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What if clocks made sense?
Our Linear Clocks show time as a straight line, the way we actually live it. Instead of hands chasing each other in circles, a single pointer moves forward across your day. At a glance, you see where you are, what’s behind you, and what’s ahead: calm, elegant, and easy to understand for everyone.
Since the 14th century, mechanical timekeeping has revolved around 360-degree circular dials. At Linear Clockworks, we broke that rule. Each piece is an original work of architectural horology, replacing rotating hands with a linear movement that tracks hours across a single, panoramic horizon. Handcrafted in the Carolinas from solid live-edge hardwoods, our timepieces are engineered specifically for wide spaces where conventional round clocks look lost: over sofas, across credenzas, and above fireplace mantels.
Calm and elegant.
Each clock is also a work of art. Sculpted from responsibly sourced hardwoods with natural live edges, inlaid with flowing resin rivers, and finished entirely by hand, no two pieces are ever alike. More than a way to tell time, it’s a one-of-a-kind wall sculpture—a conversation piece that blends fine craftsmanship, sustainable materials, and striking design.
Handcrafted from Exotic Hardwoods.
Each Linear Clock begins as a carefully selected slab of rare hardwood: walnut, maple burl, olivewood, or Bolivian rosewood, each chosen for its character and grain. Our clocks are individually shaped, hand-finished, and paired with precision electronics to create a timepiece that’s as reliable as it is beautiful.
Because every piece of wood is one-of-a-kind, no two clocks will ever be exactly alike — your clock is truly yours alone.
Styles to match your space
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Resin River Clocks
See more..Dramatic, colorful resin inlays that flow like water. Lettering floats in mid-air. Our best work!
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Exotic Hardwoods
See more ...Timeless natural beauty. We just miter, letter, polish and clockify what nature gives us.
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Clocks for ADHD / Autism
Cleartime ClocksClearTime clocks, more affordable and equally functional. With Events-of-the-day markers - extremely comforting to see what's coming up when!
Reviews
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Kevin Kane: Describing this beautiful work of art does it no justice
We simply love it.....catches everybody's eye when they walk in our house, and our 6 year old loves to look at it and tell us what time it is....lol.Anyway, we knew we wanted one after the first one we saw. It was sold already, but they found one they thought we would like and they were right.BUY ONE AND ENJOY....sorry, kinda passionate......we just love ours and the folks at Linear Clock that took care of us and made it happen.....
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Laurence Reay: Absolutely love it!
I have wanted one of these clocks for a couple of years, and I was NOT disappointed! At 60 inches over my french doors, it didn't try to, but is now the most interesting and beautiful thing on my walls. Plus, it's functional. Absolutely love it, the build quality and customer support. Don't think, get one for the clock lover on you list, especially if it is you.
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Sandy: There is no way to describe the beauty and grace of the clock.
My husband and I saw the linear clocks while visiting Asheville. We thought they were unique and beautiful, and he kept going back to look at them. I ordered one as a gift several months later - I’m not able to surprise him often but this was THE BEST SURPRISE! There is no way to describe the beauty and grace of the clock. It’s a conversation piece in our home. The ordering process was easy and customized - the folks were a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend!
A close look at one of our Linear Clocks
This clock is Rufino. (His 3-D self has some rough edges, but we have nicer photos of him here.)
Spin him around, have a good look.
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