George Nelson’s collection of desk clocks reflects the American people’s need for modernism in the 1950s. Typical of pieces from the same era, the clock features mid-century shapes, graphic lines and materials, meaning it still stands as strong today as when it was first designed in 1947.
The Cone Base Desk Clock is a perfect addition to your home office, bedroom or living room, adding a playful functionality to any space it is placed in.
George Nelson read architecture at the renowned Yale University and completed his studies at the American academy in Rome. He was editor in chief of the 'Architectural Forum' from 1935 to 1944.
After having set up his own Architecture and Industrial design company in 1946, he began collaborating with Vitra in 1957. His pieces, such as the Coconut chair, his clocks and the Marshmallow Sofa, are regarded highly amongst the 20th Century design classics.