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HAY George Nelson Ball Bubble Pendant Light

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HAY George Nelson Ball Bubble Pendant Light

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Special Price £492.00 Regular Price £615.00

The George Nelson Bubble Ball Pendant is a mid-century design icon, first produced by Herman Miller in 1952 and now made under licence by HAY. Its softly glowing polymer-coated shell brings warmth and sculptural presence to any room, available in three sizes to suit spaces from a bedside to a statement dining area or hallway.

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Specification

Designer : George Nelson
Year of Design : 1947/52
Material : Brushed metal and nickel frame, polymer webb coating
Dimensions :
Small: Height: 30.5cm; Diameter : 32.5cm
Medium: Height: 39.5cm; Diameter : 48.5cm
Large: Height: 59.5cm; Diameter : 68cm
Light Source E27 - excluded
Cord Length : 183cm
Brushed metal and nickel ceiling rose and base ring

Product: Made To Order

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Description

The George Nelson Bubble Ball Pendant is one of the most instantly recognisable lights in modern design history - a soft, glowing sphere that brings warmth and sculptural presence to any room. Designed by American industrial designer George Nelson in 1947 and first produced by Herman Miller in 1952, the Ball is now made under licence by HAY, bringing this genuine mid-century classic to a new generation of UK homes.

>What makes the Bubble Lamp special is as much about how it's made as how it looks. Nelson developed the design using a self-webbing polymer spray originally created for the US military to protect mothballed ships - an unlikely piece of engineering repurposed into one of the most elegant lighting techniques of the 20th century. That same polymer coating is sprayed over a lightweight steel frame today, giving the shade its distinctive matte texture and even, diffused glow. It's a piece with real craftsmanship behind its simplicity, not just a shape.

The Ball is available in three sizes - Small (Ø32.5cm), Medium (Ø48.5cm) and Large (Ø68cm) - so it scales comfortably from a bedside pendant to a striking statement piece above a dining table or in a double-height hallway. Its rounded, organic form softens angular interiors and pairs equally well with mid-century originals, Scandinavian minimalism, or a more eclectic, maximalist scheme.

Because the design has barely changed since 1952, and HAY continues to manufacture it using durable, repairable materials, buying a Bubble Lamp is as much a sustainable choice as a stylish one - a genuine design icon built to be passed down, not replaced. It's held in MoMA's permanent collection, and remains one of the most searched-for lighting designs among UK design enthusiasts.

Shop the full George Nelson Bubble Lamp collection online, with UK-wide delivery and expert advice on sizing and styling from our team.

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Brand	HAY
Designer	George Nelson
Year of Design	1947-1952
Dimensions	Small: Height: 30.5cm; Diameter : 32.5cm Medium: Height: 39.5cm; Diameter : 48.5cm Large: Height: 59.5cm; Diameter : 68cm
Warranty	See HAY terms & conditions
Bulb Specification	E27 Fitting

Designed by

George Nelson

George Nelson was born in Connecticut in 1904 and went on to study architecture at Yale University, where he graduated in 1928. Nelson was one of the founders of the modernist architecture movement of the forties along with, Eliot Noyes, Charles Eames and Walter B. Ford - all of which he would later collaborate with. He became a highly regarded critic, author and commentator on design issues as well as his own exceptional creative talent. His Storagewall shelf system revolutionised the office environment and excited manufacturers Herman Miller who appointed Nelson as the company's design director from 1945-1965. Nelson also created other iconic designs including the Coconut Chair as well as a series of desk and wall clocks and series of Bubble Lamps for Herman Miller, now distributed by Hay. He died in 1986 but his memory still lives on as Vitra still manufacture his most iconic pieces under licence.