Ball Clock
Vitra
Designed by George Nelson.
With his collection of Wall Clocks (1948–1960), George Nelson conceived a wide array of timepieces, many of which, like the Ball Clock, have since become icons of 1950s design.
Vitra began reissuing the Nelson Clocks in 1999 and continues to expand the collection with new pieces from time to time. The Wall Clocks come in diverse shapes and materials. Equipped with high-quality quartz movements, they offer a refreshing alternative to conventional clocks.
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Materials
Materials: various types of wood and metal.
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.
Dimensions
Ø 330mm
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George Nelson
American designer George Nelson is responsible for some of the most well-known pieces of mid-century design, including the Ball Clock for Vitra and the Bubble Lamp for Herman Miller – now included in MoMA’s permanent collection.
Although originally trained as an architect, Nelson created furniture, exhibition and graphic design, and contributed over 150 magazine articles and a dozen books over the course of his career. Nelson designed his first furniture collection for Herman Miller in 1945 having caught the company’s eye with his modular Storage Wall, becoming design director at the company by 1947, and overhauling everything from its products to its graphics and marketing materials. He was also responsible for recruiting designers including Charles and Ray Eames and Isamu Noguchi for the company.
Nelson left behind a catalogue of designs that have become iconic examples of their era.