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George Nelson’s modernist design.
Pioneer of the modern movement and leading personality for American design during the second half of the twentieth century, George Nelson's is appreciated for his production of simple, functional and intuitive furniture. Architect, writer and graphic designer, he as always been associated with
Herman Miller, a company for which he designed some of the most iconic home and office items, still in production. Beautiful suspension lamps and a collection of clocks produced by Vitra became "modern" pieces for everyday use, in line with the increasing post-war economic prosperity.
The Bubble lamp collection, designed by Nelson, is the apotheosis of elegance and softness. The light, perfect for brightening up any environment, spreads through a spherical polymer case, which seems to be almost floating in midair. Inspired by a series of Swedish chandeliers covered in silk, Bubble Lamps light up and produce various seductive compositions.
Characterized by rectilinear and clean lines, Platform Bench is one of the most famed pieces from the first collection of furniture conceived with Herman Miller. This versatile piece can be used both as a seat or low table, embodying the concept of functional design pursued by the architect. Air and light filter through the finger-jointed solid wood slats that shape a long and very comfortable bench. Beauty and functionality merged.
Unusual and funny, the colorful Ball clock is part of the collection of almost 300 clocks designed by Nelson during the 1950s and currently produced by Vitra. Its design is inspired by the molecular structure of an atom and is the result of a careful analysis of people’s habits: no wall model has been provided with numbering since, according to the research, they are superfluous for the reading of the time. Shapes and colors have been enriched over time, representing today an efficient alternative to classic watches.
A total of 18 padded elements, completely dismountable and interchangeable. The Marshmallow Sofa, conceived by George Nelson in 1956 is an unforgettable design piece. With its unconventional and revolutionary structure, the sofa was completely different from the models sold at that time. Yet, its playful name and vibrant colors made it a fresh and innovative piece.
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