George Nelson Inspired Iron Wire Umbrella Stand
Located in Van Nuys, CA
George Nelson inspired iron wire umbrella stand fashioned after the 1948 vitra ball clock designed
Iron
Vitra Popsicle Clock by George Nelson
By Vitra, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
In 1947, the American designer George Nelson was commissioned to create a collection of clocks
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Vitra Asterisk Clock in Black by George Nelson
By Vitra, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
, George Nelson conceived a wide array of everyday objects: lamps, clocks and other domestic accessories
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Vitra Ball Clock in Multicolor by George Nelson
By Vitra, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
, George Nelson conceived a wide array of everyday objects: lamps, clocks and other domestic accessories
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Vitra Ball Clock in Red by George Nelson
By Vitra, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
, George Nelson conceived a wide array of everyday objects: lamps, clocks and other domestic accessories
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Vitra Ball Clock in Orange by George Nelson
By Vitra, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
, George Nelson conceived a wide array of everyday objects: lamps, clocks and other domestic accessories
Metal
Vitra Turbine Clock in Brass & Aluminum by George Nelson
By Vitra, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
, George Nelson conceived a wide array of everyday objects: lamps, clocks and other domestic accessories
Aluminum, Brass
Vitra Eye Clock in Brass & Walnut by George Nelson
By Vitra, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
, George Nelson conceived a wide array of everyday objects: lamps, clocks and other domestic accessories
Brass
Vitra Wheel Clock in Walnut & Aluminum by George Nelson
By Vitra, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
, George Nelson conceived a wide array of everyday objects: lamps, clocks and other domestic accessories
Aluminum
Vitra Petal Clock in Black & Brass by George Nelson
By Vitra, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
, George Nelson conceived a wide array of everyday objects: lamps, clocks and other domestic accessories
Brass
Vitra Star Clock in Chrome & Brass by George Nelson
By Vitra, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
, George Nelson conceived a wide array of everyday objects: lamps, clocks and other domestic accessories
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Vitra Sunburst Clock in Black & Brass by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Vitra
Located in New York, NY
, George Nelson conceived a wide array of everyday objects: lamps, clocks and other domestic accessories
Metal
Vitra Sunflower Clock in Birch Wood by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Vitra
Located in New York, NY
, George Nelson conceived a wide array of everyday objects: lamps, clocks and other domestic accessories
Metal
Vitra Ball Clock in Beech Wood by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Vitra
Located in New York, NY
, George Nelson conceived a wide array of everyday objects: lamps, clocks and other domestic accessories
Metal
Vitra Sunflower Clock in Black Ash & Brass by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Vitra
Located in New York, NY
, George Nelson conceived a wide array of everyday objects: lamps, clocks and other domestic accessories
Metal
Vitra Spindle Clock in Solid Walnut & Aluminum by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Vitra
Located in New York, NY
, George Nelson conceived a wide array of everyday objects: lamps, clocks and other domestic accessories
Metal
Vitra Flock of Butterflies Clock in Aluminum by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Vitra
Located in New York, NY
, George Nelson conceived a wide array of everyday objects: lamps, clocks and other domestic accessories
Aluminum
Vitra Ball Clock in Cherry Wood & Brass by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Vitra
Located in New York, NY
, George Nelson conceived a wide array of everyday objects: lamps, clocks and other domestic accessories
Metal
Vitra Ball Clock in Black and Brass by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Vitra
Located in New York, NY
, George Nelson conceived a wide array of everyday objects: lamps, clocks and other domestic accessories
Metal
Vitra Diamond Clock in Walnut by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Vitra
Located in New York, NY
, George Nelson conceived a wide array of everyday objects: lamps, clocks and other domestic accessories
Brass
Vitra Cone Clock in White & Black by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Vitra
Located in New York, NY
, George Nelson conceived a wide array of everyday objects: lamps, clocks and other domestic accessories
Vitra Tripod Clock in Brass & Glass by George Nelson
By Vitra, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
, George Nelson conceived a wide array of everyday objects: lamps, clocks and other domestic accessories
Brass
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H 12.6 in W 12.6 in D 1.97 in
Vitra Zoo Timers Elihu the Elephant Wall Clock in Pink & Black by George Nelson
By Vitra, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
These items are currently only available in the United States. As a truly multi-talented designer, George Nelson was also successful as a graphic designer. His Zoo Timers – animals ...
