A clock made of wood can become an adornment of any situation, give it a presentable and unique look. Wooden clock can be placed in the room of any stylistic orientation, the main thing is to choose the right housing. From the end of the XVIII to the end of the last century, wooden watches were a luxury item for many people of our state. And today, many interior design work is not complete without these devices.
Kinds
A simple and solid look can be given to the room using carved wooden wall clock. Well, a similar detail of the decor will fit into the living room, especially if it hand-made products. Such mechanisms are a kind of work of art and can cause delight among guests.
For decorating the living room in the style of classic and modern fit items decorated with bronze details: they focus on the solidity of the room. Probably, no modern artificial material can please with beauty and sophistication as well as carved wood.
A wooden watch case with a thread is an invariable classic. Such a product in most cases is made using precious woods, it emphasizes the status of the owner, his impeccable taste, is the main element in the setting.
Become an element of room decoration retro style can antique carved wooden clocks or modern antique styled devices. Similar devices usually equipped with a heavy pendulum, cuckoo, glass doors.
Antique wall clock distinguished by their originality, made of natural wood, decorated with carvings. These devices will decorate any home. A good addition to any environment will be table clock made of wood. They will perfectly take their place in any room on the table, fireplace or shelf.
Mechanisms of devices in a wooden frame can be quartz, mechanical, electronic. Nowadays, wooden table clocks are available in different geometric shapes and types. The product may contain only a wooden stand or may be a dial framed in wood.
The case can be walnut, black, beige, white, saturated burgundy.
In most cases, the device is on in a complex with office supplies, as well as a barometer, thermometer and pendulum. Many devices reproduce sound signals and melodies, it is possible to control the volume and automatically turn off at night. Depending on the decor and type of mechanism, a wooden table clock characterized by accuracy. Usually they are equipped with a dial, where numbers and hands are clearly visible.
The advantages of such mechanisms are:
- presentability and reliability;
- the presence of large numbers on the dial, they are clearly visible;
- accuracy of the course;
- reasonable cost.
Another kind of clock made of wood is fireplace models. Since the 18th century, this type of product has been known as cabinet clock. This solution is suitable for storing useful little things. Modern developments have led to the creation of another variety of wooden devices. It is a high-quality solid wood array in which a capsule is inserted.
Materials
Today, for the production of wall and table clocks in most cases wood is used. However, modern technology makes some adjustments. In desktop clocks of foreign manufacture, especially of a cheaper segment, natural wood is replaced by products from plywood or MDF. MDF is a plate made of small wood chips that are bonded together using paraffin or lignin. MDF is coated on top with a plastic film that simulates a tree.
MDF watches have the following advantages:
- reasonable cost;
- long term of operation;
- environmentally friendly material.
However, it is important to consider that the material quickly deteriorates from moisture.
In the manufacture of watches from wood, ancient material processing technologies are often traced:
- use of solid wood;
- veneering the outside of the product with valuable wood species;
- decorative inserts on the outside of the case;
- manufacture of carved wooden arrows and bronze legs.
Examples in the interior
In order to decorate the room, you do not need to buy expensive watch options. Budget models will also look beautiful, the main thing is to choose them correctly. So, for minimalist style directions fit concise deviceshaving nothing more.
For a room made in classic style better use floor mechanisms in antique frames. The classic style also allows the use of products with a decor of precious stones.
For hi-tech style modern fit electronic scoreboards. In the direction avant-garde will be appropriate dials of unusual shapes.
You can watch a video review of the manufacturing process of carved wooden watches below.