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Nelson Bubble Lamp

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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 Originally made by Howard Miller; now produced under license by Herman Miller.

DesignerGeorge Nelson
Year1952
Also calledbubble lamp, nelson saucer, nelson ball, bubble pendant

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Original / VintageSample
Vintage original
$565
delivered · $520 + $45 ship
Period
1960s
Authenticity
High — marks described
Condition
good
Shipping
4–7 days
Source
Etsy (sample)
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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)
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Reproduction / NewSample
Reproduction
$129
delivered · $129 + $0 ship
Period
Current production
Authenticity
Reproduction
Condition
new
Shipping
3–5 days
Source
Reproduction retailer (sample)
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Reference photo of the design (not this listing): Nelson Bubble LampReference photo of the design, not this item · stef yau · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
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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.
Sample data — not a live listing
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