Modern art wall clocks.
Original artwork that keeps time. Choose from 11 designs, with classic clocks from $69 and acrylic clocks from $79.
Made to order. Select your size, frame and hands before adding a clock to your cart.
Woodland Dusk Wall ClockFrom $69 · Choose a finishA warm frame. A round face.
Classic 10-inch clocks with a wood frame, plexiglass face and silent mechanism. Choose the base and hand colors on each product page. One AA battery is required and is not included.
Woodland Dusk Wall Clock
Oak and ginkgo leaves in copper, ochre and chalk on deep forest green.
Copper Orchard Wall Clock
Ochre pears, a russet bowl and copper leaves on warm ivory.
Bordeaux Still Life Wall Clock
Bordeaux Still Life pairs a deep burgundy pitcher, an earthen clay bowl and an olive branch on textured linen.
Terracotta Moon Wall Clock
Terracotta Moon brings Nollei’s warm neutral artwork to this wall clock.
Olive Study Wall Clock
Olive Study brings Nollei’s warm neutral artwork to this wall clock.
Soft Monolith Wall Clock
Soft Monolith brings Nollei’s warm neutral artwork to this wall clock.
Clay Vessel Wall Clock
Clay Vessel brings Nollei’s warm neutral artwork to this wall clock.
Still Branch Wall Clock
Still Branch brings Nollei’s warm neutral artwork to this wall clock.
Artwork, with a clean acrylic edge.
Choose an 8-inch round, 10.75-inch round or 10.75-inch square acrylic clock. Each has a keyhole hanging slot and needs one AA battery, not included. Compare the live size and price before ordering.
Soft Monolith Acrylic Wall Clock
Soft Monolith brings Nollei’s warm neutral artwork to this acrylic wall clock.
Terracotta Moon Acrylic Wall Clock
Terracotta Moon brings Nollei’s warm neutral artwork to this acrylic wall clock.
Umber Grid Acrylic Wall Clock
Umber Grid brings Nollei’s warm neutral artwork to this acrylic wall clock.
Why it works
It fills the visual role of a round artwork while keeping time useful in kitchens, studios, entries and living rooms.
Nollei applies original artwork in warm ivory, clay, olive, sand, walnut and restrained charcoal so each piece can connect with materials already present in a home. The goal is not a fully matched set; it is a deliberate relationship between useful objects, tactile surfaces and open space.
How to choose
Compare the base color and hand color against nearby frames, lighting and hardware. A wood base warms a neutral room; black gives pale artwork a sharper edge.
Use the live variant selector on every product page to compare available sizes, finishes and prices. Measurements matter more than a room photograph: mark the footprint with tape or paper before ordering, especially for rugs, bedding, wall pieces and freestanding objects.
Where to place it
Leave enough open wall around the clock for its circular silhouette to register. Above a console, beside open shelving or on a narrow kitchen wall are especially effective positions.
Build outward from the largest object, repeat one color or material elsewhere, and stop before every surface carries a pattern. That restraint is what lets an unusual piece feel collected rather than novelty-driven.
Acrylic or classic: which modern art wall clock fits?
A modern art wall clock should succeed at two jobs: the composition must hold the wall like artwork, and the hands must remain legible from the place where time is normally checked. Nollei currently offers 11 clock designs across two formats, including Copper Orchard and Woodland Dusk. Prices and option counts below come from the products displayed on this page; choose the exact available option on its product page.
| Format | Current entry price | Live options per design | Best when |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylic wall clock | From $79 | 3 | Round or square artwork with a clean acrylic face. |
| Classic wall clock | From $69 | 6 | A 10-inch round face with black, white or wooden base options. |
Compare original Nollei clock designs
Start with the artwork you want to see every day, then choose its format. Copper Orchard pairs ochre pears with warm ivory; Woodland Dusk brings botanical artwork to a deep forest-green face. Soft Monolith and Terracotta Moon each have acrylic and classic versions. Bordeaux Still Life adds a deeper burgundy palette; Olive Study, Still Branch and Clay Vessel offer other classic designs, while Umber Grid is available in acrylic.
