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George Nelson, born 1908 in Hartford, Connecticut, studied architecture at Yale University. A fellowship enabled him to study at the American Academy in Rome from 1932-34. In Europe he became acquainted with the protagonists and major architectural works of modernism. ... Read more
He joined the editorial staff of Architectural Forum in 1935, where he was employed until 1944. A programmatic article on residential building and furniture design, published in Architectural Forum by Nelson in 1944, attracted the attention of D.J. DePree, head of the furniture company Herman Miller.
Shortly after this, George Nelson assumed the position of design director at Herman Miller. Remaining there until 1972, he became a key figure of American design, also convincing the likes of Charles and Ray Eames, Isamu Noguchi and Alexander Girard to work for Herman Miller.
His collaboration with Vitra began in 1957. From 1946 onwards Nelson also ran his own design office, creating numerous products that are now regarded as icons of mid-century modernism.
Nelson's office also produced important architectural works and exhibition designs. George Nelson died in New York in 1986. His archive belongs to the holdings of the Vitra Design Museum.
Read moreDesigner contemporary wall mounted Ball Clock is constructed using lacquered wood and metal.
The Asterisk Clock was originally designed by George Nelson in 1950.
Sculptural shapes of brass and aluminium combine to create the Turbine Wall Clock.
Sunburst Clocks, Walnut, in lacquered wood and metal; high-grade quartz clockwork includes battery.
Sunburst Clocks, Multicoloured, in lacquered wood and metal; high-grade quartz clockwork includes battery.
An extension element consisting of six individual cushions can be mounted between two Marshamallow sofas.
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