Nelson

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Part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art, these sculptural pendant lamps are designed by George Nelson. Instant icons of mid-century modernism when introduced in 1947, they are constructed of a steel wire frame and covered with translucent plastic, emitting a soft, even light.

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Nelson Saucer Small Pendant
 
4.8

(based on 57 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Great design (46)
  • Adequate light output (40)
  • Easy to install (35)
  • Easy to change bulb (30)
  • Good price / value (23)

Cons

  • Pricey / poor value (7)
  • Difficult to clean (3)

Best Uses

  • Over dining table (41)
  • Ambiance (30)
  • Decoration (27)
  • Primary light source (16)
  • Hall lighting (5)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Modern/contemporary (31), Mid-century modern (24), Survivalist / minimalist (11), Eclectic (10), Vintage (5)

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5.0

Great Lamp

By Chad

from San Francisco, CA

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Looks good

Cons

  • None

Best Uses

    Customer comments about Nelson Saucer Small Pendant:

    The lamp is a beautiful accent to our kitchen.

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    5.0

    Love it

    By tdominick

    from Minneapolis, MN

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Looks great

    Cons

    • None that I can think of

    Best Uses

    • To light your room

    Customer comments about Nelson Saucer Small Pendant:

    Looks great, decent price. What more could you ask for?

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    5.0

    modern zen before there was this term

    By Downsized Diva

    from Santa Monica, CA

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Iconic masterpiece

    Cons

    • Wish I had room for more

    Best Uses

    • Anywhere

    Customer comments about Nelson Saucer Small Pendant:

    I looked and looked at all of the lighting stores but nothing even came close to the look of luxury and style of this piece. I have a tiny place so I wanted to have everything be exquisite- Less is more but I need to be surrounded by less that is the most.

    Service and delivery comments:

    Was in stock- yay! no delayed gratification.

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    5.0

    like old times

    By Nelson Small Saucer Pendant

    from Denver, CO

    Style Eclectic

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Adequate light output
    • Affordable
    • Easy to change bulb
    • Easy to install
    • Great design

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Over dining table

      Customer comments about Nelson Saucer Small Pendant:

      My father is an architect. We had the larger version of this hanging over our dining table 50 years ago! I was looking for a light to go over our game table, and when I saw the smaller size of this lamp, it fit the bill perfectly. Plus it made me feel like I was at the dining table in Michigan again!

      • I live in a:
      • Townhouse
      • This product is used in my:
      • Living room/family room/great room

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      5.0

      Elegant, Modern, Classic, not fussy

      By Mid Century Modern enthusiast

      from New York, NY

      Style Mid-century modern, Modern/contemporary

      Pros

      • Adequate light output
      • Easy to change bulb
      • Great design

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Ambiance
        • Decoration
        • Over dining table

        Customer comments about Nelson Saucer Small Pendant:

        Workman installing new floors broke my $40 Ikea glass pendent lamp. This replacement George Nelson designed one cost quite a bit more, but it is so much more attractive. The design has stood the test of time. It has a very appealing shape and glow. And it is relatively affordable for an elegant fixture. I really like it.

        • I live in a:
        • Apartment/condo
        • This product is used in my:
        • Dining area

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        5.0

        Love our Mid-Century lamp!

        By twomonkee

        from Pasadena, CA

        Style Mid-century modern, Modern/contemporary, Vintage

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Adequate light output
        • Affordable
        • Easy to install
        • Great design

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Over dining table

          Customer comments about Nelson Saucer Small Pendant:

          We love this lamp. It's simple design appeals to our modern aesthetic but is also easy to use. We installed it in 15 minutes! The only downside is the maximum watts, 60. For our purposes, it is the perfect choice!

          • I live in a:
          • House
          • This product is used in my:
          • Dining area

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          4.0

          Beautiful fixture

          By Liz

          from New York City

          Style Eclectic

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Adequate light output
          • Easy to change bulb
          • Easy to install
          • Great design

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Ambiance
            • Primary light source

            Customer comments about Nelson Saucer Small Pendant:

            We installed this light in a half bath and in the small size, hung fairly close to the ceiling, it worked out well. Doesn't overwhelm the room. The installation was very straight forward and the light is attractive all along the scale of the dimmer that we use with it.

            • I live in a:
            • Apartment/condo
            • This product is used in my:
            • Half bath

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            5.0

            in love!

            By KCAnne

            from Kansas City

            Style Eclectic, Mid-century modern

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Adequate light output
            • Affordable
            • Easy to change bulb
            • Easy to install
            • Great design

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Ambiance
              • Decoration
              • Over dining table
              • Primary light source

              Customer comments about Nelson Saucer Small Pendant:

              This light is better than I anticipated. I get happy every time I turn the corner and see it, and turn it on even when it's not needed, just because it looks so amazing! Construction of this light exceeds my expectations, and it's installation was a breeze. It's very affordable for the loads of style and function you get in return! Wish I had a location to cluster all the bubble lamps together!

              Service and delivery comments:

              Delivery, customer service were bar none. The packaging was accident proof if there is such a thing! Love Room and Board and will do business with them again for sure!

              • I live in a:
              • House

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              5.0

              Nelson is Bubblicious!

              By Rather be skiing

              from Burlingame, CA

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Beautiful piece of art
              • Light is nicely diffuse
              • Solid construction

              Cons

              • Need to use high wattage

              Best Uses

              • Clumped together with 2-3
              • Dining table chandelier

              Customer comments about Nelson Medium Criss-Cross Saucer Pendant:

              Beautiful, classic lighting. My only veryvery minor issue is that a higher wattage bulb should be used to provide adequate illumination. 100W is best.

              Service and delivery comments:

              Delivery service, as per usual with RnB was excellent.

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              5.0

              Beautiful and classic lamp

              By candy

              from new york, ny

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Design

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Over dining table

                Customer comments about Nelson Medium Criss-Cross Saucer Pendant:

                we are hanging this above our dining table and it is a great focal point for the room.

                Service and delivery comments:

                This product came quickly and was packaged well so no damage could occur.

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                • Nelson Saucer Medium Pendant

                  Q:

                  Hi there. I am wanting to "swag" this lamp over my dining table so want to know if this comes with a flexible cord that will allow that.

                  Thanks.
                  Asked on 5/4/2013 by Keoni from Palm Springs, CA

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                    A:

                    The Nelson Saucer pendant comes with a 6' flexible cord in white. Thanks for your question. 800.301.9720

                    Answered on 5/4/2013 by Design Associate from Room & Board
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