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Taking inspiration from Asian design, George Nelson's Bubble Lamp became an icon of midcentury modern design. Even though it was designed in the late 40's, I always associate it with the sixties. I am positive this is due to the fact that it was way ahead of its time.
Today, the Bubble Lamp is highly copied. I don't know if I consider this flattery, as the old saying goes. I believe it is due more to many contemporary "modernist" manufacturer's cashing in on trends. I might be one of the few people that think reproductions take away from the original design, but as long as these repros are marked so the collector of the future can tell the difference between old and new I'll remain the silent minority. However, if new production pieces of midcentury classics come onto the market, I'll be the first to complain. Trust me. Not only does this make things confusing for the new collector, it also obscures the accomplishments of these great designers that could come up with objects that are still "in style" sixty and more years later.
Found on October 01, 2005 in Minneapolis, MN.
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