Vitra - Ball Clock

 

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With the diversity of materials used and their sculptural shapes, George Nelson’s clocks embody the joie de vivre of the 1950s. To this day, his wall clocks remain a refreshing alternative to the usual timekeepers. The Vitra Design Museum presents a re-edition of the designs so cherished by collectors in true to the original form.

George Nelson designed his Ball Clock in the year 1948 for Vitra. With its high-quality quartz-clockwork, the clock isn't only pretty regarding its appearance, but also extremely rare in its quality.

Design: George Nelson

For a person born in Hartford, the insurance capital of America, George Nelson would become one of the greatest risk takers in the history of design. In fact he would come to redefine what a designer is. After graduating Hartford Public High school in 192 Designer George Nelson