
15 Best Wall Clocks for Old-School Design Sensibilities (2025)
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Smartphones may be our ultimate timekeepers these days, but the best wall clocks certainly add more panache to the act of checking the timeand they double as home decor too. Aside from keeping you on schedule, an analog wall clock can also make an interior design statement in any room, from the kitchen to the home office (much like any great alarm clock in the bedroom). They never need to be charged and can reflect your personalityyoure a design enthusiast, an aesthete, a keeper of traditions , or maybe even a self-described Luddite (no shame in minimizing screentime). Here, a selection of wall clocks to suit your home, whether youre a midcentury design lover or budding art collector. These functional, gorgeous tickers prove that sometimes being a little old-school isnt such a bad thing.Our Top Picks for the Best Wall Clocks:Budget Choice: Hashtag Home Orrwell Wall ClockFor Minimalists: Rudy Plywood ClockFor Maximalists: HAY Wall ClockA Design Classic: Georg Jensen Henning Koppel Wall ClockFor Retro Style: MacKenzie Childs Courtly Check School Wall ClockHashtag Home Orrwell Wall ClockTheres a whole lot of retro happening here, and were into it. Maybe its a tenth the size of a grandfather clock, but hang it up in a corner that could use a little boostwere thinking of an entryway, bathroom, or kitchen nookand it transforms the space. It only requires one AA battery, which is a huge plus, and sets you back just $27.Schoolhouse x Lemnos Rudy Plywood Wall ClockYou can always rely on Schoolhouse for decor with plenty of personality. This piece shows what the brand does best with a clean and minimal typeface encircled by a bent plywood frame. Its designed by Lemnos, a Japanese brand known for their exceptionally well-crafted timepieces.HAY Wall ClockJasper Morrisons take on wall clocks is simple and modern, ambiguous enough to have been designed anywhere between the 60s and the last decade (though it was actually produced in 2008). With a clean, uncluttered design set off by only even numbers, its ideal for anyone who wants a minimal design thats still easy to read.Georg Jensen Koppel Wall ClockKnown for his timeless designs and silversmithing, Danish designer Georg Jensens wall clock, inspired by the streets of Copenhagen, considers craftsmanship and clock design to create something both high-quality and aesthetic.MacKenzie-Childs Courtly Check Wall ClockFor any living room that could use a charming focal point, this number from Mackenzie Childs in their signature courtly check indicates style, and design know-how. The angular clock hands and classic-leaning clock face protect this personality piece from becoming gimmicky or childish, and instead remaining sophisticated and tasteful.Lemnos SOSO Wall ClockSpeaking of focal points, this Lemnos SOSO is a saturated version of the minimalist Schoolhouse pick up top. This Japanese design shrinks the size of the clock face and adds color-contrasting clock hands, while still employing bold 60s colorways for a vintage look.Howard Miller Grantwood Wood Analog ClockHeres a fact: Your grandparents wall clock is back in style. We love the warm wood frame and slightly exaggerated numbers. This is the clock of your childhood, the one that would tell you when snack time was approaching.SHARP Atomic Analog Wall ClockSometimes the most retro styles can feel the most futuristic. This atomic clock from old faithful timepiece maker Sharp resets regularly by radio-control, due to a built-in receiver that communicates by WWVB radio broadcast by the US Governments National Institute. But its clever functionality doesnt sacrifice stylethe chrome frame and modern clock design make it a modern home decor piece, as well as a nostalgic-feeling timepiece.DoveDesignsAustralia Terrazzo-Style Wall ClockCement gives this round wall clock a neutral, matte finish that easily blends into surrounding decor. It achieves a nice balance between brutalism and organic shapes, mimicking the look of a lotus root with concrete.MoMa Design Store Contrattempo Wall ClockThis silent, black wall clock is proof that the color palette of your kindergarten classroom can grow up alongside you. The name is a nod to the Italian word for setbacks, and the clock is meant to provide a little levity during the days tougher moments. Made of 100% recycled materials, it only requires one 1.5V battery (which is included) to get it kicking.Vitra Nelson Sunburst ClockDesigned by George Nelson in 1949, this decorative wall clock is made of lacquered wood and metal, and is available in a range of colors. It measures 13 inches in diameter and will automatically introduce a burst of personality to any space.YAMAZAKI Wood Wall ClockAnother one of our favorite modern wall clocks is this Japanese design that employs ash wood with graphic brushstrokes of black or white for contrast. All it needs is a single battery to get it going, though it nixes numbers for accent lines.
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