George Nelson Ball Clock Vitra
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George nelson ball clock vitra. And there was one night when the ball clock got developed which was one of the really funny evenings. George nelson is regarded as one of the most important figures in american design. Nelson analysed how people used clocks and concluded that they read the time by discerning the relative position of the hands which made the use of numbers unnecessary. With his collection of wall clocks 1948 1960 george nelson conceived a wide array of timepieces many of which have since become icons of 1950s design.
Vitra men s george nelson ball clock 5 0 out of 5 stars 7 ratings 9 answered questions currently unavailable. The ball clock is produced from the original design document from the nelson archive with the blessings of the george nelson estate. We don t know when or if this item will be back in stock. Wall clocks floor clocks portable table clocks and built.
The design of modern design nelson reminisced about that 1947 evening in his office. This functional and geometric work of art represents the work of one of america s most. Shop the authentic nelson ball clock a george nelson clock one of more than 150 clocks designed by george nelson associates for the howard miller clock company from 1949 1980s now produced by vitra design museum. The ball clock is produced from the original design document from the nelson archive with the blessings of the george nelson estate.
Wall clocks ball clock george nelson 1948 1960. In stanley abercrombie s biography george nelson. Over the following 35 years of collaboration with howard miller the designers at george nelson associates created more than 100 clocks. Product information product dimensions 13 x 13 x 3 8 inches item weight 2 3 pounds manufacturer.
Imported wood frame captures the spirit of emerging modernism in 1947 stylish and fun alternative to conventional timepieces. In 1947 the american designer george nelson was commissioned to create a collection of clocks. Guaranteed low prices on modern lighting fans furniture and decor free shipping on orders over 75. This functional and geometric work of art represents the work of one of america s most.
Furthermore since most people wore wristwatches he assumed that clocks had become more of a decorative element for interiors. The george nelson ball clock from vitra is an authentic re edition of a classic mid century modern design from 1947. Vitra is the sole authorised manufacturer of specified nelson products for markets in europe and the middle east.