Simplistic yet elegant and designed by George Nelson, the Pear Wall Sconce combines a unique muted aesthetic with a delicate glow that radiates around the room. Combining the soft polymer exterior of the white shade with a robust walnut wall bracket, the light embodies a defining contrast in materials and geometric forms.
Famous for being part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York, it is a mid-century classic that has been resurrected to the original specifications, using the original Howard Miller tooling to adapt comfortably to a contemporary setting.
George Nelson read architecture at the renowned Yale University and completed his studies at the American academy in Rome. He was editor in chief of the 'Architectural Forum' from 1935 to 1944.
After having set up his own Architecture and Industrial design company in 1946, he began collaborating with Vitra in 1957. His pieces, such as the Coconut chair, his clocks and the Marshmallow Sofa, are regarded highly amongst the 20th Century design classics.
