We’re calling these Beauti-Vue woven wood starburst clocks woddities — because unless find one vintage (which we did!) you can’t get one made by Beauti-Vue any more.
The clocks were made with the same woven wood used on the company’s window shades, but put together in a circular, fanned out shape with a clock face in the center. Beauti-Vue didn’t have any more of these clocks hidden away in the back, but Pam found uncovered one for sale on Etsy!
Four Beauti-Vue clock designs spotted in the catalog
Thanks to Beauti-Vue owner Stormy Grumbeck, who let me take home a copy of an old clock catalog to scan and archive here on Retro Renovation.
The sunburst clocks were available in four color ways that coordinated with their swag lamp collection:
Beauti-Vue “Clairmont” clock design:
Pam spotted a real-live Clairmont color scheme Beauti-Vue retro woven wood sunburst clock for sale on Etsy, by seller ThrillofheThrift.
Lookie, the clock face even says “Beauti-Vue!”
And then, shown above, she spotted this Lexington design Beauti-Vue clock on ebay.
Clairmont features the same yarn colors [but different slats] as the swag lamps that Pam and I bought from Beauti-Vue — how neat to see the matching clock!
The Etsy seller says this clock is dated 1977, groovy.
The back of the clock gives you some idea of how the sunburst fan was constructed. I suppose if you really wanted to make your own and could figure out the equation to calculate how much woven wood you need — along with the extra yarn required left at the ends to tie togther — it would be a doable retro crafty project.
Beauti-Vue “Splendor” clock design:
Beauti-Vue “Matalina” clock design:
Beauti-Vue “Lexington” clock design:
Wouldn’t these clocks also be neat as mirrors? Pop the hands off, find a circular mirror in the right diameter and boom — instant woven wood sunburst wall mirror.
Mega thanks to Stormy Grumbeck for loaning me this vintage sunburst clock brochure and to Etsy seller ThrilloftheThrift — to see the clock for sale click here — for letting us feature her sunburst clock photos.
Read all of our stories about Beauti-Vue’s NOS products
A Bauer Pottery classic: 8 Chicken of the Sea tuna bakers — NOS — what a catch! 
Antique fan that’s also a foot stool — vintage Vornado hassock fan 
That ’70s party: Necklace-style drinking glasses 
Susan’s vintage wood doors with a sliding six-pane window 
COMMENTS WILL RE-OPEN on MONDAY, DECEMBER 2. For the first time in, like, 13 years, I am taking a real vacation from the blog, to spend un-distracted time with family. As part of this, Commenting on the blog is paused. Meanwhile, please enjoy reading all the many stories in our archives -- and come back Monday, Dec. 2 when I will launch our annual giveaway of a vintage ornament wreath made by Georgia Peachez -- and when comments will reopen so you can enter to win! HAVE A HAPPY THANKSGIVING, EVERYONE!
Rick S says
Pam,
Let’s see, I count 78 slats, add 2 to remove so there is extra yarn to tie ends together. Order material about 10 inches wide and you could DIY a clock or mirror and be the envy of the block.
Ready to rock the glue gun? 🙂
rick
pam kueber says
Yup, although I would give myself more yarn on the ends so I’d be sure to have enough yarn to tie the ends together.
Also, I was thinking: You could make your own lamp shades using the same idea/method…
midmichigan says
Very cool. You’ve shown us their clocks, lamps, doors, shades; the possibilities seem limitless for Beauti-Vue. What else are you going to surprise us with? Pam and Kate; are you holding out? Let’s see; I can’t wait for the Beauti-Vue toolboxes covers, umbrellas, hoodies, pillow shams and duvet covers, snow gators, dashboard covers…
Kate says
hahahaha… I’d love to see how a Beauti-Vue woven wood hoodie looks… 😉
midmichigan says
Just think… a “Beauti-Vue World”, Kate!
Ranger Smith says
Mounted on a paneled wall would appear to be their natural habitat. These would have looked great in the Brady Bunch den.
Trudi says
I can just picture Mike and Carol along with Alice watching the clock waiting for Marcia to get home from her date with Davy Jones!
Ranger Smith says
Marcia, Marcia, Marcia!
Ed says
Mike calling Kojak to borrow a gun to be cleaning when Davy shows up.
Allen says
That clock face is so quintessentially late 1970’s! These are beautiful!
Kathy says
I totally agree! I love the 70’s look 🙂
Kim says
I just…Beauti-Vue is like freaking NARNIA, the way stuff keeps rolling out of there. 😀
RSS Reader says
Thanks for fixing the RSS feed!
pam kueber says
Thanks to Web Dev Studios/Maintainn. Apparently some sort of caching issue related to a recent Word Press update.
Ed says
Timekeeping accuracy… within thirty seconds in a 24 hour period… Hmm, that’s “up to” 15 minutes in a month. Though, if you work it right, you’ll only have to reset the clock once for daylight savings time, it’ll make the other change itself. 😀
I realize that’s basically a “worst case” scenario, thirty seconds in a day just kind of jumped out at me.
Neil says
Pam,
I’m still waiting for the installment that presents fabulous swag lamps made from the strings of plastic curtain-beads.
Neil