1970s - Solari Udine Icon 30 Flip Clock – Italy
This 1970s Icon 30 flip clock from Solari Udine, Italy, renowned for reinventing the flip clock, features a 24-hour display housed in a soft green-fawn enclosure with sharp, angular edges and a transparent front cover. The minimalist casing highlights the functional flip mechanism, while the bold, functional typography ensures clarity.
Retaining its original electric mechanism, the clock runs smoothly and is fully compatible with the VEEB Clock Driver for accurate time synchronisation. Its distinctive design and retro functionality make it an ideal addition to both modern and vintage-inspired spaces.
This 1970s Icon 30 flip clock from Solari Udine, Italy, renowned for reinventing the flip clock, features a 24-hour display housed in a soft green-fawn enclosure with sharp, angular edges and a transparent front cover. The minimalist casing highlights the functional flip mechanism, while the bold, functional typography ensures clarity.
Retaining its original electric mechanism, the clock runs smoothly and is fully compatible with the VEEB Clock Driver for accurate time synchronisation. Its distinctive design and retro functionality make it an ideal addition to both modern and vintage-inspired spaces.
This 1970s Icon 30 flip clock from Solari Udine, Italy, renowned for reinventing the flip clock, features a 24-hour display housed in a soft green-fawn enclosure with sharp, angular edges and a transparent front cover. The minimalist casing highlights the functional flip mechanism, while the bold, functional typography ensures clarity.
Retaining its original electric mechanism, the clock runs smoothly and is fully compatible with the VEEB Clock Driver for accurate time synchronisation. Its distinctive design and retro functionality make it an ideal addition to both modern and vintage-inspired spaces.
SOLARI UDINE Timeline
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Solari Udine today 2023Solari Udine continues to produce iconic flip clocks and innovative timekeeping devices, including the acclaimed Solari clocks still found in airports and train stations worldwide.
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Reinventing the Flip Clock 1970sSolari Udine takes the original German flip clock concept and improves upon it, introducing their famous Icon 30 model. With a 24-hour display and minimalist design, the Icon 30 becomes widely used in public institutions, including banks, offices, and airports.
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Solari Clocks in Major Design Collections 1960sSeveral of Solari's designs, including the Cifra 3 and Cifra 12, are added to major collections such as MoMA New York, cementing the company’s place in the design world.
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Solari Udine Founded 1940sSolari Udine is founded in Italy, focusing on precision timekeeping. The company’s reputation for producing reliable, high-quality timepieces grows, especially for public spaces such as railway stations and airports.
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First Clock Tower Systems 1930sThe Solari family begins producing mechanical clock tower systems for churches and public buildings, marking a pivotal moment in their development. These clocks became highly regarded for their durability and precision, helping to solidify their reputation in large-scale timekeeping systems.
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The Birth of Solari Family Workshop 1920sThe Solari family establishes their workshop in Pesariis, Italy, a region known for its craftsmanship in clockmaking. Initially focused on crafting mechanical clocks, they soon become pioneers in producing clock tower systems, a move that would lay the foundation for their future role in public-sector timekeeping.
