Step Back in Time with Retro Wall
Clocks
A Great Decorating Choice for your Home
You can have a lot of fun decorating the rooms in your home with retro wall clocks, retro collectibles and unique finds from past eras such as vintage and the very popular very much in vogue retro chic style.
The dictionary defines retro as “modeled after something from the past…” Depending on your age retro can mean different things to different people.
For example, the Gen Xers, those born in the late seventies, think retro refers to something from the 1970’s; and the up and coming Gen Yers (born in the eighties) think anything from the 1980’s is retro. However, the most common definition comes from the baby boomer generation and generally refers to those items from the 1940’s, 50’s and 60’s.
Retro wall clocks, modern furniture and certain collectibles all fall into this category.
In the 1940’s what we now term as mid-century design was coming into vogue. Familiar names like Herman Miller, George Nelson and Charles and Ray Eames were creating wonderful designs.
Herman Miller was known for creating classic clock designs that included mantel and chiming wall clocks. However, they were most famous for their grandfather clocks, which are sought after to this day.
George Nelson was one of the most prolific designers of his time. Many of his innovative designs are reproduced today and used in modern as well as traditional interiors.
Some Charming Choices:
The ball clock is perhaps the most familiar. Designed in 1948, it features different colored balls at the end of spokes that represent the hours in a clock
.
The eye clock was introduced in 1957 and is a real “eye catching” design. (sorry for the pun) It resembles a human eye with the eyelashes placed in hour intervals and the hands of the clock originate from the
pupil.The sunburst clock design came about after an evening of drinking with fellow designers in 1949. Originally designed with the spokes “bursting” out of the center of the clock, reproductions are available today in several different materials including wood and metal.
The petal clock was introduced in 1960 and features four separate “petals” that create the body of the clock with the hands emanating from a center circle. This whole design resembles a flower, hence the name “petal clock”.
Items like the Big Ben alarm clock, first introduced in 1910 have been re-designed as large retro wall clocks. These resemble a large pocket watch and are a fun accessory for a den, office or young man’s bedroom.
If you're looking for a limited edition double bubble vintage style wall clock by American Retro, Art and Home have a great selection of
high
quality advertising clocks such as Coca-Cola, Orange Crush and Schwinn
Bicycle.These limited edition clocks are exact replicas of the double bubble clocks made from the l940's to the l960's and feature classic glassed in logos that will delight the most discriminating collectors of this intriguing bygone era.
Is there anything more retro than an hourglass?
While it would take an awfully large hourglass to create a 24 hour clock, many people enjoy using these ancient timekeepers in the kitchen or office to time specific duties. The timing capability can range from mere seconds to over 45 minutes.
Other retro clocks include:
The clam shell travel alarm clock that resembles a small purse that snaps shut but when opened it becomes a stand for the clock.
Twin bell alarm clocks are sure to awaken anyone when the little hand starts clanging between the two bells on top. There is no “snooze” button on this clock!
It has been said that good design never goes out of style. Therefore, choosing one of these fun and very interesting vintage and retro wall clocks will not only ensure your punctuality but they will add a great conversation piece as well as a unique touch to your home.
Looking to make an eye-catching focal point? Take a look at some beautiful oversized wall clocks.
And motion wall clocks make great conversations pieces.
