Design
Nelson Ball Clock
Twelve spheres on spokes around a central hub; made by Howard Miller from 1949 and now by Vitra.
| Designer | George Nelson |
|---|---|
| Year | 1948 |
| Also called | ball clock, atomic clock |
Original vs new vs reproduction
Practical differences →Original / VintageSample
Vintage original
$925
delivered · $890 + $35 ship
- Period
- 1950s
- Authenticity
- High — marks described
- Condition
- good
- Shipping
- 4–7 days
- Source
- Etsy (sample)
Sample
New authorized production
$500
delivered · $500 + $0 ship
- Period
- Current production
- Authenticity
- Authorized production
- Condition
- new
- Shipping
- 5–9 days
- Source
- Manufacturer (sample)
Best current option
Vitra Ball Clock, multicolor (new, authorized)
Price data limitedSample
$500 delivered
new condition · Manufacturer (sample)
Why
- Price data limited — judged on authenticity, condition and cost, not on a deal claim.
- Ships in 5–9 days.
Sample data — not a live listing
Current listings
2 foundSample
Vitra Ball Clock, multicolor (new, authorized)
$500delivered
Price data limited
Manufacturer · sampleVALUE 79
Original / VintageSample
Vintage Howard Miller George Nelson Ball Clock, multicolor, 1950s
$925delivered
Price data limited
Etsy · sampleVALUE 76