Christina and I have been after some George Nelson Bubble Lamps ever since finishing the house renovations. No one makes replicas so buying the real deal was the only way to get some and at almost $900 each we never entertained the idea of buying some. We’ve tried to get some in from the states (as they’re half the price over there) but they’re not allowed to ship these internationally. It seems like the local dealer (Spence and Lyda) have some very good control over the product.
Last year Spence and Lyda had a 10% off everything in the store sale. We just happened to be in the store on the last day of the sale and they had 2 of these lamps left at 10% off. Christina was all in but I hestitated so we didn’t end up buying them. In the past year we’ve been walked into so many lighting shops and nothing we’ve seen comes close.
Last week Mum got a flyer from Spence and Lyda to let her know that their annual sale was on once again, this time with 20% off everything in store. I called them up on the morning of the sale date and they had a handful of lights in stock. I asked them if they could hold them for me but they outright refused as they were sure the lights were going to go quick. I didn’t hesitate this time though and I bought 3 of them on the phone with my credit card (ouch). 20% makes for a substatial discount but the total still hurt (a lot).
The goods.
The real deal.
We picked up 2 saucers and 1 criss cross.
I’ll call the electrician soon and get them up ASAP.