Nelson Pear wall sconce,
Designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller.
USA, designed 1952.
Price: 140,000 ISK
‘Nelson Pear’ wall sconce designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, marked Herman Miller and numbered.The Nelson Bubble Lamps were originally designed in 1952 when George Nelson was inspired by a set of Swedish hanging lamps that were tediously crafted with a silk covering. The bigger challenge, however, was their expensive price. Nelson decided to make his own set, and arrived at an innovative process that replaced the silk shade with a translucent plastic material.
The ‘Pear’ variation is distinguished by its gently tapering silhouette—reminiscent of a pear—with a soft, rounded base and a narrower top. The shade emits a diffused, warm glow, making it ideal for ambient lighting. The wall-mounted version includes a walnut wall bracket and a brushed nickel arm that projects the shade outward, combining both form and function in a simple, elegant way. The Nelson Pear Wall Sconce exemplifies the functional elegance and organic modernism central to Nelson’s design philosophy and remains a celebrated piece in both vintage and contemporary interiors.
Dimension: Height 50cm.
In original box.