Description

A leading designer of public clocks, Riki Watanabe created many iconic timepieces over the years. His designs have become a constant presence in airports, train stations, and hotels. Made by Lemnos, the Riki Public Clock translates the distinctive character of the public clocks into a timepiece meant for contemporary interiors. The dial features a bold font and wider hands to offer superior readability from any angle. Made of aluminum, the clock also has a quality glass window. It’s a perfect choice for a kitchen, living room, office, or coffee shop in equal measure. Discover the other Riki Watanabe clocks from the Lemnos collection in our shop.

Riki Watanabe

Riki Watanabe (1911–2013) was a celebrated industrial designer and a leading figure of Japanese modernism. Born in Tokyo, he completed studies in woodworking in 1936, after which he worked as an assistant professor at Tokyo University. During the 1930s, Riki Watanabe became interested in the work of Le Corbusier and the Bauhaus movement. In 1949, he established Japan’s first design studio. The designer’s work spans decades and includes icon...

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