'Sunburst' Wall Clock by George Nelson for Vitra

'Sunburst' Wall Clock by George Nelson for Vitra'Sunburst' Wall Clock by George Nelson for Vitra. In 1947, the American designer George Nelson was commissioned to create a collection of clocks. Nelson analyzed how people used clocks and concluded that they read the time by discerning the relative position of the hands, thus making the use of numbers unnecessary. Since most people wore wristwatches, he correctly assumed that clocks had become more of a decorative element for interiors. Vitra began

these pendants by Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala were produced starting in 1959

Lead time currently 8-10 weeks

With its mushroom shape and bright hues

Please contact us for details and lead time

Apparecci Per Illuminazione

A legend of mid-century design

Wall and floor lamp models in separate listings

wicker and cast iron designed by Werkstätte Carl Auböck

also known as “The Flying Saucer”

Original shine can be restored with brass polish if desired

this elegant sconce pivots up/down and left/right to provide soft direct lighting

but recommended UL listing is possible from authorized 3rd party vendor upon request for an additional fee