ODO Space Age Clock with Automatic Calendar 1970s

• item. wall clock / table clock
• designer. not attributed
• manufacturer. odo
• model. automatic day and date calendar clock
• period. 1970s
• country. france
• style. pop design
• materials. plastic, metal
• color. orange, white, black
• dimensions. 26 × 21 × 8 cm
• condition. excellent condition. clock and calendar fully working.
• notes. suitable for wall mounting or tabletop display.
• reference. 2070

DESIGN CONTEXT

The ODO space age clock perfectly captures the optimistic energy of French design during the 1970s. Functional objects were no longer conceived simply as household tools. They became graphic statements, capable of transforming an interior through colour, typography and bold proportions.

Its vibrant orange frame contrasts with the clean white dial and oversized numerals, while the integrated day and date display adds a distinctive technical character. Designed to be displayed either on a wall or on a shelf, this clock naturally becomes a focal point without overpowering the surrounding space.

One of the defining features of this ODO space age clock is its fully automatic day and date calendar. Conceived to simplify everyday life, it updates both indications automatically, reflecting the technological optimism that shaped domestic design throughout the 1970s. Rather than hiding its functionality, ODO celebrated it, turning a practical mechanism into a distinctive graphic element that remains fascinating today.

ODO earned a reputation for producing reliable electronic clocks that balanced everyday functionality with contemporary aesthetics. This example remains fully operational, including the calendar mechanism, preserving both its practical purpose and its collectible appeal.

Although historically rooted in the visual language of Pop Design, its bold plastic construction and futuristic spirit have made it one of those objects widely appreciated today as a space age clock. It pairs beautifully with pieces from our Space Age Collection, alongside vintage lighting, colourful plastics and graphic home accessories. It also complements our curated selection of Vintage Clocks and decorative Objects, where function and design coexist in perfect balance.

Authentic, playful and highly decorative, this ODO space age clock is an iconic example of everyday French design from the 1970s.