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George Nelson Cone Clock
George Nelson Cone Clock
Belief in progress and growing economic prosperity were central aspects to the American way of life in the 1950's. Everything seemed possible and people strove to be "modern." With the aim of bringing modern design into American homes, George Nelson conceived a wide variety of everyday objects: lamps, clocks, and other accessories; many becoming icons of mid-century modern design.
Designer: George Nelson, 1947
Manufacturer: Vitra
Dimensions: 5.75"w | 6"d | 6.5"h
Construction:
- Brass, Acrylic Glass, Polyurethane
- High-quality Quartz clock movement, 1.5 volt battery included
Vitra
Founded in 1950, Vitra is a Swiss company dedicated to improving the quality of homes, offices and public spaces through the power of design.
Vitra's furniture and concepts are developed in an intensive design process pairing engineering excellence with the creative genius of leading international designers. The result: interiors, furniture and accessories that are vibrant, functional, and inspiring.
Longevity of materials, construction and aesthetics are Vitra's leading principles, as demonstrated by their Classics – many in continuous production since the 1950s. Initiatives like the Vitra Campus architecture, the Vitra Design Museum, workshops, publications, collections and archives are all integral elements of Vitra's vision and culture.
George Nelson, born 1908 in Hartford, Connecticut, studied architecture at Yale University and was a fellow at the American Academy in Rome from 1932-34. In Europe he became acquainted with the protagonists and major architectural works of modernism.
Nelson joined the editorial staff of Architectural Forum in 1935, where he was employed until 1944. A programmatic article on residential building and furniture design he wrote attracted the attention of D.J. DePree, head of the furniture company Herman Miller, who then recruited him to become design director at Herman Miller. Remaining there until 1972, Nelson became a key figure of American design, also convincing Charles and Ray Eames, Isamu Noguchi and Alexander Girard to work for Herman Miller.
Nelson's collaboration with Vitra began in 1957. From 1946 onwards Nelson also ran his own design office, creating numerous products that are now regarded as icons of mid-century modernism.
His classic works include the Coconut Chair (1956), Marshmallow Sofa (1956), Ball Clock (1947), Bubble Lamps (starting in 1952) and Action Office (1964). Nelson was not only a successful designer but also an acclaimed writer and editor, lecturer, exhibition designer and passionate photographer. In his many essays on design, he was one of the most prominent voices among his peers in reflecting on the working conditions, duties and objectives of his profession at a time when the field and its image were still in the formative years.
Nelson’s conception of design as a system, his approach that went beyond mere styling and always took into consideration the greater nexus of interrelated interests and concerns, as well as his achievements in the teaching of design, make him particularly relevant in today’s context. Nelson's archive belongs to the holdings of the Vitra Design Museum.
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We want you to love your purchase. We will work with you to make it right if you receive an item that is damaged or defective and reported as such upon delivery.
Most furniture, lighting, and rugs that we offer are either made-to-order, or non-stocked and ordered specifically for you, and therefore NOT RETURNABLE unless damaged or defective and reported as such at the time of delivery.
Made-to-order and non-stocked items include all furniture, lighting, rugs, and accessories shipped directly from our manufacturers, which encompasses a majority of orders.
Please be sure to measure carefully, thoughtfully consider your purchase, and contact us for any assistance you need prior to placing your order.
You may return in-stock, small-parcel items for store credit or refund with your original receipt when returned in original (new and unused) condition within 14 days of store purchase or delivery.
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