10.5″ Omar the Owl Wall Clock

George Nelson: Omar the Owl Zootimer Clock
Vitra, Germany.

Vitra Omar the Owl Nelson Kids Wall Clock 10.5″ – 21500401. Omar the Owl Clock George Nelson by Vitra. The George Nelson Omar the Owl Clock is a beautiful and happy modern wall clock! Perfect for children and adults who are young at heart. This George Nelson wall clock will definitely brighten up any room. George Nelson designed the Omar the Owl Clock in 1965. It was part of his happy animal-inspired Zootimer Clock series. The whimsical Nelson Omar the Owl Clock has become a classic icon of modern design. This George Nelson clock is an authentic Vitra re-edition, fully authorized by the George Nelson estate. The Omar the Owl 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: 10.5″ length x 10″ height x 1.50″ depth
Battery 1 x AA battery (included)
Material: plastic