The Nelson Ball Bubble Pendant from Herman Miller continues George Nelson's 1952 material exploration that updated pendant lighting construction. Nelson developed this technique by adapting military spray-coating technology, applying soft plastic directly onto wire armatures to create organic forms. The innovative process eliminated traditional shade manufacturing, instead building three-dimensional forms through repeated application of material. Part of the Museum of Modern Art's permanent collection, this piece demonstrates how industrial techniques can generate entirely new aesthetic possibilities in residential lighting applications.