George Nelson's famous Bubble Lamps were originally designed in 1947 and were produced through the late 1970's. Constructed
of soft white polymer over steel framing, each white structure colors to a golden glow when illuminated. One of the most
defining lighting collections in mid-century modern design, it boasts lasting appeal and quality construction. Offered in two
sizes.
The Lotus Pear Floor Lamp features a brushed nickel stem and base with a pull switch located on the lamp holder. 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.
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 Pear Floor Lamp is produced
with its original Nelson specifications. Offers abundant, even light. Manufactured domestically.
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.
Eco Friendly
Eco Friendly items utilize energy efficient technology or sustainable manufacturing processes to provide a product that saves operating costs while being a more responsible environmental choice.
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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