| Design | Variant prices | Available combinations |
|---|---|---|
| Woodland Dusk Wall Clock | $69–$89 | 6 · Compare sizes and finishes |
| Copper Orchard Wall Clock | $69–$89 | 6 · Compare sizes and finishes |
| Bordeaux Still Life Wall Clock | $69–$89 | 6 · Compare sizes and finishes |
| Soft Monolith Acrylic Wall Clock | $79–$99 | 3 · Compare sizes and finishes |
| Terracotta Moon Acrylic Wall Clock | $79–$99 | 3 · Compare sizes and finishes |
| Umber Grid Acrylic Wall Clock | $79–$99 | 3 · Compare sizes and finishes |
| Terracotta Moon Wall Clock | $69–$89 | 6 · Compare sizes and finishes |
| Olive Study Wall Clock | $69–$89 | 6 · Compare sizes and finishes |
| Soft Monolith Wall Clock | $69–$89 | 6 · Compare sizes and finishes |
| Clay Vessel Wall Clock | $69–$89 | 6 · Compare sizes and finishes |
| Still Branch Wall Clock | $69–$89 | 6 · Compare sizes and finishes |
8-inch, 10-inch or 10.75-inch wall clock?
The current acrylic variants are 8 × 8 inches round, 10.75 × 10.75 inches round, or 10.75 × 10.75 inches square. The classic designs are 10 inches round, with base and hand colors selected separately. For a compact wall beside shelving, start by marking the 8-inch footprint; for a clear wall above a console, compare the larger round and square footprints. A square clock needs room around its corners as well as its center.
How to size a wall clock before ordering
- Measure the usable wall, not the whole wall. Subtract shelving, switches, door swings and the visual footprint of nearby frames.
- Mark the listed diameter or width. Use removable tape or a paper circle at the intended center point. Product-page measurements—not the styled photograph—are authoritative.
- Check it from the real sightline. Step back to the doorway, desk, sofa or kitchen work area where the clock will normally be read.
- Protect negative space. A clock that nearly touches a shelf or frame looks accidental. Open wall lets the circular silhouette register as modern wall art.
Readability, finish and placement checks
Compare the hand color with both the artwork and the room at the darkest normal time of day. A beautiful low-contrast combination may be better treated as decorative art than as the primary household timepiece. Wood details connect naturally with walnut, oak and woven textures; black creates a firmer outline beside dark lighting, handles or frames.
Above a console, center the clock on the furniture grouping rather than on the entire wall. In kitchens and offices, prioritize an unobstructed sightline. Avoid placing a modern wall art clock inside a dense gallery arrangement or directly beside a large round mirror: repeated circles weaken the clock’s role and make the time harder to locate quickly.
Buyer checklist
- Confirm the exact diameter, base, hand and mechanism details on the individual product page.
- Compare the live variant price rather than assuming every finish costs the displayed entry price.
- Plan for made-to-order production and delivery, normally 5–12 business days.
- Use the room photograph for styling context only; use listed measurements for the purchase decision.
- Choose one dominant clock or round artwork per sightline instead of repeating the same shape.
Made after you choose it
Choose the available size or finish on the product page. Nollei makes each piece after purchase, and production and delivery typically take 5–12 business days. Read the shipping guide before ordering if your piece is needed for a specific date.
Questions
Choosing with confidence.
What is the difference between an acrylic wall clock and a classic wall clock?
Nollei acrylic wall clocks currently start at $79 with 3 options per design, including round and square faces. Classic wall clocks start at $69 with 6 base-and-hand combinations per design. Compare the exact dimensions and variant price on the product page before ordering.
What size should a modern art wall clock be?
Choose by viewing distance and available negative space, not by room name alone. Mark the listed diameter on the wall with removable tape, then view it from the main doorway or seating position. Preserve open wall around the circle so it reads as both artwork and a clock.
Where should a modern wall art clock be placed?
Use a clear sightline above a console, on a narrow kitchen wall, beside open shelving or in a home office. Keep it away from competing round mirrors and dense gallery walls, and compare the hand color against the artwork so time remains readable.
Are Nollei modern art clocks ready to ship?
No. Each Nollei clock is made after the buyer selects an available format. Production and delivery typically take 5–12 business days depending on product and destination. Standard US shipping is $8.95, while US orders above $100 ship at our cost.