Modern Clocks

Our modern clocks collection reaches across timekeeping as object, from minimalist brass wall discs to sculptural station clocks and small brass desk pieces. Each design is chosen for what it says when you aren't checking the time, giving a hallway, a kitchen or a study one of those quiet fixtures that earns its place on the wall for decades.
  • Mr Clarke Wall Clock Dark Dot Large Mr Clarke Wall Clock Dark Dot Large
  • Echo Number Three Wall Clock Echo Number Three Wall Clock Black
    2 Colour options
  • Luggage Wall Clock Luggage Wall Clock Red
    2 Colour options
  • Mr Edwards Wall Clock Grey Mr Edwards Wall Clock Grey
  • Putney Black Wall Clock Putney Black Wall Clock
  • Pluto Starburst Gold Wall Clock Pluto Starburst Gold Wall Clock
  • Quad Chrome Wall Clock Quad Chrome Wall Clock
  • Wideboy Alarm Clock in Black with White face Wideboy Alarm Clock in Black with White face
  • Ball Clock Natural Ball Clock Multi
    By Vitra
    Ball Clock
    From £295
    5 Finish options
  • Number Four Wall Clock Number Four Wall Clock Asparagus Green
    3 Colour options

    Hang a wall clock where the eye naturally lands on entering the room: above a console in a hallway, over a kitchen door frame, or on the chimney breast opposite the main seating. Keep the clock face at around 150 to 170cm from the floor to the centre, so reading it doesn't force a tilted neck.

    A living-room wall clock reads best at 40 to 60cm in diameter when hung alone, scaled up to 70cm for a double-height room or a larger feature wall. Smaller 25 to 35cm clocks work when clustered with art or sit in a kitchen above worktop height, where proximity makes the smaller face easy to read.

    Most modern quartz clocks run on a single AA battery for 12 to 18 months, while premium movements and solar-powered wall clocks extend further. For a fully maintenance-free option, consider a radio-controlled clock that auto-adjusts for British Summer Time, or an atomic-synced desk piece that never drifts.

    A sculptural clock can absolutely carry a wall as its own focal point, especially when the face is deliberately stripped back and the silhouette does the work. A large brass station clock, a fluted concrete disc, or a mid-century starburst design each hold a wall the way a mirror or artwork would, with the added charm of purpose.

