Nelson Propeller Bubble Pendant
Nelson Propeller Bubble Pendant by George Nelson for HAY.
Introducing the Nelson Propeller Bubble Pendant, designed by the pioneering American designer George Nelson in 1947 and first introduced in 1952. These timeless lighting fixtures have revolutionized the Modernist lighting industry and continue to captivate with their elegant and organic designs.
The design was inspired by silk-covered Swedish pendant lamps. Nelson's resourcefulness led him to innovate using a self-webbing plastic spray, initially developed by the U.S. military to produce a cost-friendlier version of the silk-covered Swedish lamps. This ingenious technique involved applying the spray over a lightweight, rounded-steel frame, resulting in exquisite, soft, and glowing fixtures.
Each Bubble Lamp model boasts a steel-wire skeleton coated with a translucent plastic polymer. This unique combination creates a captivating play of opacity and transparency as the lamp radiates its gentle glow. With their timeless appeal and innovative construction, the Bubble Lamps are perfect for adding a touch of modern elegance to any space.
The Bubble pendant has earned a permanent place in the prestigious collection at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
The Bubble Pendant 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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Description
Nelson Propeller Bubble Pendant by George Nelson for HAY.
Introducing the Nelson Propeller Bubble Pendant, designed by the pioneering American designer George Nelson in 1947 and first introduced in 1952. These timeless lighting fixtures have revolutionized the Modernist lighting industry and continue to captivate with their elegant and organic designs.
The design was inspired by silk-covered Swedish pendant lamps. Nelson's resourcefulness led him to innovate using a self-webbing plastic spray, initially developed by the U.S. military to produce a cost-friendlier version of the silk-covered Swedish lamps. This ingenious technique involved applying the spray over a lightweight, rounded-steel frame, resulting in exquisite, soft, and glowing fixtures.
Each Bubble Lamp model boasts a steel-wire skeleton coated with a translucent plastic polymer. This unique combination creates a captivating play of opacity and transparency as the lamp radiates its gentle glow. With their timeless appeal and innovative construction, the Bubble Lamps are perfect for adding a touch of modern elegance to any space.
The Bubble pendant has earned a permanent place in the prestigious collection at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
The Bubble Pendant 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
52dia x 38cmh
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 (A19), 10-13W, 1000-1500lm, 2700K warm white
220-240V AC at 50/60HZ, Dimmable
Switch not included
Cord length: 183 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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