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H 9.85 in W 11.03 in D 1.38 in
Vitra Zoo Timers Fernando the Fish Wall Clock in Aqua and Green by George Nelson
By Vitra, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
These items are currently only available in the United States. As a truly multi-talented designer, George Nelson was also successful as a graphic designer. His Zoo Timers, animals d...
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H 10.08 in W 10.63 in D 1.38 in
Vitra Zoo Timers Omar the Owl Wall Clock in Navy and Black by George Nelson
By Vitra, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
These items are currently only available in the United States. As a truly multi-talented designer, George Nelson was also successful as a graphic designer. His Zoo Timers – animals ...
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George Nelson for Vitra Brass and Chrome Star Wall Clock
By George Nelson, Vitra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
George Nelson for vitra star clock with arms of chrome and brass. This is probably a 10 year old
Brass, Chrome
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H 2.5 in Dm 19 in L 2.5 in
Mid-Century Vitra Design Museum Redesign George Nelson Sunburst Wall Clock
By George Nelson
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is this iconic Mid-Century Modern Vitra Design Museum George Nelson sunburst
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H 17.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Contemporary Mid Century George Nelson For Vitra Multicolored Analog Petal Clock
By George Nelson
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Clock for Vitra features a striking arrangement of bold, oversized petals in green, orange, light blue
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George Nelson Inspired Iron Wire Umbrella Stand
By George Nelson
Located in Van Nuys, CA
George Nelson inspired iron wire umbrella stand fashioned after the 1948 Vitra Ball Clock designed
Iron
Vintage Wall Ball Clock Designed by George Nelson for Vitra
By Vitra, George Nelson
Located in San Diego, CA
Klassik Mid-Century Modern, Atomic age vintage wall clock designed by George Nelson for Vitra
Metal, Brass
Vintage Wall Ball Clock Designed by George Nelson for Vitra
By Vitra, George Nelson
Located in San Diego, CA
Klassik Mid-Century Modern, Atomic age vintage wall clock designed by George Nelson for Vitra
Metal, Brass
Vintage Wall Starburst Clock Designed by George Nelson for Vitra
By George Nelson, Vitra
Located in San Diego, CA
Klassik Mid-Century Modern, Atomic age vintage wall clock designed by George Nelson for Vitra
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H 13.25 in W 30 in D 2.5 in
George Nelson Modern Eye Wall Clock 1957 Germany by Vitra Design Museum
By George Nelson, Vitra
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration: George Nelson modern Eye Clock Walnut wood and brass Designed by George
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George Nelson for Vitra Sunflower Wall Clock
By George Nelson
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Vintage George Nelson "Sunflower" wall clock. Large scale iconic design made of bent birch wood and
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George Nelson for Vitra Flock of Butterflies 2226 Wall Clock
By George Nelson
Located in Seattle, WA
A newer vintage (2010s) of George Nelson flock of butterflies wall clock for Vitra. Minimal wear
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Circular Wall Clock by George Nelson, Howard Miller, Vitra
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-Century Modern Circular Wall Clock by George Nelson, Howard Miller, Vitra George Nelson
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H 16.5 in W 21.5 in D 4.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Kite Wall Clock by George Nelson, Howard Miller, Vitra Label
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-Century Modern kite wall clock by George Nelson, Howard Miller, Vitra Label George Nelson
Metal, Enamel
Wall Clock by Junghans
By George Nelson, Stilnovo, Studio Art Deco, Junghans Uhren GmbH, Vitra
Located in München, DE
Wonderful brass wall clock from the 1950s. Charming design by Junghans and excellently crafted
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Art Deco Style Wall Clock
By George Nelson, Stilnovo, Studio Art Deco, Junghans Uhren GmbH, Vitra
Located in München, DE
Wonderful wall clock from the 1950s. Enchanting design in Art Deco style. An enrichment for every
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H 4.75 in W 7.75 in D 4 in
Mid-Century Modern Watermelon Table Clock by George Nelson, Howard Miller, Vitra
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Manhasset, NY
George Nelson (American, 1908-1986) Table Clock for Howard Miller, Vitra Design Museum, Poland
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George Nelson Mid Century Ball Clock in Brass and Wood
By George Nelson
Located in Weesp, NL
electronic movement with an original Vitra quartz movement. The ball clock comes with its original movement
Brass
Vitra Sunburst Clock in Multicolor by George Nelson
By Vitra, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
, George Nelson conceived a wide array of everyday objects: lamps, clocks and other domestic accessories
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Georg Nelson, Vitra, 'Sunflower' clock, 75cm, New Edition 2001, USA
By Vitra, George Nelson
Located in Basel, BS
Extra Large Sunflower clock, design Georg Nelson (1908-1986) for Vitra, wall clock / clock
Brass, Nickel
Clock Hands for Nelson Wall Clocks
By Vitra, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
, George Nelson conceived a wide array of everyday objects: lamps, clocks and other domestic accessories
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Block Clock by George Nelson from the Vitra Design Museum
By George Nelson
Located in Denton, MD
of this important mid-century design from the George Nelson office. The Vitra Design Museum
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Ball Clock in White by George Nelson for the Vitra Design Museum
By George Nelson
Located in Denton, MD
of this important mid-century design from the George Nelson office. The Vitra Design Museum
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Architect, designer, and writer George Nelson was a central figure in the mid-century American modernist design movement; and his thoughts influenced not only the furniture we live with, but also how we live.
