The Uwestra alarm clock from the 1970s exemplifies the Space Age style associated with West German design of the era. Its main casing, finished in a matte, warm ivory white, forms the backdrop for a round dial featuring a black background with oversized, stylized white numerals and geometric hands. The glossy, chrome-plated tulip base acts in vivid contrast, while a clear plastic (likely acrylic) dome covers the dial, emphasizing the retro-modernist spirit. The spherical form is visually balanced by the flared tulip base, and the composed detailing—particularly the interplay of materials and crisp proportions—reflects the era’s decorative timepiece sensibility.This object carries a nostalgia for a time when the future was imagined through organic forms and bold pairings of polished metals with soft-light plastics. The chrome base reflects and diffuses light, lending visual buoyancy, while the clock’s sphere evokes the image of a capsule—an isolated, self-contained ritual of daily living. The strong numerals and stylized hands infuse the composition with movement, framing the clock itself as a subtle, utilitarian sculpture.The Uwestra alarm clock will work well in a living room, positioned as a focal point on a shelf or sideboard among vintage objects or contemporary accessories. It can be paired with items featuring metallic or lacquered finishes, lamps inspired by the 1970s, or minimalist ceramics. Its neutral, warm palette integrates easily with textiles in beige, yellow, or olive green, while ambient lighting enhances the reflections from the chromed base.
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Height19 cm
Depth10 cm
Width10 cm
Dimension details
Width10 cm
Height19 cm
Depth10 cm
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