Modernist Desk Table Clock by George Nelson and Irving Harper for Howard Miller
View Similar Items
Modernist Desk Table Clock by George Nelson and Irving Harper for Howard Miller
About the Item
- Creator:
- Dimensions:Height: 6.88 in (17.48 cm)Width: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Depth: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1951
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Some paint loss - replacement second hand.
- Seller Location:St.Petersburg, FL
- Reference Number:Seller: Nelson Desk clock - Renj 1stDibs: LU802913812531
George Nelson
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, 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.
- George Nelson Herman Miller Miniature Chest # 5215By George NelsonLocated in St.Petersburg, FLUnusual version of the George Nelson miniature/jewelry chest #5215. This one features the white formica on the bottom of the case not the top as is more typical. Teak wood constructi...Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
- A Pair Of George Nelson Half Lamps for Koch LowyBy George NelsonLocated in St.Petersburg, FLA classic pair of George Nelson Half lamps for Koch Lowy. In brass finish. Very good overall conditon. One shade has a small dent.Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
MaterialsAluminum
$8,500 / set - Six Foot George Nelson Classic Slat Bench 1950's OriginalBy George NelsonLocated in St.Petersburg, FLA classic, original 1950's vintage George Nelson for Herman Miller slat bench. Natural finish with warm patina and ebonized legs. This is a hard to find original, retaining its foil...Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
MaterialsMaple
- Alexander Girard Occasional Table for Herman MillerBy Alexander GirardLocated in St.Petersburg, FLA rare marble top table by Alexander Girard for Herman Miller, circa 1960s.Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
MaterialsMarble, Aluminum
- Martz Table or Desk Lamp by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall StudiosBy Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall StudiosLocated in St.Petersburg, FLTable or desk lamp by famed ceramicist duo Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. Yellow and brown color palette to the ceramic body. Measures Overall: 15.5” tall 10” wi...Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
MaterialsCeramic
- Danish Side Table by George TanierBy George TanierLocated in St.Petersburg, FLA Classic raised edge table by George Tanier, imported from Denmark. Featuring a floating top, lower shelf, sculpted oak legs.Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern End Tables
MaterialsTeak
- Irving Harper for George Nelson Howard Miller ClockBy Howard Miller, Irving Harper, George NelsonLocated in San Diego, CAVintage Irving Harper for George Nelson Associates wall clock. Produced by Howard Miller, with original tags. Runs well and retains the original hands a...Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
MaterialsPlastic
- George Nelson Brass Clock for Howard MillerBy Herman Miller, Howard Miller, George NelsonLocated in Los Angeles, CAGeorge Nelson for Howard Miller brass clock. A round brass clock on a tri-legged brass pedestal with a thick plexiglass face. The clock has b...Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
MaterialsMetal, Brass
- George Nelson for Howard Miller Clock #4766By Howard Miller, George NelsonLocated in Palm Springs, CAA nice vintage mid century modern George Nelson for Howard Miller 4766 Clock in working condition. The clock has an alarm function that is working as well. The clock bears a Treadway...Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
MaterialsMetal, Brass
- George Nelson Mini Grandfather Clock for Howard MillerBy Howard Miller, George NelsonLocated in Brooklyn, NYBeautiful half-height tabletop grandfather clock in rosewood. Designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller clock company. Wind-up ...Category
Vintage 1950s American Clocks
MaterialsRosewood
- George Nelson Model-4758 Wall Clock for Howard MillerBy Howard Miller, George NelsonLocated in Los Angeles, CAGeorge Nelson Model-4758 wall clock for Howard Miller.Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
MaterialsMetal
- George Nelson Birch & Brass Wall Clock for Howard MillerBy Howard Miller, George NelsonLocated in Los Angeles, CAGeorge Nelson Birch & Brass wall clock for Howard Miller.Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
MaterialsBrass
Recently Viewed
View AllRead More
A Guide to Herman Miller’s Most Iconic Furniture
The prolific manufacturer has partnered with many of the world’s top designers since opening its doors in 1923. Here are some of the company’s greatest hits, which helped transform the American home and office.
Kule and Forsyth Give Iconic Furniture a Bold Makeover with Stripes
Maggie and Anne Genovese, of Forsyth, teamed up with fashion designer Nikki Kule to reimagine some classic pieces.