Herman Miller

Nelson™ Ball Bubble Pendant

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The Nelson Ball Bubble Pendant brings a soft, diffused glow to George Nelson's sculptural approach to modern lighting. Designed in 1952, this lamp was inspired by a military technique used to coat and preserve ships, which Nelson adapted by spraying a translucent plastic polymer over a lightweight steel wire frame. The resulting spherical shade reveals the structure beneath its luminous surface, creating an airy pendant that feels equally at home over a dining table, in a living space, or suspended in an entryway. Available in three sizes, this pendant pairs its distinctive organic form with brushed, nickel-plated steel details for a timeless expression of midcentury design.

Designer George Nelson
Manufacturer Herman Miller
Collection Nelson Bubble Lamp Collection
Design Year 1952
Size Options Small, Medium, or Large
Small 12⅞" Diameter • 12⅛" H • 4 lbs
Medium 19⅛" Diameter • 15⅝" H • 6 lbs
Large 26⅞" Diameter • 23½" H • 9 lbs
Cord Length 10' or 20'
Bulb Type LED, CFL, or incandescent; bulb not included
Bulb Base E26
Maximum Wattage Small: 60W • Medium + Large: 150W
Certification UL Listed
Assembly Requires assembly
Warranty 1-year Herman Miller warranty; terms and conditions apply
Shade Translucent plastic polymer
Frame Steel wire
Hardware Brushed, nickel-plated steel