Nelson Bell Bubble Pendant
Nelson Bell Bubble Pendant by George Nelson for HAY.
Introducing the timeless Nelson Bell Bubble Pendant, an iconic creation by renowned American designer George Nelson. Crafted in 1947 and brought to life in 1952, this extraordinary lighting fixture influenced the landscape of modernist lighting.
Inspired by luxurious silk-covered Swedish pendant lamps Nelson wanted for his office, the designer ingeniously designed these elegant orbs as a more affordable alternative. By harnessing the innovative self-webbing plastic spray originally developed by the U.S. military, he artfully combined it with a lightweight, rounded-steel frame, resulting in a mesmerizing blend of softness and radiance.
The Bubble pendant has earned a permanent place in the prestigious collection at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
The collection comprises a series of organic shapes and sizes. See 'More products in this range' below.
Manufactured by Herman Miller and distributed in the UK by HAY.
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Nelson Bell Bubble Pendant by George Nelson for HAY.
Introducing the timeless Nelson Bell Bubble Pendant, an iconic creation by renowned American designer George Nelson. Crafted in 1947 and brought to life in 1952, this extraordinary lighting fixture influenced the landscape of modernist lighting.
Inspired by luxurious silk-covered Swedish pendant lamps Nelson wanted for his office, the designer ingeniously designed these elegant orbs as a more affordable alternative. By harnessing the innovative self-webbing plastic spray originally developed by the U.S. military, he artfully combined it with a lightweight, rounded-steel frame, resulting in a mesmerizing blend of softness and radiance.
The Bubble pendant has earned a permanent place in the prestigious collection at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
The collection comprises a series of organic shapes and sizes. See 'More products in this range' below.
Manufactured by Herman Miller and distributed in the UK by HAY.
Dimensions
42dia x 29cmh
Materials
Shade: Webbing polymer.
Frame top and bottom ring: Coated and brushed metal and nickel.
Cord: White PVC insulation.
Recommended light source (not included):
LED E27 (A21 or G30), 10-13W
1000-1500lm, 2700K warm white
220-240V AC at 50/60HZ, Dimmable
Switch not included
Cord length: 274 cm
All Bubble Lamp models have a steel-wire skeleton on the interior which is spray coated with the translucent plastic polymer resulting in a lamp that is both opaque and transparent as it glows.
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