Modern Wood & Metal Wall Clock | Orva

A modern wood and metal wall clock that plays with circles

What catches the eye first is the layering of two circles that aren't quite concentric. A slim, glossy silver metal ring extends slightly beyond the white dial. Behind it, a dark brown wooden half-moon emerges at the bottom, as if deliberately offset. This asymmetric composition gives the whole piece a sense of movement, something turning or about to turn. On a plain, light-coloured wall, the effect reads immediately.

The white dial contrasts with the dark wood. The Arabic numerals are raised, moulded with a slight curve that gives them volume without cluttering the display. Some of them, including the 12 and a few others, carry a light coppery tint, introducing a subtle third colour into the composition. The dark metal hands are tapered and well proportioned to the dial's diameter. The whole thing stays very legible despite the layered elements.

This modern wood and metal wall clock works well in a hallway or above a piece of furniture in a living room. In the photo, it's placed between an archway and a television, at eye level, and that position suits it well. It doesn't need any other object around it to make its mark. The brown wood, with its visible grain, adds an organic texture that softens the coolness of the silver metal. The two materials don't compete — they balance each other.

This model is available in three variants. Without seeing the other versions side by side, it's reasonable to assume the proportions or finishes differ slightly. The underlying design stays the same: a circular dial framed by a metal ring, with the wooden arc emerging at the bottom. It's worth checking exactly what differs between versions before ordering.

If you're after other wooden clocks, our dedicated collection offers several formats and moods. And for anyone who wants to take the mix of materials further, both Metal Wall Clocks and Wooden Wall Clocks offer a good range to choose from.

This model in a contemporary interior

The pairing of dark wood and silver metal places this modern wood and metal wall clock firmly within one particular style of interior: spaces where walnut or stained oak furniture sits alongside metal structural elements. A solid wood worktop, brushed steel table legs, chrome handles. This kind of decor is common in flats renovated in recent years.

The circular format, meanwhile, is universal. It sits on a wall without needing any careful planning, unlike a rectangular clock that needs to line up with something. Here, the main circle does the work. The wooden arc at the bottom introduces an asymmetry that stops the whole thing looking too tame or predictable.

This model suits a hallway just as well as a living room. In a living space, it works well above a sideboard or console table, where it can be seen without needing to look up. In a hallway, it marks the space without cluttering it. What this design clock offers above all is a graphic presence that stays measured.