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A built-in bench by the window is a cozy perch for Tyler. The herringbone flooring looks like wood but is actually man-made.
A built-in bench by the window is a cozy perch for Tyler. The herringbone flooring looks like wood but is actually man-made.
In true mid-century fashion, a George Nelson Bubble Lamp is paired with an Eames Lounge by Charles and Ray Eames in a corner of the living room. The glass walls and mitered corner are original features of architect Saul Zaik’s 1956 design.
In true mid-century fashion, a George Nelson Bubble Lamp is paired with an Eames Lounge by Charles and Ray Eames in a corner of the living room. The glass walls and mitered corner are original features of architect Saul Zaik’s 1956 design.
More prized possessions that made the cut: A George Nelson Half-Nelson lamp sits atop an Alexander Girard bedside table.
More prized possessions that made the cut: A George Nelson Half-Nelson lamp sits atop an Alexander Girard bedside table.
Arbel’s projects—both products and architectural commissions—follow a chronological numbering system. The house itself is his 23rd design, while the one-of-a-kind glass pendants that accent nearly every room like a starscape are called “28.”
Arbel’s projects—both products and architectural commissions—follow a chronological numbering system. The house itself is his 23rd design, while the one-of-a-kind glass pendants that accent nearly every room like a starscape are called “28.”
A floor version of Nelson’s Bubble Lamps, this Lotus Bubble Lamp is available in three sizes.
A floor version of Nelson’s Bubble Lamps, this Lotus Bubble Lamp is available in three sizes.
Brammy and Kyprianou hung Koura pendant lights by New Zealand designer David Trubridge above the dining area. Their organic forms and diamond-shaped shadows create intimacy in the vast space. Among Bilardo’s contributions were the black tulipwood cabinetry and ceiling and the cantilevered concrete countertop that appears to go through the glass wall.
Brammy and Kyprianou hung Koura pendant lights by New Zealand designer David Trubridge above the dining area. Their organic forms and diamond-shaped shadows create intimacy in the vast space. Among Bilardo’s contributions were the black tulipwood cabinetry and ceiling and the cantilevered concrete countertop that appears to go through the glass wall.
“Completing the sequence [of the structure] is the bedroom and bathroom, beyond the barn door threshold, designating them as the least frequently used spaces,” Schaer says. For now, grandparents can use the bedroom when they visit, but the owners also hope to rent it out one day. The George Nelson Bubble Lamp is from Modernica.
“Completing the sequence [of the structure] is the bedroom and bathroom, beyond the barn door threshold, designating them as the least frequently used spaces,” Schaer says. For now, grandparents can use the bedroom when they visit, but the owners also hope to rent it out one day. The George Nelson Bubble Lamp is from Modernica.
For the dining room, Freeman and Feldmann swapped their tiny table for developer John Walker's larger one since he was moving into a smaller space. They topped it with a $12 pendant lamp from Ikea and finished the "room" with a counsel from West Elm.
For the dining room, Freeman and Feldmann swapped their tiny table for developer John Walker's larger one since he was moving into a smaller space. They topped it with a $12 pendant lamp from Ikea and finished the "room" with a counsel from West Elm.
A George Nelson pendant hangs in the reconfigured entrance hall, whose stairs echo the concrete steps off the back deck.
A George Nelson pendant hangs in the reconfigured entrance hall, whose stairs echo the concrete steps off the back deck.
This vintage advertisement showcases the original collection of Bubble Lamps, including pendants, sconces, and floor lamps.
This vintage advertisement showcases the original collection of Bubble Lamps, including pendants, sconces, and floor lamps.
George Nelson Criss Cross Bubble Lamps: Criss Cross Saucer, Criss Cross Cigar, Criss Cross Ball, and Criss Cross Pear.
George Nelson Criss Cross Bubble Lamps: Criss Cross Saucer, Criss Cross Cigar, Criss Cross Ball, and Criss Cross Pear.
The Cigar Floor Lamp was designed by George Nelson, a famous midcentury American designer. Sculptural and refined, this floor lamp is available in three sizes. This floor lamp is 15% off until October 22, 2015.
The Cigar Floor Lamp was designed by George Nelson, a famous midcentury American designer. Sculptural and refined, this floor lamp is available in three sizes. This floor lamp is 15% off until October 22, 2015.
