Vitra Clock Eye Clock
Vitra Clock Eye Clock
Vitra Clock Eye Clock
Vitra Clock Eye Clock
Vitra Clock Eye Clock
Vitra Clock Eye Clock
Vitra Clock Eye Clock
Vitra Clock Eye Clock
Vitra Clock Eye Clock
Vitra Clock Eye Clock
Vitra Clock Eye Clock
Vitra Clock Eye Clock
Vitra Clock Eye Clock
Vitra Clock Eye Clock

Eye Clock

$720

Made by Vitra

Designed by George Nelson

George Nelson approached timekeeping as a problem of perception. The Eye Clock, originally conceived in the 1950s as part of his landmark clock series for Howard Miller, proposes that a clock need not announce its numbers to communicate time. The elongated ellipse framing a circular center reads as both eye and face, a form that oscillates between the figurative and the abstract.

Vitra produces the Eye Clock in warm walnut with polished brass details, materials that age with intention. The slender brass hands hover at the center with quiet precision, demanding nothing from the wall beyond a single nail and a considered placement.

  • Designed by George Nelson, originally conceived in the 1950s
  • Walnut body with polished brass hands and accents
  • Suited to both horizontal and vertical orientation
  • Quartz movement
  • Part of Vitra's authorized reissue of the Nelson Clock series

Nelson's clocks belong to a specific postwar American optimism, a moment when the domestic interior was reconsidered as a site of cultural expression. The Eye Clock carries that sensibility forward without nostalgia, fitting as naturally into a contemporary studio as into a mid-century interior.

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Product Details

Details
  • Designed by George Nelson in 1957
  • Materials include walnut and brass, combined with high-quality quartz clockwork
  • Movement powered by battery; one 1.5 V AA battery included
  • Ready to hang and can be installed horizontally or vertically according to preference
  • Produced by Vitra with authorization from the Nelson estate and made in Poland (or Germany for some versions)
  • Part of the celebrated Nelson Wall Clocks collection, designed without numerals to emphasize graphic clarity
  • Care recommendation: dust with a soft cloth; clean brass or wood surfaces gently to preserve finish
Measurements

H × W
13.5 × 30 inches
34 × 76 cm

Shipping & Returns

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Warranty

Luminaire is an authorized retailer of Vitra. The product comes with a full manufacturer warranty.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Vitra Eye Clock an authorized reissue?

Yes. Vitra produces the Eye Clock under official license from the George Nelson estate, maintaining the proportions and material palette of the original 1950s design. It is the definitive authorized version available today.

Can the Eye Clock be hung vertically or horizontally?

The Eye Clock is designed to work in both orientations. Its elliptical form reads as balanced in either direction, allowing placement to respond to the specific geometry of a wall or room.

What movement does the Vitra Eye Clock use?

The Eye Clock uses a quartz movement, which ensures reliable accuracy with minimal maintenance. A standard battery powers the mechanism.

What materials are used in the Eye Clock's construction?

The body is crafted from walnut, and the hands and accent elements are finished in polished brass. Both materials develop a subtle patina over time, deepening the character of the piece.

Who was George Nelson and why are his clocks significant?

George Nelson served as design director at Herman Miller from 1945 to 1972 and is considered one of the founding figures of American modernism. His clock series, introduced in the 1940s and 1950s, reframed the wall clock as a sculptural object rather than a purely functional instrument, and many designs remain in production today.

Brand & Designer

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Vitra is a Swiss contemporary design and furniture brand, founded in 1950 by Willi and Erika Fehlbaum in Birsfelden, Switzerland.
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George Nelson

An American architect, writer, and industrial designer who helped define midcentury modern furniture and the language of the modern workplace.