Sunburst Clock

Big, bold and beautiful, retro wall clocks can give any room with an accent dramatic mid-century modern style.

Whether a work of art in sparkling metal or star futuristic clock supersized circle, or even a cartoon character whimsical, retro wall clock can complement any modern decor.

No accessory evokes the aura as a retro wall clock oversized, and no designer has more influence in the creation of the time clocks by George Nelson. Recognized as one of the founding fathers of American modernism, Nelson designed over 150 clocks for the prestigious Howard Miller Company during the middle years of the century.

The timeless style of his designs do not just retro classics, but perennial favorites that continue to be very popular today. Here are some of the most famous and beloved George Nelson clock design:

Wall Clocks Sunburst
The clean lines and sleek modern design of the environment call for a simple and dramatic emphasis, which is exactly what Nelson sunburst clock providing beautiful. Created in a variety of materials gleaming steel money to heat brass and even painted or varnished wood, sunburst clocks Nelson were large, bold works of art filled with lots of wall space and has made a strong statement modern.

The classic Sunburst Clocks have an oversized needles on a face quick and simple clock, resulting in a halo of rays emerges. This basic model is available is almost infinite varieties, including brass, silver mirror, wood colors, and polished wood.

Wall Clocks Ball
Among the best known is Nelson wall clocks series Ball Clock, a futuristic design in which the clock was surrounded by a tubular metal shelves, each topped with a scoop of color. This "atomic" look, a slight reflection of the new interest of the middle period in science and technology, remains very popular today.

Wall Clocks Starburst
Nelson Starburst Clock are similar to its sunburst clocks in size and impact, but have a more complex geometric arrangement of the rays. Many drawings of Nelson Starburst clock feature oversized hands and minimalist, or white dial. Among the most memorable and classic creations of its star are those built varnish wood accents.

Asterisk Clock
The whimsical side of retro modern design is the essence of Nelson Asterisk Clock. Sometimes, wood or metal, but most often found in fiberglass, plastic, or other human materials, classic designs typically include contrasting Asterisk Clock oversized hands and clock in white "face" without number. This style was extremely popular during the middle period and remains a favorite with designers and today. Asterisk Clocks make a statement minimalist, simple, sophisticated and fun.

Eye Clock
For lovers of real retro, George Nelson's Eye Clock is a must-have. This iconic style clock has a clock "face" created on the contour of the human eye.