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Nelson Star Clock

Styleinvestor — Wed, 27 May 2009 18:43:38 +0000

Designer: George Nelson

Designed: 1955

The Nelson Star clock was designed by George Nelson in 1955. It is a classic and has become an Icon of the Modern Design. It is a very light design that looks stunning. Vitra is producing these wonderful clocks that Nelson has created in a festive evening collaboration with Noguchi. The clock is easy to attach to the wall, the rays are made of silver and brass tone metal and functions on a battery. Size: 24″ Diameter.

Coconut Chair

Styleinvestor — Wed, 27 May 2009 16:03:23 +0000

Designer: George Nelson

Designed: 1959

The Coconut chair was designed by Geroge Nelson and introduced by Herman Miller in 1955. It has the shape of a coconut slice and a chromed tubular steel base. The seat is made of fibreglass-reinforced plastic and covered in a one-piece foam rubber, upholstered with a leather cushion. What differs from a coconut is the color: the interior is black and the exterior is white. Another defining characteristic is the simplicity and the use of minimum of materials. Dimensions: 1040 830 x H 835 mm

Home desk

Styleinvestor — Wed, 27 May 2009 15:58:33 +0000

Designer: George Nelson

Designed: 1958

This George Nelson Home Desk is a design classic in 1958. It was originally designed for ladies’ use but today it’s the stylish home office for anyone. It has tubing legs made of chrome, a white laminated writing surface and wooden frame in walnut veneer. The drawer dividers are made of bright colored plastic. Dimensions: H:86.7cm; W:99cm; D:72.3cm

Ball Clock

Styleinvestor — Wed, 27 May 2009 15:56:21 +0000

Designer: George Nelson

Designed: 1947

The Ball Clock was designed by George Nelson embodying the spirit of the early ’50s. It was created in a festive evening with the collaboration of Noguchi and Fuller. This design makes clocks more appealing and there is no space for dullness in the colorful elements. Each hour is represented by one ball and there is so much simplicity in the design that time seems to be lighter, the clock seems to be floating in the air. It has 13cm diameter and functions on one battery. The original is hosted in the Collection Vitra Design Museum.