Howard Miller Mid Century Modern Illuminated Time Table World Clock

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A classic example of mid-century American design and ingenuity from the renowned Howard Miller Clock Company of Zeeland, Michigan. This … Read more A classic example of mid-century American design and ingenuity from the renowned Howard Miller Clock Company of Zeeland, Michigan. This illuminated world time clock features a colorful printed world map set behind glass within a solid wood frame (warm reddish-brown tone with visible grain).
The map displays dozens of major cities across the globe, each with a small window or plaque that reveals the local time via an internal scrolling paper mechanism. At the top center is a “LOCAL TIME” section with circular indicators for the primary U.S. time zones (PST, MST, CST, EST / PDT, MDT, CDT, EDT). A compass rose and geographic labels (Arctic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, Antarctic Ocean, etc.) complete the graphic. The piece is marked with patent-pending information, “Printed in U.S.A.,” and copyright details consistent with Howard Miller’s World Time series of the era (typically circa 1955–1959).
When illuminated (original fluorescent lighting or equivalent), the map glows, making the time indicators easy to read and creating a striking visual focal point. The clock can be displayed on a mantel, console, or tabletop, or hung as a wall piece.
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• Maker: Howard Miller Clock Company
• Style: Mid-Century Modern / illuminated world time / “time table” map clock
• Materials: Wood frame, glass, printed map with metal or paper time inserts, electric movement
• Approximate typical dimensions for this series: roughly 18–19” high × 25–26” wide × 4–5” deep (confirm exact measurements on the physical piece)
• Period: Late 1950s
This is a highly collectible piece of functional mid-century décor that appeals to lovers of vintage clocks, global maps, MCM design, and Howard Miller. It brings both practical multi-zone timekeeping and strong visual presence to an office, study, living room, or library.
Ideal for Chairish: authentic vintage condition with the character and graphic appeal expected of period Howard Miller world time clocks. Perfect statement piece for collectors of mid-century modern and illuminated map clocks.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ See less