Nelson Pear Lotus Floor Lamp
Summary
With a beautifully flared lampshade and a stable steel base, the Nelson Pear Lotus Floor Lamp has a tall, sculptural presence. It is available in two sizes to complement interiors of different sizes. George Nelson first designed them in 1952, when he came across a Swedish hanging lamp that he wanted to acquire for his office. He was challenged by the expensive price and decided to make his own. The result was a series of elemental, spherical shapes like a rounded apple, a wide saucer, an elongated cigar, and a shapely pear, among others.
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George Nelson
George Nelson (1908–1986) was a pioneering American industrial designer and a foundational figure of mid-century modernism. As the Director of Design at Herman Miller from 1947 to 1972, he shaped the company into a leader in modern furniture and recruited other legendary designers like Charles and Ray Eames, Isamu Noguchi, and Alexander Girard.
