Overview
Design by George Nelson, 1947.
By Modernica.
The Bubble Lamp range from designer George Nelson was originally designed in 1947 and produced through the late 1970's. This inventive collection of lights features 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.
The Cigar Lamp features an elongated silhouette. Reissued by Modernica to its original specifications, using the original Howard Miller tooling. Part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Six feet of white cord is included in the assembly kit. Brushed Nickel ceiling plate. Offered in three sizes.
Notes:
Made in the U.S.A.
Specifications
Material(s): Polymer, steel
Dimensions:
- Small 13.8" H x 10" Dia
- Medium 21" H x 11.5" Dia
- Large 33" H x 14" Dia
- Ceiling Plate: 5.25" Dia
Bulbs: 1 X 150W medium incandescent bulb (not included)
Models
CIGAR
Perfect!
By: Mel, Designer (Florida)
Gorgeous addition as bedside lamps, bring an amazing light to the room!
Warm Glow
By: Shelley65, Homeowner (Indianapolis, IN)
Light is perfect in front of window in the foyer of our midcentury home. The light quality is great -- a nice warm glow.
fantastic classic lighting
By: D.J., Designer (atlanta ga)
there is always a shape or size that i can spec for a project. the light is diffused but bright enough for general lighting for a space. always a great solution!
Beautiful Cigar Lamp
By: Suzanne C., Homeowner (Wenham, MA)
We bought this lamp to go at the end of a long hallway we have. It looks amazing. We also bought the large Ball Lamp. We are very happy with both items. The prices were good & we loved the free shipping.
Cigar Lamp rocks our foyer!
By: Michele D., Homeowner (Denver, CO)
We first ordered the George Nelson Bubble Lamp for our dining room and loved it so much we followed up with the Cigar Lamp for our foyer. The two lamps reference each other but also remain distinct from each other as well. The pairing add style and nuance to our 50s atomic ranch!
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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Mid-century classics designed by George Nelson. George Nelson Bubble Lamps are part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Modernica produces the classic Bubble Lamps according to George Nelson's 1947 specifications using the original Howard Miller tooling.
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