Alessi — Firenze | Castiglioni Gray/White/Black Clock

Alessi — “Firenze” Wall Clock — Time as an Author’s Design

There is something rare about having an object on your walls that carries a precise story with it: a year, a place, an intention. The “Firenze” clock was created in 1965 from an unpublished design by the Castiglioni brothers, conceived for the La casa abitata exhibition at Palazzo Strozzi. Not an accessory, but a piece that brings time back to its most domestic and considered dimension.

Why we chose it for you

Alessi is much more than a brand: since 1921, it has been a research laboratory in the field of applied arts, capable of transforming everyday objects into expressions of material culture. Put into production in 1996, this clock embodies the vision of the Castiglioni brothers — central figures in the pantheon of Italian design — and brings it into homes with all the authority of a rediscovered archive. Choosing it means bringing an authentic fragment of design history into a domestic space.

Design notes

• Design: Original design by the Castiglioni brothers, 1965
• Context: Conceived for the La casa abitata exhibition, Palazzo Strozzi, Florence
• Put into production: Alessi, 1996
• Brand: Alessi, Italy — founded in 1921 on Lake Orta, Piedmont

Ideal for

A meaningful gift for those who love Italian design in its most cultured and narrative expression. A piece capable of engaging with carefully curated interiors, where every object has a reason for being. Or simply, the most elegant way to remember that even measuring time can be an act of taste.