George Nelson Sunburst Clock Vitra
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George nelson sunburst clock vitra. Manufactured by vitra in europe. George nelson sunburst wall clock dark brown reproduct design furniture mid 20th. Nelson associates first launched as a studio by george nelson in 1947 in new york city employed some of the most celebrated designers of the time including irving harper. The vitra sunburst clock a 50s george nelson design is an authentic re edition of a classic mid century modern design.
George nelson wall clock production. The sunburst clock 1949 is one of more than 150 clocks designed by george nelson associates for the howard miller clock company which sold them from 1949 into the 1980s. Sometimes referred to as a starburst the iconic sunburst clock and its angular lines is one of the most popular designs in the collection. Vitra sunburst wall clock by george nelson 1 0 out of 5 stars 1.
The sunburst clock is produced from the original design document from the nelson archive with the blessings of the george nelson estate. Wall clocks sunburst clock george nelson 1948 1960. The sharp design is paired with high grade quartz movement. Pillows blankets lighting miniatures decorative objects clocks small furniture.
The sunburst clock is one of the most recognized clocks in modern day history and provides a bright alternative to the less than exciting standard time pieces this beautifully crafted clock doubles as wall art and is considered to be one of george nelson s most beloved design creations. Furthermore since most people wore wristwatches he assumed that clocks had become more of a decorative element for interiors. It is battery powered by. 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 eames house bird walnut 5 0 out of 5 stars 1. George nelson clocks in 1947 the american designer george nelson was commissioned by howard miller to create a collection of clocks. Vitra is the sole authorised manufacturer of specified nelson products for markets in europe and the middle east. 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.
Vitra miniature heart shaped cone chair decorative object 380 00. Vitra is the sole authorised manufacturer of specified nelson products for markets in europe and the middle east. 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. George nelson is regarded as one of the most important figures in american design.
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