Wall Clocks with Hidden Storage

My oversized wall clocks are unique in that they all have hidden storage shelves concealed behind the clock face. My patent-pending design is novel in that it employs a circular clock design with a single adjustable hinge mechanism that is completely invisible when closed.

My clocks are built around a simple idea: a large hardwood wall clock can be both sculptural and useful if its utility is integrated without compromising the form. Each piece is designed with concealed shelves behind the face, allowing it to function both as a refined, artisanal wall clock and a concealed yet practical storage piece.

The defining feature is a proprietary patent-pending opening design that allows the circular inset clock face to open smoothly while remaining completely invisible when closed. I spent years looking for off-the-shelf hardware that could do this cleanly and reliably at the scale and weight these clocks require. When I could not find a solution that met my standards, I designed my own.

The result is a hidden-storage clock that keeps the front elevation clean while giving the interior real usefulness. The shelves are tucked out of sight, the movement remains integrated into the overall design, and the clock still reads first as a handmade heirloom object rather than as a piece of cabinetry. An unassuming observer may see no more than a striking piece of wall art, but a gentle push on the clock face reveals a push-to-open mechanism that pushes the clock face out just enough for it to be easily pulled open for shelf access or changing the clock battery.

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Hidden shelves are accessed with push-to-open hardware and a patent-pending opening mechanism that stays out of sight when the clock is closed. Shelf configurations can be customized based on specific needs.

Hidden shelves shown in use inside a handmade hardwood wall clock — The concealed shelves provide practical storage while staying fully out of view whenever the clock face is closed. Perfect for small but important items you need to keep handy while keeping your living space free of clutter.

Handmade hardwood wall clock with the circular inset face closed — When the face is closed, the clock's hidden-storage design remains completely invisible and the piece reads as a clean, sculptural hardwood wall clock.

Patent-Pending Design

Built around the opening mechanism

The circular inset clock face is the core engineering challenge of the clock, designed to open with ease and control without distracting from the piece's elegant simplicity of form.

Opening Video Demonstration

This video demonstrates the opening clock face allowing you to see how the face moves, how the shelves are accessed, and how the clean exterior is preserved when closed.

Opening demonstration showing how the concealed shelves are accessed behind the clock face.

My clocks offer discrete storage in an unexpected form. The shelf layout can be generic or a bespoke configuration for specific items, i.e. a place to keep spirits and accompanying glassware.

Concealed Utility

Storage without looking like storage

There's nothing on the exterior to indicate that there is function behind the form of these statement pieces. The shelves and opening mechanism remain hidden when closed allowing the clock to maintain a clean, sculptural presence on the wall.

Easy Installation

Simple to install with few tools required

The clock body, opening mechanism, and clock face are three separate components that assemble easily. The only tool required to assemble the clock components is a small wrench, which is included with the clock.

Ease of Adjustment

Easily make incremental adjustments

Most high-end concealed cabinet hardware has built-in adjustment functionality that allows precise positioning of the cabinet door relative to the cabinet body after the door is hung. My patent-pending design allows quick and easy adjustments to perfectly center the inset clock face to the opening in the clock body.

Hidden Storage FAQ

How does the clock face open?

My clocks have magnetic push-to-open hardware installed at the 10- and 2 o'clock positions behind the face. A gentle push will move the clock face out from within the clock body so that it can be easily pulled open by hand. The face swings open on my proprietary patent-pending design, which was developed specifically to support the weight, scale, and visual demands of my clocks.

Does the clock face have a locking mechanism?

Not precisely. The clock face is slightly inset into the clock body and held there with magnetic push-to-open hardware. It doesn't lock, but there's nothing on the exterior to indicate that the clock face opens or that it contains hidden storage.

Can the hidden shelves be customized?

The overall interior layout is shaped by the size and design of the clock, and similar custom builds can be discussed based on your needs and the piece you are considering.

Do the hidden shelves or the opening mechanism affect the look of the clock?

No. The intent is the opposite: to preserve the clean look of the clock when closed, so the utility stays discrete until the face is opened.