Guest Picks: It's Time for a Cool Clock
I love the clean, graphic design of this clock. It has a preciseness about it, but it’s also fun with the geometric approach to the hands and the yellow accents. It reminds me a bit of the Memphis Group’s aesthetic.
Fun, bold, unusual, and it tells time too! I think what I like most about this clock is its chunky face — it’s not a flat square but a cube, which makes it look far more interesting on the wall in profile.
A clock with a sense of humor, this Hazy piece seems to be made to taunt the blurry-eyed early in the a.m. But its barely there design makes a great compromise for those who need a clock in the room but don’t want it to feel intrusive.
Whether or not you care what time it is, this standing clock will have your full attention. A towering, long-legged beast with an almost comically disproportionate pendulum, it's great for playing up a high ceiling.
I like having a clock in the living room for practical reasons, but I’m not always into having the “presence” of one. This clever trio can sit on your bookshelf and give you the time while looking stylish and discreet in black and white.
A clock that begs for a feel? That appears to be the case with this leaning clock made of fine knitted cotton. It’s like a sofa cushion equivalent, adding textural variation to a space, and it’s functional as well as decorative.
Now this is quirkiness with a purpose. That funny, bent minute hand gives the impression that it’s nearly five minutes later than the actual time, a feature that may benefit the perpetually late.
This wall clock is gorgeous. The delicately tapered black hands of identical width, the black dots that replace the numbers and the warmth of the subtle band of copper that frames the face make it an elegant piece of decor.
I like this pivoting clock for a minimalist space. Its substantial face in a bold green will create focus on a sideboard, and the clean lines will complement more organic shapes in a space.
The faceless wall clock isn’t anything new, but this version in chunky pastel polypropylene puts a fresh spin on the hands-only approach to time keeping. The design is both retro and minimalist, which makes it a unique piece that will work with many styles of decor.
I’d like to see this deconstructed, sculptural design on a white wall — it could look like a gallery display in your home. Play it off furniture with strong lines to create a bold geometric look.
I’m imagining a minimalist space of tone-on-tone decor in whites and grays with this snowflake of a clock. It would work beautifully for adding subtle texture and richness.
Take the digital readout from a bedside alarm clock, blow it up and make it 3-D, and you’ve got this cool wall or desk clock. It seems an ideal design for tech lovers or anyone tired of the traditional clock faces.
This “floating” design is fun for a rec room, and that wonderful red, along with a couple decor pieces in the remaining primaries, would create a vibrant, happy space.
Designed for the Museum of Modern Art, this clock delivers minimalist design and innovation with a single “hand” in the form of a red ball that appears to bounce from minute to minute. (The secret is that it’s magnetic.) The black lines of the frame have a hand-drawn quality that ties in with the artistic theme of MoMA and gives the spare design some life and character.
Falling from a matching hook, this clock looks a bit like a teardrop that tells the time. Its bold and simple design would work well offset by clean lines and natural woods.
I love the natural, textural quality of the bamboo juxtaposed with the digital screen. But it’s not just about looks, this clock runs on solar energy and is made of sustainable materials. Even the plastic components are made from Pla, a plastic made from corn. This is the perfect piece for a bright and eco-conscious home.
With its mirrored face, delicate hands and water droplet feature, this clock looks fit for a slick decor of lacquered finishes, rich fabrics and subtle ornamentation.
I just love the rainbow spin on this contemporary sunburst clock. It’s such a happy piece. I see it as a focal point on a feature wall with lots of white gloss and accents in vivid, solid colors to carry on the positive vibe.Next: Wake Up to the New World of Connected Alarm Clocks
What doesn’t this clock have? Architectural minimalism inspired by rural Italy, both rustic (the chimney) and modern charm, a tower clock and a cuckoo that appears from the lone black building on the far side of “town.” And he’s a smart bird; a light sensor automatically disables the cuckoo sound in the absence of light.
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