Determined to bring modern design into everyday American homes, George Nelson's clock designs embody the joie de vivre of the 1950s. With a diversity of modern materials and sculptural shapes, to this day the quirky look of the Ball clock remains a refreshing alternative to the run-of-the-mill timekeepers.
Iconic design from George Nelson
Playful piece from the 1950's
Encapsulating bold style of the mid-century era
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Specifications
Dimensions
Diameter
33cm
Materials & Information
Solid wood and brass
A 1.5 volt AA battery is included
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Together with Charles & Ray Eames, George Nelson was one of the founding fathers of American modernism. Born in Hartford Connecticut in 1908, Nelson was part of a generation of architects who revolutionised product, graphic and interior design transforming everyday objects into works of art.
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At the centre of this design sits a thick disk from which metal stems complete with round sphere create its circular outline.<p>
The quirky shape of the clocks silver hands, a cartoon-like arrow and kitsch take on traditional timepieces, also display 1950s forms and add a playful touch to the design.00https://www.heals.com/media/catalog/product/_/b/_b_a_ball-multi_2.jpghttps://www.heals.com/media/catalog/product/_/b/_b_a_ballblackgold_2.jpghttps://www.heals.com/media/catalog/product/_/b/_b_a_ball-orange_2.jpghttps://www.heals.com/media/catalog/product/_/b/_b_a_ball-redwhite-ball_2.jpgbrand:Vitradesigner:George Nelsonrange:Ball12318Natural Ball Clock269269https://www.heals.com/media/catalog/product/_/b/_b_a_ball-natural_2_1.jpgInStockNatural12319Red Ball Clock269269https://www.heals.com/media/catalog/product/_/b/_b_a_ball-redwhite-ball_2_1.jpgInStockRed12320Black Ball Clock345345https://www.heals.com/media/catalog/product/_/b/_b_a_ballblackgold_2_1.jpgInStockBlack12768Multi Ball Clock269269https://www.heals.com/media/catalog/product/_/b/_b_a_ball-multi_2_1.jpgInStockMulti12938Orange Ball Clock269269https://www.heals.com/media/catalog/product/_/b/_b_a_ball-orange_2_1.jpgInStockOrangeVitraGeorge NelsonBallNoDark WoodNoNoGeorge NelsonParcel0.33
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