George Nelson Sunburst Clock – Walnut

George Nelson: Walnut Sunburst Clock
Vitra, Germany.

Vitra Walnut Sunburst Wall Clock George nelson. Classic Mid-Century Styled Sunburst Clock with Walnut Rays. Always elegant, the classic Walnut edition Sunburst is made by Vitra in Europe. The Nelson Walnut Sunburst Clock is without question one of the most popular wall clocks ever made. George Nelson designed the Sunburst Clock in the 1950’s. The beautiful Nelson Sunburst Clock has become a classic icon of modern design. The Sunburst Clock is one of the most unique and modern wall clocks from Vitra Design Museum collection. This George Nelson Sunburst Clock is an authentic Vitra re-edition, fully authorized by the George Nelson estate. The Nelson Sunburst 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: 18.5″ DIA
Battery 1 x AA battery (included)
Material: wood, metal.