Rounding out the range of Bubble Lamps is Nelson’s Ball Wall Sconce, which features a walnut wood wall mount.
Rounding out the range of Bubble Lamps is Nelson’s Ball Wall Sconce, which features a walnut wood wall mount.
Nicolas Gervais designed the pendant lights above the kitchen island, which was designed by Plasse and built by woodworker Stéphane Bilodeau.
Nicolas Gervais designed the pendant lights above the kitchen island, which was designed by Plasse and built by woodworker Stéphane Bilodeau.
Strips of white-oak flooring line the interior of the studio, created by designer Jeff Vincent and PATH Architecture. The George Nelson Bubble Lamp Saucer pendant is available at the Dwell Store; the kitchen cabinets and appliances are by Jenn-Air. All accessories are from Canoe and Relish.
Strips of white-oak flooring line the interior of the studio, created by designer Jeff Vincent and PATH Architecture. The George Nelson Bubble Lamp Saucer pendant is available at the Dwell Store; the kitchen cabinets and appliances are by Jenn-Air. All accessories are from Canoe and Relish.
The kitchen includes a 1970s Burke tulip table, vintage chairs by Kai Kristiansen, and a George Nelson Saucer Bubble pendant from Herman Miller.
The kitchen includes a 1970s Burke tulip table, vintage chairs by Kai Kristiansen, and a George Nelson Saucer Bubble pendant from Herman Miller.
This vintage advertisement features George Nelson’s Ball Pendant Light. The beginning of the caption reads: “Airy, lighthearted ‘Bubbles’ and ‘Net Lights,’ designed by George Nelson, make lamps and lighting fixtures that delight the eyes and warm the heart. Their pleasing shapes are fashioned in sturdy, lightweight steel and a special translucent white plastic.” The Ball pendant is available at the Dwell Store in a range of sizes.
This vintage advertisement features George Nelson’s Ball Pendant Light. The beginning of the caption reads: “Airy, lighthearted ‘Bubbles’ and ‘Net Lights,’ designed by George Nelson, make lamps and lighting fixtures that delight the eyes and warm the heart. Their pleasing shapes are fashioned in sturdy, lightweight steel and a special translucent white plastic.” The Ball pendant is available at the Dwell Store in a range of sizes.
Kartell Neutra LampItalian designer Ferrucio Lavani designed this elegant, shell-like lamp in 2008. $1,100
Kartell Neutra LampItalian designer Ferrucio Lavani designed this elegant, shell-like lamp in 2008. $1,100
"Dining room with Bubble Lamp original to the 1958 house. They don't put brass fittings on the new ones any more."
"Dining room with Bubble Lamp original to the 1958 house. They don't put brass fittings on the new ones any more."
This vintage photograph showcases a Bubble Pendant Installation. The Ball, Saucer, and Cigar Pendants are available in a variety of sizes.
This vintage photograph showcases a Bubble Pendant Installation. The Ball, Saucer, and Cigar Pendants are available in a variety of sizes.
The Raimond Zafu Pendant is a sculptural fixture inspired by the pure beauty of mathematics—it was created to be both systematic and organic, and resembles a star-filled sky when illuminated.
The Raimond Zafu Pendant is a sculptural fixture inspired by the pure beauty of mathematics—it was created to be both systematic and organic, and resembles a star-filled sky when illuminated.
A George Nelson Saucer Pendant hangs over the table. Behind it, a vertical slot window frames a Douglas fir tree while editing out the windows of a nearby town house. “All the openings were composed in direct response to appealing fragments of the site and to avoid relationships that would leave the owners feeling exposed,” Schaer says.
A George Nelson Saucer Pendant hangs over the table. Behind it, a vertical slot window frames a Douglas fir tree while editing out the windows of a nearby town house. “All the openings were composed in direct response to appealing fragments of the site and to avoid relationships that would leave the owners feeling exposed,” Schaer says.
In the Denmark home of designer Eglantine Charrier, original 1920s windows and moldings meet modern accessories like a black Caravaggio pendant lamp by Cecilie Manz for Lightyears.
