The wall remains empty, even though you’ve wanted a clock that truly fits the room for months.
A bare spot above the sofa or in the kitchen – and every clock you’ve seen so far either looked too cheap or too plain. The Alessi Firenze wall clock by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni solves this problem with a dial that has lost none of its impact since 1965: striking Roman numerals, clean lines, a quartz movement that ticks reliably. You hang it up once – and the room immediately gets the character it needed.
Benefits
- No more disappointing purchases: You know when unpacking that this clock delivers on its promises – the ABS resin is precisely crafted, so you won’t realize after weeks that the look is disappointing in reality.
- No annoying readjustments: The quartz movement runs precisely without you needing to regularly correct or keep an eye on the clock – the time is simply right.
- No worries about style: Whether a modern living room, old building kitchen, or office – the timeless Castiglioni design fits into various interiors without ever seeming out of place.
Specifications
- Brand: Alessi
- Collection: Firenze
- Designers: Achille Castiglioni & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
- Material: ABS resin
- Diameter: 36 cm
- Movement: Quartz
- Battery: 1 × AA (not included)
- Designed: 1965 (market launch 1996)
- Available colors: Gray, White, Black
Usage
- Insert battery: Place one AA battery in the compartment on the back and close the cover.
- Set the time: Gently turn the time setter on the back until the hour and minute hands show the correct time.
- Hang up: Attach the clock to a suitable wall hook – ensure the wall is even so the dial hangs straight.
Pro tip: Hang the Firenze clock at eye level or slightly above – with a diameter of 36 cm, it shows best effect when the center is between 150 and 165 cm above the floor.