Nelson came to design via journalism and literature. Upon receiving his bachelor’s degree in architecture from Yale in 1931, he won the Prix de Rome fellowship, and spent his time in Europe writing magazine articles that helped bring stateside recognition to Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Gio Ponti, Le Corbusier and other canonical modernist architects.
In the 1940s, Nelson wrote texts that suggested such now-commonplace ideas as open-plan houses, storage walls and family rooms. D.J. De Pree, the owner of the furniture maker Herman Miller, was so impressed by Nelson that in 1944 — following the sudden death of Gilbert Rohde, who had introduced the firm to modern design in the 1930s — he invited Nelson to join the company as its design director. There Nelson’s curatorial design talents came to the fore.
To Herman Miller he brought such eminent creators as Charles and Ray Eames, Isamu Noguchi, and the textile and furniture designer Alexander Girard. Thanks to a clever contract, at the same time as he directed Herman Miller he formed a New York design company, George Nelson & Associates, that sold furniture designs to the Michigan firm. Nelson's studio also sold designs for clocks to the Howard Miller Clock Company, a manufacturer that was initially part of Herman Miller before it became an offshoot that was helmed by Howard Miller, D.J. De Pree's brother-in-law.
Nelson’s New York team of designers (who were rarely individually credited) would create such iconic pieces as the Marshmallow sofa, the Coconut chair, the Ball clock, the Bubble lamp series and the many cabinets and beds that comprise the sleek Thin-Edge line.
For dedicated collectors, as well as for interior designers who look beyond “the look,” there is a “cool factor” inherent to vintage pieces from George Nelson and others. Nelson was in on it from the start, and it’s valuable to have a piece that was there with him.
But still, as is evident from the offerings from dealers on 1stDibs, in any of the designs, in any iteration whose manufacture Nelson oversaw and encouraged, there are shining elements of lightness, elegance, sophistication — and a little bit of swagger. George Nelson felt confident in his ideas about design and didn’t mind letting the world know.
Antique, new and vintage wall clocks have become available over the years in a diverse range of materials, such as wood, metal and glass, as well as styles from mid-century modern to Industrial.
Wall clocks have been designed by acclaimed creators and manufacturers such as Howard Miller Clock Company, Junghans Uhren GmbH, Pragotron and more. The Ball clock and Sunflower clock, which were created by designer Irving Harper in George Nelson’s studio during the mid-century era, are known to design enthusiasts and have become highly collectible over the years.
Whether you want an antique timepiece or one that will match a modern motif, you are sure to find one to suit any home or office decor.
The wall clocks of today have come a long way from the mechanical timepieces that originated in the 14th century. One of the most famous clocks from this era was made by Italian astronomer and physician Giovanni de’ Dondi and took approximately 16 years to complete. By the 17th century, wall clocks were popular luxury objects for the home.
Wall clock choices are not limited to just something that keeps time. A 19th-century bronze cartel clock and barometer set is an elegant addition to a foyer, while a vintage world-map clock allows you to see the time in several locations at once. Cleverly designed clocks have been created for all manner of tastes over the years.
On 1stDibs, you will find wall clocks and other types of antique and vintage clocks from various time periods, from Louis XV to Art Deco, and from all over the world, including Germany, France, the United Kingdom and elsewhere. Bring a touch of class and personality into your living room or dining room with a unique timepiece.