Best Mid Century Silent Wall Clocks for Any Room

The best mid century silent wall clock for most rooms is the Roymnie 8 Inch Wall Clock, a compact 8 in dial with a quiet quartz movement and the lowest price position of the six. If you want a bigger retro splash, the Infinity Instruments Retro at 9.25 in trades size for a plastic case but keeps the same silent sweep. The deciding factor here is not the mid-century styling. It is whether the movement is a true sweep and whether the size fits your wall.

How I picked these six clocks

I lined up six wall clocks and compared the published specifications side by side: size, weight, dimensions, case material, and the movement each brand describes. Then I cut on three criteria, weighted in this order.

1. Movement type. A "silent" clock has to run a quartz sweep, not a stepped tick. Every pick here claims a sweep movement, so this became a pass/fail gate rather than a tiebreaker.
2. Fit and size. A clock you can't place is useless. Dial sizes here run from 8 in to 22 in, so I checked whether each pick suits a small wall, a gallery wall, or a big focal point.
3. Material honesty. I looked for a stated case material. Metal, wood and plastic age differently, and two of these listings don't name the case at all.

I did not weight price heavily, because the spread across the set is narrow at the low end and the two priciest picks earn their position mainly through size. What survived is a shortlist that covers every wall from a bedside shelf to a two-foot statement piece. The best mid century silent wall clock for you depends on which of those three gates matters most.

Here's the honest caveat. Amazon's search treats "mid century" loosely, so not every pick is a strict mid-century design. I'll flag where a clock leans more generic retro than true mid-century, and you should judge the styling from the product image before you buy.

Best mid century silent wall clock at a glance

1. Roymnie 8 Inch Wall Clock — Best overall

A small, quiet clock at the lowest price position in the set, and the pick I'd start most shoppers on.

Best for: a small room where quiet matters more than a statement Skip it if: you want a large focal-point clock

The Roymnie wins on a simple truth: it does the one job you buy a silent clock for, at the lowest cost of the six. At 8 in across and 1.7 x 8 x 1.5 in, it's the smallest dial here. That's a feature, not a flaw, for a bedside shelf, a home office, or a nursery wall where you don't want a big piece looming.

Roymnie says the movement is a quiet quartz sweep with no distracting ticking, and describes large 3D numbers for easy reading. The olive-gold colour leans retro, though it reads more soft-modern than strict mid-century, so check the image against your room. It runs on a single AA battery, not included.

It's also the fastest seller of the six by a wide margin, and only one seller lists it. The trade-off is size and presence. Against the 18 in DaguyS or the 22 in HEBOIX, this clock disappears on a large wall. There's no stated case material either, so you're trusting the brand's build. For a compact, low-cost, genuinely quiet clock, that's an easy trade to make.

Pros:

• Lowest price position of the six
• Compact 8 in dial for small walls and shelves
• Quiet quartz sweep, per Roymnie
• Fastest seller in this set
• Large 3D numbers for easy reading

Cons:

• Smallest dial, no presence on a big wall
• No stated case material
• Battery not included
• Colour reads more soft-modern than true mid-century

2. Infinity Instruments Retro Wall Clock for Living Room — Runner-up

A colourful 9.25 in retro clock that's the lightest pick here at 0.86 lb.

Best for: a living room that needs a retro colour pop Skip it if: you dislike plastic-cased clocks

This is the runner-up because it hits a sweet spot the Roymnie can't: a bit more size at 9.25 in, a stronger retro colour, and a weight of just 0.86 lb, the lightest in the set. On a wall with a weak hook or drywall anchor, that matters. Infinity Instruments describes the same silent quartz sweep movement and large black bold numbers meant to read from any angle.

The listing states a plastic case with metal hands and a glass lens, and lists the depth around 2.12 in. It's a 2024 release, and two sellers stock it, so you have more than one source. The green colour is squarely in the retro palette.

The honest weakness is that plastic case. The step-up Infinity model uses aluminium for a similar footprint, so if long-term feel matters you may prefer that. It's also a slower seller than the Roymnie. But for a living-room accent that stays quiet and light, it's the better buy when you want more colour than the winner offers.

