In 1947, George Nelson designed the Nelson Bubble Lamp. In the sixty years that followed the look has become timeless. The lamp has a very basic, but dynamic design, featuring white fabric stretched over a generally spherical wire frame. However, often the frame can be other shapes, for instance a more oval or even saucer-shape could be used.
Inside, is a light fixture that hangs on a cord that runs straight up to the ceiling. This makes it a pendant-style light. Due to the general round shape of the shade, a Nelson Bubble Lamp does a great job of illuminating a large space.
The Nelson Bubble Lamp - a Timeless Classic
The look is classic, but still very modern. In fact these days, the look has
been copied so many times, it's amazing anyone remembers where the look came
from. But it is a very classy and stylish design for a pendant light. Despite
the copying, it has become no less original.
It's original look stems from the fact that the Nelson Bubble Lamp is practical, stylish and most of all, functional. If it didn't do such a great job of lighting a room, it probably wouldn't have met with as large success as it has. So, if you're looking for something that is both classic and modern, consider a Nelson Bubble Lamp - it beats your average ceiling lights, that's for sure!
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