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Many thoughts come into my head when I read, talk, or simply think about the 1920s, the 30s, the 40s, the 50s, and the movement that went along with it. It is very interesting through a personal view to look back at what made the era of the 1920-50s such an emotional period (through a cultural and historical point of view). Many people came to associate this time with Jazz Music, Film Noir but most of all what I came here to point out, Art Deco. Putting 2 and 2 together you would assume that I am simply just trying to sell a product, but the backhand to this is that I wished to in form a little bit about the culture surrounding Art Deco and how this form of expression has lead the way for designers to create a very unique product, for which this is the Art Deco Personalized Clock. First off, this isn’t another run-of-the-mill clock, but it is a form of expression in your part towards your guests as much as it was for the people who followed this art design movement between the 20s towards the 50s. You can make it a personalized wall clock. Imagine your personalized clock for your home, as a gift, or even for the office. Each attractive, quartz, precision art deco clock is 14″ in diameter. Behind the sleek, front frame are florescent lights that illuminate the entire personalized clock, enhancing its bold, retro charm and feel. Overall, its easy to mount and even easier to adore! Hang it up, where you feel a touch of retro decor is needed and it will easily grab people’s attention with whichever color suits that particular room. Ranging from kitchens, to offices or even a bedroom, having a clock as this with a touch of personality is always a guaranteed plus.

 Wait, you’re saying clocks can be cool? Tell me more about the Roller-Rink Luncheonette…

Ok so you may say to yourself, how much fun could a measly clock be? Yes I know that most of you will go on and say that you cannot find anything intriguing, interesting or not even a dash of excitement in a clock. We all have come to know your everyday clocks, yes the ones that have the three hands and that move so slow that it seems time may very well be infinite. Can we not all recall sitting down in math class staring at the clock and seeing time go by slower than a herd of turtles stampeding through peanut butter? For some, clocks represent all that is boring bottled in the shape of an object nicely sealed with a chrome finish. But you happen to be in the right place at the right time. If time is slow enough as it is, why not encourage oneself to purchase that right clock that can add excitation to an otherwise boring wall. Take for example, the 3D Neon-Diner Roller Girl Clock, a prime example of the magic of the 50s. Putting together some totally hip 50s fonts, the iconic carhops and delicious 5c soda pop; this is an unforgettable piece which for the people of this era was an unforgettable experience.