Designed by iconic American designer George Nelson in 1947, and first produced in 1952, the Bubble lamp was a revolution in the modern lamp industry. Available in different sizes and organic shapes, this elegant collection is inspired by a set of Swedish silk lights that Nelson wanted for his office but found too expensive. Employing the ingenuity that so characterises his work, he decided to use a spray plastic, developed by the US military, and apply it to a lightweight steel structure to produce these luminous sculptures. Iconic and timeless, this pendulum light reissued by Hay will find its place in all styles of interiors, alone or in a configuration of different shapes and sizes.
Born in Connecticut in 1908, George Nelson studied architecture at Yale University before obtaining a scholarship to study at the American Academy in Rome. From 1935 to 1944, he was a member of the editorial board of the Architectural Forum. He was then spotted by the head of the Herman Miller furniture company, where he was subsequently appointed Director of Design until 1972. George Nelson set up his own agency in 1947 and designed numerous products that are considered icons of modernism. At the same time, he began working with Vitra in 1957. His iconic creations, which include a wide range of furniture, lighting and clocks, include the Coconut Chair, the Marshmallow Sofa and the Bubble hanging lamps. Particular attention is paid to the choice of materials and lightness. On his death in 1986 in New York, the archives of George Nelson, considered to be the founder of American modernism, were donated to the Vitra Design Museum.
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HAY
Hay was founded in 2002 to promote Danish design. The company Hay reinterprets the classic forms of Nordic design with a modern approach, offering friendly, aesthetic, and functional creations. Hay draws inspiration from three main areas: art, architecture, and fashion, while paying close attention to the environment and contemporary culture. The Hay chairs, like the brand’s entire furniture collection, perfectly embody this spirit: a sleek and timeless design, combining comfort and functionality with modern and minimalist lines. The Palissade outdoor collection is a must-have from the brand HAY, designed by French brothers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec.