Presented at the last 2008 International furniture show in Milan, Italy, this clocks already made people talk about it! A great design and a great idea which stands out on every wall. The Albero Modern Cuckoo Clock is made of wenge painted wood with a tree like design in orange or white color. It’s the cuckoo cozy nest! German mechanism and made in Italy.

$350 at Momento Italia

The DIY Cubic Wall Clock consists of 12 freely placeable multi-hued 2″ cubes and one chrome colored cube containing the movement. The cubes are made to hang on the head of a nail or screw. Requires 1 AA battery.

$79 at Design Warehouse

As a truly multi-talented designer, George Nelson was also successful as a graphic designer. His Zoo Timers – colorful personalities from the animal kingdom – contrast sharply with his sculptural wall clocks from the 1950’s thanks to their graphic touch. The Zoo Timers offer a playful and enjoyable approach to telling the time. These clocks are produced from the original design documents from the Nelson archive with the blessings of the George Nelson estate.

$140 plus Free Shipping at Hive

Time is of the essence. Therefore, time management is significant in order to get ourselves organized. What more could help us determine time but clocks and watches… and Retro Flip Clock is just one of them. This clock may be simple but its unpretentious design is what makes it extraordinary. It is powered by a AA battery and its price is affordable.

$34 at Urban Materials

These Bonsai Gear Clocks are named after their brilliantly intuitive design. A set of clock gears meshed together to resemble a bonsai tree. Made with ABS plastic gears, metal stem and a wooden base, the Bonsai Gear Clock runs on 2x D batteries. The very slick design is a beautiful mix of technological invention and the beauty of nature.

$90 at Visions Coax

Patented desk clocks with 12 slides, each with the name of two major cities; together, the 24 cities represent the 24 global time zones; to find the local hour in another time zone, simply roll the clock so that the city representing that time zone is on top. Dimensions: 2″ long 2″ diameter.

$150 at JUNRO

“I wanted to express time differently – with a decorative impact as well as a practical function. The powder coated shades of grey give depth to the piece, whilst the red second hand emphasises time’s continual movement.” Clock designed by Miriam Van Der Lubbe and Niels Van Eijk for Habitat. Powder coated steel. 1AA battery required (not included).

£89 at Habitat

Giant pushpins? High-tech balloons? A new model of the solar system? Nope, you’re looking at the Ball Clock by George Nelson, a geometric masterpiece that effectively puts the fun in function. The Ball Clock measures 33cm across and comes with one AA battery. Also available in orange, natural, walnut, and white.

$315 at Design Within Reach

This cleverly designed desktop or bedside clock with an alarm and snooze function has four LED cubes each displaying a digit, which can be creatively arranged horizontally or stacked vertically to display time any way you like. Made of ABS plastic. Includes an A/C adaptor. Three AAA batteries (not included) provide backup power.

$85 at MoMA Store

Toca is to see through in Japanse so you can read time through thin maple veneer on this clock! 2 setting, regular or military time. No alarm.

$176 at Tortoise