The average cost of an antique George Nelson Clocks is $2,403. The price can vary from $700 and $6,600 based on the condition, age, materials and aesthetic value for a specific George Nelson Clocks.

George Nelson (USA, 1908-1986)

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George Nelson (USA, 1908-1986)

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. Depree, the owner of the furniture maker Herman Miller Inc., 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, as well as its competitor, the Howard Miller Clock Company. 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 these pages, 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.

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Danish Modern LA

Bitossi & George Nelson "Meridian" Ceramic Clock for Howard Miller & Raymor

By Bitossi, Howard Miller, George Nelson

Offered By Danish Modern LA

Bitossi & George Nelson "Meridian" Ceramic Clock f...

Bitossi, Howard Miller, George Nelson

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Clocks

Ceramic

Mid Century modern ceramic clock designed by Bitossi & George Nelson for Howard Miller & Raymor circa 1950’s. This iconic collaboration is part of the “Meridian” collection and features...

ModTiques

George Nelson & Irving Harper for Howard Miller Table Desk Clock, 1951, Works

By Howard Miller, Irving Harper, George Nelson

Offered By ModTiques

George Nelson & Irving Harper for Howard Miller Ta...

Howard Miller, Irving Harper, George Nelson

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Clocks

Metal, Wood, Paint

Rare working and nice example of an original George Nelson desk clock, model 4762, designed in 1951. I've watched it keep time for days and it's spot-on. Original motor and cord. Replac...

ModTiques

Rare Glaze Meridian Clock by Bitossi & George Nelson for Howard Miller

By Bitossi, Howard Miller, George Nelson

Offered By ModTiques

28% Off

Rare Glaze Meridian Clock by Bitossi & George Nels...

Bitossi, Howard Miller, George Nelson

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Clocks

Metal, Ceramic

Rare glaze Bitossi & George Nelson wall clock for the Howard Miller clock company. This example is pristine and has it's original electric mechanism and works.

Esoteric Survey

Irving Harper for George Nelson Wall Clock, 1959

By Howard Miller, Irving Harper, George Nelson

Offered By Esoteric Survey

Irving Harper for George Nelson Wall Clock, 1959

Howard Miller, Irving Harper, George Nelson

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Clocks

Metal, Plastic

Irving Harper for George Nelson associates wall clock, model #2271-B. Produced by Howard Miller in 1959. Quiet plug in model, with second hand. All original.

Idealforms

Rare George Nelson Floor Clock

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Offered By Idealforms

Rare George Nelson Floor Clock

Howard Miller, George Nelson

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Clocks

Chrome

Rare George Nelson floor clock for Howard Miller. Chrome ball face on a tulip base. A truly stunning clock seldom seen.

Horseman Antiques Inc.

Mid-Century Modern Clock in the Style of George Nelson for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Offered By Horseman Antiques Inc.

Mid-Century Modern Clock in the Style of George Ne...

Herman Miller, George Nelson

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Clocks

Oak

Rare unit featuring a Nelson style ball clock, storage cubby, and open rack plank on side. The artistic statement of this George Nelson style grandfather clock makes an impressive addit...

ModTiques

Rare Glaze Meridian Clock by Alvino Bagni & George Nelson for Howard Miller

By Bitossi, Alvino Bagni, George Nelson

Offered By ModTiques

Rare Glaze Meridian Clock by Alvino Bagni & George...

Bitossi, Alvino Bagni, George Nelson

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Clocks

Metal, Ceramic

Rare glaze wall clock by Alvino Bagni & George Nelson for the Howard Miller clock company. This example is in excellent condition except the hands have some paint loss and minor wear. I...

At Home Modern

Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Table or Desk Clock for Howard Miller Clock Co

By Howard Miller, George Nelson, George Nelson & Associates

Offered By At Home Modern

Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Table or Desk Clo...

Howard Miller, George Nelson, George Nelson & Associates

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Clocks

Wood

An uncommonly seen table clock designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller clock company. The clock is constructed of solid painted wood with nailhead markers. In excellent condition wi...

Automaton

George Nelson Spike Sunburst Clock for Howard Miller, circa 1960, Signed

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Offered By Automaton

George Nelson Spike Sunburst Clock for Howard Mill...

Howard Miller, George Nelson

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Clocks

Metal

Wonderful spike Starburst clock by George Nelson for Howard Miller. Featuring black sunbeams with a brass colored clock face. The Howard Miller manufacturing label can be found on the b...

Automaton

George Nelson Black Ball Clock for Howard Miller, circa 1950

By Howard Miller, Irving Harper, George Nelson

Offered By Automaton

George Nelson Black Ball Clock for Howard Miller, ...

Howard Miller, Irving Harper, George Nelson

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Clocks

Brass

Classic vintage Ball Clock designed by George Nelson and Irving Harper for Howard Miller. The Ball Clock, first produced in 1949, is a fun and eye catching wall adornment which will add...

The Exchange Int

Arthur Umanoff Desk Clock, George Nelson & Associates, 1950s

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Offered By The Exchange Int

Arthur Umanoff Desk Clock, George Nelson & Associa...

