George nelson

Nelson designed the first bubble lamp in 1947, incorporating a self-webbing plastic that was developed for military use. It was typical in the postwar era to incorporate these sorts of military materials in domestic products — even familiar materials like plywood had been greatly improved through military necessity. The result for Nelson was a lamp that was safer to produce and more durable than a paper lantern, cheaper and easier to produce than a silk lantern he had been inspired by, and…

How the unmistakable design came to be

Vitra George Nelson Ball Clock in Multicolor Wallclock from Vitra in Multicolor.

The most famous mid century modern furniture designers such as Frank Lloyd Wright, George Nakashima and others by Nazmiyal.

George Nelson & Associates Marshmallow sofa Herman MillerUSA, 1956Naugahyde, enameled steel, chrome-plated steel51 w ×

Irving Harper for George Nelson clock, model #2271-B. Produced by Howard Miller in 1959. Plug in model, with second hand. Runs quiet. All original. Slight bend to the second hand. 12.5″ x 3.5″ Sold Irving Harper (July 14, 1916 – August 4, 2015) was an American industrial and graphic designer. He spent most of his […]

George Nelson, the man behind such iconic mid-century designs as the Marshmallow couch and the Ball clock, was also a keen critic, willing collaborator and all-around visionary with a probing, inquisitive mind.

The Detroit News explores the interesting story behind George Nelson’s journey from architect and journalist to iconic American designer. The vision of the Herman Miller Furniture Company and the talents of Nelson ultimately changed design as we know it. "George Nelson: Architect / Writer / Designer / Teacher" makes it’s final stop at Cranbrook through

Image 3 of 29 from gallery of Vitra Design Museum: George Nelson Installation. © Vitra Design Museum Archiv