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What are those flip clocks called?
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Flip clocks are sometimes called flap clocks. However, flip clock is the more commonly used name. They feature separate hour and minute numbers that flip over to mark the passage of time. Remigio Solari invented the flip clock system in 1948. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of flip clocks.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Shop for Flip Clocks on 1stDibs
Vintage Dark Grey Copal Model 222 Flip Clock
By Copal Clock 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful mid-century modern Copal Model 222 flip clock with a dark gray plastic case, black face
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Plastic
Black and White Flip Clock Large Station, Factory Clock, 1970s, France
By Bodet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Timeless Bodet black and white flip-flap station clock designed by the company that has been
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Plastic, Lucite
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1970s Orange Flip Clock by Sankyo – Space Age Design Sculptural Desk Clock
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
This 1970s flip clock by Sankyo is a vibrant example of Japanese Space Age design. Crafted in Japan
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Space Age Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Plastic
Italian Midcentury Space Age Solari di Udine Card-Printing Flip Clock 1976 Red
By Solari Udine
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous Solari di Udine flap wall clock, numbered, 1st edition of the card-printing production by
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal
Japanese Space Age Flip Alarm Clock by Copal, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
There certainly a vibe of early James Bond to this vintage flip clock from Japanese Copal LTD Co
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Space Age Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Plastic
Caslon 601 Date Flip Clock by Copal, 70s Japan
By Copal Clock 1
Located in Den Haag, NL
One of the most elaborate flip clocks by Copal from Japan with day and date besides the time. This
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Aluminum
