Vitra - Eye Clock

 

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The Eye Clock was designed by George Nelson in the year 1964. The exceptional clock is produced with brass and walnut from Vitra. Because of its large dimensions of 34 x 76 cm the eye-optic comes perfectly to goal.

George Nelson’s clocks embody the awareness of life of the 50es with a variety of materials and sculptural forms. His clocks are still today a refreshing alternative to conventional timekeepers. The Vitra Design Museum publishes a reediting of the collector’s desired designs in original forms.

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