Nelson Bubble Lamp

A steel-wire frame sprayed with a translucent polymer skin — George Nelson's answer to an expensive silk lamp. Originally made by Howard Miller; now produced under license by Herman Miller.

Designer	George Nelson
Year	1952
Also called	bubble lamp, nelson saucer, nelson ball, bubble pendant

Original vs new vs reproduction

Practical differences →

Original / VintageSample

Vintage original

$565

delivered · $520 + $45 ship

Period: 1960s
Authenticity: High — marks described
Condition: good
Shipping: 4–7 days
Source: Etsy (sample)

View comparison

New / AuthorizedSample

New authorized production

$615

delivered · $615 + $0 ship

Period: Current production
Authenticity: Authorized production
Condition: new
Shipping: 5–10 days
Source: Manufacturer (sample)

View comparison

Reproduction / NewSample

Reproduction

$129

delivered · $129 + $0 ship

Period: Current production
Authenticity: Reproduction
Condition: new
Shipping: 3–5 days
Source: Reproduction retailer (sample)

View comparison

Reference photo of the design (not this listing): Nelson Bubble Lamp

Reference photo of the design, not this item · stef yau · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Best current option

Nelson Saucer Bubble Pendant, Medium (new, authorized)

New / AuthorizedPrice data limitedSample

$615 delivered

new condition · Manufacturer (sample)

Why

Price data limited — judged on authenticity, condition and cost, not on a deal claim.
Ships in 5–10 days.

Should I buy this one?Search live listings

Sample data — not a live listing

Other options

CheaperVintage Howard Miller George Nelson Saucer Bubble Lamp, 1960sOriginal / VintageSample$565good · 4–7 days Best reproductionBubble style pendant lamp, saucer, silk-look shade (reproduction)Reproduction / NewSample$129new · 3–5 days

Current listings

3 found

Reference photo of the design, not this item · stef yau · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

New / AuthorizedSample