Polygon Clock Nelson

The Polygon Clock Nelson was created by George Nelson for the Swiss design label Vitra.

Since the 1950s, Vitra has been embodying an innovative and functional outlook on furniture and accessories for domestic and public spaces. George Nelson is credited as the founder of American modernism and was a huge influence on 20th-century designers such as Charles and Ray Eames. His classic pieces are still as relevant today as when they were created. Among his prizes was a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Institute of Graphic Arts.

With the Polygon Clock Nelson, the label has successfully brought a classic Nelson design from the 1950s firmly into the modern world. It features a high-quality quartz movement, while its blend of walnut wood and highly polished metal suit both traditional and contemporary decor. The clock face appears as a stylised sun, with each ray representing an hour of the day. A diamond metal shape finishes each ray, while the clock hands are made of a mix of metal and wood. With a diameter of 43cm, the Polygon Clock Nelson makes a powerful visual statement in both homes and public spaces.