Smartphones may be our ultimate timekeepers these days, but the best wall clocks certainly add more panache to the act of checking the time—and they double as home decor too. Aside from keeping you on schedule, an analog wall clock can also make an interior design statement in any room, from the kitchen to the home office (much like any great alarm clock in the bedroom). They never need to be charged and can reflect your personality—you’re a design enthusiast, an aesthete, a keeper of traditions, or maybe even a self-described Luddite (no shame in minimizing screentime). Here, a selection of wall clocks to suit your home, whether you’re a midcentury-design lover or budding art collector. These functional, gorgeous tickers prove that sometimes being a little old-school isn’t such a bad thing.

Our Top Picks for the Best Wall Clocks:

There’s a whole lot of retro happening here, and we’re into it. Maybe it’s a tenth the size of a grandfather clock, but hang it up in a corner that could use a little boost—we’re thinking of an entryway, bathroom, or kitchen nook—and it transforms the space. It only requires one AA battery, which is a huge plus, and sets you back just $27.

You can always rely on Schoolhouse for decor with plenty of personality. This piece shows what the brand does best with a clean and minimal typeface encircled by a bent plywood frame. It’s designed by Lemnos, a Japanese brand known for their exceptionally well-crafted timepieces.

Jasper Morrison’s take on wall clocks is simple and modern, ambiguous enough to have been designed anywhere between the ’60s and the last decade (though it was actually produced in 2008). With a clean, uncluttered design set off by only even numbers, it’s ideal for anyone who wants a minimal design that’s still easy to read.

Known for his timeless designs and silversmithing, Danish designer Georg Jensen’s wall clock, inspired by the streets of Copenhagen, considers craftsmanship and clock design to create something both high-quality and aesthetic.

For any living room that could use a charming focal point, this number from Mackenzie Childs in its signature courtly check indicates style and design know-how. The angular clock hands and classic-leaning clock face protect this personality piece from becoming gimmicky or childish, and it instead remains sophisticated and tasteful.

Speaking of focal points, this Lemnos SOSO is a saturated version of the minimalist Schoolhouse pick up top. This Japanese design shrinks the size of the clock face and adds color-contrasting clock hands while still employing bold ’60s colorways for a vintage look.

Here’s a fact: Your grandparents’ wall clock is back in style. We love the warm wood frame and slightly exaggerated numbers. This is the clock of your childhood, the one that would tell you when snack time was approaching.

Sometimes the most retro styles can feel the most futuristic. This atomic clock from old faithful timepiece maker Sharp resets regularly by radio-control, due to a built-in receiver that communicates by WWVB radio broadcast by the US Government’s National Institute. But its clever functionality doesn’t sacrifice style—the chrome frame and modern clock design make it a modern home decor item, as well as a nostalgic-feeling timepiece.

Cement gives this round wall clock a neutral, matte finish that easily blends into surrounding decor. It achieves a nice balance between brutalism and organic shapes, mimicking the look of a lotus root with concrete.

This silent, black wall clock is proof that the color palette of your kindergarten classroom can grow up alongside you. The name is a nod to the Italian word for “setbacks,” and the clock is meant to provide a little levity during the day’s tougher moments. Made of 100% recycled materials, it only requires one 1.5V battery (which is included) to get it kicking.

Designed by George Nelson in 1949, this decorative wall clock is made of lacquered wood and metal, and is available in a range of colors. It measures 13 inches in diameter and will automatically introduce a burst of personality to any space.

Another one of our favorite modern wall clocks is this Japanese design that employs ash wood with graphic brushstrokes of black or white for contrast. All it needs is a single battery to get it going, though it nixes numbers for accent lines.