Belief in progress and growing economic prosperity were central aspects
of the American way of life around 1950. Everything seemed possible, and people
strove to be 'modern'. With the aim of bringing modern design into American
homes, George Nelso..
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
n..
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
n..
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
n..
TIMELESS AND
STREAMLINEDThe FJ Clock
was designed as a part of the interior of the New York United Nation
Trusteeship Council Chamber in 1950 and it captures the essence of Juhl’s
design aesthetic. The circular shape complementing the natural qua..
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 nu..
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
n..
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
n..
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
n..
The Zoo Timers
(1965) by George Nelson – wall clocks in the form of colourfully hand-drawn
characters from the animal kingdom – offer children a playful and enjoyable
approach to telling the time.
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Sculptural wall clock made of woodGeorge Nelson counts alongside Alexander Girard as well as Charles and Ray Eames as one of the most influential designers of the post-war period and designs home accessories, furniture and lighting up to the 1970s, w..
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 nu..