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Solari Udine Cifra 12 Flip Clock - 1960s

CHF 3,250.00

Iconic 1960s Solari Udine Cifra 12 flip clock in cream with a 24hr display. Designed in Italy by Gino Valle and originally used in railway stations and airports, where its large-scale split-flap display ensured visibility from a distance. A true piece of industrial design history, bringing the atmosphere of mid-century travel and public architecture into the interior.

Iconic 1960s Solari Udine Cifra 12 flip clock in cream with a 24hr display. Designed in Italy by Gino Valle and originally used in railway stations and airports, where its large-scale split-flap display ensured visibility from a distance. A true piece of industrial design history, bringing the atmosphere of mid-century travel and public architecture into the interior.

Who Made The Clock?

Solari Udine, Italy

A Timeline of Solari Udine

  • Solari Udine today 2023
    Solari Udine continues to produce iconic flip clocks and innovative timekeeping devices, including the acclaimed Solari clocks still found in airports and train stations worldwide.
  • Reinventing the Flip Clock 1970s
    Solari 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.
  • Solari Clocks in Major Design Collections 1960s
    Several 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.
  • Solari Udine Founded 1940s
    Solari 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.
  • First Clock Tower Systems 1930s
    The 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.
  • The Birth of Solari Family Workshop 1920s
    The 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.