COVO Clock Tiuku Standing Pendulum Clock

Tiuku Standing Pendulum Clock

$438

Made by COVO

Designed by Ari Kanerva

Finnish designer Ari Kanerva looked at the grandfather clock, one of domestic design's most loaded archetypes, and stripped it to its logic. The result is Tiuku, a standing pendulum clock that keeps only what the function demands: two spare legs, a slender metal body, and a swinging pendulum doing its quiet, honest work.

The name comes from the Finnish word for "bell," and the piece carries that Nordic directness throughout. Standing over six feet tall, it leans gently against the wall at a calibrated angle, its height commanding without ornamentation. The smooth metal construction reads differently across light conditions, shifting from sculptural object to working instrument depending on where it stands.

  • Designed by Ari Kanerva for COVO
  • Metal construction with working pendulum movement
  • Stands over six feet tall on two legs
  • Leans against the wall at a fixed angle
  • Minimal silhouette rooted in Finnish design sensibility

Where the traditional grandfather clock accumulated molding, glass, and ritual, Tiuku accumulates nothing. It is a clock that respects the intelligence of the people who live with it.

Color
Color: Orange

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8 in stock.

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Product Details

Details
  • A new version of the pendulum clock, an useful object, simple but, at the same time, able to furnish any place, public or private
  • The clocks body is powder coated sheet steel that is laser cut and bent, which stiffens the legs and creates a three-dimensional object from the two-dimensional sheet
  • Tiuku MUST BE mounted to the wall with two screws and remains leaning at a slight angle when installed
  • Mounting the clock to the wall ensures that the pendulum mechanism in the back is at the right angle in order to activate the swing
  • One AA Battery powered (not included)
  • Mounting hardware not included
Measurements

H × W × D

74.75 × 8.75 - 12.25 × 2.25 in.
190 × 22 - 31 × 6 cm.

  • Powder-Coated Steel
  • Powder Coated Aluminum
Shipping & Returns

Please refer to our shipping and return & exchange policy.

Warranty

Luminaire is an authorized retailer of COVO. The product comes with a full manufacturer warranty.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Tiuku clock stay upright?

The Tiuku is designed to lean against a wall at a fixed angle, supported by its two legs. No anchoring hardware is required, though wall contact provides the necessary stability for the pendulum to swing correctly.

What movement does the Tiuku pendulum clock use?

The Tiuku uses a mechanical pendulum movement consistent with traditional timekeeping instruments. The pendulum is functional, not decorative, and drives the clock's accuracy.

Who is designer Ari Kanerva?

Ari Kanerva is a Finnish industrial designer known for work that applies Nordic restraint to everyday objects. His designs for COVO translate utilitarian logic into objects with quiet formal authority.

What is COVO's design philosophy?

COVO is an Italian design company that collaborates with international designers to produce objects defined by precision and conceptual clarity. The brand favors functional honesty over decorative excess.

Is the Tiuku clock suitable for a modern or contemporary interior?

The Tiuku's pared-back metal form and vertical scale read well in both modernist and contemporary interiors. Its proportions make it particularly effective in spaces with high ceilings or strong architectural lines.

Brand & Designer

COVO
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COVO

Founded in 1997 in Italy, COVO specializes in contemporary design objects that blend Italian tradition with minimalist international influences.
Ari Kanerva
Tiuku Standing Pendulum Clock

Ari Kanerva

A Finnish designer known for understated minimalism, ergonomic clarity, and refined furniture shaped by balance, function, and thoughtful detail.