To this day his table clocks remain a refreshing alternative to the usual timekeepers. The Night Desk Clock, first conceived in 1953, is the perfect timepiece for numerous locations around the home, perfectly placed on a mantlepiece, desk or on your bedside table. The charming quality of the design evokes memories of the very best of mid-century design, with bold, minimalist forms uniting with a functional sensibility, making the clock easy to read whilst adding charm to wherever it is placed.
George Nelson read architecture at the renowned Yale University and completed his studies at the American academy in Rome. He was editor in chief of the 'Architectural Forum' from 1935 to 1944.
After having set up his own Architecture and Industrial design company in 1946, he began collaborating with Vitra in 1957. His pieces, such as the Coconut chair, his clocks and the Marshmallow Sofa, are regarded highly amongst the 20th Century design classics.
