Lemnos Chiisana Tokei Clocks
$150.00
Description:
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 is equipped with a Japanese ticking mechanism.
Measurements:
4.75”⌀ x 3”
History:
Celebrated post-war industrial designer Riki Watanabe established Japan’s first design studio in 1949. Watanabe’s work spans decades, including iconic designs from the Himo Isu chair to the Hibiya Pole clock in Tokyo. He is also known for establishing Japanese design institutions, including the Japan Industrial Design Association, Japan Design Committee and Craft Center Japan.
Lemnos has been making clocks since 1947. The Japanese brand took its name from the Greek island, which according to Greek mythology was inhabited by the god Hephaestus, the protector of all craftsmen. Lemnos clocks have been the recipient of the Good Design Award, among others.
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 is equipped with a Japanese ticking mechanism.
Measurements:
4.75”⌀ x 3”
History:
Celebrated post-war industrial designer Riki Watanabe established Japan’s first design studio in 1949. Watanabe’s work spans decades, including iconic designs from the Himo Isu chair to the Hibiya Pole clock in Tokyo. He is also known for establishing Japanese design institutions, including the Japan Industrial Design Association, Japan Design Committee and Craft Center Japan.
Lemnos has been making clocks since 1947. The Japanese brand took its name from the Greek island, which according to Greek mythology was inhabited by the god Hephaestus, the protector of all craftsmen. Lemnos clocks have been the recipient of the Good Design Award, among others.
Materials:
Steel, ABS resin and glass
Variation:
Available in Blue or Ivory
Care Instructions:
The Chiisana Tokei requires 1 AA battery, included. Dust to clean.
Steel, ABS resin and glass
Variation:
Available in Blue or Ivory
Care Instructions:
The Chiisana Tokei requires 1 AA battery, included. Dust to clean.
Returns must be made within 2 weeks in original, unused condition with all packaging for either 1. Store credit for the full amount or 2. Refund - minus a 20% restocking fee. Tortoise does not cover the cost of return shipping or the cost of re-shipping an exchange, and the cost of shipping for returns and exchanges is the responsibility of the customer.