Clocks have been around for millennia, just in different forms. Before we trapped time in a physical object, people had various ways to measure it. In the early days, people used astronomical phenomena to tell the time of day, using shadow clocks, sundials, and water clocks. Later, the series of inventions evolved from water clocks, mechanical clocks, pendulum clocks, and analogue clocks to digital clocks.
With the changing of time and advancement in technology, you hardly get to see a traditional cuckoo and a pendulum clock. Only in the modern variants do you catch a glimpse of nostalgia that now seems far behind. To revive the old memories of cuckoo clocks and pendulum clocks we used to see in our grandfather’s room, Japanese product designer Ryosuke Fukusada designed MOOV and COO. It’s a series of metal cuckoo and pendulum clocks, crafted from perforated metal, which is a sheet or plate that has been manually or mechanically stamped.
Fukusada chose the metal construction for its durability and the refined finishing it brings to the product. As a reminder, the designer preserved the quintessential structure of cuckoo and pendulum, but altered the build and appearance of the clock to make it suitable for modern living.
Hailing from Japan, the designer applied metalworking techniques of bending, welding, and painting, which are native to Japan’s Niigata region. In terms of design, the COO and MOOV differ.
The COO has an arched silhouette, formed by bending metal into a gentle semicircle. This blend of industrial material with the enduring architectural elements results in an object that is tactile, elegant, and warm. The front of the clock has perforated metal with precisely cut holes, making it airy and lightweight. There’s a large circular opening from where the cuckoo appears to amuse us.
On the other hand, the MOOV clock has a familiar structure of a classic pendulum clock, but with modern touches. You can clearly see the pendulum moving through the circular cutouts, adding a visual appeal.
The design of the clocks creates a playful balance between form and function. They come in four colorways: white, ivory, mint blue, and green, which are suitable for various interiors. Not to mention, the clocks look adorable displayed on the table, on the wall, or by the bedside. Together, they form an acceptable take on vintage clocks, tailored for modern living.
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