The Wooden Nordic Home Wall Clock is a 14-inch (36 cm) round timepiece made from engineered wood, run by a quiet battery sweep movement that glides instead of ticking. Its dial is pared back to twelve raised wooden ball markers and no numerals, read by the position of two slim wooden hands. Sold as a single clock in a warm wood-tone or white finish, it settles calmly onto a living room, bedroom, or study wall and keeps the room feeling grounded and unhurried.
Why we chose it
- Quiet sweep movement — the hands glide continuously rather than ticking, so it stays out of the way in a bedroom or study.
- Engineered wood build — a fiberboard case with a wood-grain finish that keeps the clock light and easy to hang.
- Wooden ball hour markers — twelve raised wooden balls mark the hours in place of numerals, read by the position of the hands for a clean Nordic dial.
- Generous 14-inch (36 cm) face — large enough to read across a room while staying visually calm.
- Two warm finishes — choose a natural wood tone or a soft white to suit your wall.
- Uncluttered Nordic look — a pared-back dial that reads at a glance and settles into a minimalist wall.
- Battery powered — no cords or wiring, so it hangs anywhere you have a nail or hook.
Design story
There is something restful about a clock that keeps time without demanding attention. This one leans into a Nordic, warm-minimalist mood — a round wooden face, twelve raised wooden ball markers in place of numbers, a shallow depth, and a movement that sweeps rather than ticks. Hung above a sofa or beside a bed, it marks the hours quietly, letting the room stay soft, slow, and lived-in.
Materials & details
The case and dial are built from engineered wood — a fiberboard with a wood-grain surface — rather than solid timber, which keeps the clock light on the wall at around 700 grams (about 1.54 lb). Twelve turned wooden balls mark the hours in place of numerals, and two slim wooden hands sweep quietly across the face. It measures roughly 36 by 35 centimeters (14.2 by 13.8 inches) across and just 5 centimeters (2 inches) deep, and runs on a battery-powered sweep movement (battery not included).
How to style it
Living room
Hang it on a feature wall above the sofa or console, and let the wood tone echo a wooden frame or a woven basket nearby. Its calm face balances a busier gallery wall without competing for attention.
Bedroom
Place it on the wall opposite the bed so the time is easy to catch on a slow morning. The quiet sweep movement means no ticking to interrupt the room at night.
Home office
Mount it above a desk or shelf where a clean, readable clock helps the day keep its shape. The pared-back Nordic dial suits a focused, uncluttered workspace.
Care & maintenance
Dust the face and frame with a soft, dry cloth, and avoid damp cloths or cleaning sprays, as engineered wood does not like prolonged moisture. Keep it out of direct, harsh sunlight to protect the finish, and replace the battery when the hands begin to slow.
Pairs beautifully with
- A woven wall basket or a framed print alongside it
- A low wooden console or floating shelf beneath
- A ceramic vase with dried or preserved stems
- Warm-toned table or floor lighting nearby
- A neutral wall in warm white, clay, or soft grey
Specifications
- Material: engineered wood (MDF fiberboard) with a wood-grain finish
- Type: round wall clock
- Dial: twelve raised wooden ball hour markers, no numerals
- Hands: two slim wooden hands (hour and minute)
- Movement: battery-powered sweep (battery not included)
- Color: two finishes — wood tone or white
- Size: approximately 36 × 35 × 5 cm (14.2 × 13.8 × 2.0 in); 14-inch face
- In the box: one wall clock (battery not included)
- Free worldwide shipping
Dimensions
- Overall: 36 × 35 × 5 cm (14.2 × 13.8 × 2.0 in)
- Face diameter: approximately 14 inches (about 36 cm)
- Depth: 5 cm (2.0 in)
- Please allow slight variation between pieces
Frequently asked questions
What is it made of?
The clock's case and dial are made from engineered wood — a fiberboard with a wood-grain finish — rather than solid timber, so it stays light on the wall.
How big is the clock?
It has a 14-inch face and measures roughly 36 by 35 centimeters (about 14.2 by 13.8 inches) across and 5 centimeters, or 2 inches, deep.
Is it quiet, and what powers it?
The clock uses a battery-powered sweep movement, so the hands glide continuously and quietly rather than ticking. It runs on a standard battery, which is not included.
Which rooms does it suit?
Its calm Nordic look works in a living room, bedroom, or home office — anywhere you want an easy-to-read clock that keeps the wall feeling uncluttered.
What colors does it come in, and is a battery included?
You can choose a warm wood tone or a white finish. A battery is not included, so we suggest having a standard one on hand.
What about shipping and returns?
We offer free worldwide shipping and a 30-day return policy.
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