Retro Clocks and Vintage Home
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Revisit the past while updating the look of your home. Retro clocks are fast becoming a favorite vintage home decor. With the retro-inspired design, these classic vintage timekeepers update your interior design by adding a touch from the past. Impress your guests with interesting pieces from the 50s, 60s, and 70s and let them identify themselves with the era’s popular style.
A retro clock can be a good addition to the decors of a retro home. If you can’t get past the style of the fifties, then a retro sunburst clock is for you. It is one of the unique styles that made an impact and continues to bring its stylish influence up to this modern period. One of the clock manufacturers to consider is Metamec who produced most of the modish clocks of the fifties and sixties. Most retro wall clocks were made of wood, in either light or dark wood finish. They may be complemented with brass fittings or glass faces.
Moving to the sixties, the sunburst clock improved to become sunray clocks. They have almost the same style except that the latter has a more elaborate outline and an electronic movement, as developed by the Smiths Sectronic.
Clocks from the seventies appear to be a lot more modern than the models manufactured during the 50s and 60s. The distinct sixties collection include the carriage clocks, retro alarm clocks, and retro flip clocks. A retro alarm clock features an external bell that produces a loud sound enough to serve as wake up call for heavy sleepers. Smiths and Westclox are the famous manufacturers of retro alarm clocks during the 70s.
On the other hand, a retro flip clock serves as a desk clock during the said period. It features an automatic flip down minute and hour display powered by 1 D battery. The unique style and design makes it a cool functional decor in any desk. Also available are mountable retro flip clocks that can be used at home.
Experience time just like the old days and get yourself into the vintage vibe. Find a retro clock similar to the one you grew up with and rekindle the memories of the good old past. Appreciate your past here in the present and decorate your home with things that need not be forgotten. Unveil your vintage collection, display your retro clocks, and see if you can truly outdate time.
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