![]() ![]() Originally the company only made mantel clocks. The modern Nelson and Umanoff clocks were discontinued and these days, the company has little to no interest in that period of modern design. The final George Nelson Associates series of clocks were the 1984 post-modern "Tempo '21 Series". Nathan George Horwitt designed the "Museum Clock" in the 1970' (both wall and table model). Umanoff also designed Plexiglas floor and wall clocks, a series of wood clocks called "Natural Classics", and "Day Timers" (plastic wall clocks with day and dates). One of the last series of modern clocks were the "Swing Timers", a group of at least 18 inexpensive all plastic clocks produced in the late 1960s and designed by Arthur Umanoff Associates. ![]() This line, as well as the other Nelson clocks and other pieces, was distributed by Richards Morganthau, Inc. In the 1960s, a line of ceramic wall clocks called "Meridian" was produced using ceramic wall plates designed in Italy and using the Nelson clock hands. Howard Miller Clock Company also produced other Nelson Associates products spice cabinets, pull-down wall mounted vanities and desks, a vertical hanging vinyl strip system called "Ribbon Wall" (which was available in many different variations from 12 inches to 84" wide and 12" to 144" high), a complete line of fireplace tools, and other hanging lighting (Metalites, Net Lights, Bubbles, and Lanterns)Ī number of Nelson's clocks became icons of the era the Ball, Spike, Block, Spindle, and others were good sellers and have been reissued by Vitra, as well as most of the Zoo Timers clocks, and a select group of table models. (Using the original manufacturing equipment developed by Nelson Associates with Howard Miller, the California furniture company Modernica reintroduced the Bubble Lamps in the 1990s and has been the exclusive manufacturer and worldwide distributor of the lamps since that time). (At that time, Nelson was Director of Design at Herman Miller Furniture Company.) They also produced Nelson's "Bubble Lighting" through the late 1970s, selling the business in the early 1980s. Starting in 1947, the Howard Miller Clock Company produced scores of modern wall clocks and table clocks designed by George Nelson Associates. Today, there is no connection between the two companies although their headquarters are across the street from one another. It was spun off in 1937 and renamed, under the leadership of Herman Miller's son Howard C. Howard Miller Clock Company was founded in 1926, as the Herman Miller Clock Company division of office furniture manufacturer Herman Miller, specializing in chiming wall and mantle clocks. ![]() The Howard Miller Company is a Zeeland, Michigan, based manufacturer of longcase clocks and other home furnishings. No matter what type of piece you are purchasing, it is made to the highest standards of quality and style, so you are sure to get many years of future use out of your Howard Miller furnishings.Curio Cabinets, Wall Clocks Mantle Clocks Wine and Spirits Furnishings ![]() The Howard Miller style is classic and timeless all of their furnishings will remain beautiful and in style for many years to come. The company continued to grow and acquired The Hekman Furniture Company, The Woodmark Company and the Kieninger Company of Germany as a way to give customers choices casegoods and upholstery items for the entire home. With the success of the curio cabinets, Howard Miller decided to produce furnishings for the entire home, including bookcases, bars, entertainment center, tables, and wine storage. In 1989, Howard Miller expanded their offerings to include curio cabinets, constructed of glass and hardwoods, which are made with the same expert craftsmanship as their clocks. All of the clocks produced today are made to the same high quality standards as Howard Miller’s original designs. Today, Howard Miller makes a variety of clocks from alarm clocks to mantel clocks to floor clocks to maritime and weather station clocks. These original Howard Miller designs are desirable collector’s pieces because of their beauty and inventiveness of the time. Originally, Howard Miller focused on chiming wall clocks and mantel clocks but in the 1960s, grandfather clocks became the main product and eventually the company earned the title of ‟World’s Largest Grandfather Clock Manufacturer“. Howard Miller was taught the art of clockmaking by his father and eventually became known as a leading innovator in creating beautiful timepieces for the home. In 1926 Howard Miller founded his company on the premise of making clocks of unsurpassed quality. We are an authorized dealer of Howard Miller Furniture. ![]()
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