Nelson Bubble Lamp Wall Sconce

Design by george nelson 1952.

Nelson bubble lamp wall sconce. Originally inspired by swedish artists the ball wall scone has adapted to changing interior decor tastes to present an accessible appearance that works well with plush sofas and couches. The elongated sphere shape of the nelson cigar wall sconce is designed to be attached to a wall with the help of a walnut wall mount and a steel arm that has a swivel hinge and a 12 foot plug in cord. George nelson designed the first lamps in 1952. 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 u s.

Westinghouse cava one light led indoor wall fixture chrome finish with bubble glass wall sconce 2 pack 2 pack 4 0 out of 5 stars 3. Nelson s unique design and. Modernica cigar wall lamp george nelson cigar bubble wall sconce 120v 495 00. Cigar wall sconce bubble light by george nelson from modernica bubble lights.

These lamps with their simple sculptural shapes are constructed of an innovative taut plastic that coats a steel wire frame. A midcentury classic icon the modernica bubble lamp was first designed by george nelson in 1947 and was produced by howard miller from the. Made with a spray coated plastic originally made for the military the nelson cigar bubble wall sconce features a bead shaped steel frame that is slightly visible through the shade. 5 light wall sconce in chrome and clear glass 192 00.

These beautiful modern george nelson bubble lamps by modernica are in the permanent collection of the museum of modern art. Military at the time. The nelson cigar wall sconce an elongated shade suspended from a walnut wall mount will warm any interior with soft diffused light. Produced by herman miller.

Nelson drew from elemental organic shapes in making variations like the apple bubble pendant the pear wall sconce the lotus table lamp and the. More to consider from our brands. A classic george nelson design nelson bubble lamps bring warmth to any interior with their various spherical shapes and soft even light. The nelson bubble lamp collection designed by george nelson includes pendants wall sconces floor lamps and table lamps.

Made with a spray coated plastic originally made for the military the nelson saucer bubble wall sconce features a disk shaped steel frame that is slightly visible through the shade. A swivel hinge allows for adjustment from left to right and up and down. The shade is attached to a brushed nickel arm and walnut mount and is adjustable left to right and up and down with the help of a long cord and counterweight. Timeless nelson bubble lamps were designed in 1952.