Solid Wood Nordic Wall Clock 40cm

At 40cm this is a statement rather than a utility clock, and it is sized for the walls that usually defeat people: above a sideboard, over a fireplace, or at the end of an open-plan kitchen where a smaller piece would simply vanish. The face combines oak and black walnut with an acrylic element, so the grain runs in contrasting tones across the dial instead of sitting flat in a single colour.

Because the woods are real rather than printed, each clock differs slightly in figure and tone. That variation is the appeal; it stops the piece looking mass-produced and it means the clock ages in the same direction as the rest of the timber in a room. The hands are kept deliberately slim and dark so they read clearly against the lighter oak sections without breaking up the surface.

A silent sweep movement runs it, so a 40cm clock in a quiet living room stays quiet. Damage-free wall hooks are included in the box, which is a small thing that makes a real difference if you are hanging something this size on plasterboard or in a rented flat and would rather not drill. It takes one AA battery, not supplied. Dust with a dry cloth and keep it out of direct sun and damp, both of which will move natural timber over time.

• Diameter: 40cm (15.7 in)
• Materials: oak, black walnut and acrylic
• Movement: silent sweep quartz
• Power: 1 x AA battery (not supplied)
• Damage-free wall hooks included
• Natural grain varies between pieces
• Care: dry dust only, avoid direct sun and damp
• Check for pipes and cables before drilling