Wall clock - Philips - Contemporary Plastic - 1980-1990 - Philips wall clock

Vintage wall clock produced by the famous Dutch brand Philips in the 1980s.

This object is a perfect example of postmodern design of that decade, greatly influenced by the visual boldness of the Memphis movement. The clock is characterized by a matte black minimalist round dial, which brilliantly highlights its geometric hands in vivid primary colors: the hour hand is red, the minute hand yellow and the second hand electric blue, all articulated around a coordinated blue central pivot. Time is soberly distilled thanks to four red/orange reference lines at the quarter hours (12, 3, 6, 9). At the base of the dial, under the 6 o'clock mark, is the silkscreened inscription “West Germany,” bearing witness to its manufacture in West Germany before reunification.

Its clean, timeless aesthetics will bring a decidedly retro, graphic and modernist touch to any contemporary interior.

Manufacturer: Philips
Period: 1980s (Circa 1982-1985)
Origin: West Germany
Materials: Housing and dial in rigid black plastic, domed clear Plexiglas protection.
Dimensions: Approximately 25.5 cm in diameter.
Aesthetic condition: Good general vintage condition, showing light signs of use or storage consistent with its age (please examine the detailed photos carefully).

Please note the mechanism does not work; it needs to be replaced.