Bubble Cigar Wall Sconce -Open Box

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Design by George Nelson, 1947. The Cigar Sconce with tall diffuser includes a 2" thick walnut wall mount, a brushed nickel arm that extends approximately 20" and an adjustable plug-in 12-ft. cord with counterweight. Plug-in... Read More

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Design by George Nelson, 1947.

The Cigar Sconce with tall diffuser includes a 2" thick walnut wall mount, a brushed nickel arm that extends approximately 20" and an adjustable plug-in 12-ft. cord with counterweight. Plug-in cord, on/off switch located on the socket.

George Nelson's famous Bubble Lamps were originally designed in 1947 and were produced through the late 1970's. This inventive series features various dimensional shapes in soft white polymer over steel framing. One of the most defining lighting collections in mid-century modern design, it boasts lasting appeal and quality construction. Reissued by Modernica to the designer's original specs.

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The original Bubble Lamp was inspired by a self webbing material used to moth-ball ships in mid-20th century New York. Nelson thought the material would be a perfect fit for lighting, and quickly produced the first prototype by adding the material to a steel frame. One of the many unmistakable descendants of that first lamp, the Bubble Cigar Wall Sconce is produced with its original Nelson specifications. Offers abundant, even light. Manufactured domestically.

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Made in the U.S.A.

Specifications

Material(s): Polymer, steel

Dimensions: 10.5" Dia X 14" H

Bulbs: 1 X 150W medium incandescent bulb (not included)

Models

CIGARSCONCE

Designer: George Nelson

When writing about the course of his remarkable 50-year career, George Nelson described a series of creative "zaps" — moments of out-of-the-blue inspiration "when the solitary individual finds he is connected with a reality he never dreamed of."

Nelson said that for a designer to deal creatively with human needs, "he must first make a radical, conscious break with all values he identifies as antihuman." Designers also must constantly be aware of the consequences of their actions on people and society. In fact, he declared that "total design is nothing more or less than a process of relating everything to everything." So he said that rather than specializing, designers must cultivate a broad base of knowledge and understanding.

Nelson did so as few are able, and, with the help of well-timed zaps, he helped define modern, humane design.

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Manufacturer: George Nelson Bubble Lamps