La Stanza dello Scirocco Wall Clock - Polished Steel

The La Stanza dello Scirocco wall clock, designed by Mario Trimarchi, draws on the shadowed rooms of old Sicilian houses. Its austere, geometric form and diffused silhouette create an abstract, mysterious presence that suits the theme of passing time. Constructed from steel, with epoxy resin coating on some models, the clock features three hands that contrast with the dial for clear readability.

The La Stanza dello Scirocco product series is the fruit of the work of Sicilian designer Mario Trimarchi. In designing the platters, baskets and bowls in this collection, he was inspired by the magical atmosphere of the rooms in old Sicilian houses, which are used to wait for the hot and dry Scirocco south wind to die down, bringing with it dust clouds of sand from the Sahara. These rooms usually have no windows and often only a single light source. Mario Trimarchi's designs are therefore based on a play of light and shadow, and the form of the vessel presented here recalls the instability and force of erosion resulting from the element. The objects included in the collection have been made from different sized, rectangular pieces of steel, forming the desired forms. The austere, geometric shapes and the 'diffused' form of the wall clock presented here, catch the eye and spread an abstract, mysterious aura around it that perfectly connects with the notion of passing time. Made of steel (coated with epoxy resin on some models), the clock features three hands contrasting with the colour of the dial.