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Chiisana Tokai Clock: Blue

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Chiisana Tokai Clock: BlueChiisana Tokai Clock: BlueChiisana Tokai Clock: BlueChiisana Tokai Clock: Blue
$92.5 $185 In stock

Category: The Desktop

Chiisana Tokei means tiny clock in Japanese. Designed by renowned industrial designer Riki Watanabe and crafted by Lemnos, the Chiisana Tokei made its debut in the 1970s. It quickly established itself as a leader in personal clocks, which at the time were typically ornate and larger in size. The stand included with the clock allows for it to be mounted to the wall or set on a table. The color of the raised numerals matches that of the dial. The clock does not feature a second hand and has no ticking sound.

Celebrated post-war industrial designer Riki Watanabe established Japan's first design studio in 1949. Lemnos has been making clocks since 1947. The Chiisana Tokei clock has been included in the permanent collection of the JIDA Design Museum.

Part of our Clocks and Japanese Minimalism collection.

Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 18 reviews)

Claire C. ★★★★★

The soft ticking is barely there, so it won't disturb my work naps, and the tiny dial still catches my eye from across the desk every single time. It's like a little piece of 1970s design history just sitting there, doing its job quietly.

Aurora ★★★★★

The minimalist face is so clean it almost disappears on my desk, yet the soft tick is oddly comforting during late work sessions. It’s genuinely tiny—barely takes up a palm—and the retro 1970s design feels timeless without being fussy.

Elizabeth ★★★★★

I’ve been looking for a small desk clock that actually feels like a design piece, and this one nails the minimalist look. The 1970s pedigree shows in the clean proportions, and it’s light enough to move around my workspace without fuss. Keeps time perfectly so far, and the blue face is a subtle pop

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