    • The 8 Best Wall Clock Designs
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      The 8 Best Wall Clock Designs
      Whilst we aren’t at a loss for ways to tell the time in the digital age, the wall clock is far from a redundant home accessory. A unique wall clock can add both functionality and style to the home. Whether you’re keen to keep an eager eye on the time or just looking for a way to spruce up your interiors, the clock is a homeware hero. And as most of us become more adapted to the WFH set-up, a unique wall clock is also perfect for making home offices feel more professional. While you may not be counting down the hours until clocking off right now, it’s still a great way to dress up your walls. So, to help you choose the right clock to complement your space, here's a handful of our favourite designs. Pik Wall Clock By Ligne Roset Elegant yet minimalist, the Pik Wall Clock will lend a sophisticated finishing touch to your space. An innovative Ligne Roset design, it plays with the harmony of largeness and lightness to create a functional piece. Crafted with a polished chrome face and lacquered walnut hands, it complements understated interiors particularly well. Popsicle Clock By George Nelson for Vitra Resembling its namesake (the popsicle stick), the Popsicle’s diverse shape makes it a truly unique piece. Crafted from a structure of flat walnut rods, its playful yet uniformed design creates a true centrepiece and defining focal point. And as it's designed as part of George Nelson’s iconic clock collection, it’s rich in both history and aesthetics. Double Rings Wall Clock By Nomon Unlike the traditional clock, the Double Rings features no face. Instead, it’s constructed of two thin fibreglass frames that work to create unique shadows and silhouettes. This lightweight design epitomises Nomon’s modern approach. Combining minimalism with opulent materials, the rounded structure provides a stylish focal point. Eye Wall Clock By George Nelson for Vitra The Eye’s playful silhouette offers a refreshing alternative to the traditional clock. This unique piece is crafted using solid metal elements framed around a smoothly carved wooden beam to create the illusion of an abstract eye shape. An original George Nelson design, its playful, mid-century style makes it a striking statement in any space. Eslabon Gold & Black Marble Clock By Nomon This beautiful avant-garde pendant clock is perfect for decorating the walls of any modern living space. Inspired by jewellery design, the curved metal handles hold the clock face and give it a subtle lightness. Crafted in gold and black marble, the Eslabon is a subtle yet striking piece that’s just as much about aesthetics as it is practicality. Pluto Starburst Gold Wall Clock By Newgate The Pluto Starburst captures the energy of mid-century modernism to bring a burst of nostalgic style to your home. One of Newgate’s best-selling clocks, its geometric wooden construction echoes classic 1950s designs. Finished with a vintage-style spun brass-effect dial at its centre, it lights up the room with its bright golden tone. Box Office Wall Clock By Newgate Mimicking mid-century design attributes, the Box Office is a stylish and practical addition to the home. This ultra-chic clock features a spun brass face and a retro screen-printed dial with multi-coloured hour markers for an eccentric contrast. Crafted with a convenient silent-sweep movement, it offers a quiet experience that’s perfect for home offices. Polygon Wall Clock By George Nelson for Vitra Mid-century design meets elegant craftsmanship in the Polygon. An original George Nelson piece, its sharp silhouette offers a unique take on the classic clock. Crafted from lacquered walnut and aluminium, it carves out geometric forms to create a striking structure. Overall, it’s a refreshing alternative to the classic wall clock. Discover more unique clock designs here.
    • How To Create A Picture Wall
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      How To Create A Picture Wall
      Found in living rooms, offices and cafés across the globe, the picture wall trend shows no signs of stopping. Also known as a gallery wall, this versatile feature is a great way to add personality to your home. The best part is that it’s easy to do yourself. While creating a picture wall can be a daunting prospect, there is plenty of helpful advice out there. We will guide you on how to pick your prints, how to hang a picture frame and what mistakes not to make. Choose with care First of all, select what you would like to display on your wall. Combine art reproductions, original drawings and pressed flowers with photographs and children’s artwork. When picking your frames, don’t be afraid to get crafty. Spruce up an old frame with a lick of paint or recycle leftover DIY materials to create your own personalised design. TOP TIP: A picture wall comes into its own when it looks collected. We recommend taking your time to compile every print and frame you’d like to include, rather than buying them in bulk. Laying it out One way of laying out your picture wall is to plan it round your favourite piece of artwork. This can mean coordinating your colour scheme round it or using it as a central focus for the entire wall. Once you’ve made your selection, use masking tape on the wall to find the perfect placement. Before you get the hammer out, consider whether using nails is the way to go. If you live in a rented property or are likely to reorganise your gallery wall regularly, then picture hanging strips might be a good choice. TOP TIP: Don’t just stick to traditional frames. If you’re feeling adventurous, why not use washi tape to display your prints? This works particularly well when displaying low-cost items like postcards. Now to hang it Once you’ve created a template for the gallery wall, it’s time to start hanging the pictures. At this point, you may choose to enlist a builder or decorator to help. However, for the DIY enthusiasts it’s time to get crafty. For small prints, a simple nail or hook will likely do the trick. Medium-sized prints call for two hooks or nails. This is especially the case if the frame is displayed landscape as it is more likely to stay centred. For heavier frames, opt for a more robust anchor, such as a plastic wall plug, to secure it. If your frame has a wire, remember to take it into account when measuring up. SHOP WALL ART SHOP FRAMES
    • Art Into Industry – The Bauhaus At Heal’s
      Art Into Industry – The Bauhaus At Heal’s
      It’s not hard to see the effect the Bauhaus continues to have on contemporary design. Just take a look at the tubular style furniture within our showrooms. Yet the link between the influential German design school and Heal’s goes far beyond that of recent memory. Founded in 1919, the Bauhaus spearheaded a wave of experimental design that swept across northern Europe throughout the following decade. In contrast, British interiors of the time were very much stuck in the Edwardian or, at worst, stuffy Victorian era with a conservative preference for darkly coloured rooms and highly decorative furnishings. Never afraid of ruffling a few feathers, one man was determined to import this new ‘international style’ into the nation’s homes. Through a series of exhibitions entitled ‘Modern Tendencies’, held within the stores Mansard Gallery, Ambrose Heal set about showcasing what was for many visitors their first taste of modernist tubular furniture. While there may have been hostility from some quarters, upon visiting the exhibition The Spectator magazine (25 September, 1931) declared that it would ‘like to send there all those who gibe at the modern idiom and let them see how far from the operating theatre even steel furniture can be when used with proper discrimination.’ With each exhibition the spirit of innovation became more emboldened. In the midst of the Great Depression, Ambrose continued to champion the economy and efficiency of industrially styled furniture, investing in a nationwide promotional campaign ‘Heal’s Economy Furniture for 1932 and All That’ followed by ‘Economy with a Difference at Heal’s 1933’. Alongside the work of in-house designer-makers Johnson, Greenwood and Shepherd, these glossy catalogues displayed a new line of chrome-plated furnishings from legendary Bauhaus designer Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe. A former head of the school, his tubular steel MR 10 chair perfectly encapsulates the elegant balance of form and function Modernist furniture strove to achieve. Despite the fact that the Bauhaus had been forced to shut its doors in 1933, the floodgates had well and truly been opened, and by 1936 an exhibition entitled ‘Contemporary Furniture by Seven Architects’ featured the work of another former Bauhaus professor Marcel Breuer. Having fled to London to escape the oppressive climate of Nazi Germany, Breuer began designing for progressive British manufacturer Isokon - whose head of design also happened to be the founder of the Bauhaus, Walter Gropius - with a number of these iconic pieces such as his Long Chair sold at Heal’s. The rising political tensions of the time saw a number of talented designers flee Europe for America, with the outbreak of war putting any notion of design for anything other than service of one’s country on hold. Yet, the extraordinary work of the Bauhaus has continued to influence the following generations of designers, not least the furniture and homewares on display at Heal’s. Just think, if it wasn’t for the ground-breaking work of messrs Breuer, Gropius and Van Der Rohe, would we have the designs of modern day pioneers Tom Dixon, Matthew Hilton and Philippe Starck? We think not! So here’s to Ambrose Heal for introducing revolutionary design to a whole generation of British homes – long may his and the Bauhaus’ legacy continue.