Pros:

• Lightest pick at 0.86 lb
• Glass lens over the dial, per listing
• Silent quartz sweep, per Infinity Instruments
• Two sellers stock it
• Strong retro green colour

Cons:

• Plastic case, not metal
• Slower seller than the winner
• Battery not included
• Only one colour listed here

3. Infinity Instruments Retro 9 inch Silent Sweep — Best for pros

The metal-framed pick, with an aluminium case and glass lens for buyers who care about build.

Best for: someone who wants a metal frame and glass lens Skip it if: orange doesn't fit your palette

Call this the pick for buyers who read the materials line first. Infinity Instruments states an aluminium frame with a metal case, metal hands and a glass lens, and lists the clock at 9.5 in across with a 3.25 in depth. It weighs 1.5 lb, heavier than its plastic sibling, which is the price of the metal build. The brand describes a non-ticking silent quartz sweep and large black bold numbers.

The deeper 3.25 in profile gives it a more substantial look on the wall than the flat 1.5 in picks. It ships with hooks for hanging and takes one AA battery, not included.

The catch is colour. It's listed in orange, a strong choice that either makes the room or fights it, so look hard at the image. It's also a slow seller, and only one seller lists it. Against the runner-up, you're paying a step up mainly for the aluminium frame and glass lens over the plastic version. If build quality is your deciding factor, that's exactly the trade you want.

Pros:

• Aluminium frame and metal case, per listing
• Glass lens over the dial
• Deeper 3.25 in profile for presence
• Silent quartz sweep, per Infinity Instruments
• Hooks included for hanging

Cons:

• Orange colour is polarising
• Heaviest of the small clocks at 1.5 lb
• Only one seller lists it
• Battery not included

4. Lily's Home Retro Wall Clock — Best for beginners

The only pick in the set with a stated warranty, which makes it the safe first buy.

Best for: a first retro clock backed by a warranty Skip it if: you need a stated case material

If you've never bought a wall clock online and want a fallback, this is the pick. Lily's Home is the only one of the six that publishes a warranty: a one-year limited warranty from date of purchase. That single line is why it earns the beginner slot. It removes the guesswork if the movement fails early.

The clock measures 9.5 x 9.5 x 1.5 in, matching the metal Infinity on dial size while staying slim. Lily's Home describes a quality quartz movement and a silent non-ticking design, in a vintage yellow that fits a kitchen or a bright living room. It's battery operated with one AA, not included, and the brand calls installation easy.

The weakness is what the listing doesn't say. There's no stated case material, so you can't tell metal from plastic before it arrives, and it's the slowest seller among the entry-price picks. The vintage yellow also reads more generic retro than sharp mid-century. But a stated warranty is rare in this category, and for a first buy that safety net is worth more than a spec sheet.

Pros:

• Only pick with a stated warranty (one year)
• Slim 1.5 in depth
• Silent quartz movement, per Lily's Home
• Cheerful vintage yellow for kitchens
• Entry price position

Cons:

• No stated case material
• Slowest seller among the entry picks
• Only one seller lists it
• Styling reads generic retro, not strict mid-century

5. DaguyS Wooden Retro Wall Clocks — Best for heavy use

A large 18 in clock the brand says is built from real wood, for a warmer look on a bigger wall.

Best for: a warm wood look on a bigger wall Skip it if: you want a round dial

This is the pick when you want warmth and scale without going full statement piece. DaguyS lists the clock at 18 in with dimensions of 6.3 x 18 x 1.5 in, and says it's crafted from sturdy real wood for long-lasting durability. That wood build is why it lands in the heavy-use slot: material you can expect to hold up rather than crack. It weighs 1.5 lb, light for its size.

The brand describes a sweep and silent movement with no ticking or chiming, and it comes with a hook and a wide back slot for easy hanging. It runs on one AA battery, not included. The brown wood tone leans warm-retro and suits a study or a den.

Two honest caveats. The 6.3 in listed width against an 18 in size suggests a rectangular or elongated shape rather than a round dial, so check the image if you expected a circle. And it's a premium price position without extra published capability beyond the size and material. If a warm wood face on a larger wall is your goal, it delivers that specific thing well.

