George Nelson Table Lamp

The george nelson cigar lotus bubble table lamp by modernica has been rediscovered by modernica and is crafted using the same authentic materials which were used in its original production run in 1952.

George nelson table lamp.

Bubbling up with their steel infrastructures and translucent plastic polymer shades george nelson s bubble lamps combine ingenuity with material innovation. Designed by george nelson in 1952 these elegant fixtures are fashioned from a sturdy lightweight steel frame yet have a delicate floating quality whether in ceiling hung floor table or wall mounted. The nelson cigar bubble pendant is a particular favorite since it s minimal sculptural outline hangs elegantly from above. The nelson bubble lamp collection designed by george nelson includes pendants wall sconces floor lamps and table lamps.

The george nelson cigar collection features elegant lantern like fixtures with clean and crisp lines including a wall sconce floor lamp and table lamp. His firm george nelson associates also designed a large series of wall and table clocks for the howard miller company as well as a range of hanging bubble lamps which had plastic membrane covered wire form shades wrought iron fireplace pieces planters room dividers ceiling mounted ribbon wall spice cabinets and many other products. An assortment of lights in various spherical silhouettes the nelson bubble lamps add a touch of softness and luminosity to interiors. The george nelson cigar lotus bubble lamp was origina.

Over seven decades ago george nelson an influential designer of mid century modernism in america came across a set of hanging lamps from sweden and loved everything about their aesthetic. They also come with a side of humor as the whimsically named saucer pendant whose wide shape flowing lines and ethereal glow references a ufo aptly demonstrates. Military at the time the material was a soft yet durable plastic that was spray coated around a steel wire frame changing the game of mid century lighting for years to come. 1950s george nelson for herman miller table lamp with glass top single drawer 1 675 00.

During this same period george nelson associates also created many landmark designs of products showrooms and exhibitions for a variety of companies and organizations. 1950s george nelson howard miller clocks bubble lamps bird houses weather vanes. A complex silk covering sewn onto a spherical wire frame.