Nelson Swag Leg Desk
The reintroduction of George Nelson’s Swag Leg Desk (1958) was driven by today’s propensity for working on laptop computers. With the exception of adding cable management to suit today’s compact elect
Nelson Spindle Clock
As part of George Nelsons collection of oversized clocks designed from 1955 to 1958, the Spindle Clock (1957) is a mastery of craftsmanship and precision, newly reissued by the Vitra Design Museum. S
Nelson Eye Clock
Twice the scale of George Nelsons earlier clock designs, the Nelson Eye Clock (1957) constitutes part of the designers iconic collection of oversized clocks, newly reissued by the Vitra Design Museu
Nelson Marshmallow Sofa – Vinyl
If only all design “failures” were so successful. The inspiration for the Nelson Marshmallow Sofa (1956) was launched when an inventor approached George Nelson and Irving Harper with a planned “self-s
Nelson Platform Bench – 60 in.
George Nelson’s Slat Bench is one of the great icons of mid-century modernism. For Herman Miller’s influential design director, utility was as important as beauty. His spare rectangular bench is proo
Nelson Platform Bench – 72 in.
George Nelson’s Slat Bench is one of the great icons of mid-century modernism. For Herman Miller’s influential design director, utility was as important as beauty. His spare rectangular bench is pro
Nelson Swag Leg Armchair
George Nelson began with the legs when designing his Swag Leg Group (1958). He insisted that they be made of metal and machine formed, and discovered his solution in “swaging,” a method of using press
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George Nelson was an outstanding designer. We all know that. But my hunch is that, in a hundred years, he’ll be even better remembered for his thinking and writing about design.- Stanley Abercro
Sunflower Clock
Designed in the 1950s, George Nelsons clocks were highly successful both as popular consumer products and icons of high design. One of the most original American designers, Nelson used pure color and
Nelson Ball Clock
Designed in the 1940s and ’50s, George Nelson’s clocks were highly successful both as popular consumer products and icons of high design. One of the most original American designers, Nelson used pure