Wall clock - Junghans - Design by Max Bill - Bauhaus Ceramic, Brass - 1950-1960

Junghans Max Bill Küchenuhr with Integrated Mechanical Timer – Bauhaus Design Icon – Germany, 1956 Design – In excellent working condition – No reserve

An exceptionally desirable and historically important Bauhaus wall clock designed by Max Bill in 1956 for Junghans, Germany. This rare iconic kitchen clock, featuring an integrated mechanical timer, embodies the core principles of functionalist design and is widely regarded as one of the most influential household clocks of the twentieth century.

Created during Max Bill's collaboration with the renowned Ulm School of Design (HfG Ulm), the clock was conceived as a practical everyday object where clarity, legibility, and functionality were paramount. Bill deliberately designed the dial to be easy to read, even for children learning to tell time. The clean geometric typography, designed by Bill himself, later became a defining characteristic of numerous Junghans watches and clocks.

The elegant white housing, minimalist dial, brass-tone bezel, and integrated 60-minute timer perfectly reflect the Bauhaus philosophy of "form follows function." Today, original examples are highly sought after by collectors of Mid-Century Modern and Bauhaus design and are represented in major museum collections worldwide.

This example retains its original Junghans movement, marked "Made in Germany," and remains in working condition. The mechanical timer functions as intended. The clock presents beautifully with only minor signs of age and use consistent with its period.

A true design classic that combines historical significance, timeless aesthetics, and everyday functionality.

Historical Context
Max Bill (1908–1994) was one of the most influential figures in post-war industrial design and a direct successor to Bauhaus ideals. His work for Junghans is celebrated internationally and continues to influence contemporary watch and product design. The 1956 kitchen clock is considered one of his most successful and enduring creations, admired for its perfect balance between utility and visual purity.

Condition
In excellent vintage working condition
Original Junghans movement
Working clock mechanism
Mechanical kitchen timer operational
Clean dial with sharp graphics
Light age-related wear consistent with use and age
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Dimensions: 25 × 17 × 6 cm
Weight: apport 1,1 Kg.
Materials: Ceramic, Metal housing with original finish
Glass front (in perfect condition) with brass bezel.

Design introduced in 1956
A highly collectible Bauhaus design icon and an increasingly scarce original example from one of the most important collaborations in twentieth-century industrial design.