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The Nelson Polygon Clock (1961) is one of more than 150 clocks designed by George Nelson Associates for the Howard Miller Clock Company, which sold them from 1949 into the 1980s. Nelson Associates employed some of the most celebrated designers of the time, including Irving Harper, Don Chadwick, and John Pile, all of whom contributed…

Alexander Girard was the director of design for Herman Miller’s textile division from 1952 to 1973. He was asked to add an element of ‘aesthetic functionalism’ to Herman Miller’s first open-plan office system, called Action Office. He responded with more than 40 images for Environmental Enrichment Panels (1972), which are now available as quality, high-resolution…

The Star Clock (1955) is one of more than 150 clocks designed by George Nelson Associates for the Howard Miller Clock Company, which sold them from 1949 into the 1980s. Nelson Associates, first launched as a studio by George Nelson in 1947 in New York City, employed some of the most celebrated designers of the…

Designer Nicholai Wiig Hansen drew inspiration for his bright Raawii Str’ Vase (2016) from still lifes by Danish modernist artist Vilhelm Lundstr’, evoking the vibrant color palette found in much of Lundstr”s work. Handmade using a slip-cast technique, it marries refined simplicity with everyday functionality. Made in Portugal.

The perfect catchall for an entryway table or a stylish statement on a desk or dresser, the Divot Tray (2021) can be used for keys, jewelry, incense, candles, and more. Square in shape with a round recess in the center, this sleek design by Colin King is cast in metal with a beautiful brass-plated finish….

Dieter Rams is one of the most influential product designers of the twentieth century, who, for more than sixty years, has been defining the look, feel, and function of some of the world’s best-loved consumer items. Using his “ten principles for good design” as a philosophy and practice for improving the industry in a more…

Based in Milan, Stories of Italy is a design studio that uses time-honored techniques to create beautifully crafted modern objects. Their Nougat Collection resulted from experiments reusing pieces of Murano blown glass, resulting in one-of-a-kind bowls, vases, and glasses that feature a mix of transparent colored shards against an opaque white background. Made in Italy.