Vitra George Nelson Ball Clock Multi 1948 christmas tree Design by Richard Sapper

Design by Richard Sapper

There are several gestures we make when we hold a bottle of wine: store

1987 for Alessi

The desired collectors’ clock made of brass hasn’t lost any of its charm

Vitra George Nelson Ball Clock Multi 1948 christmas tree Design by Richard SapperBelief in progress and growing economic prosperity were central aspects of the American way of life around 1950. Everything seemed possible, and people strove to be 'modern'. With the aim of bringing modern design into American homes, George Nelson conceived a wide array of everyday objects: lamps, clocks and other domestic accessories. Up until the 1970s, the Nelson office created many different items for the home, including the Bubble Lamps and the