Lemnos The Earth Desk Clock

The Earth Clock is a reproduction of the original Ball Clock, designed by Takenobu Igarashi for OUN in 1987. When Igarashi began designing clocks, he realized that he had never seen a clock in a spherical form. Inspired by the shape of the Earth, he transformed the familiar clock into a small globe of time. The ocean, which covers approximately 70% of the Earth, is expressed through the spherical clock body, while the remaining 30%—the land where we live—is represented by the clock face beneath a transparent acrylic dome. Fine grooves across the surface of the spherical body enhance the sense of depth and movement, evoking the flowing surface of the world's oceans. On the clock face, one end of the second hand appears to chase the other as it continuously travels around the dial, adding a subtle sense of motion to the design. The Earth Clock is both a functional table clock and a distinctive design object, bringing together Igarashi's playful interpretation of time, form, and the planet we inhabit.