George Nelson Eye Clock
Howard Miller. 1957.
Wooden Center with Brass & Enameled Steel.
14 ½” H x 29 ½” W x 3” D.
SOLD
This example is in excellent original condition.
Born in Hartford, Connecticut, in 1908, George Nelson studied architecture at Yale before winning the Rome Prize in 1932, which allowed him to spend two years in Italy. Upon returning, he wrote for Pencil Points, Architecture Forum, and Fortune. His book Tomorrow’s House caught the attention of Herman Miller’s president, D.J. De Pree, who hired him as design director in 1947. Nelson’s first collection revitalized the company, and he brought in talents like Charles and Ray Eames, Alexander Girard, and Isamu Noguchi.
That same year, he founded George Nelson Associates, Inc., where he and his team designed iconic pieces like the Marshmallow Sofa, Eye Clock, Coconut Chair, and Ball Clock. His studio also shaped corporate branding and industrial design. A prolific writer and critic, Nelson influenced design thinking throughout his career, continuing to teach and consult until his death in 1986.