Desk Clocks
Description
In 1947, George Nelson was commissioned to design a clock collection. He observed that people read time by the hands’ position, making numbers unnecessary. With wristwatches common, clocks became decorative elements. This led to his first collection of 14 clocks in 1949, featuring diverse shapes, colors, and materials, all without numbers.
Details
Made in: Germany
Materials: Acrylic brass, Brass, Polyurethane, Solid walnut.
Product contents: High-quality quartz clock movement, 1.5-volt battery included.
Dimensions
Diamond Clock
Tripod Clock
Designer
George Nelson, 1947/1953
Being regarded as one of the most important figures in American design is George Nelson’s biggest achievement. Active as an architect, a product and exhibition designer & a writer, he was a leading voice in the discourse on design and architecture over several decades. Vitra is the sole authorized manufacturer of specified Nelson products for markets in Europe and the Middle East.
