Nelson Bubble Lamp Wall Sconce

These beautiful modern george nelson bubble lamps by modernica are in the permanent collection of the museum of modern art.

Nelson bubble lamp wall sconce.

Made with a spray coated plastic originally made for the military the nelson saucer bubble wall sconce features a disk shaped steel frame that is slightly visible through the shade. George nelson designed the first lamps in 1952. 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. More to consider from our brands.

Made with a spray coated plastic originally made for the military the nelson cigar bubble wall sconce features a bead shaped steel frame that is slightly visible through the shade. Modernica cigar wall lamp george nelson cigar bubble wall sconce 120v 495 00. These lamps with their simple sculptural shapes are constructed of an innovative taut plastic that coats a steel wire frame. As part of the permanent collection at the museum of modern art in new york the nelson bubble lamps ball wall sconce embodies the stylistic preferences of mid 20th century lighting system designers.

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. 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. The nelson bubble lamps by herman miller are beloved pieces of mid century modern design. A midcentury classic icon the modernica bubble lamp was first designed by george nelson in 1947 and was produced by howard miller from the.

Design by george nelson 1952. Nelson s unique design and. 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. 5 light wall sconce in chrome and clear glass 192 00. 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. Nelson drew from elemental organic shapes in making variations like the apple bubble pendant the pear wall sconce the lotus table lamp and the.

Cigar wall sconce bubble light by george nelson from modernica bubble lights. Handcrafted in michigan usa without question the nelson saucer wall sconce is a tried and true standard of the modern vocabulary. Timeless nelson bubble lamps were designed in 1952. A classic george nelson design nelson bubble lamps bring warmth to any interior with their various spherical shapes and soft even light.