Diamond Table Clock Vitra

George Nelson

George Nelson was one of the leading American designers of the 20th century, born in 1908. An architect, designer and design theorist, he played a key role in shaping modern industrial design. For many years he cooperated with Herman Miller, where he served as design director. It was there that he contributed to the creation of design icons such as the Ball Clock wall clocks, the Home Desk desk and the Storage Wall series. In his work, he combined functionality with aesthetics, creating everyday objects with a unique character. Nelson was also the author of numerous texts about design, promoting the idea of ​​design as a tool to improve the quality of life.