Wall Clocks - Asterisk Clock
George Nelson, 1948-1960
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.
286.00 €
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Material description
- Materials: various types of wood and metal.
- Product contents: high-quality quartz clock movement, 1.5 volt battery included.
- Origin of wood: all wood types from Poland, except the Fan Clock: American cherry (Prunus serotina) from USA.
Product family
Wall Clocks
In 1947, the American designer George Nelson was commissioned to create a collection of clocks. 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. Furthermore, since most people wore wristwatches, he assumed that clocks had become more of a decorative element for interiors.
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This product was designed by
George Nelson
George Nelson is regarded as one of the most important figures in American design. Active as an architect, a product and exhibition designer and a writer, he was a leading voice in the discourse on design and architecture over several decades. Vitra is the sole authorised manufacturer of specified Nelson products for markets in Europe and the Middle East.
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