# Illuminated Paper Blimp Lights George Nelson Bubble Lamps By Sandra Winn | Published 2008-09-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/george-nelson-bubble-lamps References: [2modern.blogs](http://2modern.blogs.com/) & [ylighting](http://www.ylighting.com/nelson-allitems.html) George Nelson Bubble Lamps were an early 1950-1970s "must have", and now these famous [classic lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kd28) (so famous that the classics are in the Museum of Modern Art in New York) have been revamped in such a way that they appeal to the twenty-first century eye. Tailored to meet your [modern lighting desires](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robert-abbey-fine-lighting) and modern home decor flavor, George Nelson Bubble Lamps come in several varieties and styles; you can buy ones that [hang from your ceiling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comet-pendant), sit on your table, or attach to the wall. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Retro-futuristic Lighting:** Revamping classic lighting designs to fit modern tastes. - **Customizable Lighting:** Offering a variety of styles and options that tailor to individual preferences. - **Museum-worthy Design:** Creating designs that hold cultural and historical significance to become collectible art pieces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Interior Design:** Designing innovative lighting options for modern homes and workspaces. - **Art and Collectibles:** Creating designs with cultural and historical significance, selling and showcasing them as collectible art pieces. - **Smart Home Technology:** Incorporating smart technology into lighting designs to create energy-efficient and customizable options for the modern home. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dreamlike Bubble-Shaped Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airshape-lamp.md) - [Archival Floor Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1953-floor-lamp.md) - [Bulbous Whimsical Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neotenic.md) - [Bubble-Inspired Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubbles-lighting-design.md) - [Modernized Retro Lamp Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astro-lava-lamp-collection.md) - [Balloon-Like Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-blown.md) - [Childhood-Inspired Magnetic Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbe.md) - [Whimsical Glass Bubbled Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peeka.md) - [Mushroom-Shaped Outdoor Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-obello-lamp.md)