Howard Miller, George Nelson

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Clocks

Rosewood, Steel

George Nelson & Associates table clock. Howard Miller Clock Company, USA. Rosewood, steel. Measures: 4.25 W x 3 D x 5.5 H inches. Signed with decal manufacturer's label to r...

Automaton

George Nelson Orange Ball Clock for Howard Miller, circa 1950

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Offered By Automaton

George Nelson Orange Ball Clock for Howard Miller,...

Howard Miller, George Nelson

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Clocks

Brass

Classic vintage ball clock designed by George Nelson and Irving Harper for Howard Miller. The Ball Clock, first produced in 1949, is a fun and eye-catching wall adornment which will add...

DeAngelis

George Nelson Wall Clock

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Offered By DeAngelis

George Nelson Wall Clock

Howard Miller, George Nelson

Vintage 1950s American Clocks

Metal, Wood

George Nelson wall clock for Howard Miller Clock Company of Zeeland, Michigan. Plug powered. Label intact.

Dual

Azure Ceramic 'Meridian' Clock for Raymor

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Offered By Dual

Azure Ceramic 'Meridian' Clock for Raymor

Howard Miller, George Nelson

Vintage 1950s Italian Clocks

A ceramic clock with a Bitossi Rimini Blue style design of impressed geometric forms and glazed in azure and light green. Ceramic body made in Italy, designed by George Nelson, clock co...

CONVERSO

George Nelson Prototype Domino Clock

By George Nelson

Offered By CONVERSO

George Nelson Prototype Domino Clock

George Nelson

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Clocks

Nelson office, designed by Irving Harper for Howard Miller. This is the only clock and was never produced. Purchased from Howard Miller Executive.

Connors Roth

Howard Miller Arthur Umanoff Wall Clock in Fashionable Sapphire

By Arthur Umanoff, George Nelson

Offered By Connors Roth

Howard Miller Arthur Umanoff Wall Clock in Fashion...

Arthur Umanoff, George Nelson

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Clocks

Great wall clock design with a fine wood casing and an original backboard in what is right now a trending color of sapphire. Uncertain to whether Arthur Umanoff or George Nelson Designe...

City Foundry

George Nelson Meridian Wall Clock Rimini Blue Face by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi, George Nelson

Offered By City Foundry

George Nelson Meridian Wall Clock Rimini Blue Face...

Bitossi, Aldo Londi, George Nelson

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Clocks

Ceramic

“Meridian” clock designed by George Nelson for the Howard Miller Clock Company. Face is made of “Rimini Blue” Italian ceramic designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, battery operated....

MORENTZ

Swag-Leg Grandfather Clock by George Nelson, 1957

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Offered By MORENTZ

On Hold

Swag-Leg Grandfather Clock by George Nelson, 1957

Howard Miller, George Nelson

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Clocks

Brass, Velvet, Teak

Grandfather clock, silver dial, black numerals and hands, teak wood with padded green velvet-covered background section, New York, 1957. This elegant grandfather clock by George Nelso...

COOCOOU27

Rare George Nelson Howard Miller Burl and Rosewood Grandfather Clock

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Offered By COOCOOU27

Rare George Nelson Howard Miller Burl and Rosewood...

Howard Miller, George Nelson

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Clocks

Metal, Glass, Rosewood, Burl

George Nelson grandfather clock with weight driven movement in a modern burl wood and rosewood cabinet made by Howard Miller. Unusual Pentagon shape. Features lovely soft Westminster ch...

CONVERSO

George Nelson Clock for Howard Miller

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Offered By CONVERSO

George Nelson Clock for Howard Miller

Howard Miller, George Nelson

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Clocks

Leather, Wood

George Nelson wall clock of Howard Miller. Model No. 2504. This clock has a wooden back with leather face and aluminium numbers.

Modest Designs

George Nelson Mini Grandfather Clock for Howard Miller

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Offered By Modest Designs

George Nelson Mini Grandfather Clock for Howard Mi...

Howard Miller, George Nelson

Vintage 1950s American Clocks

Beautiful half-height tabletop grandfather clock in rosewood. Designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller clock company. Wind-up mechanism. Weights and pendulum are purely decorative.

Automaton

George Nelson for Howard Miller Grandfather Clock, circa 1950

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Offered By Automaton

57% Off

George Nelson for Howard Miller Grandfather Clock,...

Howard Miller, George Nelson

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Clocks

Lucite, Wood

A Mid-Century Grandfather clock, designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller, Model No. 622. A wooden frame with rounded corners borders the smoked Lucite panes, displaying the inner wo...

pghModern

George Nelson Clock for Howard Miller

By George Nelson

Offered By pghModern

George Nelson Clock for Howard Miller

George Nelson

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Clocks

Brass, Wood

Beautiful brass and wood clock designed by George Nelson for the Howard Miller clock company.

Automaton

Birchwood Wall Clock by George Nelson for Howard Miller

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Offered By Automaton

Birchwood Wall Clock by George Nelson for Howard M...

Howard Miller, George Nelson

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Clocks

Birch

This modernist wall clock is an original design by George Nelson for Howard Miller. Roman numerals and lined notches mark the round light birch wood face of the clock. From the black pl...

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