George nelson is definitely one of my favorite designers, from furniture to clocks to lights, his work is truly inspiring and like Charles and Ray Eames; iconic.
Today I’ve got lights on my mind… for some reason I’ve been really taking notice of the different light fixtures people have in their homes, offices and places of business. But it’s the light fixtures that adorn our living areas that deserve the most attention.
Pictured is the classic Ball Pendant from George Nelson. It’s a simple, classic design that stands the test of time… and looks great in just about any environment.
Even though an original will run you about $300 it’s probably worth buying since most of the knock offs I’ve seen aren’t built to last (and replacing them year after year sucks). Also Ikea doesn’t seem to have a good alternative so…
PS: For those who are interested, the Ball Pendant is made of a translucent plastic and steel wire frame so it’s tough enough to last for a while and you can clean it easily.
Great story on this lamp. I am a huge fan of Nelson’s clocks.
Me too. In fact I really like just about everything he designed… :)
George Nelson is one of my favorite mid-century designers … I have a George Nelson starburst clock and a George Nelson saucer pendent.