Radio smow: A Clocks Playlist…….
...The sense, logic or otherwise of the biannual changing of the clocks is a subject that can keep any conversation animated until the next change occurs... And clocks to depict it...
Have you ever lost sight of time over breakfast, or do you sometimes realise that the children should have been put to bed a long time ago? With a wall clock in the kitchen or a table clock on the coffee table, such shouldn't occur. Designer clocks not only offer a practical and reliable time display, but also set great accent as decorative or unusual home accessories when furnishing your living or work space. And as an unbeatable advantage of clocks from designer furniture manufacturers such as Vitra, Rosendahl or Kartell: high-quality workmanship and a precise movement are guaranteed.
With table clocks that set elegant, graphic accents on the desk or bedside table, you can keep an eye in a manner pleasing to that eye. Table clocks work particularly well on noble surfaces and can be perfectly combined with other home accessories such as vases or desk utensils. Especially models that were designed up to the 1970s spread a particularly cosy retro flair in the digital age, where looking at the mobile phone often seems more obvious, and provide grounding in the living area. Do you want to be awakened in a particularly stylish way? How about a table clock with an alarm function?
When choosing your wall clock, be aware that especially unusual and large models need sufficient space to be able to work properly. Designer clocks are not only available in many colours and styles, but also made of materials as diverse as wood, brass, plastic or even clay - use this leeway to perfectly match your wall clock to the colours, materials and character of your interior design!
The American designer George Nelson has proven how versatile clock design can be. Starting in 1948, the mid-century designer developed numerous table, children's and wall clocks that are now produced by the Swiss furniture manufacturer Vitra and that continue to impress and delight. Available in various materials, shapes, colour combinations and sizes, Nelson's clock designs are so diverse that a suitable model can be found not only for every taste, but also for every room, whether at home or in public areas.
...The sense, logic or otherwise of the biannual changing of the clocks is a subject that can keep any conversation animated until the next change occurs... And clocks to depict it...
...On the basis of drawings and other technical specifications found in the George Nelson Archive, Vitra have re-created the designs and so made the clocks available for the first time...