Item Description
The Constellation Electric Knife Sharpener, designed by George Nelson in the 1950s, showcases the designer’s commitment to blending utility with modern aesthetics. Manufactured by Carvel Hall, this sleek appliance reflects Nelson’s vision of integrating design into the rhythm of everyday life. With a compact, streamlined form the sharpener echoed the optimism of the Atomic Age. It brought professional-level functionality into the domestic kitchen, offering precise blade sharpening through an easy-to-use, motorized mechanism. As part of Nelson’s broader contribution to American industrial design, the Constellation sharpener is both a practical tool and a sculptural object. Today, it remains a sought-after collectible, celebrated for its innovative design and its place in mid-century modern domestic culture.
