Vitra 30" Turbine Wall Clock designed by George Nelson 1957 Mid-Century

Description: Presenting a barely used, lovingly stored Nelson Turbine Clock, created by legendary mid-century designer George Nelson in 1957, licensed by the Nelson estate for reproduction by Vitra Clock Company. This clock was purchased through Vitra in 2010 and hung on the living room wall of a smoke-free home for about 5 months. Upon moving to a new home 5 months later, the clock was stored in its original box (without a battery i the clock) and kept inside in a climate controlled home. The living room walls became filled with baby pictures and the clock never went back up. Now, 14 years later I am moving again and am ready to part with this huge, visually striking, delightfully retro George Nelson masterpiece. Not a single blemish or scratch on it. Perfect condition. Measures: 30.125" diameter, 3" deep. Designed in 1957 by George Nelson, the Vitra Nelson Turbine Clock is an oversized timepiece meant to reinterpret the radial fins of a turbine engine. Altogether, the brass fins span 30 inches, and are angled so that they almost appear to be in motion. The aluminum face at their center provides silvery contrast, crowned with a splash of orange on the clock's minute hand. This is an authentic re-edition, fully authorized by the Nelson estate. New, this clock sells for $1200. This item is as like-new as can be, without a scratch or wear, so here is your opportunity to own a gorgeous Nelson clock at a better price to add flair to your mid-century home. In 1947, the American designer George Nelson was commissioned to create a collection of clocks. Nelson analysed how people used clocks and concluded that they read the time by discerning the relative position of the hands, which made the use of numbers unnecessary. Furthermore, since most people wore wristwatches, he assumed that clocks had become more of a decorative element for interiors.These ideas provided the basis for the first collection of 14 timepieces, consisting of a completely new style of wall clocks and compact table clocks, which were launched on the market in 1949. Although the models all shared one common feature – the absence of numbers – the diversity of their shapes, colors, materials and designs could hardly have been greater. Founded in Switzerland in 1950, Vitra produces intelligent and inspiring furniture and accessories for the home, office and other public spaces. Ever mindful of the importance of sustainability in design, Vitra creates furnishings with high quality and versatile style that ensures functional and aesthetic enjoyment for the long term. ABOUT GEORGE NELSON:George Nelson, born 1908 in Hartford, Connecticut, studied architecture at Yale University and was a fellow at the American Academy in Rome from 1932-34. In Europe he became acquainted with the protagonists and major architectural works of modernism.Nelson joined the editorial staff of Architectural Forum in 1935, where he was employed until 1944. A programmatic article on residential building and furniture design he wrote attracted the attention of D.J. DePree, head of the furniture company Herman Miller, who then recruited him to become design director at Herman Miller. Remaining there until 1972, Nelson became a key figure of American design, also convincing Charles and Ray Eames, Isamu Noguchi and Alexander Girard to work for Herman Miller.Nelson's 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.His classic works include the Coconut Chair (1956), Marshmallow Sofa (1956), Ball Clock (1947), Bubble Lamps (starting in 1952) and Action Office (1964). Nelson was not only a successful designer but also an acclaimed writer and editor, lecturer, exhibition designer and passionate photographer. In his many essays on design, he was one of the most prominent voices among his peers in reflecting on the working conditions, duties and objectives of his profession at a time when the field and its image were still in the formative years.Nelson’s conception of design as a system, his approach that went beyond mere styling and always took into consideration the greater nexus of interrelated interests and concerns, as well as his achievements in the teaching of design, make him particularly relevant in today’s context. Nelson's archive belongs to the holdings of the Vitra Design Museum.

Price: 725 USD

Location: Burbank, California

End Time: 2025-01-01T18:00:01.000Z

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