by Vitra
The year 2008 marks the 100th birthday of George Nelson (1908 – 1986), one of the most influential figures in American design during the second half of the twentieth century. Nelson, who earned an architectural degree from Yale, was not only a leading designer and notable architect, but also a prominent author, editor, lecturer, exhibition designer and a passionate photographer. As Design Director at the Herman Miller Furniture Company, Nelson played a key role in developing the products and public image of the firm over a period of more than two decades – a pioneering achievement in the field of corporate design. Many modern furniture classics and exemplary interior designs emerged from this collaboration.
