You Tube George Nelson Museum Exhibit
There is a wonderful video on YouTube of the Vitra George Nelson Design Exhibition a few years ago. A George Nelson Desk like you described shows up in the video as I recall. It really focuses on the furniture rather than the clocks. Anyone interested in Mid Century Design will be entralled!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-Whtoj3sFw&feature=youtube_gdata
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-Whtoj3sFw&feature=youtube_gdata
Here is an Ebay Listing for an Ad for a Desk with Attached Light
Here is a link to a new Ebay listing for a vintage Herman Miller ad featuring a George Nelson for Herman Miller desk like you described.
http://cgi.ebay.com/1955-HERMAN-MILLER-Modern-Retro-GEORGE-NELSON-OFFICE...
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