Pros:

• Real wood construction, per DaguyS
• Large 18 in size for a bigger wall
• Light at 1.5 lb for its size
• Silent sweep movement, per DaguyS
• Hook and wide back slot for hanging

Cons:

• Shape appears rectangular, not round
• Premium price for size alone
• No stated warranty
• Battery not included

6. HEBOIX Starburst Large Wall Clock — Best premium

The biggest, boldest pick at 22 in, and the closest thing here to a classic starburst.

Best for: a large starburst statement piece Skip it if: your wall can't take 22 in

If you came looking for a true mid-century starburst, this is the one that fits the brief. HEBOIX lists it at 22 in across, 22 x 22 x 1.5 in, and 4 lb, the largest and heaviest clock in the set. The starburst frame in navy and beige is the most overtly mid-century design here, made to anchor a large blank wall above a sofa or a console.

HEBOIX describes a quality metal iron frame and a precise quartz sweep movement that keeps time without loud ticking. The brand also notes 20 years of production experience.

The trade-offs are real. It's the most expensive pick and the slowest seller of the six, and at 4 lb it needs a proper anchor, not a nail in drywall. Only one seller lists it, and there's no stated warranty. You're paying for size and the starburst look, not for extra features over the small clocks. But no other pick gives you a two-foot statement piece with genuine mid-century lines, and that's exactly what the premium slot is for.

Pros:

• Largest at 22 in for a focal wall
• Metal iron frame, per HEBOIX
• Most authentic starburst mid-century look
• Silent quartz sweep, per HEBOIX
• Navy and beige colour scheme

Cons:

• Most expensive pick in the set
• Heaviest at 4 lb, needs a solid anchor
• Slowest seller of the six
• No stated warranty

Does silent really mean silent?

Every clock here claims a silent quartz sweep, but "silent" and "sweep" aren't the same promise, and the listings blur them.

A true sweep movement glides the second hand continuously, so there's no per-second tick. That's what most people mean by silent. A cheap "silent" clock can still use a stepped movement that's simply quieter, which some sleepers still hear at night.

Here's what the listings actually say:

• Roymnie: "quiet movement, ensuring no distracting ticking"
• Both Infinity Instruments picks: "non-ticking, quiet silent quartz sweep movement"
• Lily's Home: "silent and non-ticking"
• DaguyS: "sweep and silent movement"
• HEBOIX: "silent non ticking... precise quartz sweep movement"

The Infinity and HEBOIX listings name a sweep specifically, which is the clearest wording. The best mid century silent wall clock for a bedroom is the one whose movement you can't hear from the bed. If total silence is critical, position the clock a few feet from your pillow on the first night and listen before you commit to the wall mount.

What size clock fits which wall?

Dial size decides whether a clock reads as an accent or a focal point, and this set spans a wide range. Match the size to the wall, not to the price.

• 8 in (Roymnie): shelves, bedsides, small offices. Reads as an accent.
• 9.25 to 9.5 in (both Infinity, Lily's Home): the everyday middle. Fits a kitchen or a modest wall without dominating.
• 18 in (DaguyS): a larger wall or above a desk. A clear feature piece.
• 22 in (HEBOIX): a big blank wall above a sofa or console. The statement.

A rough rule for a focal-point clock: leave breathing room around it, so a 22 in clock wants a wall stretch of at least four feet clear. Weight matters too. The Roymnie and the Infinity plastic model are under a pound and a half, so a standard hook holds them. The 4 lb HEBOIX needs a wall anchor rated for the load. Measure your wall before you fall for a photo.

Mid-century looks versus a quiet movement

Amazon's search read "mid century" loosely, so this set mixes true mid-century design with general retro styling. Don't assume the label guarantees the look.

The HEBOIX starburst is the most authentically mid-century piece here, with the radiating spokes that define the era. The two Infinity Instruments clocks lean retro-diner. The Roymnie, Lily's Home and DaguyS read as vintage or warm-retro rather than strict mid-century modern.

