About George Nelson
George Nelson
George Nelson (1908–1986) was an American industrial designer, writer and architect, design director of the Herman Miller Furniture Company from 1947 to 1972. Trained as an architect at Yale, he shaped American mid-century modernism through editorial work at Architectural Forum, the design of the Coconut Chair and the Marshmallow Sofa, and a series of clocks produced from 1948 onwards.The Nelson clock series — including the Ball Clock, Sunburst, Asterisk, Cone, Diamond, Tripod and Chronopak — became defining objects of American post-war design and is now produced by Vitra. The 3D Model Unity catalog includes high-precision NURBS 3D models of George Nelson clocks for Vitra, available for Rhinoceros 3D.
Frequently asked questions
Which iconic George Nelson pieces are available as 3D models?+
Our catalog includes the most representative George Nelson works produced for major design brands. Browse the product grid above to explore every piece available with full file formats.
Are George Nelson 3D models faithful to the original designs?+
Yes. Each George Nelson 3D model is modeled from the official manufacturer catalog and technical drawings, then reviewed against reference photos. Dimensions and proportions follow the original design intent.
Can I use George Nelson 3D models in commercial projects?+
Yes with a Full License. You can use George Nelson 3D models in client presentations, commercial renders, printed materials and marketing visuals. The Editorial License covers non-commercial educational and editorial use.
Which 3D file formats are included for George Nelson works?+
Each George Nelson 3D model is available in Rhino NURBS (primary), FBX, OBJ, V-Ray and KeyShot exports where applicable. Format availability is shown as badges on every product card.