Nelson Pear Lotus Table Lamp
Summary
The Nelson Pear Lotus Table Lamp is a classic mid-century modern lighting fixture designed by George Nelson in 1952 and produced by Herman Miller. It is part of the larger Nelson Bubble Lamp collection and is known for its elegant, pear-shaped shade that provides a warm, diffused light.
Dimensions
Elegant form, soft light
Bringing a graceful presence to a table setting, the Nelson Pear Lotus Table Lamp is set on a steel base that is available with or without a walnut cover, and includes an 86-inch plug-in cord. A pull chain with a solid walnut end provides a convenient way to turn the lamp on and off. In 1952, a set of Swedish hanging lamps were introduced into the American market and George Nelson was impressed enough to want one for his office. When he learned that it was available at a Swedish import store in New York, he hurried to acquire one. The steep price tag, for that time, prevented him from buying one but it also inspired him to design his own. The result was a timeless collection of lamps with elemental, spherical shapes that complement contemporary interiors as easily and beautifully as they did mid-century homes.
George Nelson
George Nelson (1908–1986) was a central figure of American Modernism, renowned as an architect, industrial designer, and writer. As the Director of Design for Herman Miller from 1947 to 1972, he shaped the aesthetic of the mid-century era by recruiting legendary designers like Charles and Ray Eames, Isamu Noguchi, and Alexander Girard.
