Century Style
Retro Clocks: 20th Century Style for your Home by Jennifer Waller
Most people like to know the time and will have clocks for this purpose. While these are functional items they can also be stylish. Clocks can be used in home decoration with many wall clocks being decorative pieces. There are various styles of clocks available and if you like the retro look for your home there are many older styles of clocks that fit in with this.
As technology changes over the years it tends to affect styles. This is true of clocks with the modern electric digital clock having replaced many of the styles which were popular in the mid to late 20th century. However fashions tend to come and go and many of the styles that were popular years ago have gone full circle and are popular again.
The retro style of clock can be a choice for many different people. It can be older people who are harking back to the days of their youth and looking for some of the styles that were popular when they were children. However many younger people looking for different fashions also like the retro style for the look it creates.
When buying a retro style clock the alternatives available are buying an original or buying a modern remake. An original clock may be difficult to find and will typically be more expensive. A modern remake can be a more affordable way of getting the retro style in your home and with modern fittings these can also be more reliable than an original clock.
Retro clocks come in many different styles and one of the more popular is the retro flip clock. These clocks don't have the face and hands of a standard clock. They used what was known as a split flap display to show the time in digital format. It was a clever design and the clocks were widely used until electric digital display clocks replaced them. However they still can be purchased and come as wall clocks or table clocks.
A decorative style of retro clock is the starburst clock which was a feature in many homes in the 20th century. It has a central clock face with spokes radiating out from this so that the final effect looks like a star. It is a wall clock and the spokes can be made of different materials including wood, metal and plastic. It is an attractive clock and matched with a retro table and chairs can provide a classic look for a room.
A retro style clock that was first made in the 1930's was the kit-cat clock. This was fashioned in the style of a black and white cat and as the clock worked the eyes of the cat and the tail moved from sided to side to count the seconds. It is a fun clock and can add a touch of novelty to a room in your home.
If you are looking to purchase a retro style clock for your home there are a few places that you can find these. The internet can be one of the best and some web retailers include the Little Clock Shop, Twemco and Retro Planet. The cost for a retro clock will depend on the type of clock purchased although costs for modern versions can lie within a range of around $30 to $150 to purchase.
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