp by George Nelson. This iconic lamp is composed of a steel wire
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
Brass
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
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H 33.08 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Large Vintage George Nelson Cigar Bubble Pendant Light Produced by Modernica USA
By George Nelson
Located in Hastings, GB
A large George Nelson cigar bubble pendant light. Designed in 1952, this was produced by Modernica
Steel, Nickel
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
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
Original Vintage George Nelson Cylinder Bubble Pendant Lamp Howard Miller
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Troy, MI
A rare cylinder form bubble lamp pendant designed by William Renwick of George Nelson & Associates
Wire
George Nelson for Herman Miller Triple Bubble Chandelier
By George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
A hard-to-find triple bubble chandelier by Geore Nelson. Includes the cigar bubble measuring
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George Nelson Hanging Bubble Light with Original Box
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Classic vintage George Nelson hanging bubble light with original ceiling plate and box, retains
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H 21.5 in W 11.4 in D 11.5 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller Pair of Midcentury Cigar Bubble Pendant Lights
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller vintage hanging ceiling iconic cigar bubble
Steel, Wire
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
Bubble series chandelier designed by George Nelson 1960s
By George Nelson
Located in Milano, IT
George Nelson. Questo lampadario, realizzato in resina cocoon, rappresenta un materiale innovativo per
Resin
Herman Miller Vintage Iconic Bubble Lamp, George Nelson
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your pleasure: Iconic Mid Century Modern BUBBLE LAMP Herman Miller by George Nelson Measures
Plastic
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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
Scarce early/ original George Nelson Hanging "Cigar Bubble Lamp -
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Original ,Vintage,, NOT NEW REPRODUCTION! .Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Bubble light will add a
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
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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
Stainless Steel
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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
Stainless Steel
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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
Stainless 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
Steel
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
George Nelson, Bubble Pendant, Steel, Plastic, USA, 1960s
By George Nelson
Located in High Point, NC
A steel and plastic resin "Bubble" pendant light designed by George Nelson and produced by Howard
Steel
Large George Nelson Bubble Sphere Pendant Light
By George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original, 1950s, George Nelson for Herman Miller pendant light features an impressively oversized
Steel
George Nelson Bubble Saucer Pendant Light
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Redding, CT
George Nelson Bubble Saucer Pendant Light.The George Nelson Bubble Lamp Saucer Pendant was designed
Steel
George Nelson Bubble Light
By George Nelson
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Bubble light by George Nelson for The Howard Miller Company. Apple shaped with the original label
Stainless Steel
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 Bubble Lamp
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An original H-727 bubble lamp (now referred to as “Saucer Lamp” variant) designed by George Nelson
Steel
George Nelson, Saucer Bubble Pendant, Steel, Plastic, USA, 1952
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in High Point, NC
An early "Saucer Bubble" Pendant light designed by George Nelson and produced by Herman Miller, USA
Steel
Bubble Lamp by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
When period pieces are a must, original is everything. This is a wonderful pair of "Bubble" lamps
Elegant Pair of 1960s Bubble Light by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant pair of George Nelson bubble lights, we can sell them individual, price is for the pair.
Metal
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 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
Plastic
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
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
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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
Original Large George Nelson Bubble Lamps for Howard Miller (B)
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
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
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
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H 30 in Dm 30 in
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
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
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
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 & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, George Nelson, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Philadelphia, PA
design to the bubble lamp by George Nelson. It takes one standard bulb, and it is fully working.
Metal
Oversized 1950s Bubble Pendant by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
Oversized 1950s bubble pendant by George Nelson. Size of shade 25.5" by 25.5". Cord 3ft long.
Steel
George Nelson Large Bubble Pendant Light
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
George Nelson for Howard Milelr large bubble pendant light. Very good original condition with newly
Rubber
George Nelson Large Bubble Pendant Light
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
George Nelson for Howard Milelr large bubble pendant light. Very good original condition with newly
Rubber
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
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
Plastic
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
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
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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Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.
Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes.
Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.
For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.
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.
With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.