In the Denmark home of designer Eglantine Charrier, original 1920s windows and moldings meet modern accessories like a black Caravaggio pendant lamp by Cecilie Manz for Lightyears.
"The kitchen refers to London’s feeling the most," says Stepanova. Pendant lamps from Normann Copenhagen illuminate the kitchen, all of which was fabricated by the woodworking studio Dyzyk according to Stepanova's designs.
"The kitchen refers to London’s feeling the most," says Stepanova. Pendant lamps from Normann Copenhagen illuminate the kitchen, all of which was fabricated by the woodworking studio Dyzyk according to Stepanova's designs.
As Østergaard says, “With a small house, you really consider everything you own. You don’t have 20 pots and pans, you have only four good ones.”
As Østergaard says, “With a small house, you really consider everything you own. You don’t have 20 pots and pans, you have only four good ones.”
In the eat-in portion of the kitchen, a George Nelson Bubble Lamp hangs above an Artek table and chairs by Alvar Aalto.
In the eat-in portion of the kitchen, a George Nelson Bubble Lamp hangs above an Artek table and chairs by Alvar Aalto.
A Nelson Saucer Pendant Lamp by George Nelson hangs over the dining table with Eames Molded Plastic armchairs to compliment the surrounding set of chairs.
A Nelson Saucer Pendant Lamp by George Nelson hangs over the dining table with Eames Molded Plastic armchairs to compliment the surrounding set of chairs.
Tokyo-born Jonah Takagi combines innovative style and steadfast utility in his design of the MatterMade F/K/A Table Lamp. Initially inspired by a saucepan, the shade is made from powder-coated steel. Three legs extend at its base allowing it to stay remain stable— even when placed on uneven ground.
Tokyo-born Jonah Takagi combines innovative style and steadfast utility in his design of the MatterMade F/K/A Table Lamp. Initially inspired by a saucepan, the shade is made from powder-coated steel. Three legs extend at its base allowing it to stay remain stable— even when placed on uneven ground.
A Nelson jewelry cabinet and Massimo Vignelli lamp.
A Nelson jewelry cabinet and Massimo Vignelli lamp.
Happy Accent Now that the interior’s palette is firmly in place, Winterhalder has slowly been adding splashes of color. E27 pendant lamps from Muuto in the kitchen and guest room have red cords; one wall in the guest room is also red, with matching red locker storage. The inside of the front door is painted bright green. “For me, they’re kids’ colors,” she says. “I just love them.” muuto.com
Happy Accent Now that the interior’s palette is firmly in place, Winterhalder has slowly been adding splashes of color. E27 pendant lamps from Muuto in the kitchen and guest room have red cords; one wall in the guest room is also red, with matching red locker storage. The inside of the front door is painted bright green. “For me, they’re kids’ colors,” she says. “I just love them.” muuto.com
The Globo di Luce pendants in the kitchen are by Roberto Menghi for Fontana Arte.
The Globo di Luce pendants in the kitchen are by Roberto Menghi for Fontana Arte.
Knot pendant lamp by KiBiSi. Designed in 2005. Limited Edition. Photo courtesy of KiBiSi
Knot pendant lamp by KiBiSi. Designed in 2005. Limited Edition. Photo courtesy of KiBiSi
This Saucer Pendant showcases the Criss Cross technique used in many Bubble Lamps. Other Criss Cross Styles include Ball, Pear, and Cigar.
This Saucer Pendant showcases the Criss Cross technique used in many Bubble Lamps. Other Criss Cross Styles include Ball, Pear, and Cigar.
1969JL341 Pendant light by Juha Leiviskä for Artek.
1969JL341 Pendant light by Juha Leiviskä for Artek.
Norm 12 comes in two finishes, pure white and simple matt white, the extra large light is intended for hallways or larger rooms, while the small light is meant to be hung over a table or in a nook.
Norm 12 comes in two finishes, pure white and simple matt white, the extra large light is intended for hallways or larger rooms, while the small light is meant to be hung over a table or in a nook.
Utilizing lightweight LED technology, Arik Levy's Wireflow pendant lamps are an airy, geometric take on lighting design.
Utilizing lightweight LED technology, Arik Levy's Wireflow pendant lamps are an airy, geometric take on lighting design.

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