Published on 29th March 2026 at 16:16
The return to analog could well lead us to turn to a somewhat forgotten object: the table clock. Need some arguments? These five items should convince you!
Ceramic classes, coloring books, writing notebooks… 2026 looks like an analog era. While the French spend an average of four hours in front of screens, the younger generation expresses a desire to move away (a little). This trend is combined with a desire for a “return to oneself” observed in decoration. Minimalism and beige tones: the house becomes a mental refuge. In this quest for simplicity, clocks reappear, far from the pressure exerted by the constant notifications of smartwatches. More subtle than wall clocks, table models blend more easily on a shelf, desk, or coffee table. Rectangular or round, chrome or pastel, here are five table clocks that will definitively shift you into an analog dimension.
HABERDASHER’S CLOCK “BLAINVILLE” FROM ALINEA
HABERDASHER’S CLOCK “BLAINVILLE” FROM ALINEAStarting from $12.00 at alinea
The rounded angles and bright orange hue of this ceramic table clock fit into the 70s retro trend in decoration. An object that is not afraid of anachronisms!
INUKJUAK TABLE CLOCK “TADOUSSAC” FROM ALINEA
INUKJUAK TABLE CLOCK “TADOUSSAC” FROM ALINEAStarting from $15.00 at alinea
Olive green ceramic and a cork base: this table clock blends beautifully into a Mediterranean-style decor emphasizing natural materials.
RETRO TABLE CLOCK “RETRO” FROM HKLIVING
RETRO TABLE CLOCK “RETRO” FROM HKLIVINGStarting from $53.99 at Connox FR
It looks like metal, but it is actually ceramic with chrome enamel! We love the brilliance of this designed table clock.
GREEN TABLE CLOCK FROM HÜBSCH
GREEN TABLE CLOCK FROM HÜBSCHStarting from $79.98 at The Cool Republic – Standard
A simple dark green rectangle and blue hands: this iron table clock plays the card of minimalism.
PINK TABLE CLOCK FROM HAY
PINK TABLE CLOCK FROM HAYStarting from $99.00 at Made in Design
Designed by the Jasper Morrison, this recycled plastic table clock has a unique feature: it only displays even numbers for a more intuitive time reading! Also available in brown, red, and gray.
