Mission Wall Clocks

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Updated 20/04/2021

For a way to tell time that is a little different, we offer you mission wall clocks they are not only functional but attractive. They speak to a quality seldom recognized and long since forgotten. They're very handsome and made of only the best material, including a quartz movement that keeps your mission wall clock accurate all the time.

Buying Guide

A mission style wall clock can add a beautiful touch of vintage to your home, while combining traditional designs with a practical piece of furniture. Most of the clocks which are available are created using oak or pine wood, although this is not always the case. Let's look at some of the various clock designs which are available in this particular style.

What are the most popular designs of mission wall clocks?

The most popular designs of mission wall clocks include:

Grandfather clock style

If you love the grandfather clock style but you don't have the room within your home to accommodate a large clock, consider a mission style clock in the design of a grandfather clock. This comes with all the traditional appearance of an ordinary grandfather clock but takes up much less space. This rectangular shaped item has a square clock which takes up around half of the item. The rest of the space is taken up with either a chime in true grandfather clock style or with extra details and wooden panels. The extra detail could be a small colorful painted area or wooden pieces molded into a beautiful shape to match the clock's color.

Simple square clock

A simple square mission style clock will suit the more modern homes where you may feel that a traditional wooden clock doesn't quite fit in with the surrounding décor. This is normally four thin wooden panels which are joined together to create the square shape. Overlapping edges can give the appearance of a contemporary clock, while the block design enables it to suit your modern tastes.

Slate mission style clock

Wood isn't everybody's first choice, so if you're after something different for your home, you can consider the slate clocks which are available. These generally have fewer parts than their wooden relatives, since the wooden versions often have glass covers and other delicate pieces. Slate clocks tend to have the numbers and hands fixed directly on to the slate and do not have glass covers. The shape can either be long and similar to the traditional grandfather clock style, or you can choose a more square shape or shorter length which only takes up around 1-2 square feet on your wall.

Bonus tip: A standard wooden clock comes with all the practicalities that you need for your home in terms of telling the time, but if you want more of a feature piece for your room, consider a design with extra features on it. This is often in the form of an animal or figure which has been sculpted onto the clock, either along the top or the bottom.

What are the features of contemporary mission wall clocks?

If a simple design is still not modern enough for you, then look at the true contemporary designs of mission wall clocks. These come in a variety of styles, and here are some of the designs you will see.

No numbers: The omission of numbers on a wall clock is a sure sign of a contemporary piece. Instead of numbers, you may see colorful pieces, marbles or a blank background.
Chunky: A chunky clock is popular within the modern home, and if you already have a lot of furniture with is chunky, this type of clock will complement the room.
Gloss: A gloss finish when it comes to any clock instantly takes away any traditional look. This design can be found often in white or black, with large chrome numbers to finish it off.