So you're making a choice. If the era-correct look is non-negotiable, the starburst is your pick, and you accept its size and price. If a quiet movement and a fitting size matter more than period accuracy, the best mid century silent wall clock for you is likely the compact Roymnie or a mid-size Infinity, styling be damned. Judge every one of these from the product image, because the word in the title won't tell you whether the spokes, colours and numerals match your room.

Which materials last, and which just look the part?

Case material is the spec that separates a clock you keep from one you replace, and only four of these six name it.

• Metal: the Infinity 9.5 in (aluminium frame) and the HEBOIX (iron frame). Metal resists warping and feels solid.
• Wood: the DaguyS, which the brand says is real wood. Warm, and sturdy if kept out of damp rooms.
• Plastic: the Infinity 9.25 in living-room model. Light and cheap, but the case can feel less premium.
• Not stated: Roymnie and Lily's Home. You're trusting the brand on build.

Two things worth knowing. First, every glass lens here (both Infinity picks list one) protects the dial better than an open face. Second, a stated material is itself a signal of transparency, so the two picks that skip it ask for a little more trust. If longevity is your priority, the metal Infinity or the wood DaguyS give you the most to go on.

The verdict

The best mid century silent wall clock for most people is the Roymnie 8 Inch Wall Clock. It's the cheapest of the six, it's the fastest seller here, and it does the core job, quiet timekeeping in a compact 8 in body, without asking you to overpay for size you may not need. For a bedside, an office, or a small wall, it's the clear default.

Two conditions flip that. If you want a genuine mid-century starburst as a statement, the HEBOIX at 22 in is the only pick that delivers the era-correct look, and you accept its 4 lb weight and premium price for it. If build quality decides your purchase, the Infinity Instruments Retro 9.5 in gives you a stated aluminium frame and glass lens that the winner's unnamed case can't match.

The runner-up, the Infinity 9.25 in living-room model, earns its place on weight and colour: at 0.86 lb it's the lightest here, and its retro green suits a living room better than the winner's soft olive-gold. Start with the Roymnie unless size, material, or the starburst look pulls you elsewhere.

FAQ

Is a mid century silent wall clock worth it over a cheaper ticking clock?

A mid century silent wall clock is worth the small step up if you'll place it in a bedroom, office, or nursery where ticking distracts. The silent quartz sweep is the whole point. In a kitchen or hallway where background noise covers a tick anyway, the quiet movement matters less and a standard clock does the job.

What is the best mid century silent wall clock for a bedroom?

The best mid century silent wall clock for a bedroom is the compact Roymnie 8 in, because its small dial suits a bedside wall and the movement is described as non-ticking. Any true quartz sweep here works. Test it near your pillow for one night before mounting, since some sleepers still detect a faint stepped movement even in clocks sold as silent.

How does the Roymnie compare to the Infinity Instruments Retro?

The Roymnie compares favourably on price and size: it's the cheapest and smallest at 8 in, ideal for tight spaces. The Infinity Instruments Retro 9.5 in counters with a stated aluminium frame and glass lens, a more substantial 3.25 in profile, and a metal build. Choose the Roymnie for value and compactness, the Infinity for material quality.

What size wall clock should I buy for a large living room wall?

For a large living room wall, buy up. The 22 in HEBOIX starburst anchors a big blank stretch above a sofa, and the 18 in DaguyS wood clock suits a slightly smaller feature spot. Leave clear space around either. Both need a proper wall anchor, especially the 4 lb HEBOIX, which is too heavy for a plain nail.

Do these clocks come with batteries and a warranty?

These clocks do not come with batteries. Every pick requires one AA battery, not included, so buy one alongside. On warranty, only Lily's Home publishes one: a one-year limited warranty from date of purchase. The other five list no warranty, which is why Lily's Home is the safer choice if a written guarantee matters to you.

Measure your wall, decide whether the era-correct starburst look or a quiet compact dial matters more, and pick up an AA battery so the clock runs the day it arrives. For most rooms the Roymnie is the right default: it's cheap, small enough to fit almost anywhere, and it delivers the one thing you actually buy a silent clock for. Save the 22 in HEBOIX for the wall that can carry it, and reach for the metal Infinity if you want a build you can judge from the spec sheet rather than trust on faith.

Last updated: September 21, 2026. Product availability re-checked.

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