Modern Nordic Wall Clock

A framed Scandinavian wall clock with pared-back numerals and slim hands, built around the contrast between the frame and the dial. It is quiet in the literal sense too — the movement sweeps rather than ticks, which is the difference between a clock you forget about and one you notice at two in the morning.

Four combinations cover very different rooms. Black frame with a white dial is the safest and most legible, and works anywhere. Black frame with a grey dial is softer and more muted for bedrooms. The two orange-faced versions — with a black or a gold frame — are the ones to choose when the clock is meant to be an accent, picking up warm tones in a kitchen or living room.

Three sizes let you match the wall rather than the other way round: 25cm for a small kitchen or hallway wall, 30cm as the general-purpose choice, and 35cm where the clock needs to hold a large empty wall or be read from across an open-plan room. Battery operated, with a single central fixing.

• Type: framed Nordic wall clock
• Sizes: 25cm, 30cm or 35cm dial
• Finishes: black or gold frame; orange, white or grey dial
• Movement: quiet sweeping quartz
• Power: battery operated
• Best for: kitchens, living rooms, bedrooms, offices