Design by George Nelson, 1947. Without question, the George Nelson Bubble Lamp® Extra Large Saucer is a tried-and-true standard of the modern vocabulary. George Nelson designed the first lamps in 1947. These lamps, with their simple sculptural shapes, are constructed of an innovative taut plastic that coats a steel wire-frame. Nelson's unique design and ingenious use of materials prove to eliminate glare and provide an abundant, yet diffused light. A quality which alone is unique to this material. From the forming of the wire-frame, to the spraying of the vinyl form, one-by-one, each Bubble Lamp is constructed to last decades and each Bubble Lamp is built to George Nelson’s original specifications. These famous lamps are part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. The Extra Large Saucer is oversized in scale and great for large entryways or anywhere you would like to make a statement. Brushed nickel canopy. Each pendant comes with 9 feet of wire that can be field shortened. Notes: Express shipping is not available on this item. Dimensions: 50"D X 22"H Lamp Type: incandescent Bulbs: 1 X 150W 120V E26 medium base A21 incandescent lamp (not included) Listing: UL Instructions: Click to download Instructions. George NelsonWhen 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 anti-human." 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. Nelson Bubble LampsA mid-century classic, the Bubble Lamp was first designed by George Nelson in 1947 and was produced by Howard Miller starting in the early 1950s and ending in 1979. The supplier has reissued the Nelson Bubble Lamps to the original specifications, using the original Howard Miller tooling. These famous lamps are part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Customer Reviewsthe bigger the better! I purchased the small lamp for my new home foyer in 2010. I should have listened to reviewers - bigger is better. I purchased the extra large and it is fantastic. I have visited client's homes where they have used the extra large in a small eating area. I don't think you can go too big. Anyone needing a small perfect condition small globe :) My globe glows in my large contemporary foyer year round - at Christmas it glows with a green bulb. By: Janet B., Homeowner (White Lake, NC) A Classic Addition To Our Home My first impression was how well the shipping container was designed, and I was even more impressed by the design and quality of the lamp itself. Hung in our dining area, and utilizing a dimming switch, the lamp creates a delightful mood that can be varied to suit any occasion. We are well pleased. By: Ben G., Designer (Westerville, Ohio) Love it The design is classic, and the construction is sturdy. The mathematical simplicity is truly a work of art. The packaging the light was shipped in protected the light, when a worker actually feel off a ladder and crushed the corner of the box. This extra effort is well appreciated. By: Cliff S., You May Also Consider:View Mode: [#][=] Saucer Lamp Our Price: $269.00 + Free Shipping Saucer Criss Cross Lamp Our Price: $299.00 + Free Shipping Ball Lamp Our Price: $269.00 + Free Shipping Cigar Lamp Our Price: $269.00 + Free Shipping Ball - Criss Cross Lamp Our Price: $359.00 + Free Shipping Propeller Lamp Our Price: $365.00 + Free Shipping Free Shipping. Price Guarantee. Easy Returns. It's good to shop at YLighting.At YLighting, we are so confident that the Extra Large Saucer Lamp will make you happy that we offer a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee and our 100% Price Guarantee. What's more, we also offer Free Shipping on orders over $75. |


