Wall Clocks

Analog wall clocks feature a traditional face with rotating hands. Arabic numbers, Roman numerals, or hash marks typically indicate the minutes and hours, and many models include a second hand. Due to their classic appearance, analog wall clocks are popular options in traditional or vintage-style decor. Analog clocks now come in silent models as well as the time-honored ticking version.

Digital clocks offer an easy-to-read display featuring lighted numbers that are clearly visible from distances and in dark rooms. Families with young children who cannot read analog clocks often prefer digital clocks to help their kids stay on track. Many digital clocks include a calendar display as an added benefit. Most come in 12-hour formats.

Atomic clocks are some of the most accurate timekeeping devices on the market. They are designed to automatically reset for Daylight Savings Time, allowing for hassle-free operation. Some atomic clocks also include an indoor/outdoor temperature sensor that allows you to keep tabs on the weather as you plan for the day. Atomic wall clocks are available in both digital and analog formats.

Traditional wall clocks usually feature wooden or metal constructions. These wall clocks frequently offer an analog display, and they come in a wide variety of finishes, from dark polished woods to bronze metal finishes. Variations of traditional wall clock styles include French country, shabby chic, and vintage designs. Clocks in these familiar styles are available in round or square configurations, and some traditional wall clock models offer a case design with a swinging pendulum and chimes to enhance the classic aesthetic. Chiming clocks often offer volume control, musical options, and a nighttime shut-off function.

Designed to mimic the utilitarian clocks used in factories and other manufacturing sites, industrial wall clocks typically feature a stripped down, minimalist appearance. Often crafted from metal with basic black or aluminum finishes or sporting rusted or chipped finishes, industrial wall clocks look perfectly at home in lofts and other warehouse-influenced homes. They may showcase visible gears and other moving parts to emphasize their practical function.

Novelty wall clocks provide a fun way to give any room some personality. For the kitchen, novelty clocks might feature culinary themes, such as a cutting board shape or painted images of food. A home bar might show off a wall clock crafted from faux wine bottles, while a clock fashioned to resemble a coffee cup or one that substitutes forks and spoons for traditional hands can provide a clever diner theme for a breakfast area.

Sleek, streamlined modern wall clocks are often crafted from plastic, acrylic, and other man-made materials. Some versions boast sculptural silhouettes, such as starbursts, and incorporate hints of glamour, like crystal embellishments and silver tone finishes. On the other hand, stark designs and unusual shapes may lend modern wall clocks the appearance of a work of abstract art.

Inspired by the relaxed, down home feel of farmhouses, ranches, and other country dwellings, rustic wall clocks feature distressed finishes and wood or metal fabrication. Rustic designs might include weathered advertising logos or borrow their shape from pocket watches, teapots, and other vintage items. Nautical themes are another common motif of rustic wall clocks, which may take the form of anchor designs or painted backgrounds depicting a lighthouse, pier, or other waterside location.