George Nelson Chess Piece Clock
Rare Model #2251 chess piece table clock, designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller Clock Company. This striking design features a turned walnut base supporting a wooden case, decorated with a crown of brass points. The reflective face displays the hour in a distinctly modern typeface, protected by concave glass that opens to adjust the hands. The clock is in fine vintage condition, with wear appropriate to its age. Not tested. Marked "Howard Miller" on the back. USA, 1957.
Literature: George Nelson, How to See: A Guide to Reading Our Man-Made Environment; Jeremy Aynsley, Pioneers of Modern Graphic Design; Leslie Pina, Classic Herman Miller.
Designer: George Nelson
Model: 2251
Manufacturer: Howard Miller Clock Company
Origin: USA
Date: 1957
Dimensions: 14" H x 7.5" W x 4.5" D
Rare Model #2251 chess piece table clock, designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller Clock Company. This striking design features a turned walnut base supporting a wooden case, decorated with a crown of brass points. The reflective face displays the hour in a distinctly modern typeface, protected by concave glass that opens to adjust the hands. The clock is in fine vintage condition, with wear appropriate to its age. Not tested. Marked "Howard Miller" on the back. USA, 1957.
Literature: George Nelson, How to See: A Guide to Reading Our Man-Made Environment; Jeremy Aynsley, Pioneers of Modern Graphic Design; Leslie Pina, Classic Herman Miller.
Designer: George Nelson
Model: 2251
Manufacturer: Howard Miller Clock Company
Origin: USA
Date: 1957
Dimensions: 14" H x 7.5" W x 4.5" D
Rare Model #2251 chess piece table clock, designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller Clock Company. This striking design features a turned walnut base supporting a wooden case, decorated with a crown of brass points. The reflective face displays the hour in a distinctly modern typeface, protected by concave glass that opens to adjust the hands. The clock is in fine vintage condition, with wear appropriate to its age. Not tested. Marked "Howard Miller" on the back. USA, 1957.
Literature: George Nelson, How to See: A Guide to Reading Our Man-Made Environment; Jeremy Aynsley, Pioneers of Modern Graphic Design; Leslie Pina, Classic Herman Miller.
Designer: George Nelson
Model: 2251
Manufacturer: Howard Miller Clock Company
Origin: USA
Date: 1957
Dimensions: 14" H x 7.5" W x 4.5" D