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Zoo Timers wall clock, Elihu the Elephant
Description
Zoo Timer wall clocks from 1965 are members of the collection that George Nelson designed for the American clock manufacturer Howard Miller in the mid-20th century. George Nelson was also a graphic designer, and these colourful children’s clocks are a great example of his skills. Relaunched by Vitra, the members of the Zoo Timer collection include Omar the Owl, Elihu the Elephant and Fernando the Fish. Zoo Timer is is a perfect clock in the children’s room or elsewhere both as a decorative and functional element.
- Width: 27 cm
- Depth: 3.5 cm
- Height: 25.5 cm
- Material Lacquered wood with a silk-screen print and metal hands
- Colour Black, purple
- Notes Runs on 1 x 1.5V AA battery (included)
- Product ID: AK218128
George Nelson (1908–1986) was a pioneering American architect and designer, regarded as one of the most influential figures of mid-century modernism. He studied architecture at Yale University and later in Rome, where he was introduced to European modernist thinking, which would profoundly shape his career.
In 1945, Nelson joined Herman Miller as Design Director, a role he held until 1972. Under his leadership, the company became a hub of American modern design, with Nelson bringing in talents such as Charles and Ray Eames, Isamu Noguchi and Alexander Girard. This collaboration laid the foundation for many of the iconic pieces now part of Vitra's collection in Europe.
Beyond his role as a designer, Nelson was also a prolific writer, photographer and lecturer. His best-known works include the Nelson Bench (1946), the playful Marshmallow Sofa (1956) and the sculptural Ball Clock, Sunflower Clock and Eye Clock, designed between 1948 and 1960 as part of his iconic Wall Clocks collection.
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