Nordic Wood Wall Clock

This is the clock for people who do not want a clock to be a statement. A slim wooden frame circles a plain face, the numerals are dropped in favour of simple markers, and the hands are thin enough to read without dominating. It belongs in a kitchen, a bedroom or above a desk, doing its work without competing with anything else on the wall.

The frame is real wood with a visible grain, finished in either a warm brown or a soft creme. Because the profile is shallow, the clock sits close to the wall and casts almost no shadow, which keeps it looking flat and intentional rather than bolted on. The quartz movement runs silently, so there is no ticking to notice once the room goes quiet.

Two diameters are available. The 25 cm version suits a hallway, a home office or a gallery wall where it needs to sit alongside frames. The 30 cm version carries a larger empty wall on its own. Both hang from a single rear keyhole and take one standard battery. Keep it out of direct steam, which is worth remembering if you are hanging it in a small kitchen. A second battery kept in a drawer saves the annoyance of a clock that has quietly stopped weeks ago.

• Solid wood frame with visible grain
• Silent quartz movement
• Sizes: 25 x 25 cm and 30 x 30 cm
• Finishes: brown and creme
• Single AA battery, not included
• Rear keyhole mount