Half Nelson Table Lamp
Half Nelson table lamp, designed by George Nelson for Koch and Lowy. This thoughtful design features a pivoting metal shade that can be adjusted to seemingly limitless positions, both vertical and horizontal. The two-way light source is cleverly hidden within the weighted cylindrical base, while the concave disc shade, painted white underneath, reflects light to cast an ambient glow. Retaining the original black enameled finish, the lamp’s clean geometric shapes add a bold graphic element to an interior while being highly functional. This example shows age-appropriate wear, with minor scratches on the shade. The tilt mechanism moves smoothly, allowing seamless adjustment of the light. Designed in 1944, issued in the late 1970s.
Designer: George Nelson
Manufacturer: Koch and Lowy
Origin: USA
Date: Designed in 1944, issued in the late 1970s
Dimensions: 18" H x 15" Diameter (shade), 4.5" Diameter (base)
Half Nelson table lamp, designed by George Nelson for Koch and Lowy. This thoughtful design features a pivoting metal shade that can be adjusted to seemingly limitless positions, both vertical and horizontal. The two-way light source is cleverly hidden within the weighted cylindrical base, while the concave disc shade, painted white underneath, reflects light to cast an ambient glow. Retaining the original black enameled finish, the lamp’s clean geometric shapes add a bold graphic element to an interior while being highly functional. This example shows age-appropriate wear, with minor scratches on the shade. The tilt mechanism moves smoothly, allowing seamless adjustment of the light. Designed in 1944, issued in the late 1970s.
Designer: George Nelson
Manufacturer: Koch and Lowy
Origin: USA
Date: Designed in 1944, issued in the late 1970s
Dimensions: 18" H x 15" Diameter (shade), 4.5" Diameter (base)
Half Nelson table lamp, designed by George Nelson for Koch and Lowy. This thoughtful design features a pivoting metal shade that can be adjusted to seemingly limitless positions, both vertical and horizontal. The two-way light source is cleverly hidden within the weighted cylindrical base, while the concave disc shade, painted white underneath, reflects light to cast an ambient glow. Retaining the original black enameled finish, the lamp’s clean geometric shapes add a bold graphic element to an interior while being highly functional. This example shows age-appropriate wear, with minor scratches on the shade. The tilt mechanism moves smoothly, allowing seamless adjustment of the light. Designed in 1944, issued in the late 1970s.
Designer: George Nelson
Manufacturer: Koch and Lowy
Origin: USA
Date: Designed in 1944, issued in the late 1970s
Dimensions: 18" H x 15" Diameter (shade), 4.5" Diameter (base)