Considered Modern during the post war era. Isamu Noguchi created an icon in the 50's. the lights have been in production for over 50 years and are still made by the same company in Japan using the traditional methods for creating japanese paper lanterns. The lamps are made from the famous washi paper.
The Noguchi Paper Lamps are considered modern during the post war era. Isamu Noguchi created an icon in the 50's. the lights have been in production for over 50 years and are still made by the same company in Japan using the traditional methods for creating japanese paper lanterns. The lamps are made from the famous washi paper.
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| Price : | Post Date : Dec 04, 2011 00:25:57FL-Cigar-MD George Nelson, born 1908 in Hartford, Connecticut, studied architecture at Yale University. A fellowship enabled him to study at the American Academy in Rome from 1932-34. In Europe he became acquainted with the protagonists and major architectural works of modernism. He joined the editorial staff of Architectural Forum in 1935, where he was employed until 1944. A programmatic article on residential building and furniture design, published in Architectural Forum by Nelson in 1944, attracted the attention of D.J. DePree, head of the furniture company Herman Miller. Shortly after this, George Nelson assumed the position of design director at Herman Miller. Remaining there until 1972, he became a key figure of American design, also convincing the likes of Charles and Ray Eames, Isamu Noguchi and Alexander Girard to work for Herman Miller. His collaboration with Vitra began in 1957. From 1946 onwards Nelson also ran his own design office, creating numerous products that are now regarded as icons of mid-century modernism. Nelson's office also produced important architectural works and exhibition designs. George Nelson died in New York in 1986. His archive belongs to the holdings of the Vitra Design Museum. The first Bubble Lamp was designed by George Nelson in 1947, and produced by Howard Miller starting in the early 1950's, only to end production in 1979. Modernica has re-issued the Nelson Bubble Lamps to the original specifications using the original Howard Miller tooling. The Bubble Lamp is featured in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Designed by: George Nelson Features: -Color: White shade. -Shape: Cigar. -UL rated. -Materials: Plastic polymer and steel frame. Specifications: -Accommodates 150 watt incandescent bulb (not included). -Overall dimensions: 59'' H x 11.5'' W.
FL-Cigar-LG George Nelson, born 1908 in Hartford, Connecticut, studied architecture at Yale University. A fellowship enabled him to study at the American Academy in Rome from 1932-34. In Europe he became acquainted with the protagonists and major architectural works of modernism. He joined the editorial staff of Architectural Forum in 1935, where he was employed until 1944. A programmatic article on residential building and furniture design, published in Architectural Forum by Nelson in 1944, attracted the attention of D.J. DePree, head of the furniture company Herman Miller. Shortly after this, George Nelson assumed the position of design director at Herman Miller. Remaining there until 1972, he became a key figure of American design, also convincing the likes of Charles and Ray Eames, Isamu Noguchi and Alexander Girard to work for Herman Miller. His collaboration with Vitra began in 1957. From 1946 onwards Nelson also ran his own design office, creating numerous products that are now regarded as icons of mid-century modernism. Nelson's office also produced important architectural works and exhibition designs. George Nelson died in New York in 1986. His archive belongs to the holdings of the Vitra Design Museum. The first Bubble Lamp was designed by George Nelson in 1947, and produced by Howard Miller starting in the early 1950's, only to end production in 1979. Modernica has re-issued the Nelson Bubble Lamps to the original specifications using the original Howard Miller tooling. The Bubble Lamp is featured in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Designed by: George Nelson Features: -Color: White shade. -Shape: Cigar. -UL rated. -Materials: Plastic polymer and steel frame. Specifications: -Accommodates 150 watt incandescent bulb (not included). -Overall dimensions: 63.5'' H x 14'' W.
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