Kienzle Variogong Wall Clock Vintage Teak Chrome Octagon German 70s

A striking Kienzle Variogong wall clock — octagonal teak case with a brushed chrome dial ring and a warm wood centre boss, finished with crisp black baton markers and polished chrome hands. 28.5cm x 28.5cm. Fitted with a new quartz movement, genuine audible step-seconds tick, fully working. Ready to hang.

Kienzle — one of Germany's great clockmaking names

Kienzle was one of the largest and most influential German clock manufacturers of the 20th century, producing everything from classic mantel clocks to bold mid-century wall clocks that defined the look of the German home through the 1960s and 70s. The Variogong range sits firmly in that design tradition — architectural, geometric, and built with genuine materials rather than plastic trim, at a time when Kienzle was pushing clock design into sculptural territory.

A design built around contrast

The octagonal teak case gives this clock real presence on the wall, while the brushed metal dial ring and solid wood centre create a layered, graphic look that's become a signature of this era of German clock design. The step seconds hand gives a genuine audible tick — a small but satisfying detail that pure quartz clocks usually lack. Signed "Kienzle Variogong, Made in Germany" on the dial.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Kienzle, Germany
• Model: Variogong
• Era: 1970s
• Case: Teak, octagonal
• Dial: Brushed chrome/aluminium with wood centre boss, black baton markers
• Dimensions: 28.5cm x 28.5cm
• Movement: New quartz movement fitted, audible step-seconds tick
• Ready to hang

Condition

Perfect vintage condition throughout. Please review all photos carefully, as they form part of the item's description.

A genuinely well-designed piece of German mid-century clockmaking.

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