Rare 1970s Space Age Wall Clock Mustard Yellow

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Vintage 70s space age wall clock by JAZ. Bold mustard and black design, German quartz, futuristic curves. Excellent condition, rare collectible.

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ABOUT THIS PIECE

  • item. wall clock
  • maker. JAZ
  • period. 1970s
  • country. germany
  • material. plastic
  • color. mustard yellow, black, white
  • dimensions (cm). 22 x 22 x 6.5
  • condition. excellent vintage condition with only minimal signs of age
  • reference. 1769

 

 

DESIGN CONTEXT

A striking testament to 1970s European interior experimentation, this Space Age wall clock produced by JAZ captures the era’s fearless approach to color and domestic geometry. During an epoch when synthetic materials liberated designers from traditional constraints, mustard yellow emerged as a defining tone, injecting warmth, optimism, and distinct pop-art energy into modernist living spaces.

The design balances functional clarity with sculptural presence: the bold mustard yellow plastic casing frames a deep black dial, contrasted by oversized, graphic white numerals and sleek metallic hands. Driven by a precise German quartz mechanism, it successfully merges reliable utility with high-impact aesthetics. Whether styled on a raw concrete wall or paired with mid-century teak furnishings, this piece stands out as a genuine collectible.

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