The design is timeless and it will always bring nostalgia and calmness to the space wherever you decide to hang. The Riki Clock features twelve figures which are slightly bigger and needles which are in splendid harmony with the length and thickness. This clock is a great example of the showcasing the ease of reading in basic clock design. The plywood frame is made by skilful techniques of handicraft manufacturing, expressed by the precise circular shape and beautiful finish. 30cm - WR08-27Size: Ø305mm x 48mmWeight: 750g 25cm - WR20-02Size: Ø254mm x 48mmWeight: 580g 20cm - WR-0401 SSize: Ø203mm x 48mmWeight: 410g 20cm - WR-00312 SSize: Ø203mm x 48mmWeight: 410g Material: Plywood, glassMovement: Sweep second (silent)Producer: LemnosDesigned by: Riki WatanabeMade in Japan Riki Watanabe (1911 - 2013)Considered one of the pioneers of post-war Japanese design, after graduating from the Woodcraft Department at Tokyo Higher School of Arts and Design (currently Chiba University), Riki Watanabe joined architect Bruno Taut's office in Gunma in 1936. In 1949, he established his own design studio, and quickly won recognition for his low-cost String Chair in 1952. His Torii Stool and Circular Center Table won the Gold Medal at the Triennale di Milano in 1957. In addition to interior and furniture design Watanabe also designed clocks and watches. His 1972 design for the Hibiya Dai-Ichi Life Insurance Company's pole clock is recognised as one of Watanabe's major works. TAKATA Lemnos Inc.Founded in 1947, TAKATA Lemnos Inc. started as a brass casting manufacturing company in Takaoka-city, Toyama Prefecture, Japan and went into full-scale business trade with Seiko Clock Co., Ltd in 1966. Lemnos works with many well-known designers such as Riki Watanabe, Kazuo Kawasaki, Shin Azumi, Tomoko Azumi, Kanae Tsukamoto to design and create clocks that are timeless and accentuates the beauty of the raw material used. Their products are made by craftspeople with finely honed techniques in Japan. Lemnos brand products are now highly praised from the design shops and interior shops around the world.
