Description

An assortment of lights in various spherical silhouettes, the Nelson Bubble Lamps add a touch of softness and luminosity to interiors. Designed by George Nelson in 1952, these elegant fixtures are fashioned from a sturdy, lightweight steel frame yet have a delicate, floating quality.

Nelson was inspired by a set of silk-covered Swedish hanging lamps that he wanted to acquire for his office, but he found the price to be prohibitive. An ingenious and resourceful designer, he went on to create the first set of Nelson Bubble Lamps using a translucent white plastic spray, a technique developed by the US military at the time. Nelson drew from elemental, organic shapes in making variations like the Apple Bubble Pendant and the Saucer Pendant Lamp, among others.

Technical Info

Dimensions:
Small: Ø 32 x H:30cm
Medium: Ø 48 x H:39cm
Large: Ø 68 x H:58cm

Materials: Plastic polymer/steel frame

The pendant lamps include a brushed nickel rose that measures 13.5cm and 180cm of cable.

Light source: Max. 150 Watt incandescent ES bulb

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An assortment of lights in various spherical silhouettes, the Nelson Bubble Lamps add a touch of softness and luminosity to interiors. Designed by George Nelson in 1952, these elegant fixtures are fashioned from a sturdy, lightweight steel frame yet have. Read more

Made for you in 6-8 weeks

This furniture is made to order especially for you to soon enjoy. The lead time shown is an estimate based on information from our brands, so can be subject to change. Please notice orders on these can only be cancelled for a full refund within the first 3 business days.
For full details on this, and our 365 days return policy please click here

Was £441.00

£374.00

Made for you in 6-8 weeks

This furniture is made to order especially for you to soon enjoy. The lead time shown is an estimate based on information from our brands, so can be subject to change. Please notice orders on these can only be cancelled for a full refund within the first 3 business days.
For full details on this, and our 365 days return policy please click here

Was £441.00

£374.00

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Description

An assortment of lights in various spherical silhouettes, the Nelson Bubble Lamps add a touch of softness and luminosity to interiors. Designed by George Nelson in 1952, these elegant fixtures are fashioned from a sturdy, lightweight steel frame yet have a delicate, floating quality.

Nelson was inspired by a set of silk-covered Swedish hanging lamps that he wanted to acquire for his office, but he found the price to be prohibitive. An ingenious and resourceful designer, he went on to create the first set of Nelson Bubble Lamps using a translucent white plastic spray, a technique developed by the US military at the time. Nelson drew from elemental, organic shapes in making variations like the Apple Bubble Pendant and the Saucer Pendant Lamp, among others.

Technical Info

Dimensions:
Small: Ø 32 x H:30cm
Medium: Ø 48 x H:39cm
Large: Ø 68 x H:58cm

Materials: Plastic polymer/steel frame

The pendant lamps include a brushed nickel rose that measures 13.5cm and 180cm of cable.

Light source: Max. 150 Watt incandescent ES bulb

Designed by George Nelson

George Nelson, born 1908 in Hartford, Connecticut, studied architecture at Yale University. A fellowship enabled him to study at the American Academy in Rome from 1932-34. In Europe he became acquainted with the protagonists and major architectural works of modernism.