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George Nelson

George Nelson

George Nelson (1908-1986) was one of the founders of American modernism, along with Charles and Ray Eames. George Nelson was born in Hartford, Connecticut. For a person born in Hartford, the insurance capital of America, George Nelson would become one of the greatest risk takers in the history of design. In fact he would come to redefine what a designer is. After graduating Hartford Public High school in 1924 Nelson studied architecture at Yale University, where he graduated in 1928.

During the 1930s, when he was an architectural student in Rome; an idea struck him, He would travel Europe and interview leading modern architects, hoping to get the articles published in the U.S. He succeeded, and in the process introduced the U.S. design community to the European avant-garde. This set in motion a sequence of what he called "lucky" career breaks that were really the inevitable outcomes of his brilliance as a designer, teacher, and author.

The Storagewall designed by Nelson, was showcased in a 1945 Life magazine article, causing a sensation in the furniture industry. Herman Miller founder D.J. DePree saw the article and was so impressed that he paid a visit to Nelson in New York and convinced him to be his director of design, which spurred Nelson to found his design firm, George Nelson & Associates. The warm personal and professional relationship between Nelson and DePree yielded a stunning range of products, from the playful Marshmallow Sofa to the first L-shaped desk, a precursor of today's workstation.

EFW-BO25 - George Nelson Inspired Bench Short

Designed in 1946, George Nelson Short Bench reflects Nelson's architectural background

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EFW-BO26 - George Nelson Inspired Bench Medium

Designed in 1946, George Nelson Medium Bench reflects Nelson's architectural background

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EFW-BO27 - George Nelson Inspired Bench Long

Designed in 1946, George Nelson Long Bench reflects Nelson's architectural background

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EFW-CL001 - George Nelson Inspired Eye Clock

Originally designed by George Nelson in the 1940s to 1950s, The Eye Clock will make a statement in any room

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EFW-CL002 - George Nelson Inspired Kite CLock

A huge selection of modern designer clocks inspired by George Nelson, The Kite Clock will be an ideal addition to your home

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EFW-CL003 - Ball Clock Multi Coloured George Nelson

A huge selection of modern designer clocks inspired by George Nelson, The Ball Clock will be an ideal addition to your home

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EFW-CL004 - George Nelson Inspired Star Clock

Originally designed by George Nelson in the 1940s to 1950s, The Star Clock will make a statement in any room

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EFW-CL006 - George Nelson Inspired Turbine Clock

A classic timeless design, the oversize Turbine Clock by George Nelson

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EFW-CL021 - George Nelson Inspired Blue Block Clock

Originally designed by George Nelson in the 1940s to 1950s, the Blue Block Clock will make an ideal addition to your office or home

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EFW-CL022 - George Nelson Inspired Black Asterisk Clock

Originally designed by George Nelson in the 1940s to 1950s, the Black Asterisk Clock will make an ideal addition to your office or home

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EFW-CL023 - George Nelson Inspired White Asterisk Clock

Originally designed by George Nelson in the 1940s to 1950s, the White Asterisk Clock will make an ideal addition to your office or home

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EFW-CL024 - George Nelson Inspired Multi-Coloured Starburst Clock

Designed in 1949, the Multi-Coloured Starburst Clock by George Nelson,

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EFW-DC020 - George Nelson Inspired Coconut Chair

The simplicity of the design is what has made the Coconut chair by George Nelson a hit throughout the decades,

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EFW-DC020ST - George Nelson Inspired Coconut Stool

The simplicity of the design is what has made the Coconut stool by George Nelson a hit throughout the decades,

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EFW-SO31 - George Nelson Inspired Marshmallow Sofa

When the Marshmallow sofa was introduced in 1956, by George Nelson

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