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.
The Lotus Cigar Floor Lamp features a brushed nickel stem and base. 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. Choose from
three shade sizes.
Bulbs: 1 X 150W medium incandescent bulb (not included)
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.
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 Lotus Floor Lamp - Cigar is
produced with its original Nelson specifications. Offers abundant, even light. Manufactured domestically.
Notes: Made in the U.S.A.
Material(s): Polymer, steel
Dimensions:
54" H x 10" Dia
59" H x 11.5" Dia
63.5" H x 14" Dia
Models: BUB-LOTUS-FLOOR-CIGAR LOTUS-FLOOR-CIGAR
Customer Reviews
A classic that stays modern!
This lamp is gorgeous! It gives a soft glow to any room. I placed mine in a dark corner of my living room. It lights up the room while not taking away from my other designer pieces. Highly recommend!
By: Muffincloud, Designer ( Tokyo )
Great design and nice options for sizes.
Good proportions, well made. Shipped quickly and well wrapped.
By: Virginia, Architect ( Baltimore, Md )
A beautiful mid-century designed lamp
We bought the medium size because it looks the most proportionate to us, and doesn't overshadow other pieces in our bedroom. The light cast from the lamp is very evenly distributed.
By: Jason P., Homeowner ( Hayward, CA )
Graceful lamp
This was a beautiful, simple lamp that we are actually using the in living room. We have replaced the bulbs with incandescent bulbs for a warm light. It would have been perfect if it had come with a dimmer, but otherwise very satisfied.
By: Deepa S, Renter ( San Francisco )
Gorgeous!
Simply Gorgeous, what can I say? Yliving is very easy to deal with.
By: Steven S., Renter ( Irvine )
coolio
Love the Lotus Floor Lamp. Mine is the small version, and it fits well proportionally in the small room where I put it. It puts out a nice light, the rubbery lampshade is very cool, and the lamp looks great overall. I wish it had a dimmer, but that's the only downside.
By: Pablo, Homeowner ( Denver )
Sturdy, extremely well made, stylish piece.
This is a very stylish piece that commends total attention in a room. Very sturdy and well constructed. Yliving is a breeze to deal with. I love the fact that there is no delivery charge and tax on my order!
By: Steve, Renter ( Orange County, CA )
The lamp makes my room have a warm glow.
The lamp has a small footprint but makes a large impression on a room.
Herman Miller's 3D Intelligent back material is a seating technology designed for the SAYL™ Chair. The 3-dimensional mesh-like suspension material is stretched from the Y-Tower at the back of the chair just as cables are stretched from the towers of a suspension bridge. The tension is greater in the transition areas, from the thoracic to the lumbar regions and between the lumbar area and sacrum. "Hinge points" allow these areas to flex and support the healthy, forward rotation of the pelvis. At the same time, less tension in other parts of the back encourages a full range of seated movement.
Y-Tower
Y-Tower is the primary support structure of Herman Miller's SAYL™ Chair. The Y-Tower retains tension, replacing the traditional frame of task chairs. It works like the towers from which a bridge is suspended and combines with a 3D Intelligent suspension material to provide frameless back support that hugs the user's back from resting through reclining, forward leaning and twisting motions.
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Eco Friendly products include Compact Fluorescent light bulbs, LED light bulbs, and items that utilize sustainable materials such as bamboo or use post consumer recycled content.
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