Modern Wall Clocks
We’ve started a new year and entered a new era of strained economics, so now more than ever is the time to be on top of things—which got me thinking recently about modern wall clocks.
Vitra recently released a new edition of George Nelson’s 1948 Ball Clock in brass and black-stained beechwood. The reinterpretation of the timeless timepiece is eye-catching but the price tag of $395 is likely to cause reactions more akin to eye-popping (even though it’s only $60 more than what the standard palette Ball Clocks go for).
But even during difficult times, good design remains within reach: Alessi sells Achielle and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni’s Firenze wall clock for $67 and at the MoMA store you can find the Timesphere clock by Gideon Dagan for $50. Though these pieces are still an investment for many, they’ll keep you on time and never go out of style.
Articles
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Ball Clock Giveaway!
Dwell and Zwello have teamed up to gift a George Nelson–designed Ball Clock to one lucky person out there—sign up for one of our newsletters this week and enter to win.
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Mondaine Desk Clocks
Any traveller blessed enough to have zipped through the hills and dales of Switzerland has assuredly been faced with Mondaine's great Swiss Railway Clock. The dark hashes, white face, and classic…
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George Nelson Criss Cross Bubble Lamps
I like my pendant lamps grouped together or in a bundle, which is why I'm excited about the recent reissue of a trio of George Nelson's Criss Cross Bubble Lamps by Los Angeles-based modern…
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George Nelson Star Clock
Travel back in time to 1955 with this bronze and chrome clock by mid-century design legend George Nelson. The diameter of the Star clock reaches 24"—be sure to reserve for roomier walls.
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Petal Clock
Designed by George Nelson in the late 1950s, the Petal Clock has been re-released by Vitra.
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Nelson Zoo Timer Clocks
Ditch digital in the kids' room, and opt instead for an analog clock to teach the trick of telling time. Mid-century maestro George Nelson designed these cute chrono characters in 1965, and the…
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Alessi: Ethical and Radical
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Made in Italy at Alessi
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Alessi Holiday Promotion
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I have seen some good knock off Nelson clocks for around 50 bucks. Not made to the original, but good!!
Personally I prefer modern wall clocks over antique wall clocks. I also saw some good knock Nelson clocks on Amazon. I think I want to get one of these wall clocks for my living room to use as a focal point.
Great article, I do personally agree that Vitras modern wall clocks collections are far more superior than any other reproductions I've seen on the market. Other than the original Howard Miller modern wall clocks.
I sure hope sites like this continue. Having so many different perspective on so many things really does stimulate thought....GREAT JOB!
The Ball clock is eyecatching all right, and so is the price tag.
Great article!! I love the photo of the wall clock you have posted here. It is really modern beyond what I have seen. Stuart
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