The original is something we have featured in the past, In fact, it's one of our favourite midcentury interior pieces. But now there's a new edition of the clock to tempt you in – the Vitra Ball Wall Clock Special Edition by George Nelson.
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George Nelson-like Solaris wall clock at Asda
Are you thinking what we're thinking? Yes, this Solaris wall clock at Asda has more than a passing resemblance to the midcentury George Nelson clock range. Specifically the George Nelson Ball Clock. But this is much, much cheaper.
For good reason too. This isn't a Nelson design, it lacks the character and colour for a start. Indeed, we suspect the materials aren't up to the official reissue either. 'Hi-shine silver metal' and plastic are mentioned in the product description.
But it certainly has the look and it has price very much on its side. Right now, this 35.5cm diameter clock is just £5 online. Battery extra of course.
Albany Catwalk retro clocks wallpaper
The new Albany Catwalk wallpaper collection features this striking design, based around five different retro clocks.
The clocks range from the very distinctive Vitra ball clock style design and a mid-century starburst number, to more neutral minimal designs.
This black and white is the most subdued of the colour combinations available: you can also get this design as metallic teal printed clocks on black, or metallic orange on a chocolate brown background. Those two colourways certainly have more of a retro feel, but possibly have too much impact for the average room.
The wallpaper costs £19.99 a roll.
Buy it from Wallpaper Direct
eBay watch: 1950s George Nelson desk by Herman Miller
Sadly the auction is out of America, but the seller does offer worldwide shipping of this stunning 1950s George Nelson desk by Herman Miller.
we actually featured this desk in 2007 when it was reissued, with an asking price of a hefty £2,936. We're not sure if this is an original 1958 version or a reissue, but either way, it's an official one by Herman Miller, which is the important thing.
Solid walnut sides, a white laminate top, four hardwood dividers, chrome-finished steel-tube legs, adjustable glides and a 'grommet' for cable management are the features, with the seller claiming it is in 'excellent condition' and 'shows hardly wear'. Bidding right now is at £6.20.
George Nelson-style Writing Table
Nowhere nearly as gorgeous as the George Nelson Home Desk, but then this George Nelson-style Writing Table is a more realistic price for most of us.
It was inspired by another of his desk designs from the 1950s and is made from walnut veneer with a white base. Its vital statistics are 67cm high by 77cm wide and 36cm deep, and it costs a meagre £399.
Buy it online from Interior Addict.
eBay watch: Original George Nelson Sunburst Clock by Howard Miller
You can get reissued George Nelson clocks, but if you want the real deal, you can bid for this original George Nelson Sunburst Clock by Howard Miller.
Indeed, the reissued Nelson Sunburst clocks go for in excess of £200, so that's not exactly a cheap option. This one is signed (see close-up on the listing) and is down as working, with some wear and tear by way of the scuffs, scratches and wear to the brass. Again, see the listing for the full breakdown.
It's certainly an eye-catching piece though, amazing that something like this was in production around 50 years ago. £78.15 is the current price.
