Oak and Oak-Finished

Oak has many advantageous qualities that make it so useful throughout everyday life.

It’s particularly efficient for building an assortment of structures and vessels, from residential homes to ancient ships. Its high tannin content makes it especially resistant to invasions of insects and fungi. This makes it a safe and reliable material with which to build homes and commercial buildings that are built to last for years to come.

Some of its earliest usage came about in the 9th-10th centuries. Oak was a mainstay material for constructing many of the fastest, most dependable ships on the open sea.

In fact, it was the most widely-used wood for creating the ever-popular “plank,” a symbol passed down through stories of pirates and thieves, described relentlessly over time.

Beyond the seas, quarter-sawn oak wood boards were prized in the Middle Ages. This favored timber material worked well in creating interior panelling of many government buildings, as well as in the construction of fine furniture.

Oak timber remained in action throughout the 19th century, fashioning together naval ships and more complicated building designs across Europe.

Today, oak is still in high demand for furniture-making and flooring; however, it has also acquired a wide reach of uses over the years due to its versatility.

For instance, oak barrels were designed to age fine wines and other beloved spirits like Brandy, Irish whiskey, Scotch whiskey and Bourbon whiskey. The barrels themselves can actually contribute to the color, taste, and aroma of the liquor, infusing a light, vanillin taste into the specialty beverages.

Oak wood chips are also frequently utilized in large barbequing pits, best for smoking fish, meat, cheeses and other savory foods. Clearly, oak wood has been a supportive backbone for many of the best man-made inventions still in use today.

But one of its greatest application can be found in elegant clockmaking.

Expressions of Time Offers Customers Only the Finest, High-Quality Oak Craftsmanship in Each of Our Wood-Based Timepieces

Offset an otherwise drab living space with some beautiful, expertly-crafted oak wall clocks, ready to accentuate any room.

If you’re looking for a circular centerpiece to shine above your mantel, try the Howard Miller Grantwood Quartz Wall Clock. The simplicity of its white dial is nicely juxtaposed by its champagne-colored oak frame. And the fact that it’s battery-operated allows for easy mobility and cordless freedom, suitable for any room.

Or go for the River City Clocks’ Post Office Chiming Oak Wall Clock. The medium-dark wooden frame lends a more sophisticated look to this oak wall clock with Arabic numerals.

However, this timepiece will really be the focal point of the room when you can delight in hearing the lovely chiming sounds at the top of the hour. Be prepared to unwind to the notes of Westminster or Ave Maria, and feel your mind and body easing into the comforts of home.

Want Something More Stately, Perhaps with a Pendulum Feature?

Oak wall clocks are one of the most sought after clocks we offer, however ClockShops.com has dozens of oak wall clocks in stock, so we won’t disappoint.

Decorate that empty wall with the Bulova Cirrus Oak Wall Clock. This pristine piece of intricate clockmaking displays a lovely Vienna-Style dial, with a shiny brass pendulum glistening behind painted, framing glasswork. You’ll be hard pressed to find anything this majestic outside of our store’s inventory.

And for a truly inspiring oak wall clock that should grace the halls of every home, look for the Howard Miller Ansley Regulator Wall Clock. A unique piece you don’t want to pass up, this oak wall clock comes with an octagonally-shaped wooden frame around the easily readable clock face.

The polished brass pendulum is encased in protective glass, with the word ‘regulator’ inscribed across its front panel. And the dual-chime Kieninger movement plays every hour, ready to bring you to tears with its delicate melody.

Let Expressions of Time Present You with Your Own Piece of Oak Wood History

Your home is a place well-known for comfort, warmth, and personal style that highlights the very best parts of you.

Why not amplify your space by bringing a bit of natural history into the mix? Give your dwelling a sense of rustic charm with some oak wall clocks for every room.