Double-sided wall clocks are not new. They have existed for decades, quietly moving between public and private spaces. While many people associate them with railway stations and institutional corridors across Europe, they also made their way into homes in earlier times, often as decorative yet functional pieces in hallways or larger living spaces. Over time, however, they faded out of domestic interiors, replaced by flatter, more minimal wall clocks designed to sit quietly against a surface.

Turin-based brand Goofball is bringing this format back, but with a distinctly modern lens. Their Perch clock does not just revive an old idea; it reframes it for how we live today.

Designer: Goofball

At first glance, the concept feels familiar. A clock that extends out from the wall, visible from both sides. But in a home setting, this simple shift changes everything. Instead of being something you look at from one fixed position, the clock becomes part of how you move through a space. Whether you are walking into a room, passing through a corridor, or glancing back as you leave, time is always within sight. It feels less like an object placed on a wall and more like something integrated into the rhythm of the room.

The functional decisions are just as thoughtful. The clock runs on two AA batteries, which means there is no need for wiring or complicated installation. It hangs on a bracket and can be easily lifted off when the batteries need to be changed. It is the kind of detail that you might not notice immediately, but it makes living with the product feel effortless.

Visually, the Perch clock embraces minimalism in a way that feels warm rather than clinical. It comes in three colors, allowing it to blend into different interiors while still holding its own presence. The design is clean and restrained, making it suitable for contemporary homes, yet it carries a quiet reference to its past. There is something unmistakably reminiscent of old railway clocks, those objects that once defined shared notions of time and movement.

That sense of nostalgia is part of its charm. It brings a subtle character into a space without feeling overly decorative. It introduces depth to a wall, quite literally, and creates a small moment of curiosity. Guests notice it. People interact with it differently. It becomes a conversation piece without trying too hard.

What makes this product particularly compelling is how it challenges a default assumption. We have grown used to thinking of wall clocks as flat, one-directional objects. This design questions the norm and reminds us that even the most familiar objects can be reimagined.

The response so far reflects this shift in perspective. The first batch sold out quickly, suggesting that people are ready for products that feel both nostalgic and new at the same time. Goofball is currently preparing the second batch, expected to be available in the coming weeks.

In the end, this clock is more than just a timekeeping device. It is a small but meaningful intervention in how we experience space. It takes something we already know, brings back its forgotten domestic presence, and gives it a contemporary voice. It does not just sit on a wall. It changes how the wall and the room around it are perceived.

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“Foglie” is the Italian word for leaves, and Tobias Sartori makes no effort to obscure the reference. His Foglie Wall Clock is built from dozens of hand-carved pine leaves, each shaped with a carved central ridge that mimics a real leaf’s midrib, arranged into a pointed, flame-like cluster that functions as the clock face. Branch-carved hands in a contrasting darker finish sweep the hours from a movement housed at the center. The result sits between decorative object and wall art, and it does so with enough material confidence to hold that ground convincingly.

Sartori first worked with leaf forms in a jewelry project, carving wooden pendants for necklaces, and the motif followed him home. A beech hedge outside and a botanical wallpaper inside reinforced the idea, together suggesting that an entire clock could operate in the same visual vocabulary. Several layout sketches followed before two strong candidates emerged. The chosen design is the one where every individual carved leaf echoes the overall silhouette of the piece, creating a quality that feels grown from the inside out.

Designer: Tobias Sartori

The final piece has a remarkable sense of depth and texture, a direct result of its meticulous construction. Because each pine leaf is an individual component, hand-carved and set at a slightly different angle and height, the clock creates a dynamic topography of light and shadow that shifts throughout the day. This layered arrangement gives the object a living quality, changing its character as the sun moves across the room.

The choice of pine, with its warm and expressive grain, gives the clock an approachable, organic feel that invites a closer look. The darker, more delicate hands provide just enough contrast to ensure legibility without overpowering the woodwork. It is a quiet object that reveals its handmade complexity gradually, rewarding careful observation with subtle details that a mass-produced item could never replicate.

Sartori’s process sketches reveal another, more traditional round variant that he ultimately set aside, a decision that proved critical to the design’s integrity. The circular concept, while pleasant, felt more like leaves applied to a conventional clock shape. The final, elongated form, however, feels like a clock that grew directly from the leaves themselves. This distinction is the core of its success. By housing a simple, reliable clock movement within a form that feels completely natural, Sartori allows the artistry of the woodwork to remain the main story. The Foglie clock successfully integrates function into a form that feels elemental and intentional, as if a gust of wind had gathered the leaves on the wall in a moment of perfect, fleeting composition.

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