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Retro Clock Styles - Which Era Works For You?

The wonderful world of retro clocks! Yes, I confess – I am a retro clock fanatic, and this site is a result of my passion! This is a huge website, and within its (many) pages you will find every type of clock I have come across. all available to buy... Retro clocks and Modern Clocks for all uses and occasions, Click on any clock image to find out more, and buy it if you love it!
I trained as an Interior Designer, and discovered a love of Retro and the use of clocks as stunning accessories to any room. You can never have too many clocks in your home!
I hope I may infect you with my passion for Retro, and have put a brief guide below for those who desire to know a little more about the Retro era’s and which style of retro clock relates to that era.
A retro clock can be a broad term applied to clocks from the 50's, 60's and 70's...
but each era does have its own distinct design movement. Depending on how detailed your interior design aspirations are, you can decide to keep to a specific era to give a harmonious feel to your accessory collection... or you can ‘mix & match’ eras for a funky look - remember the main thing - owning a Retro Clock is fun!
A 1950's Retro Clock can swing between the elegance of the wooden Mantel Clock to the fun kitsch of brightly colored kitchen diner clocks. A traditional mantel clock or Wall Clock Design such as these produced by Newgate really give 50's detail to a living room scheme. Many of these classic Retro Clock designs are still produced and available today - a sign of their timeless style. A 1960's Retro Clock evokes the memories of hippy flower power and the beginnings of the modern space age designs. The Space Race triggered a futuristic design movement, which inspired the Sputnik Wall Clock. Color was high profile, like this George Nelson Ball Wall Clock using multi-colored wooden balls. Pop Art was emerging, and using images of icons within interior design became popular. A Marylin alarm clock or an Elvis wall clock would work for Pop Art design theme today.
A 1970's Retro Clock is born from the dawn of disco. The ball and cube shaped retro clock became the ‘in’ thing, and accessory colors where rich and vibrant. For a more sophisticated look, chrome was the choice for new modern elegance. Flip Clocks became popular for their clean lines often in the monochromatic colors of black and white, although orange versions where very popular.

The Retro Clock Manufacturers

When it comes to a Retro Clock that can be purchased new today... Karlsson design some amazing clocks, primarily Wall Clocks. The Karlsson Retro Clock Collection is constantly being renewed, to offer a fresh 'take' on retro clock ideas. Choose from a 50's Sunburst clock, 60's space age Sputnik wall clock, or the 70's Spider wall clock - their size and quality will make a dramatic design statement. Karlsson also produce a contemporary range of 70's flip clocks that work really well in a home office or den – guys love ‘em. Infinity Instruments produce wall clocks that have a rustic vintage feel bringing memories of train and bus stations in the fifties, with their colored metal casings and cream dials. Perfect for kitchen and kitchen diner areas and very reasonably priced.
If it is a table top or mantel clock model you need, Newgate offer stunning quality products without the Vintage Clock price tag. Mantel Clocks are more traditional in design, and to allow for the limited width of a mantel shelf they tend to be designed longer and flatter than table top retro clock models. Generally the casing will of natural wood such as oak and mahogany. A mantel clock gives a serene elegance when placed above a fireplace, and really enhances any classic room. So, on top of a Karlsson or Newgate retro clock, other designers of quality clocks to look for are George Nelson, Bulova, Seiko, beautiful Seth Thomas clocks, Howard Miller or a Hermle Clock if you really want the vintage Wow factor.
OK, I’ve taken up enough of your time! (groan) Off you go into the wonderful - and often crazy - world of Retro Clocks - to find your perfect Retro Clock.