The Asterisk Clock was designed by George Nelson in 1950. The clock is a part of a whole series of special wall and table clocks and in the 50's it was very popular to interpret commen objects of the every day life into something new. The clock embodies the absolute feeling of the 50's and reflects the constand drive for progress and prosperity which makes it an indispensable classic. The clock itself is made out of aluminium and embedded in a frame made out of pressed steel.