Vitra Spindle Wall Clock in Walnut

Description

George Nelson: Spindle Clock
Vitra, Germany.

Nelson Spindle Clock 22 3/4″ diameter Vitra Wall Clock, a George Nelson design from 1956. The George Nelson Spindle Clock is a beautiful modern wall clock! George Nelson designed the Spindle wall clock in the 1950’s. The beautiful Nelson Spindle Clock has become a classic icon of modern design. The Spindle Clock is one of the most unique and modern wall clocks from Vitra Design Museum collection. This George Nelson Spindle Clock is an authentic Vitra re-edition, fully authorized by the George Nelson estate. The Nelson Spindle Clock is easy to attach to your wall and works with one AA battery.

History of the George Nelson clocks: Around 1950 the United States was characterized by a firm belief in progress accompanied by a lasting economic boom. Anything seemed possible and everybody wanted to be modern. With a view to bringing modern design right into the American home, George Nelson designed a range of products offering a new an unconventional interpretation of such everyday items as lamps, wall clocks and other domestic accessories. George Nelson’s wall clocks typify the spirit of the early 1950’s and at the dawn of a new century, are still a refreshing alternative to more traditional (read boring) timepieces.

Size: 22.75″ diameter x 2.25″ depth
Battery 1 x AA battery (included)
Material: wood, brass, metal.